Filmmaker reacts to The Godfather (1972) for the FIRST TIME!
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Published 2024-07-19
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Original Movie: The Godfather (1972)
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All Comments (21)
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The most iconic door closing in cinema history
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No way, one of the greatest films of all time. Godfather is more than a mafia film, it's a film about family as well.
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What?! James, you've never seen this? OH MY GOD. I am stopping everything to watch your reaction.
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Leave the gun, take the cannolis đ
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Enzo the baker is the most courageous and badass character in these films. Doesn't ask about the risk and doesn't care. Asks how to help. Does it without complaining. Did it out of friendship and respect. Knew what could happen. Enzo's family had a really nice Christmas that year, and for many years to come. His nickname must have been Enzo Big Balls.
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The final scene in the movie with the door being closed as seen from Kay's perspective as she looks into the room as Michael is receiving obeisance as a Godfather and then flipping immediately to the other direction and Kay's face as it closes is a maybe 30 second masterclass in framing and silent storytelling using it. When I saw that ending for the first time, I was just gobsmacked at how simple and yet deep that ending was.
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in the scene with the baker at the hospital, they emphasized that enzo was shaking. but when michael lit his cigarette, he wasnt shaking at all, and that flipped a switch in his head
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Remember that Michael is a veteran. He probably had killed people in battle before, but never murdered outright. He has military training though and is respected by his soldiers. It all makes sense that he would be the one to lead the family even though it was the last thing he or his father wanted for him.
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The baby in the baptism scene that was supposed to be a boy was actually a girl, it was Sofia Coppola, the director's daughter in her first film role. Today an Oscar-nominated film director in her own right.
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As a film and theatre lover/ graduate. I didnât see this film until 4 years ago and it blew my mind. Itâs not just a mobster flick- itâs art.
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Finally someone who mentions the sound design. It's surprising how well crafted every sound effect in this movie is.
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Most first time viewers don't realize that Michael spends the first part of the movie lying to himself about his nature. That scene with Kay at the wedding where he says "that's my family, Kay. It's not me." Is more him telling himself that than her.
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"Look how they massacred my boy" gets me every time. RIP James Caan
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"Take in stray dogs and make 'em into K-9s" was an excellent line, sir.
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Michael's superpower is convincing everyone he forgot until they forget. That's right when they get dusted. That dude remembers every slight with a veiled snarl!
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The singer in this who gets the part in a movie via âunorthodoxâ means, was allegedly based on old blue eyes, Sinatra. I read the book this was based on fifty years ago (damn I am old). Itâs worth a read.
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One of the many, many thing that makes this a masterpiece is the pacing of this film. The conversations that are had and the way itâs shot makes it feel like youâre watching real life. Youâre a silent member of the family watching everything happen
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I still don't understand how most people prefer part 2, this one is the best imo.
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Love that heâs just petting his cat đ while giving that opening monologue đâ€
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No big deal, just James finally getting around to one of cinemaâs finest masterpieces. Envious that youâre getting to watch this, and Part 2, for the first time. What a treat youâre in for.
