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The Godfather: Part II

30 Ratings: 4.1

Mystery & Suspense movie directed by Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola took some of the deep background from the life of Mafia chief Vito Corleone--the patriarch of Mario Puzo's bestselling novelThe Godfather--and built around it a stunning sequel to his Oscar-winning, 1972 hit film. Robert De … see full wiki

Tags: Movies, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Drama, Godfather Trilogy

Cast: Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Al Pacino, Joe Spinell, Sofia Coppola, see all

Director: Francis Ford Coppola

Genre: Drama

Release Date: December 12, 1974

MPAA Rating: R

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review by ryguy4738. June 23, 2011

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The satisfactory second child.

***1/2 out of **** I think what makes Francis Ford Coppola's "Godfather" films so intriguing is the fact that the mobsters portrayed within the film's story are not beaten down merely by business and deals. They are often brought down by temptation, love, violence, power, and admiration. These needs make the mafia characters more human than they probably need to be. I like these characters a lot; several of them are "classic gangster figures". Yet they all have … more

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review by TomBenton. August 09, 2006

posted in Movie Hype

A brilliant sequel that's very nearly as good as the original

THE GODFATHER was cinematic perfection, a film without flaw, considered by a great many to be the greatest film of all time. There are just as many who believe its sequel - or, more appropriately, its "continuation" - is even better. About 3/5 of THE GODFATHER: PART II is set in 1958, when Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) has taken over his father's crime syndicate. The other 2/5 revolve around young Vito Corleone (played by Robert De Niro), his arrival in America and his start as a young Mafioso. The … more

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review by TomBenton. August 10, 2006

An offer you can't refuse

The GODFATHER trilogy needs no introduction. THE GODFATHER, released in 1972 and based on Mario Puzo's novel (at one time the bestselling novel of all time), is considered by many to be the greatest film of all time. It was directed and co-written by young Francis Ford Coppola, who did an absolutely outstanding job. Gordon Willis' unflinching and beautiful cinematography is superb, while Nino Rota's sweeping score is unforgettable. The cast is magnificent. Marlon Brando, in his signature role as … more

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review by MichaelN. November 10, 2003

posted in Movie Hype

One of the Best Sequels Ever

I would have given this movie 4 1/2 stars but not quite 5. It is a great sequel but pales in comparison to the first film. The continuation in the Michael Corleone saga is good but drags in places, especially towards the end. The Hyman Roth story is nowhere near as fascinating as the Solatzo/Barzini etc. from the first. The flashbacks to the young Vito Corleone was excellent but did not cover the depth that the book had (when does a movie ever equal the book?). Great actors! Pacino and De Niro actually … more

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review by Robert1936. July 22, 2003

On Godfather Part II

Is this a prequel or a sequel? In some ways, both. What we have here is a film which provides essential background information about Vito Corleone who later became a crime family don (played by Marlon Brando in The Godfather) and a continuation of the saga as Michael succeeds his father as don and proceeds with plans to involve his family only in legitimate enterprises. One of the several reasons that Coppola received an Academy Award for best director and The Godfather Part II received an Academy … more

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review by fatherz. August 24, 2001

A wonderful film -- but not up to the level of the first

This is the only sequel to ever have achieved the same critical acclaim as the first movie in a series, with both I and II winning the "Best Picture" Academy Award. There were a number of features I enjoyed about this movie. The frequent "deep background" information was wonderful and well-done, incorporating the only major section of "The Godfather" novel to be missing from the first movie -- and showcasing Robert DeNiro as the young Don Corleone. I also enjoyed the historical connection with the … more

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