The Godfather

One mobster to rule them all...

I'll make him an offer he can't refuse! One of the greatest lines in Hollywood history, spoken deservedly in the best gangster flick in Hollywood history. If you've never heard about The Godfather movies before, you truly aren't a movie fan. Here Marlon Brando, regarded by some as the greatest actor of all time, presents one of the best acting performances I've ever seen as the Don, Vito Corleone.

As a new era of organised crime descends on the Corleone family, the Don looks to cultivate his young and unwilling son Michael, played by a very young and dashing Al Pacino, to be his successor. Al Pacino's performance in this movie is quite astounding, partly for his acting and partly for seeing how impressively the years have taken it's toll on him.

Handsome wasn't he?

Having not yet seen Part 2, I can say this was easily Pacino's best work, and to be utterly overshadowed by Marlon Brando is more impressive still. For any that haven't seen this movie, I must recommend it as absolutely one of the best movies of all time. I have nothing bad to say, the acting is top notch, the sets, costumes, plot, were all very good.

The only thing to be cautioned of is it's not a movie one can simply put on after a long day at work and blob out to. This movie demands your attention, but if you are willing to invest a little time, it will greatly reward.

The Good: Everything.
The Meh: Nothing.
The Ugly: Don't even go there...
Hey There Good Looking: Simonetta Stefanelli as Apollonia
Overall: 9/10

 

 Because bewbs?