The Godfather

Rating: 4.85/5

The Godfather, honestly, I was a little nervous going into this one. It’s so highly regarded and revered, that I was afraid I wouldn’t like it and my film fanatic card would be revoked. Thankfully, that was not the case.

Though I know I rated this slightly lower than one would expect, there’s no question in how phenomenal this movie is. The story and style are stunning, but it is the acting that shines above all. For Al Pacino, I had seen very few things he’d been in, but I was absolutely mesmerized by his performance in this. His character goes through such drastic changes, yet nothing happens quickly. You slowly see the influence of his family taking hold, and him trying to resist for as long as he can, but having his barrier to the Corleones’ way of life begin to crack and fall away, piece by piece.

The violence in The Godfather is part of what makes it so famous, and I’d be lying if I said it didn’t get to me, but that just means it was done impeccably well. Every gruesome moment seemed perfectly calculated, as to insure maximum impact.

There’s not much more about The Godfather that I could say that hasn’t already been said. There’s a reason it’s such a classic.

1973 Best Picture Winner - The Godfather

1973 Best Actor in a Leading Role Winner - Marlon Brando

1973 Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium Winners - Mario Puzo & Francis Ford Coppola