1972 Drama directed by Francis Ford Coppola. We watched the 2004 widescreen DVD.
"I believe in America..."
And so begins one of the best films ever made. The Godfather follows the Corleone family from 1945-1955, and was one of the first films that looked at the mafia from the perspective of those inside. The all-star cast includes Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, James Caan and Robert Duvall.
Assassinations, double crosses, and shoot outs all take a back seat to the main story line, which revolves around Michael Corleone (Al Pacino). Michael's slow burn from a "civilian" to the new Godfather is incredible to watch, with the hinge of that transition brilliantly captured in one dolly move about 73 minutes in.
This film clocks in at 175 minutes, with the opening scene alone taking 26 minutes...but Joy stayed awake for all but a 10 second nod off. The pacing is beautiful, the characters are dynamic, the music is classic, and the movie is a must see.
I give it a 9.5.
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