I don’t remember exactly how many times I’ve watched this film but the fascination seems to increase with each view. 
Directed by Francis Ford Capolla and based on the best seller by Mario Puzo this is a story of the Mafia rulers of the States that had curved out an empire in the underworld of America and the ruthlessness of their rule which made these Sicilian born immigrants one of the most powerful organizations in the history of crimes. Strangely their love and concern for their family seemed to contrast with their cold cruelties but in reality their family ties were the strongest pillars of their strength and probably it was the families that their subconscious souls looked for emotional support. The story starts with Amerigo Bonasera requesting the aid of the Corleone Family headed by the aged but respected Vito Corleone for avenging the culprits responsible for inflicting curelty on his daughter but the plot quickly turns to the Corleonoe's conflict with the other four of the mighty five Families of the underworld following their dispute on the emerging narcotics trade. While Corleone was against this, the other four smelled more money in it resulting in a family war waging with Vito falling as the first victim. This attempt on his life drove his second son Freddo to near insanity while the eldest Sonnie tried to come all out against the enemy. This resulted in numerous killings on either side costing Sonnie his life and forcing the youngest son Michael Corleone, who never wanted to get himself attached to the family business, to come to forefront and manage the turmoil. Tom Hagen, the foster son of Vito also helped Michael but it seemed that the cunning and ruthlessness of Mike surpassed everybody's imaginations. Also his organizational skills and tactical maneuvers clearly surpassed that of Vito.
The movie is an intense drama of sophisticated savagery in the name of power and in the process the chapters of treachery, deception, love and compassion unfolds in the most remarkable fashions. We are horrified by the cruelty of Mike but again we can feel sympathetic on his growing concern for his family’s safety. Marlon Brando is magnificent as Vito Corleone and probably performed his best as did James Caan as Sonnie Corleone and Robert Duval as Tom Hagen. Al Pacino made his personality felt as Michael and after watching the movie you just cannot make out who among Marlon Brando and Al Pacino acted as the best Godfather. On the side roles, Talia Shire was just appropriate for the role of the impulsive Connie Corleone and John Marley as Jack Woltz seemed perfect in his partrayal. While Abe Vigoda could not impress as the cool and composed Sal Tessio, Richard Bright was just fine as Al Neri. Al Lettieri excels in his role of the villain Virzil Solozzo and Diane Keaton adds the correct grace as Kay Adams. Thus the movie, portraying the crime rule in America surprisingly will evoke respect and awe instead of malice and hatred.
Directed by Francis Ford Capolla and based on the best seller by Mario Puzo this is a story of the Mafia rulers of the States that had curved out an empire in the underworld of America and the ruthlessness of their rule which made these Sicilian born immigrants one of the most powerful organizations in the history of crimes. Strangely their love and concern for their family seemed to contrast with their cold cruelties but in reality their family ties were the strongest pillars of their strength and probably it was the families that their subconscious souls looked for emotional support. The story starts with Amerigo Bonasera requesting the aid of the Corleone Family headed by the aged but respected Vito Corleone for avenging the culprits responsible for inflicting curelty on his daughter but the plot quickly turns to the Corleonoe's conflict with the other four of the mighty five Families of the underworld following their dispute on the emerging narcotics trade. While Corleone was against this, the other four smelled more money in it resulting in a family war waging with Vito falling as the first victim. This attempt on his life drove his second son Freddo to near insanity while the eldest Sonnie tried to come all out against the enemy. This resulted in numerous killings on either side costing Sonnie his life and forcing the youngest son Michael Corleone, who never wanted to get himself attached to the family business, to come to forefront and manage the turmoil. Tom Hagen, the foster son of Vito also helped Michael but it seemed that the cunning and ruthlessness of Mike surpassed everybody's imaginations. Also his organizational skills and tactical maneuvers clearly surpassed that of Vito.The movie is an intense drama of sophisticated savagery in the name of power and in the process the chapters of treachery, deception, love and compassion unfolds in the most remarkable fashions. We are horrified by the cruelty of Mike but again we can feel sympathetic on his growing concern for his family’s safety. Marlon Brando is magnificent as Vito Corleone and probably performed his best as did James Caan as Sonnie Corleone and Robert Duval as Tom Hagen. Al Pacino made his personality felt as Michael and after watching the movie you just cannot make out who among Marlon Brando and Al Pacino acted as the best Godfather. On the side roles, Talia Shire was just appropriate for the role of the impulsive Connie Corleone and John Marley as Jack Woltz seemed perfect in his partrayal. While Abe Vigoda could not impress as the cool and composed Sal Tessio, Richard Bright was just fine as Al Neri. Al Lettieri excels in his role of the villain Virzil Solozzo and Diane Keaton adds the correct grace as Kay Adams. Thus the movie, portraying the crime rule in America surprisingly will evoke respect and awe instead of malice and hatred.
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