The Godfather (1972)
Francis Ford Coppola's epic features Marlon Brando in his Oscar-winning role as the patriarch of the Corleone family. Director Coppola paints a chilling portrait of the Sicilian clan's rise and near fall from power in America, masterfully balancing the story between the Corleone's family life and the ugly crime business in which they are engaged... (Paramount Pictures)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Francis Ford Coppola
Written By: Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo
Starring: Robert Duvall, James Caan, Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Sterling Hayden, Marlon Brando, Talia Shire, Abe Vigoda, Al Lettieri, Richard S. Castellano, John Cazale, Al Martino
Genres: Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime
Franchise: The Godfather
AKA: Mario Puzo's The Godfather
Country: USA
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eveelun | 95 99th |
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The film's powerhouse narrative remains gripping throughout, the directing is restrained and elegant, and the acting is incredible; obviously Brando is iconic as the Don, but Pacino delivers one of his greatest and most nuanced performances, and Keaton, Caan, and Duvall are fantastic in supporting roles. A classic film through and through.
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Pickpocket | 10 98th |
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It has almost become cliche to say this movie is perfect, but it is, and I'm saying it again. It's really hard to argue against someone when they say that this is the best film of all time. It's so good. The writing, acting, directing, everything is amazing. I believe in America.
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Alex Watkins | 6 98th |
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A flawless character study, supported by an airtight script, virtuoso direction, picture-perfect cinematography and perhaps the best collective acting job in the history of cinema; an exemplar of everything that makes film great in its purest form. The emotional pull of the movie is every bit as strong as it was nearly 40 years ago, because every aspect of it is timeless; Al Pacino's subtle, shifting transformation from civilian to mafia don will never lose its power.
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Farzan | 100 99th |
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Coppola created an atmosphere like none other in this film. It is very dark, and yet very classy and sophisticated. It is powerful in its presentation and has some of the greatest performances in film. Everything seemed so real. The Godfather created a number of memorable characters portrayed by some of the greatest American actors of our time, including the great Marlon Brando who turns in a well deserved oscar winning performance. The Godfather is nothing short of a masterpiece.
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ewp805 | 100 99th |
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Possibly the greatest crime film in cinema history. Marlon Brando and the cast are spectacular. The Godfather is one of the most influential if not THE most influential film of the 20th century.
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jmarkthespot | 95 98th |
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Brando's performance as the mighty and god-like Vito Corleone is legendary and the peak highlight of acting during 20th century cinema. He elevates this film from great to historic. No doubt a classic in every sense "The Godfather", inspired by Mario Puzo's epic novel, is hard to fault in any way. Coppola's flawless vision created something far beyond its own scope; and with chilling performances from Pacino, Duvall and Caan, the film is simply a masterpiece. No review will ever do it justice.
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The Pirate | 100 99th |
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Some of the best acting captured on film, One of the most iconic stories ever written, and featuring a look on the criminal underworld that had never been seen before, "The Godfather" is quite honestly the perfect movie.
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TripleSH | 99 99th |
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It lives up to the hype. Is it a classic? In a word: Yes. There's a reason why everyone loves this movie, and why it resonates so strongly with everyone who views it.
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suman.austin | 99 99th |
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Engrossing motion picture that features some of the finest editing, cinematography and performances ever. There is a wonderful theme of family that runs through this film and its later sequels. No one is truly judged. Love is unconditional. God is the one who truly judges. Easily, the word masterpiece describes this film, but that's been said by so many...Who am I to argue? Masterpiece is right on the money.
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terrymac | 92 98th |
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Terrific movie, beautifully filmed, driven by excellent performances and a strong narrative. There are some glorious set piece scenes dotted throughout the film. If I had a minor gripe, it is that the film seems to focus on a slighty romanticised version of the Mafia (this is present in Puzo's writing), which doesn't sit comfortably in comparison to grittier realisations on film/TV. Nonetheless, the film succeeds on pretty much every level, and is recommended viewing for all humans.
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Nathan S | 6 99th |
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An appropriately legendary film, its enduring influence constantly evident not only in subsequent cinema, but all areas of pop culture. It transcends the milieu of gangster film, becoming a melodrama of familial loyalty and an epic parable of the capitalist American Dream. The plotting is dense, thick with characters of nuanced motivation, all played to pitch perfection. Its golden glow, the looming score, and the authenticity of its ethnic indulgences make it an elegant and visionary picture.
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DavidBlast | 50 44th |
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Excruciatingly boring. Marlon Brando is good as the head of the family, but he is the only reason you should see this film. Most troublesome is the movie's blatant glorification of the gangster way of life. For sad white men raised by women, the kind who'd later go on and learn Pulp Fiction by heart.
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Rillaroo Win | 0 0th |
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Moribunny | 90 97th |
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Although the Godfather is crafted to virtual perfection, and is instantly lovable, I do not give it a perfect score: It lacks a certain depth, a certain revelatory wisdom, that separates the films that are genius from ones that are merely great in every way.
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lachapelle | 97 98th |
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This is the ultimate Crime movie. You can define a generation by the movies of the time. This movie and it's sequal the Godfather II help to define the early seveties. Coppola is a genius.
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coffee | 99 99th |
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Maybe the best movie ever which criticized capitalism in its own way.
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TedDedon | 100 99th |
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As close to perfect as I've ever seen a movie get, The Godfather stands above all as my personal favorite and my choice for the best overall. There has never been a movie with such pitch-perfect tone and mood guiding the elegant imagery, acting, writing, and every other technical aspect so artistically. It was a revelation of new era in film making; an incredible experience that should not be missed.
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XakkMaster | 100 99th |
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The pinnacle of American film making. The acting, the scenery, the dialogue and music... It has inspired (for better or for worse) thousands of young men's obsession with the mob and the gangster lifestyle. This deserves a more proper review - this is just a place holder.
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clayj41 | 100 99th |
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The pinnacle of filmmaking. Let's face it, every film that is made from here to eternity will be measured against The Godfather and rightfully so. Featuring some of the greatest actors ever, in arguably their defining roles, perfection is redefined by this film.
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chiefg | 100 99th |
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Flawless. The perfect movie.
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Magb | 90 85th |
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I don't think The Godfather is the best movie ever, but I can definitely see why someone would think so. The movie has no flaws worth speaking of; the acting, directing and writing are uniformly excellent; and for a nearly three hours long movie, it does a surprisingly good job of keeping things moving at all times.
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This is so classic that it's almost pointless to say anything about it. Everything in this movie is masterfully crafted, all the way to the closing shot. Michael Corleone's rise to power is also one of the most gripping character turns ever.
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doctor7 | 93 96th |
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Brando is absolutely memorizing in this movie. It opened up movie viewers to an entirely new world of organized crime. A must see.
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| 3 | kecheng | 100 99th |
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- Brando complete with shot in throat voice.
- Al Pacino pre-yelling, going evil.
- John Cazale, James Caan, Robert Duvall.
- Horse's head.
- Train sound = Pacino kills.
- Baptism...or executions?
- Orange = Death???
- The ending. "No."
Verdict: Offer not refusable.
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cagedwisdom | 100 90th |
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The magnitude of this film can't be put into words in a mini-review. Really, what can you say? Brando is powerful, and delivers a performance of another world. Utterly fantastic.
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caiman | 97 99th |
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This has everything that makes a movie "great." It has iconic characters, memorable scenes, top notch acting, an accessible yet involved story, beautiful cinematography, and it's all topped off with perhaps the best musical score ever written. Add a small dose of gritty violence, and it becomes clear to me why this is one of my favorite movies. It just doesn't get old, no matter how many times I watch.
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vesupria | 10 98th |
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This movie presents a beautiful paradox that all good cinema is based on; it's so rich in character development, and its veins flow of intimacy and mesmorising attention to detail, but at the same time it remains in a zone of perfect emotional detachment. It's almost sublime in the morally ambiguous world that it creates and the all pervading influence of the mafia both within and upon society at large.
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nandorizzi | 100 99th |
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Only I say that: The best film ever. It is one of those movies that you can see as much as you want and not get tired, because it is a masterpiece fantastic. All taken, all dialogues, everything is memorable and performed with brilliance and perfection.
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| 3 | theyshoot07 | 100 99th |
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#6
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BillyShears | 100 98th |
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*Godfather reference here
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paulofilmo | 71 69th |
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would have benefited from sci-fi elements.
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panzerwolf | 100 99th |
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There must be a reason why this movie gets continuously rated so high after all these years. Brando's performance, beautiful cinematograpy, memorable lines and the classy overall mood of the film make this a movie masterpiece.
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jswinder | 100 99th |
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The transitional piano sequence after the restaurant assassination, as the headlines read violence - It depicts the mafia members partaking in the menial gestures of life; taking off your shoes for bed, passing the pasta, writing a letter, praying, sharing a laugh. Yet as the music plays, (FFC's father) it is accompanied by a deep, sinister undertone. That is the mafia - a lifestyle masquerading normalcy, while discretely keeping hours of brutality, and underhanded menace. Champion filmmaking.
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NathanDarko | 100 99th |
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Some day, and that day may never come... I may
call upon you to do a service for me. But er... until that day,
accept this, as a gift. Not less than the IMDB's top entry...I guess for all times.
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Action! | 10 7th |
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Sorry, but making heros of immigrant criminals doesn't appeal to me
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| 3 | Launch | 100 99th |
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There isn't much to say about this movie as it's already been said. Every aspect is perfect Pacino, Brando, Caan, Duvall and Keaton all were perfectly casted.
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katje_ | 95 98th |
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This a movie to be respected. Unlike many other critics' favorites, it has power and eloquence, and deserves its fame. Also, it manages to be the best of the sequel because of Marlon Brando's breathtaking and engaging performance.
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CMonster | 98 99th |
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Whenever I eat grapes, I stuff a few in my mouth to do a proper Brando impression.
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| 3 | BlakeEngel | 9 71st |
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A great movie that stands the test of time. Though a few moments feel dated, the power of the storytelling remains. From the opening line: "I believe in America" to the donning of the new Godfather, Coppola and Puzo tell a gripping and measured story of power: its dominion, its perils, and its passage from father to son.
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| 2 | v3xation | 98 98th |
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Beautifully done mofia classic
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TheDiceman | 90 99th |
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Quality.
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ozymandius10 | 96 99th |
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The only part of this film (literally the only part) that was shoddy was the beating of Carlo in the streets by Santino. That's about it, and everything else was darn near flawless. Some of it seems cliche (I'll make him an offer he can't refuse, sleep with the fishes, etc.), but that's only because it's been parodied and referenced countless times by now. Deserving of every bit of praise it has received over the years. Even if you don't like mafia movies, you'll probably enjoy this anyway.
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timmo | 100 99th |
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Very much a perfect film.
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| 2 |  |
gogokain | 100 99th |
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I don't know what I could ever say that would do this justice. As close to perfect as movies get.
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twincinema | 95 96th |
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A 3-hour film that breezes by. How many films can you say that about? Not only is it entertaining, but it pretty laid the groundwork for all gangster films that came after. Like, The Sopranos by itself is an incredible work, but how can you watch it without knowing how The Godfather influenced it? The final shot is one of my favourites of all-time.
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Anomaly | 98 99th |
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I finally got around to checking out films in the standard western canon I've missed, and now I wish I checked this out sooner. There's not really much I can add to what's already been said, other than this deserves the title masterpiece that so many have bestowed upon it before. Excellent in all areas.
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Shmendrek | 5 96th |
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The opening monologue summarizes everything I love about this film. Epic in scope and flawless in execution, The Godfather, like Citizen Kane, is a quintessential American film.
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Natzilla | 75 28th |
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This is supposed to be one of the best movies of our time... and I didn't get it. I probably owe it another watch.
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nimno | 99 99th |
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An absolute classic. I've probably seen this movie more times than any other. They don't make movies like this any more. I think this is the best movie of all time. Leave the gun; take the canoli.
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| 2 | Dustyd | 50 22nd |
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Well made in every way, but I just didn't get into it.
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KasperL | 99 99th |
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The opening dialogue, a fishy Sicilian message, a horse that loses its head, Pacino steadihandedly lighting Enzo the Baker's cigarette, the restaurant shooting, the final assassination montage. It's impossible to tire of a single scene in this undisputed masterpiece. The casting, from the leads down to smaller parts such as Conte's Barzini and Hayden's police captain, is sublime. Of all, Duvall's performance might just be my favorite.
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| 2 | jamraggery | 100 95th |
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It's like, the perfect movie.
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hellsditch | 91 94th |
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Although not my absolute favorite movie, I think it might be the only movie I've ever seen that I would call "perfectly made". The casting, the sets, the pacing, the score? All spot-f'n-on.
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Jeb | 100 98th |
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A masterpiece and one of the most influential films in American cinema. The film is flawless, and is my second favorite movie of all time ( Next to A Clockwork Orange )!
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| 2 | Ranald | 70 53rd |
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Very well made and acted, but ultimately it didn't move me. This may be heresy, but this sort of epic would be done better these days as a long running TV series.
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| 2 | SoRefined | 100 99th |
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A masterpiece. The best there is. Gets better with every viewing.
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begoniabol | 100 99th |
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This movie.. is perfect. Amazing acting, directing, story. Just flawless.
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| 2 | fsl_hero | 100 99th |
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What can I say? If you have never watched this movie, do yourself a favor and watch this masterpiece.
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| 2 |  |
Moviejunkie5 | 100 97th |
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Everything about the movie is perfect down to every single last detail. The directing by Francis Ford Coppola is restrained and elegant, and the acting is so incredible. Marlon Brando is iconic as the Don, but Al Pacino delivers one of his greatest and the undisputed best perfomances I've seen of him. The fantastic supporting cast Robert Duvall, James Cann, John Cazale and Diane Keaton all put in superb work. This film is a true masterpiece, one of the most influential films in American cinema.
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rafa_livrari | 100 98th |
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Bravo!
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| 2 | Serge88 | 100 97th |
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the best movie of all time
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Okkervil | 90 96th |
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Magnificent. No doubt a classic. Great cast, script, plot, etc etc. Its all been said really.
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Bown | 90 92nd |
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I think the story of the struggle to get this movie made, as well as its lasting influence, count more towards my score than the actual movie itself, although it's still amazing - the cast is perfect, the cinematography is beautiful, and everything about it just works as well as it possibly could.
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mwgerb | 100 99th |
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The story arc is perfect, the soundtrack is perfect, the characters are perfect, the dialog is perfect, the acting is perfect, the sets are perfect, and the cinematography is perfect. It isn't overly emotional, but it does contain some of the best scenes of all time, has an epic scope, and makes the world of 1940s gangsters a reality. If The Godfather isn't a perfect film, it's very damn close, and it leaves me with chills and a sense of sublime awe after every viewing.
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smviper00 | 0 0th |
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Most over-rated "film" of all time.
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d_drudges | 50 56th |
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Mostly gripping but very flawed and overblown. Francis Ford Coppola flat out refuses to trim the fat around the good bits and as a result for every minute that advances the plot we get twelve that are mind-numbingly boring and of no consequence. The worst offender is the insultingly pointless Sicily sequence. The movie captures the feel and look of the period fantastically but there just isn't enough substance for it to be called great, especially considering its length.
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billkerwin | 96 96th |
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Excellent film, with fine performances and atmosphere.
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| 2 | evan_s | 60 27th |
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Pretty good, a bit long though.
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| 2 |  |
literofcola | 75 16th |
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OVERRATED
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| 2 |  |
hellboy76 | 97 99th |
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There is nothing I can really say here that would add or subtract from the movies legend. I like it.
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| 2 |  |
thegreyfox | 80 74th |
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It is hard to criticise this film as it IS a superb bit of cinema. The acting of Pacino & Brando, and many of the supporting cast is simply breathtaking (although Talia Shire is abyssmal as Connie) but there are many inconsistencies: Pacino's bruise took years to heal, but Connies husband was miraculously healed from a real kicking in days! whilst I love "slow build" and careful pacing in films, this was (perfectly) slow to begin, but then rushed, time contracted and crammed towards the climax
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| 2 | yinhong | 0 10th |
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Boring, slow, no tension, crap characters. Overrated. Boring.
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| 2 | Orkran Drow | 11 1st |
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Most over-rated pile of chunder ever.
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KramYessev | 80 88th |
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Probably requires a rewatch so I can watch without the hype, but even with the "THIS IS THE BEST FILM EVER!!!" thing going on, it was still pretty great. My attention did wane from time to time, but the powerhouse performances (Brando & Pacino did not disappoint) and beautiful cinematography carried me through. I adore the fact that the film was so influential that genuine mobsters modeled themselves after Vito and his manner of speech. How many films can have that effect?
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JaiGuy | 80 61st |
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People looooooove this movie, and I just like it okay. I don't understand what the big fuss was. I guess because I saw it when I was young and everything was so understated, and I couldn't see all the subtleties and nuances. I tried watching it again as an adult but I still don't see why it's a testament of classic, immaculate cinema.
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TinyBonanza | 15 16th |
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overrated rubbish
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| 2 |  |
Hawkins | 96 97th |
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Gabagool huh more like gabagood-ass movie, that's what's up. Dynamic and elegant in its plotting, visuals, characters. Admittedly you can skip the bit where Pacino marries the exploding broad from the old country but other than that it's an engrossing three hours.
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buffratings | 99 99th |
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The Godfather, declared by many to be the greatest film ever made, deserves its critical acclaim, as evidenced by Francis Ford Coppola's assured direction, the impeccable performances of Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, and Nino Rota's unforgettable score.
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fudgieb | 98 95th |
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When I told my Italian-American roomate that I'd never seen any of the Godfather movies, he promptly slapped me like a good WOP should. He forced me to sit with him and watch the first two. He added that if I ever watched Godfather 3 he'd slap me again.
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| 1 | Locke | 96 98th |
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As close to a masterpiece as you can get, The Godfather is essential viewing for any movie goer.
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pstraslipka | 100 98th |
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Coppola's masterpiece!
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MartinTeller | 91 95th |
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I still like this movie, but it doesn't really knock my socks off anymore. This kind of mythologizing of the mafia seems really flawed in retrospect, especially in comparison to more realistic fare like GoodFellas.
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| 1 | svicciarelli | 90 82nd |
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An epic masterpiece.
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CCLZA | 95 98th |
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A masterclass on movie making. Practically flawless and full of legendary moments.
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| 1 | DrC | 97 98th |
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Just about perfect. Not a note out of tune. Brando shows what he was all about. Magnificent throughout
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Filligan | 100 99th |
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Brando is great. As is Pacino, Duvall, Caan... hell, everyone involved. This movie is just wonderful. The story, the shocks, the thrills, the beginning, the middle, the ending. Essential.
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| 1 | AddisondeWit | 100 99th |
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The best picture ever made. Great writing and superb direction and acting, full of unforgetable scenes and dialogues. Just a pleasure you never are tired to watch
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| 1 | Loki | 100 98th |
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One of the best movies of all time.
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newlikegrace | 100 99th |
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Probably the greatest movie of all time.
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Ytadel | 9 98th |
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A movie you can't refuse.
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kafka1325 | 98 99th |
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Incredible acting, superior narrative and strong characters in the film. If you didn't see this movie, you do not worth to see any...
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krytonix | 100 99th |
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I saw this movie after many years of hearing people rant about how great it is. It's a testament to the quality of the movie that it lived up to the hype and then some.
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| 1 | drewrocks34 | 100 99th |
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This is the perfect film.
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aethewulf | 100 99th |
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The best movie adapted from book.
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| 1 | Murravener | 94 95th |
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Incredibly authentic with extraordinary acting. The ONLY minute weakness in the film is its very minuscule lack of clarity in a very small handful of parts, which is more than forgettable as it gets buried in its superb plot, and perfect atmosphere.
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Grit | 91 97th |
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An excellent film but one which might have become a little over-rated in recent years, it certainly isn't totally perfect. Of course the entire film is still utterly defined by the wonderful performance from Marlon Brando as Don Corleone.
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nilkynarfy | 90 92nd |
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There's something about the Godfather films that I don't like, that I NEVER liked, but it's inexplicable to the point of irrationality. I just can't find any faults, no matter how hard I try (not really that hard, I mean, who has so much free time that they repeatedly watch 3 hour movies they can't stand?). The most painful 9/10 I'll ever give, but only because I'm not smart enough to explain why I think it's an overrated film.
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Stain | 100 95th |
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What more needs to be said? A classic story -- youthful idealism collides with the real world and dies a horrible death. Plus you never saw violence like THIS in Hollywood films before
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jhawkz32 | 91 92nd |
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One of the greatest flicks of all time.
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saucyjack | 100 99th |
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What can be said about this film that hasn't? Extremely influential, flawlessly told.
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Mini-T | 95 99th |
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Classic masterpiece.
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| 1 | Bo_Dagger | 15 60th |
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Flabby 1970's suburbanite macho-fantasy. Better than Fight Club, though.
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| 1 | wcnitz | 100 99th |
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One of my 'perfect rating' films. This is an epic with everything - great story, great direction, great delivery, great cinematography. I wouldn't change a thing about this film. From the obvious like Brando's performance to the subtle, like the use of lighting to show the Godfather's transition to light and Michael's transition to dark, everything about this film blows me away.
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| 1 | Matthias99 | 95 93rd |
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A masterpiece (obviously).
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| 1 | st_fly | 98 99th |
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Excellent
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| 1 | joshk84 | 96 99th |
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One of the best movies of all time, anybody who has not seen it should as soon as possible.
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moush | 90 92nd |
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Wasn't expecting much from this unknown flick, it surprised me.
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| 1 | thedo666 | 85 81st |
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Not the greatest film ever, but a decent gangster movie
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Icarus | 95 96th |
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Not my favorite film of all time, but after seeing it multiple times, I can understand the wide appeal: compelling narrative, engaging music, beautiful images, and a definite staying power--it holds up over time. Most interesting to me is Coppola/Puzo's repeated use of rituals (weddings, funerals, baptism) in the film to underscore the significant role that tradition plays in the family. Those who honor tradition and uphold it grow in power and influence, while those who don't, well . . . die.
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Jarmann | 100 99th |
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A masterpiece with its slow-paced grand story.
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| 1 | gdfthr337 | 100 99th |
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Simply put, the greatest film ever made. Some of the greatest performances in cinema from some of it's most powerful actors: Pacino, Brando, Caan, Duvall, Keaton. And, perhaps, more importantly than those incredible performances, director Coppola doesn't allow his stars to outshine all the stellar supporting roles. Even down to Rota's gorgeous score, this film is flat out incredible.
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| 1 | lucky7 | 98 99th |
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definitely one of the best cinematic masterpieces of all time! i usually don't like old movies but this is an obvious exception. the acting, story, directing, and screenplay are near perfect. no movie gets this many Academy Award nominations and for good reason. what a legend!
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| 1 | John Locke | 98 94th |
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Just as good as everyone says.
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avinash | 100 99th |
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Movie perfection.
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rosalie111 | 100 97th |
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Epic. Manages to improve on the brilliant book by Mario Puzo. Everything just works in this film: acting, script, music, cinematography. My favourite film of all time.
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| 1 | bren | 80 67th |
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I'm not quite into this as everyone else is.
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muzak66 | 100 99th |
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One of if not the Greatest movie I have ever seen Al Pacino, Marlon Brando Perfect!!!!!
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rfdutra | 10 96th |
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Number one of all time.
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| 1 | kav | 96 97th |
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It doesn't really get much better than this.
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| 1 | mzam35 | 100 95th |
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THE BEST MOVIE EVER THOSE WHO CALLED IT BORING I DONT NEED AN IQ TEST TO CHECK THEIR INTELLIGENCE
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tathiel | 97 99th |
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Simply a great movie.
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| 1 |  |
AshWilliams | 80 65th |
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Not the best movie of all time but a very very good one.
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| 1 | Darianp | 98 97th |
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One of the best movies ever. Period.
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| 1 | Wieland | 100 99th |
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Many say it's the greatest movie ever made. In my opinion, only it's own sequel beats this classic. Memorable performance by Marlon Brando.
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chemical404 | 85 98th |
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Acting, directing, script, cinematography - everything is perfect or at least very good in this film. Does it make it a masterpiece? Not in my books. I agree that it is nearly perfect narrative told on film, but I am looking for something more personal, more life-changing to call film a masterpiece.
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| 1 | smootysveen | 100 99th |
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Will soon supplant Citizen Kane as the consensus greatest movie of all time.
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| 1 | Gismondi | 95 95th |
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They don't make movies like they used to. This is a classic through and through. The characters are deep and interesting. Pacino and Brando are outstanding. If you haven't seen it, you have to see it.
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Bmunise | 97 91st |
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It's The Godfather.
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Melvin Smif | 100 98th |
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Stories like this endure. What a great film eh?
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Paul H | 98 95th |
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Incredible
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Zozan | 98 99th |
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The fame is well deserved.
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Crim122 | 100 90th |
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I cant say anything that hasn't been said already, the story is flawless, the direction is flawless, the cast ensemble is one of the best IF not the best ever...the movie is just FLAWLESS.
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naikou | 100 99th |
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For the longest time, I had a hard time thinking of a "favorite movie". Then I watched The Godfather.
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| 1 | McCorpse | 100 96th |
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what a crazy and emotional movie this is. its a classic for a reason and i almost forget how amazing it is everytime i watch it.
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brandt64 | 100 99th |
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It's hard to find fault in something that basically sets the bar for every drama / crime movie that came after. A top-notch work of cinema.
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| 1 | opaque squid | 97 92nd |
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Pretty much perfect in every way. Three hours have never felt so short.
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| 1 | rytis | 94 86th |
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practically reflects the plot of a book by Mario Puzo :)
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Anselmi86 | 99 99th |
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The single greatest achievement American cinema has to offer.
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aney | 30 25th |
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This may be because I generally don't like mobster movies, but I found this insanely boring. Tried watching it three times and everytime I fell asleep after 10-15minutes, which rarely happens. So after a few too many cups of coffee I decided to give it another try and it almost bored me to tears. It's just not interesting in any way. Those are my excuses and I'm sticking to them... please don't lynch me....
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Mifune | 100 96th |
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easiest score to give ever...
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freqflyer | 95 97th |
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The movie responsible for creating the modern mafia genre of film. Excellent film. Epic, violent, deep, and satisfying.
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nevejas | 88 92nd |
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Godfather is painfully memorable: from the main music theme to the story and scenes. It draws its strength from building and stressing the inner tensions before the culminations repeatedly (believed to be a blasphemy in nowadays cinema), leaving no loose ends and maintaining pure quality in acting, shooting, story - i.e. everything. What it lacks is emotional attachment due to being so meticulously complete. Is this a contradiction to the above? No. It is an offer so good you can't refuse.
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| 1 | lunheur | 95 95th |
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Must-see
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| 1 | aesoptinium | 100 98th |
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The best film ever made? Quite possibly.
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| 1 | Ruslandgaga | 100 98th |
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My favorite movie of all time. All hail Robert Duvall.
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woodoo | 95 94th |
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Impossible to dislike any part of this film, I'm tempted to make something up just to be contrary.
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| 1 | Rising | 95 98th |
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There is nothing left for me to say. A masterpiece.
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| 1 | giturra | 100 94th |
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Arguably the best movie ever made. I woudn't disagree. It's obscenely re watchable. It works on every level and then some more. It can be viewed as an examination on family, fate, honour or the history of America, and it has something deep to say on every one of those issues. It's a feast to the eyes, and by now even if its not your favourite movie, everyone will agree this is one that will remain in the history of the great accomplishments in the arts. One beatiful, entertaining masterpiece.
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Dr Thrax | 50 70th |
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SHOOTS
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Broodfath3r | 90 97th |
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Classic.... the Mobster movie that started it all. Still good even today....
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| 1 | wilsontj51 | 95 97th |
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One of the best movies of all time. Enough said.
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| 1 | Mr. Film | 100 99th |
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Simply the best film of all times. Nothing more to say
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gorejunky | 100 92nd |
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My absolute most favorite movie of all time. This has everything that a film lover needs--suspense, action, drama, romance and crime. And the cast is stellar! Amazing film!
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Noblet | 99 99th |
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Well told story, extremely convincing acting, great cinematography and editing, wonderful music and sets/costuming, everything meshes together perfectly to form one of the best movies I have ever seen.
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afx237vi | 90 95th |
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Deserves all of the plaudits it gets. A masterful examination of what makes a family, and the cost that is sometimes paid for unflinching loyalty. Brando gets all the credit in some reviews, and he is brilliant, but for me it is Pacino who really makes this film. The way his character progresses and develops over the course of nearly three hours is quite brilliant. That, along with the supporting cast, the cinematography and the music make The Godfather a masterpiece.
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| 1 | k-pax | 100 99th |
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the best movie i ever seen
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dmarques | 97 99th |
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This is a masterpiece on all levels of cinema making.
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| 1 | superbass | 100 97th |
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Pure greatness.
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| 1 | TnMovieFan2 | 100 97th |
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Absolute masterpiece! Deserves the title "Best movie ever made" that it often gets. Filmmaking doesn't get much better than this. It has everything you could ask for.
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| 1 | davisty69 | 95 97th |
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Classic
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ShaqFilmClub | 89 42nd |
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1 Shaqtacular
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NothingsGood | 85 93rd |
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Tremendous story that touches on so many themes and ideas. Begins to fall apart once Michael goes to Italy. Would've been better as a miniseries.
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| 1 | RadBrian | 100 98th |
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Perfect.
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| 1 | dmbbearcat | 100 99th |
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Probably the greatest film ever made. A masterpiece.
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| 1 | dkeeper | 100 99th |
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Stunning movie.
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Dumptruk4Lif | 100 97th |
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A perfect movie in every way. It's so perfect people try to find flaws somewhere in it. What are you going to say? That its perfect lighting rubbed you the wrong way? That everyone in the cast pulled their weight? That a 3 hour movie is actually one of the most entertaining movies rendering running time values meaningless? You're not going to find a flaw, and the harder you look the more you're going to accidentally watch it all the way through.
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| 1 | mkellins | 70 76th |
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It's a fine film, the acting, directing, cinematography, all good. I guess I just couldn't connect with it on a personal level. Still, I enjoyed watching it, even though it's quite a long film.
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comepelicula | 100 99th |
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Every time I watch it I found new things and speaks to me in different ways, this is truly a work of art
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| 1 | jlworld | 100 98th |
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The greatest movie ever made.
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| 1 | cosmie | 100 96th |
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A masterpiece.
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3dRevelation | 100 99th |
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My favorite film of all time. A great cast and a great story. The montage at the end is one of my favorite scenes of all time. I have yet to see another film that is as good as this. So many good lines and epic on so many levels.
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| 1 | brandons | 98 99th |
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One of Hollywood's greatest critical and commercial successes, The Godfather gets everything right; not only did the movie transcend expectations, it established new benchmarks for American cinema.
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| 1 | suvro | 100 91st |
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Don Corleone losses his elder son and is attacked by rival gang...in this condition, his other son takes the charge and comes in command.he starts punishing the people who killed his brother and attacked his father. With the course of time, he becomes 'The Godfather'
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| 1 | Moviefan1997 | 100 98th |
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The Godfather is perhaps the greatest movie ever made and rightfully deserves to be. Every performance in the movie is amazing, mainly Brando, Duvall and Pacino. The music is so iconic, the directing is masterful and the story adapted so perfectly! You don't need to be a fan of 'crime' movies to love this one!
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LookJabba... | 10 98th |
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The Godfather is one of the most important and influential pieces of filmmaking history. Francis Ford Coppola till this day sets the standard for crime dramas. The directing, story telling, characters, score, dialogue, screenplay and performances are all perfect. Marlon Brando gives one of the most iconic performances of all time and Al Pacino, James Caan and Robert Duvall are all superb also. The Godfather is a timeless classic and if this isn't filmmaking perfection then I don't know what is.
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lisa- | 5 70th |
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a very humanistic portrayal of the mafia, showing their family life equal with their criminal activity. it features a fine storyline of a son gradually becoming more and more like his father as he becomes head of the family business, with a particularly good performance by brando. all of this with good music, good photography. however, i don't think it's unique or perfect enough to be labelled a masterpiece. none of the elements stand out as truly special.
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| 1 | Bondy235 | 100 96th |
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100
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rttntomatoes | 100 98th |
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One of Hollywood's greatest critical and commercial successes, The Godfather gets everything right; not only did the movie transcend expectations, it established new benchmarks for American cinema.
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hamidreza.14 | 100 97th |
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Great ... Who am i to criticize this masterpiece
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Yiannos | 95 99th |
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Coppola transformed Puzo's somewhat trashy novel into a masterful allegory for American capitalism, delving deeper into the shadowy world of the Italian mafia than any film released on the subject before or since. Gordon Willis' photography is legendary for a reason; his warm, rich sepia tones are capable of evoking both nostalgia and dread, perfectly capturing the period like slightly faded photographs. Brando is mercurial while Rota's score is haunting.
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bjmarlatt | 100 95th |
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Francis Ford Coppola's masterful direction combined with Mario Puzo's riveting story, Nino Rota and Carmine Coppola's stirring and memorable score, Gordon Willis's breathtaking cinematography, the universally spectacular performances, what more needs to be said, people?! Even with a running time that's just shy of three hours, the story, narrative and richly written characters have you so captivated, you don't even feel the length of time go by. Review source: silv
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| 1 | andrew3000 | 100 98th |
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I mean, this is the essential American narrative, right? Is there any reason to go into detail about why "The Godfather" is perfect?
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hakkanarejo | 100 91st |
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After having been told all your life how great The Godfather is, it's unlikely that you'll come away from your first viewing of it thinking, "Why, yes, that IS the greatest movie of all time!" It suffers from Citizen Kane Syndrome, in that it can't possibly live up to the expectations created by being placed atop so many lists for so many years.
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Xenophule | 5 13th |
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I tried to like this. I really did. It's very "meh" overall with me. Am I missing some key thing? Am I missing someone in my life that's obsessed with it to tell me it's amazing? I dunno. It felt 3x longer than it needed to be, there's no real tension...but it's not BAD. Maybe I'll try again some other time, but as of right now: meh.
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luord | 69 67th |
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I... Like it. I don't love it. It's well made and it can resonate with any guy, but I felt emotionally disconnected.
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morphinapg | 70 49th |
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While there are very obviously elements of this movie that are very well made, I don't really see why this is viewed as a masterpiece. Perhaps with the sequel I'll get a better context for that, but I didn't think there was anything particularly impressive about the story itself.
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Purifier | 75 38th |
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I think it's overrated. Don't crucify me.
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