The Godfather, Part II (1974)

 Continuing the Saga
The GODFATHER II DVD

The God father is based upon Mario Puzo's novel of a Sicilian Family moved to the United States circa 1920's. Don Corleone goes into the olive oil business, what else would you expect? He soon learns that it is easier to make money on the wrong side of the law and recruits a small gang of fellow Sicilians.


The Godfather, Part II is arguably the greatest film of all time. It is the only sequel to win Best Picture and, in my opinion, is almost better than the first movie. Al Pacino gives an unforgettable performance in this movie as does Robert De Niro. Francis Ford Coppola's use of the two story lines going at the same time is wonderful.
The Robert De Niro (Young Vito Corleone) story line is the only part of the Godfather novel that was left out of the first film and it shows the rise of the Godfather. The Al Pacino (Michael Corleone) story line shows how Michael continues the family business after the first film. Both story lines are incredible and when they are put together it makes one of the greatest films of all time.
There is some very powerful cinematography in this film. The scenes are wonderfully shot on location in Nevada, New York, Sicily, and Cuba. I praise Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola for the best sequel ever!!
Highly recommended for fans of Al Pacino, and the American Mafia.


Gunner January, 2008

January 24, 2008

 Godfather 2
It was an excellent follow up to the 1st one. I have to admit I've seen it dozens of times in the past. There was one thing I noticed about the screen quality: dark in some places to a point where i wished I could adjust the contrast or the brighness. Otherwise I enjoyed it for the upteenth time :) January 14, 2008

 Best Mob picture ever?
One of my favorite films of all time, I would rank this slightly higher than the original Godfather, and Once Upon A Time In America as best gangster films of all time.
This film will keep you on the edge of your seat with it's excellent writing and superb performances.
Adding the earlier DeNiro Don Corleone interspersed with the more modern Pacino scenes is pure brilliance, as it all ties together perfectly to enhance this sometimes gruesome, yet compeeling story. September 21, 2007

 the best sequel of all time
This is one of those rare sequels that overshadows the original in every way. This is very dark, sophisticated storytelling that is much more engaging than the straightforward original. If you haven't seen the godfather movies yet, stop with this one and forget part 3 exists.

Ivan Rorick September 4, 2007

 EXCEPTIONAL SEQUEL......IS IT BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL?.......
I am a big fan of the Godfather films and I needed to watch them again to see what one is the best IMHO. I have been spoiled because I own a VHS collection that is all 3 films sewn together in chronological order and makes the 3 individual films pale in comparision. Why this has not been relelased on DVD is beyound me! When watching the individual films I must rank the first as the best. I think part two is great, but Brando's Don is such an incredible character that even Pacino can't fill the void. DeNiro does an excellent job playing yound Vito and the film as a whole is exceptional. I just like the original better even if it doesn't go as deep as the sequel. Part two in the second best Mafia movie ever made and that is saying something! The DVD transfer looks very good and there are some interesting extras. September 2, 2007

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