*an offer you can't refuse* The Godfather Part 1 MOVIE REACTION (first time watching)

[@donw804]

I'm 70 and still remember seeing The Godfather in the theaters in 72. I've re-watched it on TV countless times since. Every single aspect of movie-making is about as perfect as you can get in this film. Casting, acting, soundtrack, cinematography, lighting, directing, screenplay, you name it. I love this movie. Now here's the best news... Part 2 is just as good, and some say even better than the first. If you liked this, you'll surely love Part 2.

[@cristiant6566]

you should watch 'the offer'

[@paulascott5701]

Brando was only 47 years old when he made this film. They made him up to look older and padded him to make him look heavier - he was in great shape at the time. After the attempted assassination, The Godfather was never the same. Brando's acting is sublime. He carried himself in every way like an old man feeling a lot of aches, pains and weakness. He did not go over the top with it, it is so subtle, you don't notice it. In the slightest shift of weight from one foot to the other or a slight movement of his head, he communicated - "I'm stiff and in pain". Nobody could touch Brando in movie acting skill.

[@jhilal2385]

About Michael: The beginning of the film is just after the end of World War 2. At the wedding, Michael is wearing a WW2 US Marine Corps officer's uniform. The insignia on his shoulder epaulets show his rank is Captain, an officer commanding a Company of 160-200 men. The ribbons on the left front of his jacket are : top row left to right Silver Star (3rd highest award for combat valor with serious risk to own life), Navy and Marine Corps Medal (highest award for non-combat life saving valor with serious risk to own life), Purple Heart (for being wounded in combat), 2nd row left-most ribbon is WW2 Pacific Theater Campaign Medal with 2 Stars (indicates participating in a total of 3 Pacific Island battles). Prior to being promoted to Captain, as a 2nd Lieutenant and then 1st Lieutenant he would have commanded a platoon of 40-50 men. He is a combat veteran who has commanded a significant number of men (40-50, later 160-200), is trained and experienced in tactics (attacks, defense, ambushes, maneuvering for position, etc., as well as individual combat actions), taking decisive action and clear thinking in stressful situations, been promoted through 3 officer ranks (2nd Lieutenant -> 1st Lieutenant -> Captain), shown personal bravery in both combat and dangerous non-combat situations, been wounded in combat, and seen some of the bloodiest battlefields of WW2. Most of those battles had very intense hand-to-hand combat, no just shooting, as the almost always ended with desperate Japanese soldiers making massed banzai charges. At the wedding and throughout the movie, he is almost always the most experienced, hardened killer in the room. The older mafiosi laugh at him for proposing to shot Tattaglia and the police captain, but really have no idea what his experiences are or how coldly ruthless he will be to decisively defeat/eliminate his enemies.

[@ariachanson01]

That makes him a worthy Godfather!!

[@cristiant6566]

one bit of info id like to add, in the book they make it clear sonny does not laugh because he thinks mike can't do it hes laughing because he knows that the second mike chose to get involved that the enemies were fucked clamenza and tessio laugh at sonny laughing, they dont see what sonny knows - everyone knows mike was heavily decorated the cop mentions it & clemenza tells mike how proud everyone was of him

[@rexmundi2986]

I love love love the scene when Enzo's trembling after the gangsters leave, Michael lights Enzo's cig, then pauses to look at his own hand for a moment; rock steady, no fear at all. This is the moment he realizes he's capable of being a man just like his father, no matter what he said to Kate.

[@ariachanson01]

I was so focused on Enzo that I didn't even notice that. Thanks!

[@balrog73]

It's also a statement about how not all Italians are gangsters. He was an everyday guy, making a living, and exhibiting the same fear most any average person would have, regardless of race. Especially Italians during this period of history.

[@smdownh9]

@@ariachanson01 this is a long movie to watch at 2am and the 3rd movie is crap just a warning

[@gogaonzhezhora8640]

This is an actual plot hole. Michael the war veteran does not tremble after seeing a couple of mafia thugs in a car? He surely saw way worse and was in way more dangerous situations. He should know at that point how he reacts to those stressful life threatening incidents. The scene was made for the on screen effect, but it actually lacks logic. We get a few scenes that establish the characters' traits and present us Michael as a worthy leader. The news of his father's shooting. He stays collected and instead of getting emotional like Fredo he goes through the papers and in seconds analyzes the information available coming up with the correct assesment that there is no confirmation his father was dead. At the hospital he immideately informs the family. He is multitasking not letting the nurse leave while he is talking on the phone and quickly implements her into his plan. He does the same with Enzo. As opposed to it for example we get scenes with Santino getting carried away, be it the scenes around Conny's marriage or when he is straight up insulting Tom comparing him to Genco and then apologizing seconds later.

[@rexmundi2986]

In a war setting, Michael would presumably have a gun, and be morally pure cuz he's an authorized soldier of his country; in this scene, Michael goes full gangster, and FAKES THOSE GUYS OUT WITHOUT EVEN HAVING A WEAPON. Doesn't seem like a plothole to me at all.

[@ChrisSanDiego11]

I was immediately smitten when you said “high on”, then categorically disappointed at “caffeine.”

[@pleutron]

your face when vito was shot was great :) i think most of us made that face originally, thinking "no way he's dying. omg". i also adore that you remembered joey saying that Italian phrase on friends. lol

[@ariachanson01]

I saw friends way too many times when I was in college 😅

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

Thank you for being a reactor who doesn't overdo the need to talk excessively. Also one of the only ones who didn't get confused why Lou did a U turn on the bridge to New Jersey. I watched this when I was 16 and even I got why and I was an idiot back then

[@flarrfan]

I thought her understanding of where the film was going was outstanding all the way thru.

[@MikeStevens-rh5qh]

And now you're a judgemental azzhole with an (unjustified) inflated sense of intelligence. You have come sooo far over the years. Your parents must be so proud.

[@petebondurant58]

Lou later got a job with the Barzinis...and then with Clemenza. 😉

[@GS-Das]

"Jonny Fontaine" is an allegory for Frank Sinatra, with rumors of his career being benefited by the mob. The movie that saved Frank's career was From Here to Eternity.

[@thetr00per30]

Cheers to you for starting this movie at 2am lol I think she looks like Appolonia.

[@DeathToTheDictators]

Fun Fact: the cat in the first scene was just a stray that happened to randomly wander on set, and seemed to take a liking to Brando and jumped right on his lap, and Brando just rolled with it for the scene and stayed in character (and it's great, because it shows how Vito is an actual human being who loves pets just like anyone).

[@eatsmylifeYT]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[@charminbaer2323]

That's Don Tommasino, and old friend of Don Corleone from Sicily. It was Don Tommasino who gave Michael the blessing to get married to Apollonia. You'll learn more about Don Tommasino in Part 2.

[@rob0bp0]

I wonder why no one ever mentions legendary John Cazales performance (Fredo). Cazale was a theatre-man, he appeared in only 5 movies. All of them were nominated for best picture, three of them won. His girlfriend at that time was a young aspiring actress who some said to be the greatest talent of her generation. Her name was Meryl Streep. I read in an article (about her biography) that the years with Cazale shaped, who Streep would become as a person and an actress. Al Pacino said that he learned more about acting from Cazale than from anyone else. For his last role, Robert de Niro covered the costs for Mr. Cazales insurance. Mr. Cazale was terminally ill, only months from death and the amount for his insurance was more than the studio was willing to pay. To stay with him, Meryl Streep accepted to be part of the movie, too. It was Michael Ciminos "The Deer Hunter". This guy was so good, that you don´t realize how good he is.

[@ariachanson01]

I've only seen him in Godfather 1&2 and he was amazing in both movies. But I didn't know all of this. Thanks for sharing that:)

[@TheJereld]

This movie is basically how families operate to some degree. It's deeper than crime.

[@laapache1]

it's about saving the king

[@nevrogers8198]

The most important line in the movie is the opening one. "I believe in America." It's about America too.

[@fenixmacariuscornett1675]

@@nevrogers8198This is Coppola saying “The American Dream was dead on arrival.” Or perhaps “Dead before it had a chance” if you want to be optimistic

[@alexmason8601]

It's always a treat to see someone watch a classic like this for the first time. I hope you enjoyed and are doing well! Definitely watch the 2nd one too!

[@LanceJ.]

My favorite movie ever. I think it took me at least 5 viewings before I realized half the things that were happening. It’s so nuanced and layered. Same with Part II. Love your reactions.

[@Dgunner22]

Really enjoyed your reaction to this movie and I think you mentioned that you also did the editing. What a wonderful job of showing clips as you was explaining your thoughts on the movie . Very well done. Really enjoyed it. Thank You

[@ariachanson01]

Thank you:) yes I do the editing myself that's why I am not able to upload every other day even though I'd really like to😅 but I feel better when I edit myself

[@mikeminer1947]

Thank you for mentioning "On the Waterfront". The score by Leonard Bernstein is GORGEOUS.

[@flarrfan]

Has anybody reacted to that (other than Mia who specializes in classic films)?

[@bkeyser]

I'm always impressed watching your reactions. You're so smart. Thoughtful.

[@ariachanson01]

:))

[@phila3884]

Aria, welcome to your *first* watch of The Godfather. A lot of us out here, with more years haha, have seen this movie 20+ times. It is jaw-dropping every time.

[@purplegorilla9592]

Terrific reaction. One of the best on KZbin for this film. Most people (for whatever reason) have things go right over their head when watching this. But you got all of it.

[@ariachanson01]

These types of movies require some serious concentration. I thought I got all of it and then while editing I realised just how much went over my head.

[@stevencolatrella3257]

Great to see you know "On the Waterfront " - you won me over right there.

[@davewebb2313]

Great reaction. Very perceptive. The acting and the story are both incredible. The cinematography deserves mention. Every frame is like a classical painting. Thank you.

[@yambo59]

MUST SEE PART II - !!!! Best sequel in movie history

[@eatsmylifeYT]

This movie is actually not about Vito Corleone as the Godfather. This is about Michael Corleone's rise to becoming the next Godfather.

[@emanemanrus5835]

what about both ?

[@eatsmylifeYT]

@@emanemanrus5835 Maybe, but the consensus among the fans is that it's about the new replacing the old, so it's really about Michael becoming the Godfather. Otherwise, Vito wouldn't have died in this movie.

[@andrewmadeloni7173]

"Godfather II" is both prequel and sequel also a masterpiece...Remember the 2 families, the family business and the real family...amazing...!

[@williamwoods5592]

I really love all of your reactions to all of the movies. And I really love how you were telling us where the movie was going and I really liked how you were explaining everting and you really did a good job on explaining what the Godfather was about and how talked and you were very calm, relaxed and cool. You are the best reactor in my book.

[@ariachanson01]

Thankyou❤❤❤ I'm glad you enjoy the videos:)

[@pasteye1671]

Ms Chanson, I love your reaction style - just speak when you have something to say, and in the spaces between the film dialogue. This shows skill, taste and finesse. And so nice to look at too - even in the early hours!. Instant Subscription. Glad this film re-kindled your guitar playing. Would love to jam with you! Favourite moment? You: It keeps on getting darker (after Sonny's murder) Me: Baptize much?

[@ariachanson01]

Thankyou❤❤

[@RichardM1366]

This movie has you by the throat from the beginning. Great acting and a great script makes it a classic!

[@mattdavis7876]

The acting, writing, production-all of it so top notch, and leaves you wanting more! And believe me, the sequel is just as good if not better. Really enjoy your channel Aria 🙂

[@drewaitchison3521]

"It's 2am, just so you know!" 😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@ariachanson01]

😅

[@ecoleman5690]

32:40 In the novel, the police Chief didn’t just give Michael a black eye. He deliberately broke his jaw. Michael talks awkwardly with the family while planning the hit on the cop because his jaw is wired shut.

[@normlee6566]

By the way, that was a real severed horse head and the screaming by the actor was legit. During rehearsals, they had used a fake head and coppola didn't like it. So, some production crew members went to a nearby dog food factory (yes, back in the day, horse parts were usedin the mix) and bought the head. When they prepared to shoot the scene, they didn't tell the actor in order to get a real response. The got it as the actor freaked out. It was the only take. Oh, and the line, "take the cannoli," was an improvised line by actor richard castellano.

[@ariachanson01]

That is both cool and scary at the same time

[@normlee6566]

@@ariachanson01 sorry. It actually was a dog food factory (horse meat, ick). Will change it.

[@yambo59]

Marlon Brando's acting was flawless in this movie, the whole cast was great as well they all knocked it out of the park. To this day its still considered one of the top movies ever made in movie history. YOU MUST SEE PART 2-- BEST SEQUEL IN MOVIE HISTORY

[@alonenjersey]

The last ten words of your comment are 100% true.

[@markjuarez1791]

Hi Aria, another fantastic reaction. I don't need to say anything about this movie, because enough people have already commented on it. I will say that as great of a movie this is, it is one that I do not watch over and over again, and I don't know why, because I do enjoy what it is. I really enjoyed how you dove into this movie and followed it so well. Your summary of the movie was wonderful. On a personal note, I must say that you have become one of my favorite movie reactors on KZbin. I enjoy how you watch a variety of movies. You deserve a lot more subscribers than you have. There are people out there who do not know what they are missing with you. I love it when reactors actually watch and absorb the movie, rather than just talk through it the entire way. Thank you for mentioning "On The Waterfront", I have a personal story to share with you about that movie. My grandmother lived in Hoboken, New Jersey, which is where Waterfront was filmed. Not only was it filmed in the town my grandmother lived in, it was filmed in her neighborhood. The playground at the park is where she played when she was a little girl, and the shots atop of the buildings, one of those buildings is where she lived. Unfortunately, my grandmother had moved to California before they started filming. She heard about this from a friend of hers and she was so upset, because she didn't get to see Marlon Brando, whom she had a huge crush on. Thank you so much, Aria, for all that you bring to these reactions, you are most delightful, fun and charming. I am really looking forward to the day when you watch "Heat". That is a favorite of mine and an excellent movie. There are lots of movies I could suggest for you to watch, but I'll save that for another time as I can see how long this message has become. Best wishes to you, and keep the reactions coming. :)

[@ariachanson01]

That was such a sweet comment and a nice story. Thankyou:)) And yes, everybody who has a KZbin channel wants more subscribers, me too. But it makes me really happy that the comments I get are most of the time just wonderful. And that's what really matters to me❤❤❤

[@sspdirect02]

Now you should do The Godfather Part II. But when you get to part III, only watch the version titled “The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone” since it’s presented not as a sequel to The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, but rather as an epilogue to a two part story the way Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo intended.

[@rogerrabbit5110]

That intro singing was brilliant 😊

[@TheHessian123]

In the book they said that his jaw that was broken from the cop, did not heal right and the Sicilian doctor was something of a quack so it was broken for a longer time.

[@The_sound_Of_Thunder]

Good Brando on the waterfront reference there

[@hartspot009]

I love your Brando quotes! YOU ARE A CONTENDER

[@MarcoMM1]

Great reaction Aria like always, this movie is a Masterpiece of cinema, Acting, directing, screenwriting, plotting, character development, filming. Hits on all levels. The last 20ish minutes are a masterclass in filmmaking - the whole movie is superb but from the baptism to that door closing on Kay; literal chills, im glad that you enjoy this masterpiece its one of my favourites its becouse of this movie that Coppola and Pacino got their careers famous in Hollywood. I expect that you should react to the Godfather 2 and 3 too, Keep up the amazing work.

[@philphilips1020]

You asked about Michael's black eye while he was in Sicily? I've often wondered about that also. It probably wasn't just a black eye alone. It was most likely a broken cheekbone also, which would've taken much longer to heal. Especially with 1940's medical techniques.

[@Cybrludite]

The bit with the horse's head is great intimidation. "Our button men are good enough they can do this past your servants, and past your security, and without waking you. How do you think they could stop us if we came to kill you instead of your horse?"

[@jhilal2385]

$600,000 horse in 1945 = $10.2 million today

[@alonenjersey]

Retiring a champion race horse and putting him out to stud was & still is a smart investment.

[@alonenjersey]

Excellent reaction video Aria. Keep up the good work. I highly recommend you get your hands on the soundtrack whenever you can.

[@everyonelovesmajima]

I love it when people pick up that Michael does everything wrong at the restaurant.

[@AbeFrohman14]

Wow…your voice is so soothing. I could watch this intro for hours! Lol Subbed!

[@ariachanson01]

❤❤❤

[@flibber123]

For more Al Pacino, Dog Day Afternoon is a must see. John Cazale, who plays Fredo in this movie was also in Dog Day Afternoon. I think it helps to think of The Godfather story like it's one of Shakespeare's tragedies. You have the king with three sons, and their kingdom is surrounded by enemies. If something happens to the king, can the sons keep things together?

[@ariachanson01]

Now that you say it... It is very Shakespeare

[@saamegan2985]

"He paid $600 thousand for that horse" Shiver.. hand down to the pants. Best bit!!

[@flarrfan]

As you learned, there's more than one Godfather in this film. Your sense of what is coming is outstanding. Looking forward to seeing you watch GF2.

[@keito9158]

Michael Corleone is top 3 (maybe even higher than that) fictional character of all time. An incredible character and character arc. And it just goes to a different level in part II.

[@eatsmylifeYT]

Uhm, NO. According to the American Film Institute, he's the 11th most iconic villain. Empire magazine ranks him as the 11th greatest movie character.

[@keito9158]

@@eatsmylifeYT Well that's their opinion. Mine and I suspect many others is a little different.

[@eatsmylifeYT]

@@keito9158 No. They actually did surveys about it. "Many others"? Don't flatter yourself. It's okay to have an opinion even if it's wrong.

[@Lue_Jonin]

I was ten when this film came out. They wanted me to be the Godfather, I declined due to my busy schedule as a kid growing up on a farm in Iowa. 😆 🌽 🐖 🐄 hahaha Outstanding reaction video

[@mckrackin5324]

The horse head wasn't scary because of the money. The family showed that man that they could come to his home, kill a horse, haul the head into his bedroom and put the bloody head under the covers with him without anyone knowing. It told him that he was vulnerable anywhere. He was safe nowhere.

[@ariachanson01]

So, I guess we can say they made him an offer he couldn't refuse😂

[@davidwilkins5932]

My first reaction of yours, and it’s excellent. You have a very good presentation, editing choices, and commentary. I’m looking forward to you covering Part II, because it’s a masterful blend of prequel, and one of the best sequels in film history. Unfortunately, Part III never really gelled for me, and that seems to be a common feeling.

[@izzonj]

Kudos for the "On the Waterfront" reference!

[@arjaylee]

I’ve watched this so many times… I noticed eventually that the horse head in the bed didn’t have the white star on the head that Khartoum had. Part two gives some back story. Nice reaction.

[@TTM9691]

Aria, you cracked me up in that beginning. Galaxy Quest and The Godfather! That's a good double feature! I like a double feature when the movies are completely different in every way, and I think most would agree: you'd be hard pressed to find two more different films than Galaxy Quest and The Godfather! They both begin with the letter G, and they have good casts, that's about all they have in common! Well well well......so it's Godfather time for Aria! Let's check it out! See you on the other side, sister in cinema! :)

[@TTM9691]

I can't believe you did the "On The Waterfront" speech! I believe you may be the first reactor to do this movie and know Marlon's iconic, groundbreaking early work! Wow!/ By all means watch Heat and Scarface but DO NOT miss the movie he (and Fredo) made the year after the Godfather Part 2: "Dog Day Afternoon" THAT is one of his greatest, most iconic performances. (both of them, actually). And "Donnie Brasco" (1997), with Johnny Depp. That's his best 90s performance and a totally different kind of mob character. Don't miss those two, DEFINITELY not "Dog Day Afternoon". It's CRIMINAL there's not enough reactions....and it's because of people telling reactors to watch the crappy third Godfather. There are literally about six or seven much better alternatives to "graduate" on to from the "Godfather Part 2", and every reactor gets suckered in to doing the crappy third one. "Dog Day Afternoon" is one of the greatest of the 70s, right up there with The Godfather, I'm sure if you look at any list of greatest movies ever, greatest 70s movie ever, greatest Pacino films ever, that's on the list. Heat is good, it's a 90s action movie elevated by Pacino and De Niro, but it ain't anywhere near either of those actors' greatest performances/movies.

[@TTM9691]

Fantastic reaction.

[@charlescallen460]

Really excellent job with this! I watch a ton of reaction videos and I look forward to seeing your efforts in the future 😊

[@sdkelmaruecan2907]

The length of the video is a good sign, I hate it when reactors make a 30 min clip to react to such an epic masterpiece.

[@imcrazedandconfused]

That was a nice one! It is a dialogue heavy movie that would probably not be made nowadays anymore. You are totally right, a lot of stories for one movie, and this alone makes it worth watching. The follow-ups are definitely worth watching, too. A very interesting thing is, that these movies were made against the will of the Mafia at first, but because they show a very mild, idealized version of them, it did not come to heavier action against it. Many Mafia members actually later confessed, that the movies show how they wanted to be seen, that they portray them in a way, that they could identify with. (As loving family members, that are 'forced' to do what they do by the circumstances, as if they have no choice ... which is of course not realistic by any means.) Otherwise, this kind of movies would probably not even exist. In the excellent mafia tv series "The Sopranos" it even was a running gag, that one mafia member re-enacts a scene of Al Pacino in "Scarface" all the time. These kind of movies actually are admired by real Mafia members. That does not make them less fun. 🙂 Great reaction. Keep a bit track of your sleep, don't get exhausted by doing reactions, health first. ;-) Have a good end of the week, I am always looking forward to what comes next on your channels, always fun to watch!

[@gazoontight]

When Clemenza says, “Hello, Carlo,” you know; you just know.

[@paulbooth8516]

“Dog day Afternoon” early Al Pacino movie. Frato from Godfather is the co-star. Based on a true incident.

[@herrzimm]

The genius (and some say EVIL) of Michael is that he ALWAYS knew how his enemies would "come at him"... but his enemies ALWAYS underestimated him and NEVER SAW how he would "come at them"..... until it was too late.

[@geraldherrmann787]

Don´t wait too long with Part 2! Part 1 and 2 are basically one long movie 🙂

[@phogue1]

The commentary from Coppola is on KZbin, and is great. The beautiful piano piece just after Solazzo and McCluskey’s murders was written and performed by Coppola’s father. It’s an amazing piece, and fits perfectly, I think.

[@ThistleAndSea]

Nice one, Aria! You did great for a 3AM viewing. 😉

[@thequietrevolution3404]

There's so much trivia, memes and theories about this film, it's absolutely astounding. So, in keeping with Godfather tradition, I'm going to introduce a new one. Everyone knows seeing oranges in a scene is a prelude to tragedy. Howevr, If you listen closely as Carlo is walking to his final demise, you can hear Ravens cawing in the background. A Raven is a sign of ill omen.

[@ariachanson01]

I'm gonna have to watch it again😅

[@habimakokkk]

I love this film so much, I consider it as an absolute piece of art just like paintings, I enjoy every scene while the sound track is taking me to another world, sometimes I wish I lived in the 70s so that I could watch it for the first time when it was revealed, I feel so emotionally connected with it, absolute perfection

[@jjh5374]

I almost envy you that you still haven’t watched the masterpiece that is The Godfather Part II. Looking forward to your reaction to that brilliant movie.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

It's funny because Pacino was a 'nobody' back then and the studio was adamant about him not playing Michael. They didn't want a nobody. Coppola fought for him to play Michael. People now know Pacino as a star but back then it was anybody's guess as to how his character would develop. But you CAUGHT a lot of the plot quite well and that was impressive!

[@leosarmiento4823]

Welcome to experiencing one of the greatest films in cinema history. Loved your reaction to it. The only better way would have been in a theater (though I'm 52, and have seen the trilogy countless times, i was fortunate enough to have seen the three of them, back to back to back, on the big screen last year). Looking forward to you watching Parts 2 (arguably even better than the first) and 3 - preferably The Coda version (though the theatrical version was the weakest of the trilogy, it was a strong enough film, on it's own, to earn 7 Oscar Nominations).

[@taddy_mason4197]

Of all the Al Pacino movies you need to see, put "Dog Day Afternoon" at the top of your list!!

[@deckofcards87]

There's so much stuff happening subtextually and thematically in The Godfather I and II that elevates them as dramas. You can enjoy them at the surface level or look a bit deeper. All of Francis Coppola's 70s classics are like this, too. "The Conversation" is my favourite, I'm legitimately fascinated by that film, as well as "Apocalypse Now." Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I enjoyed your reaction.

[@Zseventyone]

“Like Lucifer.” First I’ve heard that comparison.

[@ariachanson01]

But it does make sense right?

[@Zseventyone]

@@ariachanson01For the scenario but not the man.

[@tduffy5]

You might like to watch Pacino in SERPICO. He plays a rookie cop who refuses to take part in the corruption, and the price he pays for that.

[@Hondo0101]

Great reaction!

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

THE TO AL PACINO MOVIES THAT YOU MENTIONED ARE AWESOME MOVIES, BUT MAY I ALSO SUGGEST "DOG DAY AFTERNOON"! IT WAS RELEASED AROUND THE SAME TIME AS THE GODFATHER SO AL PACINO'S AGE IS ROUGHLY ABOUT THE SAME!! ONE OF HIS BEST ROLES FOR SURE AND THE ACTOR WHO PLAYED FREDO IS ALSO IN DOG DAY AFTERNOON!!

[@cpag1955]

I was gonna suggest that same thing. No doubt, you’ve GOT to add this to your list of future Pacino movie watch list.

[@scottdarden3091]

In the opening scene the cat was not cast 😂 Coppola found it wondering around the set and gave it to Brando. Nobody seemed to know who's or where the cat came from

[@chriswerth918]

Why is this the best movie, ever made? Because I have watched it dozends of times. And I would always find another detail, another little piece of the puzzle, I just did not recognize before.

[@eatsmylifeYT]

Just because you watched it many times and find another detail every time doesn't make it the best movie ever made. Who dafuq do you think you are, Siskel and Ebert?

[@richardlukesh5807]

The actor who played Fredo is named John Cazale. He holds an interesting record. He starred in only 5 feature films, but all of them received Oscar nominations for Best Picture. Pacino has said many times that he learned the most about acting from working with John Cazale. Pacino did theater work with Cazale along with two more films: GODFATHER PART II, & DOG DAY AFTERNOON.

[@billolsen4360]

8:44 Michael just returned from Europe where he was an officer in Marine combat unit. His dad didn't want him in the family business & was hoping he'd make a big impact in a profession. If you like Brando, watch "Julius Caesar" made in 1953...he's Marc Anthony and does the best acting of his life up to that point, expressing Shakespeare's dialog like an expert on his first time out.

[@alonzocoyethea6148]

1:57, since you're having a minor case of Insomnia, Maybe your next Pacino film should be the one called..Insomnia, 2002...Al's a cop in Alaska , Hillary Swank is his partner trying to nail a serial killer, played with scary authority by none other than Robin Willams...It's an offer you can't refuse! FYI: The "cop " who shot Barzini at the courthouse..Al Neri. He was a real cop-too honest for dirty officers like McClosky, so they framed him on a fake murder. Don Vito read about the case and had Tom get him aquitted,. Grateful, Neri joined the family as MIcheal's right hand and stayed with him for life.(He's in all 3 Godfather films)

[@arrow1414]

The movie could had been even longer 4.5 hours at least with all the stuff they cut out, especially the Sonny scenes. I don't fault the producers and directors for this because they would had slowed the movie down with all those character building scenes. The general audience wouldn't like that back then. Three plus hours with an intermission was a long time (and even worse now because audiences are starting to complain that 2 hours is too long for a movie). But a real fan of "The Godfather" will look at "The Godfather Saga" which is the Godfather I & II combined into one long movie with almost all of the cut scenes of the two movies added back in, some 7.5 hours plus of fun!

[@ariachanson01]

When a movie is good, 3 hours is not that long. You just have to pick a day when you would be free to watch it in one go or night in my case😂

[@onepcwhiz6847]

Thanks.. great job! I'm in! Now to play catch-up!

[@JimJack-ng9yi]

She's right, everyone needs to see Brando in on the waterfront

[@jbigger59]

When Michael was in the bathroom at Louis Restaurant right before he shot McCluskey and Sollozzo, he heard the elevated subway train pass by, making a lot of noise, so he improvised. He waited for the next train to come along, knowing the noise would act to cover the sound of the gun shots.

[@ariachanson01]

And I thought it was the director trying to show us him thinking about how he was gonna be a different person after he shoots. What you said makes so much sense. Not everything has to have a deeper meaning😅

[@jbigger59]

@@ariachanson01 You could be right. The thing is all art, especially GREAT art, is always open to multiple interpretations. The way I understand the scene is neither right nor wrong, it's just the way I see it. The way you see it has equal validity.

[@Charlesbaker3017]

Sweetheart you could certainly play Apollina..in a remake..beautiful girl 👧..

[@jamesscanlan6240]

Coppola was always in danger of being fired by the studio. They opposed the casting of Brando and Pacino and hated the way the film was lit, especially in the opening scene.And initially the mafia didn't want the film made. That he was able to make the film at all under such enormous pressure is amazing, much less make a classic.

[@jhilal2385]

Some excellent Al Pachino movies that you should add to your list: "Donnie Brasco" based on real events "Serpico" (1973) based on real events "Righteous Kill" (2008) crime drama w/ Robert DeNiro "Carlito's Way" (1993) crime drama "Sea of Love" (1989) suspense/thriller

[@tnolddawg]

You left out "And Justice for All" playing a young lawyer

[@nevrogers8198]

As you now know, the movies are about whoever is regarded as the Don. That may or may not always be the same guy. Pacino is the star throughout, although for obvious reasons Brando was top billing in Part 1.

[@granddaddyotaku636]

If you get to part 3, please watch the original release. Not "Coda". The "Coda" version has a different ending from the original and I think you would likely enjoy the original ending a little bit more :)

[@thundernels]

3 is really optional so there’s always an option to skip both versions and avoid regret afterward.

[@axr7149]

The 1970s was a hell of a decade for movies. Easily the greatest group of Best Picture Oscar winners ever (I've seen all 10 of the winners). So good that even if my personal pick of the group didn't win, it at least lost to another deserving film. I highly recommend seeing other Best Picture winners and nominees from that decade, especially the 2nd GODFATHER, CHINATOWN, THE DEER HUNTER, THE CONVERSATION (coincidentally also directed by Francis Ford Coppola and also released in 1974, the same year as GODFATHER 2), ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST and more. 1974 had IMO the great 2-way competition for Best Picture ever (CHINATOWN and GODFATHER 2, with GODFATHER 2 winning).

[@Joskemom]

Yes, the opening dialogue sets the tone and depicted the power of Don Corleone. You dont ask just anyone to give justice to having your daughter beat up. "Why didn't you come to me first?" That says it all right there. In the book, Clemenza and a couple of his guys waited for the 2 guys to come out of a club and then they just beat them the hell up within an inch of their lives.

[@Diablo22967]

after watching this, part two and part 3 (a must even though people dislike it, it simply shows how Michael has never really changed from his original mission of making the family legit), you got to watch The Offer which shows what it took to make this movie and how it changed the way movie industry

[@goodjerm]

Great reaction to an incredible movie! I'm looking forward the part 2. I would love to see you check out "Road to Perdition" with Tom Hanks.

[@williamwoods5592]

This is such a good movie. And it is a true classic.

[@onepcwhiz6847]

It's Sonny's fault that the Don was attacked. He should not have revealed that he had any interest in the deal with Solozzo.

[@ariachanson01]

Oh

[@kirkhensley5870]

Marlon Brando wound up being Johnny Depp's psychiatrist in Don Juan De Marco. He did find his flow, eventually. Depp said it was the hardest work day ever. "Marlon is hilarious. Every time they said 'action' I was thinking, 'don't laugh. Don't laugh.'"

[@terenzo50]

You get the backstory in Godfather II. And some delightful comedy. Also the Vegas continuation.

[@daseguin]

Heat is one of the greatest movies ever made . You MUST watch it.

[@jaewok5G]

about apollonia; michael didn't want to be a mobster and so had a girlfriend as old school american wasp [white anglo-saxon-protestant]. after the solozo/hospital incident michael realizes he's suited to the life and is being pulled in. traditionally, a man can't be a full member of the italian mob unless both his parents' families can be traced back to sicily, so it wasn't just that kate wasn't suited to the mob life, but also, if apollonia had lived, their sons could one day inherit the family business, but kate & mike's sons would be challenged. this movie is replete with memes. also, watching you anticipate what was coming, you could be a formidable mobster's wife … aria is even a prestigeous name.