First Time Watching THE GODFATHER! - Movie Reaction - bunnytails

[@Kunsoo1024]

The cat he was holding at the beginning just happened to wander onto the set and and Brando picked him up and kept him through the scene. Now he or she is immortal.

[@CalvinChikelue]

Oh yeah I heard that bit of trivia before! Definitely one of the best ad libs in cinema history

[@rg3388]

I love that even after half a century this film gets people to tell Michael to drop the gun.

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

DROP IT MICHAEL!! 🤬🤬🤬

[@jaredcurtis3080]

@@bunnytailsREACTS He drops it...just with appropriate flair

[@matthewdunham1689]

His name is Vito, Don is a title. The Don. The boss.

[@helifanodobezanozi7689]

Don is not just a mafia title. It is used in many different Latin cultures as a title of respect, equivalent to "Sir" in Anglo culture, as knighted individuals are referred to as "Don."

[@commentatron]

@@helifanodobezanozi7689 For example, Donald Juan and Donald Quixote.

[@josephmilitello647]

Don means Lord (in an aristocratic context). Donna means Lady.

[@kunserndsittizen2655]

@@commentatronand Don Johnson

[@TylerD288]

Like, Don Tyler Durden.

[@shawnkildal3151]

The actor who played Fredo was John Cazale. He only appeared in 5 films, all of which won the best picture at the Academy Awards. The Godfather, The Godfather 2, Dog Day Afternoon, The Conversation, and The Deer Hunter. Died of cancer in 1978 with his girlfriend Meryl Streep by his side.

[@ShreveportJoe]

“Dog Day Afternoon” lost Best Picture to “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest”… and “The Conversation” couldn’t win because that was the year “The Godfather Part II” won.

[@nagone11]

He was one of the greatest actors of his time, few really know of him like that.

[@AlbertRod34]

The Godfather Part II is considered one of the Greatest Sequel of All Time. Cant wait for your reaction to it.

[@billolsen4360]

In my book, there were only two great sequels: Godfather 2 and The Empire Strikes Back.

[@harryballsak1123]

@@billolsen4360 The Dark Knight not on that list?

[@MikeytheGeek7711]

Debbie Does Dallas ... Again

[@penguinphysics]

Part 2 is even better, in my opinion

[@Head-ck4hu]

Part II is the only sequel to win Best Picture Oscar after the original did the same.

[@docsavage8640]

Johnny Fontaine is Frank Sinatra

[@craigmarshall8377]

And the movie is From Here To Eternity.

[@LuckySmurf]

It'd be more accurate to say that Fontaine is based off of Sinatra. They way you phrased it, it sounds like you're saying Sinatra played Fontaine.

[@caseymoe816]

Allegedly.😉

[@TheMalibujoe]

Talia Shire is director Francis Ford Coppola sister and the baby being baptized is Coppola's daughter.

[@johnscott4196]

In the novel, the police captain broke the cheek bone when he hit Michael. That's why it didn't heal (he got it surgically repaired after he came home)

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

Yes. Because of lack of proper health care in Sicily, he had constant nasal issues which caused a runny nose.

[@alonenjersey]

Correct.

[@scoots66]

There was another actor from "Rocky" in this movie (who was easy to miss) as well. The dude that was getting a shave at 39:13 who shot the guy in the revolving door and told Tessio at the end that the plans have been changed is the same actor (Joe Spinell) who played Gazzo, Rocky's loan shark boss. The character's name is Willie Cicci and he has a bigger role in Godfather II

[@greyinvader]

I wish Bunny would react to Maniac with Joe Spinell, but I doubt that will ever happen.

[@alonenjersey]

Good catch. Good eyes.

[@TordaiJenoArthurJenci]

LOOK HOW THEY MASSACRED MY BOY

[@joeboucher695]

A big part of what makes Brando's line reading great is that he didn't all caps it. He's a heartbroken father, not a scenery-chewing actor.

[@nevetszinodas6654]

This was a WONDERFUL surprise! Great job Patreon peeps!

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

Agreed, they haven't steered me wrong yet!

[@Marcus-p5i5s]

Micheal was in Sicily. Home of the Mafia. He wasn't far away at all. That's why it happened. He disclosed his identity and enemies of his family attacked.

[@zamdrist]

Great reaction!

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you liked it!

[@StoriesThatSuck-pw1vi]

In case nobody else has mentioned it, Talia Shire is director Francis Ford Coppola's sister. Also, the crying baby being baptized near the end is Coppola's daughter, Sophia.

[@paulklenknyc]

Also, most of the understudies were made out of butter.

[@harryballsak1123]

Sophia's acting apparently peaked with this movie.

[@Charlesbaker3017]

​@@harryballsak1123 Perhaps. But not her writing and directing.

[@caseymoe816]

And Nicholas Cage is Sophia’s cousin. FFC is his uncle and Talia Shire is his aunt.

[@keithjohnson8866]

The guy playing the out of tune piano after Salazzo and McClusky's murders is his father and his mother is in the family group that comes out of the church after the baptism.

[@arctan2010]

BTW, the baby who baptized was Sofia Coppola who also became a director and screenwriter.

[@TylerD288]

Yes, she grew up to make crappy movies.

[@Progger11]

​@@TylerD288To be fair, most of her father's films have been crappy as well. The Godfather films, Apocalypse Now, and The Conversation are basically the only truly great films he ever made. The rest range from mediocre to downright terrible.

[@TylerD288]

@@Progger11 and all of hers are crap, so what's your point?

[@chrishernandez3699]

​@@TylerD288cool and neither one of you ever made anything worth remembering.

[@tobukan]

"Now, who's going to pay for the windshield?" OMG, could not stop laughing! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@alonenjersey]

I don't think it would be covered by his insurance provider.

[@BigJoeEspo]

I'm sure the Don knows a guy.

[@alonenjersey]

@@BigJoeEspo No doubt The Don KNOWS a lot of guys.

[@stevebennett9750]

@@BigJoeEspo Look at how they massacred my windshield.

[@michaeldavid6284]

That may be the best reaction comment I've heard yet. Brilliant, girl.

[@jiujitsujackson9831]

There are classic motifs from this movie I’m sure you’ve heard in other movies or tv shows.” I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse” is historical.

[@inspectre27]

I took Film Appreciation 102 as an elective in college, and we of course covered The Godfather. The coolest thing i remember being pointed out was the audio during the scene where Michael shoots Solozzo and the cop. In the first part, you can hear elevated trains going by. When Michael goes into the bathroom, it's quiet. But when he finds the gun, a faint rumbling of an approaching train starts. As he starts walking back to the table, the sound grows louder and louder. Right when he reaches the table, some kind of horn or whistle blows. Suddenly, all is silent. For about one second, then Michael starts shooting. You are correct. This movie is a masterpiece, in every aspect.

[@3sappington]

I took that course also, we watched "Bridge on the River Kwai." Different type of movie but as consequential.

[@smedleybutler1969]

The cat was just walking around the set when Brando picked him up and started petting him it was not even planned!

[@scottdarden3091]

Appolonia being a nice Sicilian Catholic girl would have been a much better Mafia wife than Kay

[@TylerD288]

Absolutely. I pretty much hate Kay, and I always mourn for Apollonia.

[@MKins71]

Because Kay dared to speak up for herself and had a mind of her own instead of being the typical subservient Mafia wife? Good for Kay. She outlived Michael!

[@richlisola1]

Michael Corleone is a bit like Walter White or Abel Morales from A Most Violent Year-A bad guy who sort of discovered his badness when the situation called for a bad man. I don’t think he ever loved Kay. I think he just thought he did, same for Appollonia.

[@nihilisticbarbie]

@@MKins71and you have to think, this took place in the 1940s and 50s. it was unusual for a wife at that time to stand up to her husband the way Kay did to Michael.

[@MKins71]

@@nihilisticbarbie there were always strong women, it’s just that they were hardly ever portrayed that way. I come from an Italian family and the women in my family said and did what they wanted.

[@MarkBrandenburg-p4n]

Best reaction to this movie on YT. Your combination of intelligence and charm make your reactions top tier.

[@jamesbattista1466]

This!!! Exactly!

[@phillipoutzen3234]

The visitor at the hospital was Enzo, the Italian POW that the Don arranged to say in the US after the end of WW2. That night he paid his debt to the Don.

[@BigMike246]

Big time.

[@liketolooker]

I never picked up on that, thank you for pointing it out 👍

[@EastPeakSlim]

"You have to answer for Santino, Carlo." One of the scariest lines ever.

[@CL4MP]

Such a great movie and I love the reaction and editing. This might be my favorite reaction of yours so far. I'm looking forward to Part II

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

Wow, thanks! :D

[@johnclawed]

@@bunnytailsREACTS Yeah, when the patrons asked for this I'm sure they had part 2 in mind as well.

[@frankbega5166]

I've seen this movie about 20 times and it gets better and better. Just wait for part 2.

[@Stogie2112]

Here is one translation of the conversation between Michael and Sollozzo at the restaurant: Sollozzo: I'm sorry. Michael: Forget about it. Sollozzo: What happened to your father was business. I have much respect for your father, but your father, .... his thinking is old-fashioned. You must understand that I am a man of honor. Michael: I understand. Sollozzo: You do? You must understand that I helped the Tattaglia family and once I make a deal, I seek nothing but peace. Leave aside all this nonsense. Now let's work through where we go from here. Michael: How do you say.... [Michael returns to speaking English] [After Michael returns from the bathroom] Sollozzo: Everything all right? I respect myself, understand, and cannot allow another man to hold me back. What happened was unavoidable. I had the unspoken support of the other Family dons. If your father were in better health, without his eldest son running things, no disrespect intended, we wouldn't have this nonsense. We will stop fighting until your father is well and can resume bargaining. No vengeance will be taken. We will have peace, but your Family should interfere no longer. [Michael gets up and kills Sollozzo and McCluskey]

[@bluebird3281]

Thanks!

[@rare_wulf9358]

Never seen this translation of Italian to english before , at the end of the scene just before Zalonzo and the police captain gets shot, movie should had this translated into English, this was an epic conversation .

[@Stogie2112]

@@rare_wulf9358 ...It was indeed epic, but it was also a reiteration of what Sollozzo told Tom Hagen. Most of the talk was redundant. Ultimately, what he was saying was irrelevant. The scene was all about Michael mustering the courage to kill Sollozzo and McCluskey.

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

Thanks, that helps!

[@moebettermann1154]

I like that you are wearing a basic black dress with pearls. Very classy!

[@nagone11]

First time I've ever watched this channel..great reactions young lady, it was fun checking out one of my most favorite movies and reactions with you! Nice job. "What I didn't know until this day was..it was Barzini all along"--Don Vito Corleone. "Well now..who's gonna pay for the windshield?"..

[@JC19676]

This is a classic. Just wait until you see part two. Not only is it considered the greatest sequel of all time,it is considered by many to be better than the original.

[@Stogie2112]

Facial expressions tell the story just as well as the dialogue: Kay's naive expression during Michael's Bandleader story Tom Hagen's face perfectly divided into light and shadow when he's first speaking to Jack Woltz Jack Woltz's shock and horror in his bloody bed The evil smile of Sollozzo and the sadistic stare of Bruno Tattaglia during Luca Brasi's slaying Michael's extreme anxiety right before he kills Sollozzo and McClusky Michael and Apollonia's mutual thunderbolt of love at first sight Vito's total sadness and surrender after Tom tells him about Sonny's death Michael's evil stare during the Baptism Carlo Rizzi's pure terror when Michael calls him out Michael's soulless look as he walks away from Carlo's killing Kay's look of fear and uncertainty while Al Neri is closing the door and shutting her out of her husband's business

[@frankp9324]

You're absolutely right. I always admired Al Pacino's facial expressions and Marlon Brando's physical acting, but it's true that it extends to even minor characters, like the undertaker looking at Santino's uncovered face. That says something about the direction.

[@Stogie2112]

@@frankp9324 .... My favorite shot is Bruno Tattaglia's evil stare, cigarette hanging from his mouth, while Luca Brasi is being taken out. He can commit murder without missing a puff.... 😱

[@giodagrate5369]

Part 2 is even better. I really enjoy your movie reactions. Outstanding!

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

Thanks!

[@TheHessian123]

From what I read in the novel, the reason Michael had to learn about his father's shooting is because Michael did not live in New York City he lived in a small town. Another fact is that the Godfather's first name is Vito. "Don" is a mode of address he earned as the head of the family. Italians and Spanish landholders in the old days went by that title.

[@reddevil3387]

Woltz gave Johnny the part in the movie because he realized that instead of the horse's head, it could have been his head under the covers. And the explosion that killed Appolonia was meant to kill Michael. She was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

[@AlleyKatPr0]

That cinematography...every-time I watch this movie, I forget how gorgeous it looks .

[@777FreakyD]

Time for Part 2 now!

[@LoneStar-pg4rc]

The sooner the better!

[@mikealvarez2322]

The man that played Luca Brazi was Lenny Montana, an enforcer for the Colombo family that was on set to OK the scenes. The original actor that was to play the part got sick so the director inserted Lenny. They gave Lenny his lines but he was so nervous appearing before Marlon Brando that he kept fumbling them. The scene that was shot showing Lenny practicing was actually Lenny practicing. When he appeared before Brando he still fumbled the line, but they decided to keep it.

[@adambusenlehner3689]

Brando was in his late forties when this was filmed. The make-up made him look 30 years older.

[@Bspencebob]

It was Brando's idea to stuff cotton in his cheeks.

[@Christopher-Baltimore]

Thanks!

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

Thank you!

[@donaldcordner1936]

Being as my first name is "Don", I thought his was as well like you mentioned at 13:33, but "Don" is his title. He is "The Don" which is a term for the head of a mafia family

[@Chou-seh-fu]

Originally the honorific for aristocrats in Italy and Spain.

[@davidsalinas1628]

You cracked me up at the end when you were "What is that it" after almost 3hrs you wanted more. Godfather II I thought was just as good. Can wait until you react to it. ❤

[@steelers6titles]

The music used in the baptism scene is J. S. Bach, Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor, BWV 582.

[@alonenjersey]

Correct.👍

[@timlewellen6325]

Never miss a Star Trek original series reaction but a masterpiece like the Godfather can't wait to watch with you.

[@MichaelJShaffer]

I grew up watching this movie from a little boy, and it wasn't until I met my wife, who is full Italian (half Sicilian), that I appreciated this masterpiece on an entirely different level. Having attended many italian weddings and family gatherings as an outsider, I've felt like Kay many times.

[@johnmiwa6256]

Bunny never ceases to surprise me. She foresaw the ending of the horse but not Apollonia. I predict she will be even more entertained by Part 2.

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

I am excited since Part 2 seems to be as well received as this one. I am also excited for Part 3 because it seems to be more polarizing, and that has me curious.

[@christopherconard2831]

​@@bunnytailsREACTS Godfather 3 isn't a bad movie. It is unfortunately the followup to the first two and suffers from comparison. The third, with a few minor changes, as a stand alone movie would move likely have been compared to Scarface.

[@nikolairaven7687]

@@bunnytailsREACTS I rather like Part III myself. But I DO think of it as more of a distant epilogue to the first two movies because the feel is so different, and the way they deal with Michael's arc contrasts so starkly with I and II.

[@TylerD288]

@@bunnytailsREACTS many people think Part 1 is the better film (including me), but Part 2 is definitely a classic.

[@treetopjones737]

@@bunnytailsREACTS There are gate-keepers who try to scare people away from part III, when it is not a bad film.

[@frankcoderniz6032]

Great reaction! The transformation of Michael Corleone was done perfectly...and the baptism scene was a work of art..

[@bwilliams463]

Apparently there are different 'cuts' of this movie circulating online; some of them subtitle the conversational Italian and some don't. At the restaurant, Sollozzo was telling Michael that he deeply respected Don Vito, but that the Godfather's way of doing business was outdated and it was time for change.

[@thetomgibson]

The Offer is a good series and mostly accurate about what went on to make this movie.

[@joemalatas]

"Well, now, who's gonna pay for the windshield?" LOL!

[@alonenjersey]

Safelite repair. Safelite replace.

[@carlhaug]

Vito puts the cat down and it plops right down on the desk, completely oblivious to the fact that they are filming a movie.

[@aaronberger9377]

So glad you enjoyed this! I’m not sure why some platforms or distributions don’t include the original subtitles for the Italian for this film. The one scene that definitely never had subtitles in the original release was the restaurant.

[@johnmason9655]

Lenny Montana who played Luca Brassi, was a big Brando fan. The scene at the start, where he greets Don Corleone he was so genuinely nervous the director left it in for effect.

[@MattB2603]

The scene showing him practicing what he was going say to the Godfather was Lenny Montana practicing his lines.

[@TTM9691]

That was actually a very fun Godfather reaction! And I absolutely loved your post-film remarks, I thought you nailed so many of the things that make this such a great movie. The 70s had a lot of these extremely well-directed, well-acted, one-of-a-kind films; just tracing all of these incredible actors' careers will yield groundbreaking masterpiece after groundbreaking masterpiece. Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, John Cazale, Sterling Hayden, James Caan, etc. Thanks bunnytails!!!

[@xander66644]

This is my all-time favorite movie... and I would say one of the best movies of all time!

[@lilxgraveyardxshawty420]

The big dude luca brasi was played by an actual mobster named lenny montana he was an enforcer for the columbo crime family. He was also a pro wrestler at one point lol

[@JKM395]

There's one thing that movie itself doesn't make very clear about Michael (the book is also fantastic). The man was a Captain in the US Marine Corps in the Japanese theatre of World War Two. He dropped out of college on the day Pearl Harbor was attacked in order to enlist, and was awarded the Silver Star and the Navy Cross for his bravery in the field. Michael was a fighter, and a combination of his father and the Marines taught him how. That was always going to be a scary combination.

[@NoHandleGrr]

The book was highly popular, at least, which is why this movie got made. It had some weird elements, like a large subplot about the size of the vagina of the woman Sonny was having an affair with (reduced to about ten seconds on screen in the film). I am not making this up.

[@zhongwa]

You gave a very good analysis, especially your observation that at first you thought the movie was about Vito Corleone, then about Michael's rise to power. What The Godfather is actually about is the passage of power and responsibility within the family, from father to son.

[@adambusenlehner3689]

The music score was initially nominated for an Academy Award but the nomination was revoked when someone noticed that the love theme was composed for a previous film (Fortunella) by composer Nino Rota.

[@alonenjersey]

I remember the day I found the soundtrack on CD at a local library book sale for only $1.00!! My reaction was as though I just found a $100.00 bill.😃

[@jonathanblaze1648]

Great reaction. By your commentary after the movie, I can tell you were really into it and absorbed the film. IMO, Part 2 is even better.

[@danielasuncion9991]

The knife through the hand was THOROUGHLY shocking.

[@barrywerdell2614]

The fast dance they do at the wedding is called a "Trantrella" , a folk dance you do after you are bitten by a Trantrula. (Yes Italily has spiders.)

[@Christopher-Baltimore]

This is my first time watching a reaction of yours. I love watching movie reactions, and I loved this. I look forward to watching more of your channel, and I hope you react to Part II and III!

[@slchance8839]

I've read the book dozens of times (it's one of my top 5) and the movie is nearly identical and you picked up on something i've never pieced together: the time it took micheal to get married. SUMMER vs Xmas. Well done!! You're 100% right. It was Xmas when he killed Sollozo and it was so hot kids were playing shirtless in the wet streets when Sonny was killed. So, at least 6 months. Also, "Look at all those flowers (funeral). And i dont think he even liked flowers." lol. You are delight to watch this with. I love learning new things about my favorite movies. You definitley earned a subscriber. Well p;layed, sir.

[@frankgalvan2779]

The baby used in the baptism is Coppolas baby daughter.

[@mainmac]

I had to rewatch the car blowing up several times, just to see your reaction again! Awesome

[@TylerD288]

Same! 😂

[@brentfugett2700]

As usual you get every ounce of this powerful masterpiece. Love love LOVE this. ❤

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

Thank you so much!

[@davidwilkins5932]

Great reaction. Thanks for not cutting it too short, as so many reactors do. Definitely go for Part II as soon as possible. Production-wise there’s a lot of consistency, and that’s a great thing. It’s an extremely rare example of a sequel that triumphs. And even better, it’s both a sequel and a prequel wrapped into one.

[@kaleonaehu-gutierrez1000]

Thank you bunny!! I love this movie!

[@zorromaskedman8220]

Bunny You're Cute & Sassy ! The Soundtrack is EPIC...it will always tug at your heart...it's very passionate and full of melancholy. ALL THREE Films are not with happy endings. **The story is based on the real Five Families** The mafia was not a good thing, but better than the Chinese or Russian or Cuban mafia. You NEED to see the next two movies and see how Michael grows into the Godfather role. Another epic movie is Gotti, the HBO version, with Armand Assante & Anthony Quinn. And of course there is Tony Soprano, and Tony Montana. Have Fun watching and if anyone tries to take your popcorn...Make Them An Offer...They Dare Not Refuse...

[@diarrheagondola]

With the mafia, sometimes things are done for people because of family loyalty. But the vast majority of things are done because they expect returns on their investments. It could be money or a deed.

[@komradewirelesscaller6716]

Oh cool your reviewing The Godfather! Another of my favorite movies of all time! I even watched this one in one of my college classes. Actually in addition to scifi I have also always been a big fan of allot of various gangster related movies and TV shows. Even going all the way back to the 1930's. So great pick of a flic! And I am a huge Brando fan. I would love to see you review all of The Godfather movies!

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

No worries, though it may take a little while, I will watch all three of them :D

[@maxducoudray]

This movie and Jaws (did you see that comparison coming?) always stand out to me among all-time classic films because of how naturalistic they are. It feels like watching normal people, even though the events they experience are dramatic and exciting at times. I really like the low-key conversations that fill the time between moments of gangster intensity.

[@bobdelp2023]

YOU GOTTA ROLL RIGHT INTO 2, ASAP BUNNY!!! 👍😊

[@adamcohen233]

The subtleties you discuss is one of the reasons why rewatching this movie is so rewarding. I lost count of the times I've seen it, but each time is a gift of new observations and insights. I love your reference back to STAR TREK too. Great reaction video, Bunny. I look forward to your video on PART II!

[@kaldrazadrim]

My favorite movie of all time. #1. Always nice to see someone enjoy it for the first time

[@carlazaz1690]

Most people miss that great suppressed smile by the Turk when Tom mentions Luca Brasi.

[@ianhill8345]

whose gonna pay for the windshield that made me laugh big thumbs up great reaction to a classic movie

[@ROCK35377]

"And his name's Don, right?" LOL 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

😂 Good ol' Don, am I right?

[@da90sReAlvloc]

​@@bunnytailsREACTS you've watched a American classic gangster movie. The godfather, Now you should check out a British classic gangster movie. Get carter, Good reaction stay safe 👍

[@franciscoramirez4179]

You just witnessed A MASTERPIECE Of Cinema🎥 what is consider one of the Best 10 Movies 🎬 of All Time. You cannot take your eyes away not even for an instant, this is an Amazing Movie

[@stevemccullagh36]

This was great. I wish you'd do more movie reactions.

[@tristramcoffin926]

To my eyes The Third Man is the best film I have ever seen but this is a close second. Thank you for your reaction. This is my first bunnytails reaction. I enjoyed it a lot. Also, either you are a good editor or you have one.

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

Thank you! I edit nearly all of my reactions, including this one.

[@Marcus-p5i5s]

The big Luca is a made man in the Godfather's organization, a "soldier". The guy with the injured daughter is just a guy who lives in Godfather's territory. Different relationship

[@ChataCovers]

great reaction bunnytails, love your emotional reactions in this to

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

Thanks!!

[@ChataCovers]

@@bunnytailsREACTS yvw

[@winslowredcross2835]

I had a relative who served in Sicily during World War 2. I love the scenes filmed there. Al Pacino is so good in this moive. Such a great movie. Great reaction Bunnytails!!

[@treetopjones737]

Pacino's maternal grandparents were Italian emigrants from Corleone.

[@penguinphysics]

If Shakespeare had written in the 20th century, this is the type of story he would have written

[@Zorak9595]

Really good outfit choice for a movie like this. I love the pearls.

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

Thanks!

[@Warped9]

You need to see The Shawshank Redemption, Unforgiven and Twelve Angry Men.

[@lesbart]

The actor that played Connie's husband was supposedly a jerk on the set. In the street scene where the kids were playing in the water, they told James Caan (Sonny) to hit him for REAL a few times!

[@Madbandit77]

Gianni Russo is quite the character.

[@MrGlenspace]

After the movie came out my dad bought a heath kit door chime. We coded it so the front door played four beats of the godfather theme. The side door used more often played 12 beats.

[@gingerbreadman1969]

So, never seen your reactions before but had to subscribe if for no other reason you dressed up in that classy dress for this exquisite movie. Don't you love how in Vito's final conversation with Michael before he died, he gave him that life saving advice that whoever came to him to set up the meet would be someone trusted and would be the one to betray him. 😎👍🔥❤️

[@curtrogers1715]

That’s the best reaction to the godfather I’ve ever seen many people say it to classic. They talk about it all the time they quote the lines. Some people practically live their lives based on it, but you’re the first person I’ve seen who is actually shown appreciation for why is really great film to white people love it, the way you reacted I think you enjoy there’s a miniseries/documentary on Paramount + it’s called the offer. It’s about the making of the Godfather movie making the movie took a long time there’s love twist in terms an epic adventure itself the real creation of the movie itself And it’s great to watch to see the story behind the story. I think you really enjoy it. I’m not saying you should put it on your channel but definitely watch it for yourself. You maybe would be good to put on your channel but definitely see it for yourself, though. I think you really enjoy it and I saw you like this. I think you really like that by the way, Godfather part two is the first sequel to win the best picture Oscars before everybody said no sequels good enough there is a third part but it’s not as good as two parts but if you like the first two parts I think you should see the third part you did a great job. Thanks for the fun until next time.

[@steelers6titles]

The cat wandered onto the set during filming. Brando picked it up. The cat fits Don Vito's basically-tranquil personality perfectly.

[@knarf4083]

Just so you know, the singer was meant to be Frank Sinatra. The tale was taken from his real life story.

[@will-x9c]

Yes. he was Al Martino

[@keithjohnson8866]

This movie won the academy award for Best Picture. The Godfather 2 also won the academy award for Best Picture - the first sequel to ever win that honor.

[@GodfatherJAM]

Fredo’s wife is Dr. Helen Noel from Star Trek “dagger of the mind”.

[@TylerD288]

She's also the hussie from "High Plains Drifter" and her cousin was Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf.

[@JonathanPohlner]

you've probably heard it quoted and or parodied in a lot of pop culture since, it's a classic.

[@alonenjersey]

If anyone is interested, "stronz" is Italian for "asshole."

[@stilltainted922]

you worried about who would pay for the windshield had me in stitches lmao

[@MotoNomad350]

6:50 Without disclosing anything from Part II, you can see that Vito Corleone draws people to him by doing them “favors” in exchange for their loyalty.

[@poliveri0722]

@22:24 ... Those B&W photos are real mob hits from the '40s

[@Stogie2112]

Those photos, the newspaper headlines and the old time piano music made a great scene.

[@meganega123]

​@@Stogie2112directed by George Lucas, if I'm not mistaken

[@TedinCalgary1952]

GREAT EDITING JOB BUNNY! Seamless throughout, and captured all the most critical parts! Two big comments from me: 1) re: your mention at 6:45 to 7:15 regarding the social system, where the Don has a large number of people in his debt. It was the basis of social organization in ancient Rome, and continues in some parts of the world to this day, including the parts of Italy involved in the Godfather. In the Roman Empire this was referred to as _clientelae_ , and in modern usage it is referred to as _clientelism_ . See, e.g., Mario Caciagli, “The Long Life of Clientelism in Southern Italy”, in Kawata (Ed.): _Comparing Political Corruption and Clientelism_ (2006). One author, John Nicols, has a whole 300 page textbook on the subject, in _Civic Patronage in the Roman Empire_ (2014)! 2) A comment on the movie: The Don is initially portrayed as an “ultra strategist”, but in fact made 4 critical blunders that led to his downfall, raising questions about this portrayal: *One:* In the original meeting with Sollozzo (edited out here by Bunny for brevity), the Don asks: “And what is the interest for the Tattaglia family?” Sollozzo looks surprised, then looks at Tom Hagen, who gives a sheepish look. Sollozzo then says: “My compliments”, at the Don’s undercover work. Problem: the Don should never have tipped off Sollozzo as to how much information he had on Tattaglia. Sollozzo would almost certainly go back to Tattaglia and let him know he had an informant or spy in his organization. And it served no real strategic or bargaining purposes, for the Don had ALREADY DECIDED not to accept the deal FOR OTHER REASONS. How Tattaglia’s share would have been dealt with was irrelevant to the Don’s decision. (Note that the Godfather KZbin channel, “The Culture Mafia”, builds nearly their entire case about how the Godfather was a strategic genius on his following the “power rule” of “never divulging more information than absolutely necessary”. See, e.g., “How Don Vito Corleone Crushed his Biggest Enemy: Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions”. They never discuss this meeting with Sollozzo!). *Two:* At 10:02 here, the Don meets with Luca Brasi, and asks him to “go to the Tattaglia family, and make them think you’re not too happy with our family, and, uh, find out what you can”. Regarding this plan, the Don makes _two_ critical blunders. _First,_ neither the Don or Luka confided to anyone else that Luca was embarking on this mission (remember Sonny looking for Luca and the “sleeps with the fishes” comment). It’s simply unclear why at least Sonny was not told. _Second,_ remember that Tattaglia is already suspicious of the Don, since Sollozzo has already informed him the Don has undercover informants on him. So Tattaglia’s organization is going to be VERY CAUTIOUS about any meeting with any supposed “new recruit”, especially one of the Don's most trusted enforcers. (Also, Luca does not know that the Don has already tipped his hand he is watching the Tattaglia organization with his previous comments to Sollozzo). *Three:* The Don never bothers to follow up on what happened to Luca, that we can tell. Had the Don been diligent in checking the result of the meeting with Luca (he was killed), he would have known Tattaglia was plotting to move against him, and been more cautious. *Four:* We know that the family blamed “Paulie” for the Don’s shooting, feeling that he had not been legitimately sick when he booked off that day. But if the Don was so wealthy and sophisticated, then why was the presence of Paulie, a low level figure, so important? The Don could either have a) cancelled his appointments for that day and stayed home, or b) got someone else other than the incompetent Fredo to accompany him on his errand and provide protection. Either way, not the suave, sophisticated Don we might think!

[@brianmiller9382]

Obviously a spectacular movie. I do like how this movie pivoted to Michael in the end, and the Godfather he became - so quiet, yet so ruthless. I loved the juxtaposition of the christening and Michael's role in it with the wholesale slaughter of the Corleone enemies. Al Pacino was so understated at this early point in his career. Later, Pacino becomes over the top. Witness the contrast between Michael Corleone here and Tony Montana in Scarface a little over a decade later. Michael Corleone is a stone cold liar and killer.

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

Interesting! I had no idea that kind of social organization was present in ancient Rome. And after watching 300, I am even more curious about learning further about those times. On point four, Vito really wanted to buy fruit that day! :P

[@bunnytailsREACTS]

@brianmiller9382 Your comment made me realize or at least think that even though Michael was already the "head of the family" in name, he truly became The Godfather in two different ways at the same time. Brilliant. :)

[@drewskull5181]

"Who's going to pay for the windshield?" 🤣💀☠... One a serious note... Al Pacino's performance in this movie is probably one of the best performances ever in cinema... IMO. You picked up on the subtlety and the menace of his character.