I'll never forget how *THE GODFATHER Part 2* made me feel

[@troythomas753]

The anger in his eyes when Kay told him about the abortion deserved an Oscar itself.

[@christiankarlkarganilla2763]

To be fair, the competition was strong for that year.

[@DarkerNemesis]

@@christiankarlkarganilla2763 which other movies were the competition?

[@christiankarlkarganilla2763]

Pacino was up against Jack Nicholson in Chinatown, Dustin Hoffman in Lenny, Albert Finney in the Orient Express, and Art Carney in Harry and Tonto. All gave masterful performances.

[@incub8]

OMG! I have said that numerous times to a friend! I absolutely agree 100%. I don't think he was acting at that point. I think those were Al's real feelings and response to such a situation. He wasn't channelling the emotion; he was living it at that moment. If I could ask him a question, it would be along those lines. A similar scene is when he exclaims how infuriated he is when the assassination attempt occurs with a hailstorm of bullets through the window, “In my home! In my bedroom where my wife sleeps! Where my children come and play with their toys.”

[@philipconte5732]

Damn straight! This Pacino guy might have a real future in acting

[@KillingJoke96]

"I don't want anything to happen to him while my mother is alive". Easily one of the coldest lines in cinema. Also John Cazale, who played Fredo, only lived for four more years after doing this film. He passed away on March 13th 1978 from lung cancer. He only starred in five films in his whole career. ALL of them were nominated for Academy Awards.

[@AFTepes]

Besides Cazale was the husband of Diane Keaton at the time if I can recall correctly

[@paulinegallagher7821]

@@AFTepes Diane Keaton was never married. He was with Meryl Streep when he died.

[@krautgazer]

Not just any Academy Awards - all of them were nominated for Best Picture. And THREE of them WON.

[@BlackFlightNY]

Hitman: “so….whack ur mom first?- then Fredo?”🤔 Mike: “😂 thanks for the laugh…but no”🤣

[@KS-xk2so]

@@AFTepes Meryl Streep was with John in his later years and she cared for John in his final days. She was also barely started in her career by the time he passed.... wild she went on to become such a giant!

[@pliny8308]

Al Pacino was robbed of an Oscar, imo. His performance was unforgettable.

[@holddowna]

Agreed! I looked it up after. Looks like a great year for performances (I haven’t seen) but he was unforgettable

[@sub-zero7008]

@@jamesrichardson3322😂😂

[@cdubbau135]

​@@jamesrichardson3322 Godfather III was Game of Thrones season 8. Compared to the first two Godfathers, anyway.

[@Sarah_Gravydog316]

@@cdubbau135 I think Paramount told Francis Coppola, "We're making Godfather III, with or without you." they made him an offer he couldn't refuse.

[@Detwhat]

​@@holddownaI believe Jack Nicholson's won for Chinatown that year. Jack also turned town playing Michael in the Godfather. It was a great year. I love Chinatown, but i like this better.

[@guaddv]

Pacino has said that playing Michael was difficult because it took him to a very dark place. And he took us right along with him.

[@oatNraisins]

Quickly becoming one of my favourite reaction channels. Genuine reactions, insightful perspective, doesn't speak over characters, and video edits are on point. 10/10

[@rollotomassi6232]

"Genuine reactions, insightful perspective, doesn't speak over characters, and video edits are on point." When you check those boxes you are top tier.

[@perrinyone1596]

Agree 1000% percent. I want to see her react to every classic movie ever! From the silent era right to the new Scorsese movie that hasn't even come out yet! 🤣

[@holddowna]

thanks ya'll! I appreciate it! just trying to get in a flow! can't wait to watch more classics!

[@krautgazer]

Absolutely agree!

[@zmani4379]

@@holddowna Looking forward to it! Some delicious inadvertent pairings-"sequels" to consider - Citizen Kane and Mank; Vertigo and La Jetee; The Big Sleep and The Long Goodbye and Inherent Vice (as a kind of trilogy) - you can react to these as "sets"; each film is a gorgeous profound classic on its own, and they're geared to "respond" to each other this way, so they enrich each other, in a way I rarely see discussed - some standalone classics I'd love to see you react to include Casablanca, Streetcar Named Desire, Passion of Joan of Arc, The Red Shoes - some 70s classics include Conversation, McCabe and Mrs Miller, Killer of Sheep

[@travisdial1730]

What I love about your reactions is that you don’t talk and dissect scenes. You simply react and therefore you don’t miss things so many reactors do. These two movies are classics and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your reactions of them.

[@urmintrude]

Last flashback scene always gets me. Fredo being the only one happy for Michael when he enlists 😢😔

[@Joe-hh8gd]

Most people miss that important and ironic point. Nice catch.

[@holddowna]

i was also noticing that and Michael was drinking wine

[@Joe-hh8gd]

@@holddowna The mark of great cinema is 'Show, not tell". Films like 2001prove that beyond any doubt. Most of these films still resonate decades later for that very reason.

[@darrenhovell8266]

@@holddownawhen you see the 3rd film you’ll understand why Michael drinks water and sodas throughout this movie.

[@globalmonkey007]

Of the 6 men in the flashback scene, only Michael and Tom survived until the end.

[@angusferdinandleonardojone8501]

This movie shows Vito building a family while building an empire, and Michael expanding an empire while destroying that family. Powerful! I love it. Great reaction!

[@vivek27789]

True... Very True

[@Thewingkongexchange]

The best sequel and easily one of the best films of all time. No scene is wasted in my opinion. The way Michael kills, alienates or drives everyone away, contrasting with how Vito builds up the family, is so well-told and makes for an epic tragedy. The third isn't on the same level as I and II, but unfairly maligned and is still a rewarding conclusion.

[@maximilianotorro527]

Part III isn’t a masterpiece like I & II, but still a more than decent movie indeed.

[@charlize1253]

@@maximilianotorro527 Mario Puzo's original script for the third movie was called "Godfather 3: The Death of Michael Corleone," in which Tom Hagen gathered the last members still loyal to the principles of the old Don and started a civil war against Michael. But the studio couldn't come to terms with Robert Duvall, so they ditched it and Puzo rewrote the movie in two weeks, which is why many consider it the weakest of the trilogy.

[@HiJackShepherd]

The plot in GIII is based on real world events referred to as P2, the corruption of the Holy See and its involvement in real estate. Still, not as strong as the first two films.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

@@charlize1253 That and the appalling acting by Sofia. I love Sofia as a director. Lost in Translation is one of my favorite movies of all time, but the lifeless and charmless portrayal of Mary brought the whole movie down.

[@FuckYoutubeAndGoogle]

​@bloodymarvelous4790 To be fair, it's not like Mary is a particularly interesting or well written character anyway. Obviously, better acting would have helped, but most people are not going to enjoy a character who's most defining trait is being obsessed with having an incestuous relationship with her cousin.

[@mariotovar951]

Already one of my favorite reaction channels-when your lip quivered watching John Cazale break down and talk about being stepped over by their father.. genuine and a part of the movie that most reactors gloss over.

[@holddowna]

thank you for watching with me! it means alot! thanks for the super mario!

[@mariotovar951]

@@holddowna of course! Plenty of gangster classics left for you to check out as well! Godfather III?

[@Savage_Lee]

Fanucci wasn’t a real Don he just dressed the part and acted like one but he lived in a slum and did all the leg work of collecting protection money that a real don would use his men for. Vito having seen what a real don is in Sicily saw through the act so when he offered Fanucci less money than he had asked for and it was accepted it confirmed his suspicion that he wasn’t a real don so killing him would have no repercussions other than ingratiating the neighborhood to Vito

[@highstimulation2497]

#mindblown

[@oscarberolla9910]

Fanucci era un maton de la Mano Negra, una asociacion mafiosa que si existio, algunos dicen que hasta extorsionaban al famoso tenor Enrico Caruso.

[@keithmays8076]

From what I remember from the book, Fanucci wasn't even a member of the Black Hand. Vito wasn't sure if he was or not, but then he saw Fanucci trying to strongarm a street kid for whatever money he had on him. Then without warning, the street kid's friends jumped Fanucci long enough for the kid to try cutting his throat. Unfortunately, he missed the carotid and Fanucci ran. It proved two things to Vito: 1) a real Don would never do a shakedown personally, or without extra muscle. And 2) if he was an actual member of the Black Hand, those kids would be dead an hour later because no one lays a finger on one of their own without getting punished for it. Fanucci accepting that small amount from Vito was just the cherry on top.

[@mariuszpudzianowski8400]

Fannuci is a funny name for italian mobster

[@hackapump]

The most interesting aspect of this in the book - (in my view) - is just hinted at in the movie though, when Vito asks his friend why Fanucci is harassing his own kind, and in the story where he helps the widow keep her apartment. The book elaborates on how Vito realised the strength that could be won by being a (mostly) benevolent force in the community. Meaning that Vito became beloved among civilians in the community, and that made him infinitely stronger than Fanucci could have ever hoped to be. I recommend the book to every fan of the movies by the way: It is a fantastic novel, but it also grows your appreciation for the movies, and how cleverly Coppola (and Puzo) fit it into the feature film format.

[@richardlukesh5807]

I read somewhere that the individual personalities of Vito's three sons were supposed to be three facets of his personality that his sons each inherited. Sonny inherited dominance, direct-action violence, family loyalty. Fredo inherited the gentler sweeter side and love of children. Michael inherited the cold calculating intuitive strategist side. The patient killer knowing just when to strike his enemies.

[@bubblewrapstargirl]

That's very insightful! I'd add that Tom mirrored Vito's academic intelligence and fortitude to persevere through extreme poverty and orphanhood.

[@woverby1963]

When Mike kisses Fredo and tells him he knows its him, that is such an intense scene, they both played it masterfully. So many legendary actors in this movie, so well shot, so well written. Its a rare case of a sequel outdoing the first one in my opinion. Belongs with the masterpieces of cinema.

[@alonenjersey]

That action by Michael towards Fredo is called "The kiss of death."

[@caseypeanuts3222]

Duvall is just unbelievable. Gives me such chills when he comforts the senator (btw, they absolutely killed the prostitute. Look at how Al Neri wipes off his knife when he makes eye contact with Tom). Not to mention Duvall’s acting in the Holy Roman Empire scene. The whole movie is a masterclass.

[@holddowna]

ya your right, as soon as he cleans the knife and he looks over i was like ohhhh shit.. they plotted this. I thought Duvall was soo good in these movies!

[@charlize1253]

Mario Puzo's original script for the third movie was called "Godfather 3: The Death of Michael Corleone," in which Tom Hagen gathered the last members still loyal to the principles of the old Don and started a civil war against Michael. But the studio couldn't come to terms with Robert Duvall, so they ditched it and Puzo rewrote the movie in two weeks, which is why many consider it the weakest of the trilogy.@@holddowna

[@BlackFlightNY]

Duvall said in an interview that Micheal trying to get into the Vatican was the next natural evolution of the character, he just didn’t agree with how they got there. To address a rumor that he quit the movie in protest over Sophia Coppola being casted, he said he declined to be in part 3 way before the casting was announced. He said there just weren’t enough original cast members coming back to recapture the magic, they were all either too elderly and retired from acting or deceased, so he knew part 3 wouldn’t feel the same. And he didn’t want his name and face to be attached to any lesser quality effort.

[@joemckim1183]

I'm not a Part III hater as some people are but I admit its clearly the weakest movie in the trilogy, if they had gotten Duvall back instead of George Hamilton's bad character and had been able to keep Winona Ryder as Mary Corleone the movie would've been infinitely better than it was.

[@CharlietheWarlock]

That actress had trouble staying dead,you can see her breathing

[@dsorichetti154]

One important thing that was cut from the final film is that Vito's friend at the grocery store becomes his cosiglieri and they have the olive oil business together. Also, the guy in Sicily that goes with Vito to kill the old Don is Don Tomasino who was taking care of Michael when he was hiding in Sicily.

[@clash5j]

The actor who played Genco was Frank Sivero who would play alongside Robert DeNiro again 16 years later in Goodfellas

[@mwalsh47]

Most reactors miss that tidbit. Tomassino being shot in the leg at the of Part 2 is the reason he walked with a cane in Part 1.

[@merkury06]

Yes! it took me many viewings of the Godfather series to pick up on all of these. And I still pick up new points.

[@himwhoisnottobenamed5427]

Also, the Godfather Coda they show Michael’s revenge on Fabrizio.

[@dcworld4349]

And they cut how Vito figured out Fanucci wasn't actually a real Don with connection. Rather he was just a thug who dressed up for the part giving the impression i was in the mafia.

[@frankp9324]

I think the best acting I’ve ever seen anywhere are the 2 scenes in this movie, Michael and Freddo “I’m smart, I can handle things” scene and the scene with Kay and Michael about the abortion.

[@holddowna]

those 2 scenes where unreal.

[@meganega123]

Fredo's inability to get out of the chair while saying this is great

[@joemckim1183]

How Pacino didn't win Best Actor for GF2 is so unbelievably ridiculous.

[@AnimeAftermath]

@@meganega123 How John Cazale uses the chair to enhance his performance... spectacular.

[@venisontron]

The scene between Michael and Kay may be one of the best one-on-one dialogue scenes in the history of cinema. No special camera stuff; just the two of them acting. The change in her face when he says she blames him, realizing how clueless he was. His face when he learns the truth, realizing that he thought nobody could touch him, but she found a way to take his power away. The intensity of that scene is on par with anything you'll ever see, and it's all carried on the backs of Diane Keaton and Al Pacino.

[@holddowna]

Totally agree !!!!!

[@rollotomassi6232]

@@Wolf-ln1ml No! Babylon 5 scene doesn't come close to any Godfather scene. Babylon 5 is B movie crap that doesn't compare to original Star Trek series scenes from the 60's.

[@krautgazer]

I agree. It is almost as intense as Ingmar Bergman's Scenes from a Marriage.

[@Wolf-ln1ml]

@@rollotomassi6232 Thanks for providing yet another piece of evidence for the old "haters gonna hate" trope... 🙄

[@One.Zero.One101]

I'm very impressed with actors that you can tell everything with their eyes without speaking a single line of dialogue. Al Pacino and Leonardo DiCaprio are two of the best in this regard.

[@sonder.4718]

That family dinner scene still haunts me up to this very day. It was apparent that mike wanted no part of his father’s plans for him. However, all of these changed after only one attempt on his father’s life, and that changed the whole course of his life, and sealed his fate on becoming the Don, a status that he had never dreamed of before got mixed up on the family business. On top of that, the scene where he was all alone the table was just utterly depressing and presumably one of the greatest shot in cinematic history.

[@9529jake]

The saddest part is that the only one to congratulate him was fredo and he is the one family member he killed.

[@ItsLikeFerrari]

That part always hurt me to see. Especially the scene where Fredo says Michael's his kid brother. Hurts

[@FergusScotchman]

My thought is that Michael knew he was the only sibling who had the capacity to take over from Vito and take the family legit. Then the hit on his father made it so that they had to dodge death just with the two of them. Who else had the capability? A person like Vito Corleone comes around once in a lifetime and pulls whole communities together. Michael thought he had to be cold and calculating because he was forced into it at a point where deception ran rampant. Just look at Vito at the sit down dinner after Sonny got hit. Then imagine Michael in that position.

[@clash5j]

Richard Castellano, who portrayed Clemenza in the first film, was supposed to be in the sequel. However, according to Francis Ford Coppola, the actor began making demands that he and his wife had approval over all of his character's dialogue. Coppola fired him and rewrote the script, which included a new character Frank Pentangeli. So, Pentangeli's plot was originally written for the Clemenza character. Most people agree that Michael Gazzo was terrific as Pentangeli and might have been an improvement, even though Clemenza is obviously iconic. Richard Castellano's wife always disputed Coppola's claims.

[@FrancoisDressler]

Damn, that sucks if true.

[@perrinyone1596]

Michael V. Gazzo's performance is one of my favorites from both movies, which is saying a lot. I wouldn't trade away one thing from Godfather Part 2, definitely not Frank "Five Angels" Pantagelli. (Well....maybe I'd remove Danny Aiello's confusing ad lib!). Losing Clemenza wasn't fatal; not bringing back Tom Hagen in the third one, however............BIG mistake!

[@charlize1253]

The change was a huge loss, because the interlocking scenes lose some their symmetry: when Frankie turns against Michael, it's not the same as if Clemenza -- the old Don's oldest friend and the guy who introduced him to crime as young men -- turns against him.

[@clash5j]

@@perrinyone1596 How Coppola allowed that ad-lib is still a big mystery. I've seen and taken part in discussions with people trying to make sense of that ad-lib and everyone eventually comes to the conclusion that it's just a foul up in a masterpiece of a film

[@perrinyone1596]

@@charlize1253 I'll trade the interlocking scenes for a far superior performance....and much, much better chemistry.

[@anthonyvictor3034]

That final scene of Michael alone, his face in shadows, his eyes empty, is a brilliant secular way of expressing the theological theme of damnation. Total isolation, total emptiness, and no apparent regrets. Pacino was genius throughout. This scene and the confrontation with Kay are absolutely best of the best.

[@MrAitraining]

You are the 1st reactor I've seen get emotional about the scene on the arrival boat with the statue of liberty. I'm 2nd generation from Italy and That always gets to me too seeing all their faces showing hope and fear at the same time and that majestic music. Nino Rota wrote the music for the 1st and 2nd film. It's gorgeous

[@PaulJrUnimportant-x2y]

Easily missed. If you live in Queens/LI you know a certain parkway, same name as the ship (!). Incidentally that ship is now a floating restaurant moored in Philadelphia, lots of film memorabilia there. You you can also see it in Rocky as he runs past it while training. Haven't read all the comments so this was probably said already, but I believes the color scheme is meant to symbolize Autumn, when the year is at the end. Moving react Ames, thank you!

[@phj223]

It's hard to pick a favorite scene in a movie like this, but I've always gotten complete body chills when mama Corleone has died, and during the funeral service, Michael after being begged by Connie to do so, seemingly forgives Fredo. The way Fredo, teary-eyed, looks up at Michael when he appears by his side, Michael puts his arms around him, and Fredo is sobbing into Michael's chest, desperately clinging onto him, and the score that has been playing all along kicks into a higher gear.. .. and then cut to Michael, slowly raising his pitch black gaze and resting it on the hitman, Al Neri, who immediately knows.. and we know. ;(

[@holddowna]

uhhhhhh we knew

[@stuartpanton8531]

It's my favourite non-dialogue scene in all of cinema.

[@phj223]

@@holddowna I really appreciate how you, ah, I don't wanna say "analyze the scenes" cause that sounds so mathematical or whatever, but it's like you immediately see poetic patterns in the images and scenes and call them out. I may have registered this stuff subconsciously, but I don't think I really gave them much thought - if any - while watching the movie. There were so many examples of this, but the "Is the sun gonna set on Fredo?" was just a beautiful one. Obviously I realized Fredo would be killed in that scene, especially when Connie shouts for Anthony that he won't be going fishing, but I didn't connect it with the sun setting at all. Also the comment about the fireplace burning behind mama Corleone in that scene, while there's just darkness behind Michael... oof. Again, didn't register it when I watched the movie, but it's highly symbolic and poetic.

[@shinrapresident7010]

@@holddowna You got a man in the comments telling women they exist to give men like him babies and you're not a proper woman unless you do that. brunofascio is their name.

[@livin3179]

Facts

[@benntura]

Ames, I am honored and grateful that you have invited us to your Godfather pt II reaction……on the day of your Godfather pt II reaction.

[@holddowna]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🥲thanks for being here!

[@robjaimes8830]

@@holddownaand may your FOIST child…be a MASCULINE…child.

[@alonenjersey]

😅

[@faakhirabdulazeez9508]

Ames, your reactions touched me just as much as the movie

[@faakhirabdulazeez9508]

Godfather Pt 2

[@a1superfantastic]

Fun fact: Hyman Roth is played by the legendary Lee Strasberg, who made a career as a theater producer, actor, director of The Actor's Studio in New York (regarded as the most prestigious acting school in the U.S.), and creator of the method acting theory. Knowing what a living legend he was, the entire cast fawned over him, especially Pacino and Duvall. DeNiro, who shared no scenes with him, would visit the set just to watch him work.

[@basher5107]

Al Pacino picked up the tab for the acting studio when Lee Strasberg passed,I’m not sure of the studio as of today but it did bring forth some great actors

[@lasprince]

Al and Bobby went to Strausberg's acting school.

[@duffman18]

He didn't invent method acting, he was just a teacher of it. The actual creator of method acting claimed that Lee Strasberg took it _WAAAAY_ too far, cos Strasberg was the guy who came up with the whole staying in character the whole time even after the cameras cut, thing. He's the reason people like Daniel Day Lewis exist. And the original creator, Konstantin Stanislavski, said that doing all of that was just stupid. So Strasberg basically disowned Stanislavski and claimed he understood method acting better than him, better than the very creator of it.

[@siddharthshukla6799]

This channel is the perfect example of how reactions should be on YT. Minimal talk, max attention to details due to which she missed almost nothing. Perfect reaction channel. Deserves a sub !!

[@holddowna]

Wow thanks for the sub!

[@IronCardinal181]

That’s because most reaction channels are fake or they aren’t watching their just tapping themselves and they may watch it later… But I can tell this is a genuine channel!👍🏾

[@igloo2158]

Totally agree.

[@zjbell700]

​@@IronCardinal181huh? They're recording themselves NOT watching the movie? That makes no sense. What are you talking about?

[@Joe-hh8gd]

I understand completely what he's saying. Most people talk over important dialogue, then ask questions that a movie just told them but they are more concerned about their dumb remarks, laughing at their own stupid jokes, etc etc. As if what they have to say is more important than what they should be paying attention to. Mystery Science Theater...for good movies. As soon as I saw the movies on her shelf, I knew this girl actually WATCHES movies. So I'll sub.

[@billsales3235]

you've just made everyone realize they want 1hr long reaction videos from bright/reflective folks like you. you illuminate the ethos of the stories so WELL. TY.

[@Chihome]

This is the best reaction to this classic that I have seen thus far! You conversed during the right parts, your emotion was real and felt sincere and your commentary on the lighting and other asthetics were on point. Loved it and loved you!

[@holddowna]

Thank you so much for watching with me!

[@alexpappa9691]

Ames, this was an amazing reaction.. thank you for showing pure raw emotion as I needed to see some of that. I feel like a bit of my humanity has returned to me

[@stevencolatrella3257]

Your emotional response to the immigrants arriving in New York was very moving to see, and is very much to your credit.

[@NK-wy8wp]

I paused to write this exact comment. My eyes watered watching that part,

[@perrinyone1596]

I started crying at the same point, I couldn't believe it. She totally caught me off guard with that. The movie had just started! I've never cried at that part....and I'm Italian-American, living in NYC!

[@frankrizzo4460]

That's how my grandparents came here around the same time. It took them months to get here on a ship.

[@alonenjersey]

Same here. My beloved Dad's family entered the same way six years before his birth in 1920.

[@PaulJrUnimportant-x2y]

The name of parkway and ship is Moshulu, which apparently means "He Who Fears Nothing." Scene is 1901, ship was built in 1904, and wasn't named Moshulu until years later, so obviously that name was used intentionally for Vito.

[@9999bigb]

The actor who played Fredo, John Cazale, who appeared in 5 films over the years 1971 to 1978, and all of them, including this one were nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. He died young, of lung cancer in 1978. A shining light dimmed too quickly

[@holddowna]

I am on a mission to see all his films now

[@9999bigb]

@@holddowna every one is a 10 out of 10

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

@@holddownahis partner was Meryl Steep who was at his side through the cancer and at his death 💔

[@TheNeonRabbit]

Walter: "What are you offering me?" Saul: "What did Tom Hagen do for Vito Corleone?" Walter: "I'm no Vito Corleone." Saul: "No Shit! Right now you're Fredo!"

[@MyronZhao]

😂

[@kristahartmann6712]

You are fast becoming my fave...articulate and thoughtful...and not talking over the dialogue. Appreciated alot. Thank you.

[@davidwilkins5932]

Another great reaction! As someone who sat anxiously for both of these during their opening week, it’s great that they’re still richly and deeply appreciated by a new generation. Your reactions are particularly well done, with great editing choices and thoughtful commentary.

[@holddowna]

thanks so much!

[@davescurry69]

I think you have become my favourite movie reactor. I'm loving your choice of movies to react to and your appreciation of them. You notice the subtle nuances whether it be in an actor's expression, or the framing in the scenes, the lighting, the colours, everything. I'm loving it.

[@abnergenece4307]

"Movies like this make me feel alive." Great reaction. I hope you'll see Part 3! Even with its flaws, it's a satisfying conclusion to this epic story. My family and friends held a Godfather Movie Night for each of the three parts. There was pizza, desserts (cannoli!) and wine. We'd take a sip every time someone on screen took a sip. So much fun! What a classic trilogy. Enjoy!

[@holddowna]

thats awesome! thanks so much for watching!

[@charlize1253]

Mario Puzo's original script for the third movie was called "Godfather 3: The Death of Michael Corleone," in which Tom Hagen gathered the last members still loyal to the principles of the old Don and started a civil war against Michael. But the studio couldn't come to terms with Robert Duvall, so they ditched it and Puzo rewrote the movie in two weeks, which is why many consider it the weakest of the trilogy.

[@OrangePony75]

That's why we all need art. Not just entertainment, which is fine, but art. No one would say this movie is not a masterpiece of art.

[@Learnme2play]

never forget the cannoli.

[@duffman18]

You should watch and react to both Godfather Part III, and The Death of Michael Corleone. Or out of the 2, if you had to choose one, then choose the latter. Because it's essential an entirely recut film using the same footage that was shot for the film. More than simply a director's cut. It's remarkable how much better it is. That's the power of editing, I suppose. I believe it's on Amazon Prime Video. At least it was a while ago, that's where I watched it. I rarely watched godfather part III whenever I did another watch through of the first 2 films. But now I know I'll always watch Death of Michael Corleone whenever I do, from now on. Usually instead I'd always watch The Conversation in between Godfather Part 1 and part 2 because Copolla directed that in between directing the two godfather films and it's just as good as the Godfathers. Which is incredible really. The best run of movies any director has ever had. Over the course of like 3 years he made 3 all time great movies, all 3 featuring John Cazale (Fredo) which tells you a lot, because every single film Cazale was nominated for the award for best film at the Oscars, he only acted in great movies, and he's a bigger part of the Conversation than he is a part of the other 2 films.

[@bcstan23]

“He’s alone at the table, just like he’s alone now.” Truer words were never spoken!!

[@holddowna]

😰

[@izzonj]

I loved your reaction to this, Ames! It's an incredible movie. The contrast between the rise of Vito and the fall of Michael is just brilliant. Parts of this really tug on my emotional heart strings, thinking of my grandparents coming here from Italy, being put up in Ellis Island, dealing with a cholera quarantine, because there had been an outbreak in their town in Sicily. My great uncle told me that if one person from their boat had come down with cholera, they all would have been sent back. By the way, you could pass for a Coppola - you resemble the young Sophia.

[@morgo_6918]

The performance of Robert De Niro in this movie is absolutely outstanding

[@holddowna]

he is amazing. but so was pacino. i can't believe he didn't win. woulda sucked for duvall heaing Robert....Deniro at the oscars lol

[@sheraznisar4833]

@@holddowna Just goes to show that award shows don't mean anything.

[@fuckamericanidiot]

@@sheraznisar4833 Because you think the wrong person won the award, that's proof that it's meaningless.

[@Redladyrae03]

This film has been one of my favorites since I was a kid. So much heartbreak in this. Al Pacino’s cold demeanor is palpable. Everyone did such a great job and your heart truly breaks for Fredo.

[@GrinningDwarf]

When I saw the appreciation you had for the first Godfather movie, I know you would love this one, too, and I've been waiting for this reaction. Thanks! Vito's backstory was in the original novel, along with the events of the first movie.

[@holddowna]

cool! thanks so much for watching!

[@Rubmaster]

​@@holddownahope to see you react to part 3 soon 😁

[@RainingMVPTre]

Robert De Niro absolutely killed this 🏆

[@davebox588]

It seems to me that this is how reaction videos should be. Watching a much loved film with a good friend and seeing their genuine reactions. Hearing their perspective. Great work A.

[@barryscott8041]

This is the BEST Reaction to this film on KZbin; I've seen some awful Reactors who interrupt/analyze/talk over the scene where Kay leaves Michael. Thanks for watching and listening.

[@Juana-l1n]

Few movies need no dialog or minimal dialog too convey such intense feelings, emotions, and realizations. The looks, glares, stances, and movements tell so much of the story. The acting was intensely perfect. I loved your reaction. That's what these films give the audience, true enjoyment.

[@gator7082]

I think the reason I enjoy some reaction channels is that they pick up on things I never noticed and help me enjoy these films even more. This is certainly one of the few channels that seem authentic.

[@holddowna]

thanks so much for watching with me!

[@carlazaz1690]

The unspoken changes in Kay's face when Michael is talking about "losing the baby" are better than the rage in his face. Diane Keaton goes from a look of puzzlement to realization to increasing utter contempt and hatred before blurting out, "Oh Michael you are so blind." So much great acting without moving or saying a word.

[@alonenjersey]

I'd love to know how the hell Kay had an abortion when she wasn't allowed out of the compound while Michael was in Cuba. She really have a miscarraige. She told him it was an abortion so that Michael (Catholic) would gladly grant her a divorce.

[@igloo2158]

This is by far the best sequel/prequel of all time. Nothing even comes close. I loved your reaction. You have so much character and depth. You are such a pleasure. Thank you. 😂

[@michaelt6218]

Thank you for giving us such a wonderful reaction. Seeing you cry made me cry!

[@holddowna]

wow! thanks you so so much for the super! I really appreciate it🥰 thanks so much for watching!

[@One.Zero.One101]

📌This movie contains two of my most favorite scenes in movie history. The first one with Fredo saying "You're my kid brother and you take care of me?", and the second one with Kaye "It wasn't a miscarriage Michael". The dialogue is just so realistic and relatable.

[@holddowna]

Amazing script writing and storytelling with amazing performances

[@joemckim1183]

The guy who plays Johnny Olla the guy who works for Hyman Roth is Dominic Chianese who also played Junior Soprano on The Sopranos.

[@LeviAckerman-cb5ji]

9:57 I think what is happening here (and I could be wrong) is that Tom is Michael's lawyer. What is discussed after the meeting falls under attorney-client privilege. But if he were present during the meeting, he will be considered an accomplice to illicit activity.

[@bobapjok4241]

I love that scene where all the immigrants are looking at the Statue of Liberty on the boat. Im right there with you, it is emotional

[@holddowna]

So emotional!!!

[@xrentonx]

Notice how Fredo is the only person to shake Mike's hand at the end. Fredo was foolish but he truly loved Mike.

[@davidstephens8543]

I LOVE what you see in these movies... 🙂 and you are 100% correct... this movie reinforced, deepened, and enriched The Godfather. Just brilliant.

[@gillesplantin7350]

You had the best reaction to these two films! Really transported by the characters, thanks a lot for this great moment!

[@gigmcsweeney8566]

Great reaction to one of the greatest movies ever made. I've been checking out some of your reactions over the last couple of weeks and have really enjoyed watching them. Cheers from your new subscriber in the UK!

[@joe6096]

You're torn that Michael would kill his own brother, but at the same time, keep in mind it was his brother who was the key inside the family that enabled the set up for the attempted assassination. If Michael didn't kill Fredo, he'd have had to assign people to basically stand by him 24/7/365 to watch every move he made, and listen to every phone call he made or received, followed him everywhere he went, and read all his mail before he could read it. He could never be trusted again. You put yourself into that position: if your brother turned on you for money, would you forgive him? Let him live? It's probably a lot harder to answer than anyone wants to admit.

[@DelightLovesMovies]

They could have called the Godfather films the Tragedy of MIchael Corleone. They're really about family and loyalty. Truly some of the greatest and most tragic films ever made...I cried for real when Michael killed his brother.

[@ropfeg]

Love your reaction to this and i love your channel! You have quickly become my favorite reactor. You truly feel and take in the movies and you don't feel the need to talk throughout the entire movie to try and sound smart. You are smart and pick up things very well. Please keep it up!

[@SweetSeline777]

Youre one of the few people who understood the cake metaphor, my mom included - she`s the one who introduced me to these movies. The Godfather movies helped my mom learn a lot of household things during her youth: how to use a corkscrew, how to cook using wine, curing pneumonia with specific heated glasses and ect.

[@thepopcultureconnection2840]

Another great reaction. I love that you genuinely appreciate films and the filmmaking process. So many other reactors don't. It makes me happy to see you watching one of the best film series of all time.

[@KennethSorling]

Talia Shire (Connie Corleone) consistently slayed every role she was in, from Adrian in Rocky to this role in The Godfather part II. If any woman deserved an Academy Award, it'd be her.

[@holddowna]

Wow! I need to watch rocky!

[@BradAaronTaylor]

Great intro, Ames 😄 You wouldn't actually look out of place in _The Godfather_ tbf. Such a fire sequel. Def one of the great masterpieces of western cinema. 🎬

[@ronweber1402]

For sure. Put her in period clothing styles and she could walk on set as one of the cousins at the wedding.

[@walboyfredo6025]

All due respect, I thought it was low of you to giggle at 53:13 when she told him that she "murdered" the baby because she hate her marriage with Michael. Granted Michael is no Angel, but the people he killed were grown ups and were a threat or did wrong to the "Family". Kaye however In the end of the day killed an innocent baby who had no say in the matter, in some ways that makes her worse then Michael. In another movie with Al Pacino, Scarface, he fell foul with a Drug Baron because he didn't want to kill a target's Wife and Kids. He even said in that movie "..only a f**king lowlife would kill innocent kids....not me ...not me.."

[@Bar-Lord]

It’s been said that the difference between Michael and Vito is Michael lacked the heart his father had. Once I heard that, I saw these films differently. For whatever reason, I never quite arrived at that point until I heard it.

[@ellygoffin4200]

The difference in Vito and Michael is their wife.

[@reanimated]

Michael was the biggest softy of all till his father's death. He just snapped and kept spiraling further and further.

[@slugcult1973]

19:00

[@rolandzamora4040]

The way Kay behaves in this movie shows exactly why Michael wanted a Sicilian wife who understands this life

[@tamiwatchesstuff]

True, but he also should have just left Kay alone when he returned from Sicily after Apalonnia was murdered in that car bomb. I understand his need to be married, but he really should have just sought out another Sicilian or Italian woman to date and marry.

[@rolandzamora4040]

@@tamiwatchesstuff we don't know if Michael did seek out a Sicilian girl in that year before he reconnected with Kay. Clearly he was in a hurry to produce sons to take over one day

[@erwinquiachon8054]

@@rolandzamora4040 The book says that Michael didn't want his kids involved with the mafia. That's why he wanted to marry Kay when he got home from Sicily. Michael was planning on getting his family out of the mafia to be more like Kay's family. When Michael married Apolonia, he assumed he might never see Kay again and that Sonny would live to lead the mafia side of the family for the rest of their lives.

[@mahaval]

My great grandmother came to America through Ellis Island in New York from Slavonia. My grandfather was also from Slavonia and they met in Illinois and grew the family. Vito’s arrival to America makes me think of the great grandmother I’ve never gotten to meet because she died years before I was born, but I wouldn’t be here without my great grandmother Josephine and my great grandfather Franklin (who I did get to remember).

[@holddowna]

I’m glad to share this feeling with u!!!!

[@reverendtos4271]

Subbed. Thanks for restoring my faith lol. I just sat through 20 minutes of some college-aged girl who giggled and made vapid comments throught the whole thing and clearly lacked the emotional or intellectual depth to appreciate anything without laser swords in it. You watched and really took-in the film and only commented when you had something of substance to say. Look forward to checking out the rest of your vids. \m/

[@johnmule9419]

John Cazale ("Fredo") was a really underrated actor that died very young...he played in only 5 movies in his lifetime...all 5 were nominated for Academy Award Best Picture...

[@RobertGraziose]

Freedom that thing ain't real. Yea yea yea that's why they call him Superman. Jonny Iola knows these places like the back of his hand.

[@jamesrowles9249]

I love the theme of families and loyalty in these films. My own family isn't even this loyal.

[@johnnyreo9681]

This host is very good…..in that she doesn’ talk throughout like many do drawing attention from the movie on to themselves which is anoying,,, all her comments are well paced; relevant and appropriate…… Well done !Id watch a film with someone like her anytime…

[@BigMike246]

I'm in awe of these movies. The acting, the writing and the incredible cinematography by the Prince of Darkness: Gordon Willis.

[@holddowna]

Thanks for watching!

[@perrinyone1596]

He was the prince of darkness until he became one of the most stylistically varied cinematographers with Woody Allen, he did like seven or eight in a row, and every one of them looks different, and amazingly none of them look like his "prince of darkness" work of Klute and Godfather and All The Presidents Men! Four of them were black & white and yet completely different from each other, which always blows me away. Definitely one of the great cinematographers of all time, and one of the greatest of the 70s-80s. Fun fact: he was one of the camera operators for The Beatles iconic Shea Stadium concert, that's his first film credit!

[@meganega123]

At first I was like: "Ozzy worked on The Godfather?" 😂

[@honorandspite]

I never even notice the symbolism with the cake until now, when you mentioned it. They're all getting a piece.

[@holddowna]

Thanks so much for watching

[@JimJack-ng9yi]

You can do a whole semester on acting of the characters development of Michael Corleone, Al Pacino absolutely slayed this role

[@walboyfredo6025]

53:25 "Brave of her"?." .There nothing brave killing an innocent. In the first film she was so blindly in Love with Michael that she didn't see the "Red Flags" such as when Michael told her that his dad used Luca Brasi to force the bandleader to sign the contract. Another when Vito Corleone was shot, Not believing Connie when she said they Michael was responsible for killing Carlo and ignoring the death of all the rival "Heads of the other Families" when the details of their demise was on the newspapers. She was very naïve.

[@birger4788]

Don’t know how many times I’ve seen this. It’s such a masterpiece and incredible acting, I think Pacino was at his best in 1 and 2, before he began to overact. Sorry folks. Not to mention John Cazale, one of the most brilliant actors ever. Ever! Tragic he died so young.

[@holddowna]

Such amazing acting! Thanks for watching!

[@NemeanLion-]

Dog Day Afternoon is considered one of the best performances for any actor in movie history, so he was still at the top of his game.

[@onlyme064]

Pacino overacting in later movies ???? Your kidding me

[@mr.c8833]

I felt so bad for you as you were watching it. You were truly emotionally invested. You are so beautiful. Keep up the good work!@@holddowna

[@anna6790]

Your kiddig me? and what:Scarface, Dog Day Afternoon, Scent of a woman, Heat, Carlito's way, And Justice for All???..etc…Al Pacino is the best actor ever!

[@pioselo]

The Godfather 2 es una obra maestra del cine. De esas películas que puedes ver una y otra vez y siempre encuentras algo nuevo. Tiene todo un mundo de historias dentro de la propia historia y unos personajes que por si solos transmiten un montón de fuerza y carácter. Tu canal me gusta mucho y como conectas con la emoción siendo espectadora. Te recomiendo y me encantaría que hicieras un vídeo con la película " Locke" que me parece buenísima y de lo mejor que he visto últimamente. Saludos y enhorabuena por tu canal de buen cine.🎉🎥👏👏👏

[@jibsmokestack1]

I’ve watched this movie over 20 times at least but watching it again with you was intense. Great reaction to a great movie!

[@reddevil3387]

Michael's true love was Appolonia. When she was killed, I think his heart died with her. He never really loved Kay, but as Godfather he needed to have a wife, like his mother was to Vito. But Kay couldn't be like his mother, and just accept things. She was too strong for that. And that was the key to this entire story. Had Kay supported Michael, well who knows. Something else no one seems to notice. When Vito meets with the other families, he swears that he will not be the one to break the peace. And he isn't, but he advises Michael on how to end the peace for good, after Vito is dead. No broken promises.

[@FrancoisDressler]

Highly recommend watching the Theatrical Cut for Part 3.

[@RobertGraziose]

It was sad, loved your reactions.

[@danielholt1984]

The actor who played fredo was married to meryl streep and only did 5 films in his life. And all 5 won the oscars for best film. Love you're reaction to his breakdown. It's my all time fav scene

[@lisadolan9598]

All 5 were nominated, but only 3 won. To your point though, his resume was impressive!

[@danielholt1984]

@@lisadolan9598 not as impressive as I thought though obviously 😂😂

[@9Ballr]

John Cazale was not married to Meryl Streep, though they did plan to get married. He was also in more than five films, but the five feature films that he was in were all nominated for best picture. Three of them won (Godfather I and II and The Deer Hunter).

[@jjh5374]

This movie is a masterpiece in all aspects. Very happy you took the time and had the patience to let the story unfold as you took it all in, it’s certainly not easy to follow as it unfolds and it requires a certain level of focus. Loved your reaction and your willingness to share the raw emotions as you watched this story.

[@kalphil4385]

I hope you decide to review Part 3 it's very underrated.

[@flippert0]

Hello Ames, you easily became my favorite reactor in short time! Your emotional responses are genuine, your grasp of the plot is fast and your understanding of the overall meaning is amazing. There is no silly talking over the dialog and there is no recency bias. You love the classics, that's cool!

[@vampiro4236]

The greatest sequel of all time. Arguably better then the first movie. And yeah, Micheal turned hard. Something his father never did (at least on the outside. ) I think that's because his father was surrounded by a more loyal family.

[@holddowna]

thanks so much for watching !

[@TheBombasticFatRat]

His father was able to balance family and business. Michael started out for the family, but quickly got caught up on the business side of being the Godfather

[@dagfincarp1113]

Your videos are so great because of your visceral reactions as you watch. Your love for movies and appreciation of the art form is genuine and infectious. Big fan of what you do here.

[@holddowna]

Thanks so much for watching! Means a lot!

[@pushpak]

Hyman Roth is played by the great Lee Strasberg; Co-Founder of the Actor's Studio and legendary acting teacher. Al Pacino was one of his students. I believe this was his first movie role.

[@perrinyone1596]

She knew that! I've never seen another reactor recognize who Lee Strasberg is. That was like the cherry on top of the whole reaction video!

[@mariuszpudzianowski8400]

What is it with those names? Hyman Roth, Fannuci... they definitely were having fun coming up with those (don't remember if in the book they also have the same names)

[@jackskillet]

I was so busy watching the scene when Michael and Fredo finally talk...and when Michael said your nothing to me now I quickly turned my eye back to you getting all teary eyed...You got me all choked up...I almost for you were in the room. Your a pleasurer to watch a movie with...You kept me company!

[@JohnSmith-wh2ob]

The greatest sequel ever the fact that you can easily argue it’s better than the first is a testament to its greatness especially the back and forth parallel stories the rise of Vito with the “fall” of Michael amazing

[@GreenLantern141]

Godfather parts 1 and 2 are literally the greatest films ever made imo. Flawless in every conceivable way and we will likely never see their equal.

[@holddowna]

Unreal films!

[@beamertoy]

The stark difference between Vito and Michael is so different, but their sins were the exact same. You can tell your child that you love them, treat everyone around you gracefully, respectfully, carry yourself in a way so everyone can trust you. But thru that success from taking a life and creating enemies, his son Michael had to carry the weight of it. He had to grow up looking over his shoulders, present himself in a way that strikes fear even to his own family. He can't even bring himself to say "I love you" to his own son, because threat sits in the back of his mind. Goes to show how even a man with character can make bad decisions that will affect ppl years to come. Maybe thats just the nature of the world, idk. But it makes you think deeper of the small choices you make in life and how they aren't just for YOU. But for others you care about.

[@rancosteel]

Hyman Roth was portrayed by the late great Lee Strasberg who was the founder of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

[@pewterngold]

One of Al Pacchino’s all time best performances. Without question. It’s not even a contest. The story of The Godfather saga is really about the tragedy that became Michael’s life after he took revenge for the attempt on his father’s life. After he killed Sollozzo and the police Captain, nothing went right for Michael. His life became a constant cycle of betrayal, tragedy and death. From his enemies to his own family. No matter what he did to try and set things right, the darkness devoured him.

[@blucale8085]

That shot of the immigrants surging across the deck of the ship to glimpse the Statue of Liberty is one of the greatest shots in film history. So emotional and powerful, the promise of 'America' as an idea, the very embodiment of the opening words from the opening of the first film. I have never watched that scene without being able to hold back tears.

[@rocom]

Goosebumps, during the immigrant/statue of liberty scene

[@daveman_50]

Fredo is played by John Cazale. A young Meryl Streep's true love; a huge talent who died way too young after roles in a handful of incredible movies, including The Godfather (1972), The Conversation (1974), The Godfather Part II (1974), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), and The Deer Hunter (1978).

[@tonypassaretti]

Every movie Cazale was in was nominated for best picture and 3 won.

[@brunofascio6022]

You observed correctly that Kay wasnt a "sicilian woman" and the cultural barrier became indeed a problem for Michael`s legacy, and he knew that. When Michael decided to kill Soloso he knew he would have to let Kay go, and he did, hooking up with a "proper" woman later, Apolonia. Unfortunately, things didn't go as he planned and although he met her first, Kay was plan B.

[@rubydragon1034]

''Proper'' meaning nothing more than a slave and a baby factory. Be silent, be cooking and be pregnant.

[@brunofascio6022]

@@rubydragon1034 You fail to understand the importance of a "proper" woman for a man. She is the ONLY creature who can provide LEGACY, like Mama Corleone did. It is imperative that she is capable to understand what her calling in life is, which "proper" woman do, like Mama Corleone. Did Mama Corleone looked like a slave to you? Every single man in the Corleone family would kill or be killed for her, she was held in a very high regard with tons of respect by EVERYBODY, which can be seen by the amount of people and the grief at her funeral. Enyone who perceive it's natural higher calling in Life as SLAVERY is in a state of resistance against reality and can only be miserable and unhappy, living a life of suffering, shaking it's fist against god, filling it's heart with resentment and dieing alone. Which IS HELL.

[@rubydragon1034]

@@brunofascio6022 I'm a scientist, not your broodmare.

[@brunofascio6022]

@@rubydragon1034 Not all woman are "proper". Enjoy your cats!

[@rubydragon1034]

@@brunofascio6022 No cats, just a loving husband at home and a full time career as an entomologist. Women don't exist to serve you, ''proper'' men know that.

[@paulpena5040]

She's my absolute favorite reaction channel so authentic and fun to watch.