Mob Movie Monday "The Godfather Part II" | Michael Franzese

[@StrongandGrand]

The scene at the end of Michael sitting alone by himself is astounding. The king is alone. Heavy is the head that wears the crown.

[@zacharymorgan9526]

I love how the sopranos borrowed that same alone at the top type situation many times! The ending of GF 2 just is do sad

[@ravanpee1325]

The strongest is strong alone on the top

[@MrBronx61]

That scene shows why Michael was a failure as a don. He did things Vito never would have done, and at the end, he's a sad, lonely man.

[@mymusic8414]

@@MrBronx61 Michael was dealt a bad hand and had to handle it the best he could. It's kind of unfair comparing how vito would've handled the hand Michael was dealt with.

[@Dr.Osterman]

Vito was the Godfather everyone respected Michael is the Godfather everyone feared

[@everwake2689]

The shot in Havana where Michael realizes Fredo betrayed him and he covers his face in grief is chilling.

[@georgegeorge1873]

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[@earlwed]

The Havana shots were filmed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. They closed sections of town for it. I was in second grade at the time and those were my first traffic jams experiences. I lived close to where they shot the scene of the rebel running into the army car and exploding a handgranade.

[@Thatguy55595]

@@earlwed how old r u

[@MovieMagic-in3ji]

@TheShqipe98 well he was in 2nd grade in 1973 when they filmed. So he’s more like 55-56😂

[@camilachaos4490]

Ikr I love that scene

[@mikeesposito8745]

Many years ago, while at work, someone broke their glasses, with out missing a beat someone else said " you go through more glasses than Mo Green". I've been waiting 30 years to say that to someone else.

[@milestonowhere9735]

I just broke my good glasses, so ill be happy to be your first. Dont worry i have a spare just not the best pair. Have a good day

[@namemepeter4615]

​@@TeleTrentaThat's because his proposal was refused

[@WhyBeAStranger]

If i had to describe the godfather movies it would be Godfather: Damnit Carlo Godfather 2: Damnit Fredo Godfather 3: Damnit Coppola

[@lamardavisakald4438]

More like godfather 3: Damnit paramount

[@pocketssmith5933]

Three isn't a bad film at all. You just don't see it.

[@TheRetirednavy92]

I always hoped that Kay would get whacked.

[@JamesRDavenport]

Or Godfather 3: Damnit Sofia (great director like her father but egaaad is she a funny bad actress!)

[@timothybruns2775]

@@pocketssmith5933 it's an awful movie compared to the other two.

[@eSportsTrauma]

“I know it was you Fredo.. You broke my heart”.. One of the best scenes in movie history.

[@jamallabarge2665]

I could only imagine the pain of knowing that your older brother threw you under the bus.

[@jbjoeychic]

l think the best scene in movie history was the non-verbal cue from the horse's head in bed. It was a good 'pride goeth before the fall' moment for the director.

[@joelspringman7748]

I like Pacino's scene with Diane Keaton, when she tells him he wants a divorce.

[@AristotleSanchez1000]

@@joelspringman7748 I like Michael's about to explode look when she told him about the abortion and when he told Moe Green "You slapped my brother?"

[@jeremystark3350]

How he grabs his face and gives him the kiss of death. What a powerful scene indeed.

[@Tusc9969]

Robert De Niro KILLED IT as young Vito Corleone. He definitely earned his first Academy Award. But Pacino's subtle transformation was probably one of the best performances in Acting history. No offense to Art Carney fans, but Pacino deserved that best actor award that year SMH

[@teebee7769]

It’s honestly sad how political the academy awards are.

[@ehhhhhhh6141]

They lost their credibility with that decision, Al Pacino’s expressions alone are better than Harry and Tonto

[@alexandradaniele]

Agree- Pacino's transformation from a young, open faced, happy young man to a cold, stone faced Don is absolutely brilliant.

[@crimesforkibble6912]

I love harry and tonto but yes Pacino was robbed for sure

[@doomvictor3934]

De Niro deserved the Oscar, and Pacino was robbed.

[@christhornycroft3686]

Best line in the movie: “Senator, we are both part of the same hypocrisy.” Politicians are in many ways far worse than anything going on in the mob.

[@m1chris106]

For real, politicians deal with everyone in the city, state, or country. While wise guys deal with anyone in their path

[@melissarose0126]

Thank you! I have said myself the only difference between the Mafia and the Feds are the Feds make the laws to their advantage.

[@Somalia690]

@@melissarose0126 lol the mob did that too

[@KtotheG]

Omar Little from The Wire had a similar exchange with Levy the lawyer on the witness stand.

[@yvonneollivier7088]

@@melissarose0126 I see one more difference. The mob had a limit on their taking and actually made efforts to keep their communities, in which they also lived, clean and safe and prosperous for the general populace. Politicians who are crooked have no limit on taking and are happy to destroy the lives of the communities they pretend to represent. Mobsters tend to have an ethical code, but not dishonest politicos.

[@norwoodbuilder7529]

Mr. Franzese has made 492,000 people an offer they can't refuse. The 500,000 subscribers milestone is just around the corner.

[@bobbakian7369]

Lol

[@Gitanarosa]

And just now up to 493!!!

[@datboibaz]

Been here since before 10k

[@marlonthomas8042]

He doesn’t ask again once he’s been refused

[@williammunny9916]

*_Isaiah 53.3 He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him. 4 Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. 5 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. 7 He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, And as a sheep before its shearers is silent, So He opened not His mouth._* _Jesus Christ loves you. Repent and be saved. Only Jesus Christ saves. God bless you, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family._

[@DrowningSorrows1]

The scene where Kay tells Michael that she aborted their baby was so brilliantly done. Pacino's physical acting was top-notch. The look on his face, as anger slowly forms and gets worse and worse as she talks was phenomenal. I have said many times to Pacino's performance here is my all time favorite acting job by any actor ever. That scene, among many others, is why I think so.

[@KS-xk2so]

Had Pacino made the movies he did over the first 5 years of his career, over 20 years instead, he's have at least 3 Oscars.... he blew up so fast and so hard, made G1, G2, Serpico, Dog Day, all in his first 5 years.... he was still a "rookie", so people didn't want to give him his due yet.

[@LeonardoRflp]

It was literally Michael Corleone, not Al Pacino there, he transcended that and kinda was thinking and acting like the character the whole movie. Best acting ever.

[@upinthemtns]

Yes that scene was psychology intense! I killed your son! Hardcore!

[@Top_Hat_Walrus]

That scene was amazing

[@crazywomancreek1]

“Michael Corleone said this and Michael Corleone said that... so, I said uhhh, sure. Why not?!” Frankie Five Angels Pentangeli is hilarious!

[@ViscountAlexOfTheHorsePeople]

When he tries to conduct the band and they end up playing 'Pop goes the weasel'

[@hectorsanchez1377]

Frankie five Angels reminded me of my dad.

[@KtotheG]

@@ViscountAlexOfTheHorsePeople He was comic relief.

[@hisholiness4537]

@@KtotheG He looks and talks and acts like a drunkard, but Frankie had to be at least above average competent to have been Clemenza's underboss.

[@captainscarlett1]

Yeah, a great character. Hard to consider that to be a capo he must have been capable and experienced with brutal murder, thuggery and ruthless dishonesty. All business, nothing personal.

[@audiophileman7047]

What struck me about The Godfather Part II more than anything else was how Michael was transformed as Don of the Corleone Family. Michael promises both his father and Kay that he will turn the Family into a legitimate business enterprise. Instead of legitimacy, he grows more disconnected from his family; more cold; and more evil to the point of killing his own brother. The final, absolutely riveting scene in the film when Michael is remembering the past birthday party for his father is so powerful. You can't help but notice that just about every single person in the room is dead and gone and Michael has betrayed his ideals ("That's my family, Kay, not me"). Michael remembers and looks troubled and sad. What a truly tragic story it is. Good cannot come from evil.

[@MrBronx61]

The movie brilliantly shows the contrast between father and son. Michael failed as a don, because he was never meant for that life in the first place (Vito even mentioned that in the first film). Michael did things his father never would have done, and it cost him. At the end, he's a sad, lonely man.

[@michael43567]

Fredo deserved to be killed. He nearly had Michael, Kay & the kids killed because he was jealous & chose money over family

[@audiophileman7047]

@@MrBronx61 Yes, I agree. They were different. It seemed like Vito had more of a heart than Michael.

[@audiophileman7047]

@@michael43567 Don't think Fredo wanted it that way. Fredo was the opposite of what he thought he was. He was stupid and didn't think the whole thing through. Fredo should have been removed from family business to prevent future problems, but I don't think he deserved to die. By the code of La Cosa Nostra, he did, but on a human personal family level, he didn't.

[@patrickconnors4602]

DeNiros rooftop scene was probably top 3 ever for any movie. The patience with the light bulb and towel wrapped as fanucci taps the bulb. Incredible movie one of if not the best movie ever made .

[@Wreck-it_Ralph]

Theres so many scenes like that in part II. I love the rug scene. The landlord scene is hilarious too.

[@patrickconnors4602]

@@Wreck-it_Ralph should have made the flashbacks its own prequel movie it was amazing.

[@sonnyooo338]

It is just amazing the atmosphere that is created and the cinematography and everything it is an unreal movie completely fantastic just indescribable

[@Jman417]

Cinematic masterpiece

[@letsgogiuseppe6235]

My favourite detail is how when they speak sicilian, they dont just speak italian, they speak the authentic dialect. Even the calabrese man spoke his dialect properly.

[@jaker2664]

ok

[@unknown-p5j5x]

Yes, very true. Even the scenes in Italy, the mannerisms of the locals, all very very authentic.

[@letsgogiuseppe6235]

@@unknown-p5j5x i agree

[@MoltenPlastic]

Don Fanucci was played by the well-known Italian actor Gastone Mochin; having actual regional actors act in their mother tongue contributed to the authenticity.

[@jrock8089]

@@MoltenPlastic Shut up

[@eghafoor]

When Robert de Niro take his children back to Sicily where he grew up. My father did this in the 80s he took us back to where he was born Kashmir. The scene is so lovely 🥰 his father loved his family. Always bring a tear to my eyes. My father sacrificed his life to give his children a better life.

[@stormship1647]

This series is an immigrants story ( or settlers is a better word)..I have Nigerian heritage …I can totally relate with much of it …

[@alonenjersey]

I'd gotten such a kick if my beloved Dad (R.I.P.) had taken me, my mom & my sister to his fathers' birthplace in Sicily.

[@bobrau830]

Robert De Niro was born and raised in NYC

[@dianataylordeguerrero3888]

The stalking scene of Don Fanucci is brilliant.

[@shogunMR]

Favorite scene

[@joeh6236]

Amazing scene !

[@stephenmcguire1935]

Nice

[@sumthingwikked4257]

You know how, when they whack ya, they follow you to a place you never expect to get a cap? Now, Don Fanucci knows.

[@chillbest14]

Black Republican

[@MrOmar..86]

John Cazale "fredo" was one of the best actor ever lived... very underrated

[@lancelance9314]

Very good actor ya. Sad he passed young.

[@stuart5811]

Chris Cuomo makes a great Fredo Lol

[@robertparker6280]

Agreed, could of been a GREAT actor with De Niro and Pacino. But sadly the big C takes lives, and it took an actor in his prime.

[@MrOmar..86]

@@robertparker6280 he did just 5 movies,...five masterpreces...Al Pacino rellay admirred John, he said that he learned so much from him

[@robertparker6280]

@@MrOmar..86 Really? The only ones I knew him in was Godfather 1 & 2, and Dog Day Afternoon (not saying those aren't masterpieces). Also I wasn't trying to say he wasn't in anything good. Sorry if it came out that way. I was trying to say, if he didn't die, he would of been in the halls of fantastic actors.

[@mrs.herculepoirot7763]

To my fellow Catholics, when Fredo is in the boat fishing he says the first half of the Hail Mary out loud. Then silence, but if you finish the prayer, right after you say "amen", the shot rings out. I've seen it and prayed it at least 50 times and I still get goose bumps every time.

[@julijakeit]

it is chilling more at the beginning to me, when Fredo starts praying out loud, with Al Neri sitting right behind him... you almost can cut the tension.

[@beatlecristian]

I noticed that, it’s paced so well. Almost like Neri let him finish after the Amen.

[@JML-fy4od]

I do that when I watch the film as well

[@justinthen7631]

what a great detail. just shows how well things came together in this movie.

[@jamallabarge2665]

You're right. I "said" it along silently. Rocco was written as good enough to let Fredo die in a state of grace.

[@VideosNoOne]

I just love the symbolism on how Michael is a tragic hero. Vito died a happy man, regretful that Michael got into the life, but still happy. He was surrounded by family that loved him. Michael "wins" and stays alive (im excluding 3) but he is alone. Family is either dead or gone from his life. He is the polar opposite of his father and it really shows in 2 when they go between the flashbacks and the current plot.

[@Darius_420]

John Cazale in both of them brilliant and legendary. Rest in peace John Cazale

[@evanb1470]

James Caan was so good in The Godfather he won Italian Of The Year. Twice. And he is Jewish.

[@AristotleSanchez1000]

Adam Corrolla said Jews are smarter Italians and Italians are better looking Jews.

[@hochhasd1]

Jimmy used to hang out with Italians

[@seantaylor5051]

@@AristotleSanchez1000 haha that’s true

[@SaigonMikael]

John Cazale was one of the most underrated actors. His performances in Godfather I & II, the Deer Hunter and Dog Day Afternoon are some of the best acting I've seen.

[@mrs.herculepoirot7763]

I so agree with you, he was wonderful and it is a shame we lost him so young. There is a great show about him called "Considering Cazale", which you can find on YT. I loved it and think you would too.

[@drmoore4011]

To my understanding, everyone working with him, knew just how good he was. They had the deepest respect for him, and valued his advice.

[@Jbtigers5]

He did only 5 movies. All 5 nominated for Best Picture. Pretty incredible

[@antonewilson4310]

He was from Revere, MA, a city North of Boston that became a bedroom community for small-time wise guys. It's evident Cazale got his inspiration up close.

[@nordan00]

@@antonewilson4310 My mother’s buried in the same cemetery with him-Holy Cross Cemetery. Straddles Revere, Malden and Everett! Not that anyone gives a shit!

[@peterbristol5604]

Fun fact... Dominic Chianese who played Junior soprano in the sopranos, played Johnny Ola in this movie. Great actor

[@doomvictor3934]

Another Fun Fact Joseph Siravo(R.I.P) who played Tony's dad Johnny Boy Soprano on "The Sopranos" was in Carlito's Way with Al Pacino. Rocco Sisto who played "Young Uncle Jr" on Sopranos was in Donnie Brasco with Al Pacino👍

[@AZK91]

He clearly had the makings of a varsity athlete.

[@cmdreftilon9786]

Thanks for the info, i wondered from where i know thus guy

[@GetThatTreasure]

“It’s not personal it’s just business” it’s always personal when you’re on the receiving end of the business.

[@hennigod8957]

Just simple common sense

[@mifuneseven947]

That's part of the book that they left out of the movies. As a young man Vito teaches Micheal, 'it's not personal, it's just business'. Before he dies Vito tells Michael the final lesson, "It's always personal'.

[@longfade]

Spoken from personal experience, yes?

[@robjohnson212]

My favorite scene was when Michael met Frank Pentangeli at his own house and made him sweat. Then the relief on Franks face when Michael says, “I want you to help me take my revenge.” Frankie Five Angels breathed a huge sigh of relief, and was like, “Mike, what do you want me to do?” BRILLIANT

[@lynnmori3282]

I went and seen Godfather lll with my Dad. I loved it, so did my Dad. I've read that G-3 shows best the relationship between the Mafia and the Church. And Michael breaking down confessing his ordering the murder of Fredo, great acting.

[@Void304]

Godfather: "Wow, this movie is really good." Godfather II: "This is even better." Godfather III: "Look how they massacred my boy."

[@chrism3198]

Lmfao

[@as48507]

That’s good comedy there...

[@cha5]

X-D Priceless.

[@sgtzomie787]

Lmao!!!

[@omardaniel1]

Us Italians don’t talk about 3.... 🤣

[@OdintheGermanShepherd]

FINALLY!!! One of my favorite movies!! Reviewed by one of my favorite KZbin commentators!! This will be awesome!!

[@BroMark1611]

The intro takes you there.

[@mbcua6113]

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[@christopherw3655]

This comes across fake as fuck

[@TasteTestTitan]

@@christopherw3655 your mother comes across fake.

[@vgus15]

@@michaelfranzese Will you review the 1991 Mobsters movie with Christian Slater and Anthony Queen

[@rolledtacoswithguac4233]

"My father's name was Antonio Andolini...... and this is for you!" most powerful scene ever

[@brodie-tzu4753]

It’s actually “Questo e per te.” 🤣👍

[@JohnS-il1dr]

whe he got shot i thought he yelled out "im going to the bookstore"!

[@benjaminperez7328]

@@JohnS-il1dr Stabbed. Not shot. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@unclephillymya]

Vito sliced that pig right 💪

[@Doctor699]

Then flicks his hand off. As though even his blood and odour are disgusting. Very powerful scene indeed.

[@brucespiegelman-zp7xi]

Michael F. is a Master Communicator and He speaks Truth.

[@nicholastotoro7721]

The Hyman Roth/Michael scene was also Lee Strasberg vs Pacino. Teacher vs his own literal student.

[@slundgr]

Robert Duvall was excellent in Godfather I and II and doesn’t get the recognition he deserves.

[@jbjoeychic]

l agree with you Steve, Duvall's character always showed loyalty to the family and you can tell that Michael trusted him totally, even though he treated him like crap some times.

[@slundgr]

@@jbjoeychic Robert Duvall is a very under-rated actor. I remember him in his first movie, To Kill a Mockingbird, which I saw as a kid a LONG time ago. He was great in Colors, also.

[@dandavis8300]

@@slundgr --Gus McCrae in Lonesome Dove was probably his best role, anyway my favorite.

[@slundgr]

@@dandavis8300 For whatever reason, I have never seen Lonesome Dove, although I expect I'd like it. Who can forget Duvall in Apocalypse Now? I love the smell of napalm in the morning. Smells like . . . victory. I've not seen a movie with Duvall but what he was not excellent. Even in The Natural.

[@paulfitzpatrick6290]

He does

[@jrreedve2825]

The one thing I did like about Godfather three was when Michael was in Italy at a Don’s Funeral. He sees the people’s sorrow and laments as to why this Don was so loved and He was so feared!

[@joelrasdall7662]

It's got problems but there are several things I really like about part 3. I thought Andy Garcia was phenomenal in that (when he had anything to work with, at least.)

[@claudewashington5247]

That movie was good. I love 3

[@AJ-sw8uf]

@@joelrasdall7662 WE GOTTA TAKE ZAZA OUT !!!!

[@farooqt541]

@@AJ-sw8uf 😂

[@DB-er-Handle2019]

My favorite of the Godfather trilogy. The flashback scenes are epic.

[@patrickconnors4602]

Unbelievably good those flashbacks are. DeNiro was flawless in it. And them speaking Sicilian and not just regular Italian was brilliant too

[@danielueblacker9118]

I loved when they at one point showed The Godfather and Godfather 2 edited to run in timeline order. 3 was like some of the Chevy Chase movies that he was contracted to do and were just terrible.

[@dtklamf7457]

@@danielueblacker9118 That was called the Godfather Epic. It wasn't off my TV when it was on HBO. I wish I would have recorded it. I made the mistake of relying on on demand thinking it would be there forever.

[@milesdavis607]

As a son of a chef, and as a son of a chef who doesn't even know how to make pancakes right, Michael's "Are you kidding me?" about his kids never watching the Godfather is something I've heard from my dad so many times - it's good to know that love is transcendent of lifestyles and choices, no matter the paths taken. You can hear it right then and there.

[@suzannbrown4544]

I was 22yrs. old when seeing the Godfather. Am 73 yrs. old now I will always love this movie. I thank you Micheal for truing your life around. The Heavenly Father has blessed me all these years, And Bless you for all you do.

[@willy565]

Michael's body guard with the black top hat was an under rated, silent character.

[@josephballard3641]

Buestta was one of my favorite characters!!

[@Tommy2shoe811]

He’s a fairly big character in the book

[@craigstewart1532]

Top hat? Was he Abe Lincoln? That was a fedora.

[@unclephillymya]

Silente strong type like Gary Cooper

[@JoeNocella]

Godfather II gets better everytime I watch it. The locations, Al Pacino, John Cazale, that sleazy senator, and the cast were amazing..

[@swervomb7]

Especially the flashbacks too

[@michaelward9880]

I always have to watch 1 and 2 back to back. An excellent way to spend a rainy day.

[@alonenjersey]

Great to know I'm not the only one.🙂@@michaelward9880

[@atreides8002]

I thought the Roth actor was so incredible, not surprising he’s a famous acting coach. He just dominates every scene he’s in.

[@jaker2664]

ok

[@jamallabarge2665]

Lee Strasbourg.... he brought method acting to the US.

[@jesseberkowitz7862]

He really does steal every scene he’s in.

[@tonym994]

@@jesseberkowitz7862 for an actor who wasn't in anything else, he's fantastic! his daughter Susan was always good, and cute!.

[@hochhasd1]

Meyer called mr..Strasburg wife's private phone line and thanked him for the way he portrayed him

[@jockoadams3377]

The best about that Hyman Roth "I didn't ask why... this is the life we've chosen" is that it revealed the real anger that Hyman Roth had for Michael under his superficial charm. And why he plotted against him so much.

[@MiodragSimke]

You forgot to mention scene in the beginning between Michael and senator. That scene is the best scene in any film about what politicians are.

[@glennday7802]

Great scene. You might recognize the senator. In Apocalypse Now he played the general that gave Capt. Willard the mission to kill Colonel Kurtz.

[@kathymaske8997]

To me, Godfather 1 & Godfather 2 are one movie. My favorite movie of all time! I just know, I was an italian in another life.

[@juanitabarron4754]

Same! ❤️

[@michaelward9880]

I totally agree!

[@yvonneollivier7088]

Time is an illusion, a mere construct over a now reality...you are Italian in another simultaneous life!

[@pinehawk9600]

@@juanitabarron4754 you look Italian

[@pagodebregaeforro2803]

@@yvonneollivier7088 you are hitler in another timeline

[@earlwed]

The Old Havana scenes were filmed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Some of the sites are no longer standing (most memorably the Hotel Jaragua, were the balcony/solarium birthday scene was shot). Others still remain: the Palacio Nacional (New Year's ballroom scene) and Parque Independencia (Michael and Fredo's ice cream scene ).

[@angelahagerman5693]

Whenever I watched God Father I couldn't take my eyes off Al Pachino...He was amazing...

[@kennethwilkinson2095]

I always preferred Pacino myself

[@stephenwalker8789]

Imagine being his kids and not watching these pieces of absolute perfection

[@YouDoNotKnowMe99]

The way he explains in the intro about that scene is unreal haha! Goosebumps

[@idaminanga5896]

I watched “Godfather 1” and “Godfather 2” countless times. I never tire of it. Greatest movies ever made. One look from Michael and your blood freezes. He is the epitome of walk softly and carry a big stick. Never see him coming.

[@samuelblinne6040]

Al Pacino performance in godfather part 2 was the best

[@nathannelson2018]

Pacino's best roles... 1)The Godfather Part II 2)The Godfather Part 1 3) Donnie Brasco 4) Scarface 5) Heat

[@joelund3409]

@@nathannelson2018 I liked him in casino

[@nathannelson2018]

@@joelund3409 We are talking about Al Pacino here not De Niro. Pacino was not in Casino.

[@LucaChili]

@@nathannelson2018 I think he was kidding

[@nathannelson2018]

@@LucaChili God I hope so.

[@gladecornelius]

I really like the ending. That final flashback was the pinnacle of the symbolism and represented the events to call me in the single frame of Michael in that dinner table where everyone was singing happy birthday to the Don.

[@HenriHerbert88]

Hi Michael love your videos. Have you considered reviewing Peaky Blinders? Great series from the UK about British gangs 1919-1929.

[@etherealallure9173]

British gangs are lame lmafo yo

[@nourchame019]

^^ he’s not wrong.

[@th3st1g36]

@@etherealallure9173 ur names honey lemon shut up😂

[@duke9555]

@@th3st1g36 yeah but he's not a "gang"

[@kiki6978]

two completely different worlds, It is a great show though i really enjoyed it.

[@gtcpdanew8039]

I just wanna say the opening scene when Vito was a kid in sicilia was so realistic my mother who,s 94 from agrigento province.says she remembers similar incidents..but everything you see shot in sicilia was 100 percent accurate. Even the dialect..that's how it was back in the day..

[@seantaylor5051]

Even tho I’m Napulitano that scene just resonates with me so much

[@HumbertoCantu1986]

“Do you know who I am? I’m Moe Greene! I made my bones when you were going out with cheerleaders!”

[@audiophileman7047]

The pride before the fall.

[@okendo011]

I talked to Barzini

[@kweli05]

"He was banging cocktail waitresses two at a time! Players couldn't get a drink at the table!"

[@kweli05]

@Girl With A Vengeance Fredo was like a sheltered kid that went off to college. He was wilding out in Vegas. I’m gonna have to check that scene again to see if I notice what you mentioned about Pacino.

[@migueljarias]

You cannot talk to a man like Moe Greene LIKE THAT!

[@spencer5654]

I love how Vito loved, respected his wife. Great video.

[@mrs.herculepoirot7763]

I did too. One of my favorite scenes is in GF I when Vito and his wife are dancing at Connie's wedding. You can't hear what he says to her but she suddenly transforms into a shy girl, thrilled with her first compliment from a man she loves, she looks down, then looks at him with a kind of embarassed look on her face. I cry every time I see it.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

Godfather I and Godfather II are incredible movies. Godfather III was great too, but it was more of a 90's TV show than the gritty films before it.

[@donhancock332]

When both The Godfather and Godfather 2 came to the drive in where I lived in Orange County, Calif.There were cars lined up for miles! No exaggeration. It was phenomenal !

[@toddlough5278]

I'm with you Mike. In a big private way. God Bless you and your family!!!

[@brendancronin3796]

I'm not a religious man so I'm different to micheal but that aside I'm so glad that he has the platform that he has because his message is always positive ..and surprisingly sammy the bulls channel is also very good ...these guys are the real deal ...theyve lived through experiences that makes them unique

[@eddiehaynie]

Your positive input into our lives Michael with your past experiences, Michael, I use this commentary with you as a solid ,indirect mentor in my daily life !

[@fast03vette4me]

Wow, MF said your a "friend" of his. Some double life you lead. All due respect Mr. Cronin,

[@LuisArias-ui5dw]

The best mob movie of all time without a doubt Robert De Niros performance in that movie was spectacular 😎🔥

[@Gma00001]

@Girl With A Vengeance Stop talking about Pacino ridiculous “ Divine D”🤣🤣

[@willy565]

The actor that played a young, Genco, was the same actor in Good Fellas that played Carbone....."Make that coffee to go."

[@Wreck-it_Ralph]

Another one is Jonny Ola is uncle Jr on the sopranos.

[@nathannelson2018]

It took 3 days to thaw him out.

[@doomvictor3934]

He was also in the first Godfather. He is in the background while Sonny was beating the hell out of Carlo.

[@willy565]

@@doomvictor3934 I think that was Willie Chichi. Genco had passed away prior to that scene....I think.

[@doomvictor3934]

@@willy565 I am talking about the actor that played young Genco in Godfather pt 2 He was an extra in the first movie.

[@Vincent_Napolitano]

Hey Micheal, I don't know if you know but the Cuba scenes where actually filmed here in Dominican Republic (because Castro wouldn't let them shoot any scenes over there) , you should come down here onces, we love you here too! 👍🏼

[@seantaylor5051]

Wow that’s really interesting

[@johnnytoobad7785]

"This is the business We've chosen..I didn't ask who gave the order...cause it had NOTHING to do with business..." -- One of the best lines ever delivered in a "crime film" by Al Pacino's acting coach..Lee Strasberg. You can tell Pacino is in "awe" of Strasberg.

[@manc123]

Michael made a movie review we couldn't refuse, great job and these really make my day, God bless.

[@appolop8273]

Michael Franzese is such a great story teller to listen to. Always spot on with his comments, while giving good advice to people. He sincerely wants us to do well in our lives, and for us to help others, as he is helping us, through his KZbin channel on a weekly basis, while speaking words of wisdom, to his audience. And that my friends, is a priceless gift from one human being to another.

[@flagal519]

Appolo, you said this so well ! All so true.

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

"He sincerely wants us to do well in our lives" 😂🤦‍♂️

[@quizzicallithium612]

Frankie being serenaded by, “Pop Goes The Weasel” is some wonderful foreshadowing.

[@larrycarlini328]

It was the kiss of death. Necessary to move the scene. Very emotional.

[@cherokeeconcrete1986]

As a Guy from the Hood that lived through the Harsh 90's of Atl, Ga. Who now is a 35 year old Marine Welder who sits with Ceo's and Military Contractors. So my Dialect switches from work to Home Daily..Michael Franzese is by far the Best Natural Talker I've ever listened too Period! He carries himself as a Man should🤙🏾

[@wewantwraiths7713]

Your understanding of these mob films is ridiculously good. We’re blessed to have you! 💯. God bless u Micheal

[@jokedok8044]

Of course. He was a badass gangster back in the day. He knows everything about it.

[@sagarranjan4585]

The scene when Michael talks to his son before leaving and then the transition to 1917 with Vito Corleone watching toddler Michael is a gem.

[@nourchame019]

That was Sonny. Michael wasn’t born in 1917, he was born in 1920.

[@jamallabarge2665]

That's probably true..... Santino was first. Family is family.

[@ayandajantjies3204]

"I know it was you Fredo......(kiss of death)......you broke my heart"

[@SuperGuitarDude7]

To me, they're just two parts of one movie so I can't judge them as two separate movies. Both great. Every one in these movies nailed their roles. So many iconic scenes. That scene where Michael closes the door on Kay says so much without saying a word. I also think Hyman wasn't just letting Michael know he knew about Moe Greene but was also trying to tell him that he was willing to let it go and hope Michael would let his attempt on Michael's life go as well.

[@atenraakhu7416]

The example of the experience that you live with your Father and Brother are worth it of Respect. Only a heartless beast could kill a Brother not to think a Father.

[@VideoGameRoom]

Brando's nuanced performance is enigmatically captivating. One that's more-or-less impossible to follow even for killers like Pacino, De Niro and Duvall.

[@craigstewart1532]

Wrong movie.

[@jp03-03]

Marlon Brando was great.

[@Gotiges489]

Godfather 1&2 are the 2 greatest movies period. Soundtrack, editing, story, acting, locations, everything is perfect. Set a standard by which every great cinematic piece is judged.

[@samuelblinne6040]

Al Pacino and Robert De Niro are my favorite actors

[@mubodude]

Interesting how they were never in any scenes together in any movie until The Irishman.

[@doomvictor3934]

@@mubodude Um "Heat" and "Righteous Kill"

[@mubodude]

@@doomvictor3934 Um.. oh yeah. No wonder I forgot.

[@doomvictor3934]

@@mubodude 👍 Heat was awesome, but Righteous Kill was 🗑

[@IAmJaguarPaw.ThisIsMyForest.]

You are a uniquely wise, sober, enlightening presence on this crazy, chaos-loaded box, Mr. Franzese. Thank you for all your work.

[@CocoCece08]

"Godfather III fell off the cliff." Nicest way I've heard a review of it. I loved one and two as well. The scene where Apollonia (I think I that's her name) gets killed just broke me.

[@mariaboletsis3188]

My favorite scene is when Kay tells Mike about the abortion. SO well acted!

[@jamallabarge2665]

I thought Michael was going to toss her out the window..... or strangle her on the spot. "You're not taking my children! You are NOT taking my children!"

[@matteusbrandt3131]

Correction the murder.

[@Mark-xh8md]

Even mob guys get upset when their children are murdered

[@mrs.herculepoirot7763]

@@Mark-xh8md Absolutely, I ended up feeling the same way about Kay as I did about Carmela Soprano. They knew what they were getting into when they married and loved the money and the perks. Kay killing the baby after Michael had almost been killed and then walking out after the Senate hearings was unforgivable.

[@alexandradaniele]

@@Mark-xh8md But apparently not when they have their brothers murdered.

[@KW86.]

What about the stare, Michael's mom funeral, Michael hugs frado, Michael stared at hit man, hit man gets the stare, hit man understood.

[@84blizzle]

There's so much going on in one scene with no dialogue. This movie has a lot of great moments like that.

[@jamiesimms7084]

Al Neri

[@FrontWing-EndPlate]

Michael's life long bodyguard...Al Neri - who in the novels was a ex cop

[@leodante2874]

And the the Godfather Theme song in the background while Michael hugs Fredo.. Fkn beutiful

[@jamesalbright4666]

Yes but Mike previously told Neri that he didn’t want anything to happen to Fredo while his mother was still alive.

[@wbl5649]

As much as I revere GFI , GFII is my favorite. Everything about it is perfect. It made me forever adore Pacino. He is mesmerizing as Michael in this and when he on screen you cannot take your eyes off him. The Hyman Roth character is played marvelously too..

[@mattwzientek6933]

The way you explain this movie shows your intelligence sir. Thanks for all your "sit downs".

[@VonDutchNL]

The fact that your father put a contact on both you and your brother.. and you still love him. Deep respect.

[@danschuster5187]

It was fake

[@LeonardoRflp]

His father was great, he was just in a system in which there are certain rules, probably was coerced into that or it wasn't him. If it was me i would understand, relationship between father and son when the atmosphere is tense and disturbing involves forgiving. Sonny was legendary in that life.

[@Abruzzo333]

My favorite part of the entire Godfather trilogy is DiNiro's part as the young Vito. Everything about it is perfect. Set design, acting, script etc..

[@dandrson7903]

"I can handle things. I'm smart!" Great line. Love the Fredo character. Also another thing I like, Joe Spinell, one of my favorite character actors, appeared in both films. He was also a character in real life. If you ever get ahold of the Blu-ray edition of Maniac, make sure you watch the documentary of his life. A great but tragic Italian American actor.

[@Crystalus08]

You gave me a video I couldn’t refuse!

[@themanwhoowntheworld4466]

It's always with the scenarios

[@frankyeichler3303]

Good sir, I like your videos. You are a very charismatic individual with lots of valuable knowledge. Not only are you very transparent regarding your past, but you also point out how this life is not as glamorous as it appears in the movies. Long story short, I think you are doing both something really important and entertaining. Good luck with your channel and all your future endeavors. Greetings from Germany

[@andrewinsinga2993]

When Mario Puzo passed away at his home I was the Funeral director who was there for the home transfer to the funeral home!

[@owenhexley6426]

I’d love to watch a whole movie where Michael just narrates what’s going on on screen.

[@gfpbaneable]

Michael and Joe Pistone doing a watch along for Donnie Brasco would be amazing.

[@drewm3807]

A commentary track with Al Pacino in character as Michael Corleone.

[@kirklandsewell3776]

THE FOLLOWING SCENES OF GF1 ,& GF11 that will always be a part of my memories 1.The scene in Cuba...when they were meeting with Batista and the Golden telephone was being passed around. Batista and all the other men...except ROTH & MICHAEL... were AGOG at such a rich gift. Tells ALOT about the "intelligence of Roth & Corleone". Brilliant scene...powerful scene! 2. The scene when Mike returns from Sicily and visits Kay and tells her that he was now a part of his Father's business. And she ...in her naivete... tells him that "Presidents & Senators" don't murder people. 3.Mike visiting Roth in his house in Miami and keeping his cool...just after Roth tried to kill him...and knowing it was Roth, All because of "Business". Chilling and s brilliant scene... especially the stoic feature Mike keeps when Roth says Pentangelli was "small potatoes"! Brilliant! 4. The acting when Mike observes the incident when the Rebel killed the captain of the guard, and knows then that investing in Cuba was gonna be risky. The "captain was being paid...the Rebel wasn't. ! Brilliant. 5.The "refusing of the basket of food from Genco's father, after FANNUCI effectively got Vito fired. ...and Vito going home with just a pear to give his wife. POWERFUL scenes!

[@bobquiggjr.1748]

It doesn't get much better than the Godfather trilogy. Cheers to the Godfather of KZbin, Michael Franzese 🇮🇹.

[@patricktuorto]

Incidentally, a little fun fact, the "Moshulu" which transported the young Don to Ellis Island is anchored in the Delaware River in Philadelphia, you get a great view of it going North bound on I-95. I believe it's now a restaurant,

[@michaelhill3305]

I love the Godfather movies. They're so incredible and nuanced that we're still talking about and analyzing them 50 yrs later

[@genericname34]

I love how Lee Strasberg was just Pacino’s acting coach and had few credits to his name. Got an Oscar nomination and Golden Globe for “Promising Newcomer” at age 75, not bad

[@hisholiness4537]

If you would compare Acting to College, then Lee Strasberg was the headmaster.

[@JeffreyGlover65]

Strasberg was a legendary acting coach...

[@genericname34]

@@JeffreyGlover65 he had one actual previous role before Godfather 2

[@marksimons4108]

Once upon a time in America next Michael! greatest mob movie of all time with Deniro and Woods as main characters cinematography and soundtrack incredible!

[@Telluwide]

You should read the book "The Godfather" by Mario Puzo. It takes the story to a whole different level.

[@jamallabarge2665]

The Fortunate Pilgrim is really good.

[@Delightfully_Witchy]

Yeah, well. There's an awkward subplot that the book gives a lot of attention to for some reason that will have to be "overlooked". It can make reading the book after watching the movies a surreal experience. That said, in some ways it's better; "it's always personal."

[@g3orgge788]

I’m 18 and don’t know anything about mafia or godfather but this guy can tell any story and I’ll listen.

[@swervomb7]

I really recommend watching it

[@g3orgge788]

@@swervomb7 nah it looks too boring

[@daniellerichard8119]

I honestly listen to your videos every night and they help me fall asleep. I could listen to you talk for several hours and never get bored.

[@BigPete44]

Hey there Michael! Happy Mob Movie Monday! Almost 500K! Great movie! Support from The Bronx 👏🙏🇺🇸

[@mbcua6113]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGmWlYxqgribfKs

[@matthewmorris7665]

I love that you always post a Mob Movie Monday review at lunchtime. Thanks again, Michael. I already know I'm going to enjoy this.

[@kirkshairpiece6741]

"Get your popcorn...and drink of wine." Pure Michael Franzese!

[@Cashcrop54]

I wish I had had 10 teachers like you Mr. Franzese. I would have paid a lot more attention, no matter what the subject. God Bless you & your family.