The Godfather (1972) | First Time Watching | FRR Movie Request

[@johnpratt3561]

Godfather 2 - maybe the best sequel of all time. Can't wait for your reaction!

[@alonenjersey]

Maybe?

[@KobraUNC44]

I’m going to make a movie request they can’t refuse!

[@FriendRequestReviews]

Facts 😂😂

[@nestormurcia6681]

Yeah. It's called Godfather Part II.

[@KobraUNC44]

@@nestormurcia6681 it will be on KZbin sometime in the nearish future, I know they are catching up on other movie and show reactions right now. But the full length for the whole saga is on Patreon!

[@arconeagain]

That's pretty damn funny. I do get annoyed, I better boss up.

[@BobBenson-qz8lp]

Hey guys, Tony Soprano was only a street boss. Vito and then Mike were bosses of the worlds mafia's.

[@Aradim90]

In the novel Luca Brasi was a lot scarier, he was respected by everyone and a real killer, the movie somewhat fails to show this but Luca pretending to change sides is actually a big deal, no one would dare to move on the Corleone while he was still alive.

[@zegh8578]

Book-Luka threw his unwanted baby in a burning oven, then killed the mother, he's a complete monster :D

[@Buttsley1]

I just finished reading the book recently and while there is a lot of really weird stuff that I’m glad didn’t make it into the movies, a lot of cool stuff also got left out. To be fair though I don’t think the movies could have ever been made with some of those Luca scenes that are in the book

[@Jimbow-sz9kh]

As someone who barely ever reads books. I have to praise books here. Sometimes you can't get the book to screen because of how well our imaginations come into play while reading. This is why I believe they haven't made a Blood Meridian movie yet. Obviously nowadays it would be a lot harder to make since Hollywood is really woke and it'd be hard to make a Blood Meridian movie without everyone feeling super uncomfortable but I digress. I feel the real reason is because no movie maker could accurately depict the character known as Judge Holden...

[@travisgames6608]

I was about to say this

[@alonenjersey]

In the novel, Luca Brasi was pure evil. A man who didn't fear God or the devil.

[@kenmayberry137]

Walter White - "I'm no Vito Corleone" Saul Goodman - "No sh*t. Right now you're Fredo"

[@neilsun2521]

I was thinkin' about that in the back of my head all through this reaction! -- will they remember that. But really, you'd need to have seen this 1st.

[@LaCheeserie]

Diane Keaton’s face closing out the film is so perfect. Such a crucial role and moment.

[@Natedawgg84]

Oh HELL YEAH! I never clicked so fast on anything in my whole damn life! The Godfather is my favorite mafia movie and one of the greatest films ever made. Micheal's character transformation from a civilian into a don is one of the most remarkable character arcs in cinema. The Godfather Part 2 is even more epic! Let's Go! 💪🏾🔥

[@BobBenson-qz8lp]

Oh hell yeah, Luca Brazi was so terrifying that in the book Vito was actually afraid of him!

[@MrDMF567]

Always thought it funny that Sonny says to Michael dismissively “this isn’t like the Army, you gotta get up close and bada bing” (ps-this is where The Sopranos got the name for the stripclub from). Michael was a Marine. He fought in the Pacific where combat was often “up close” & incredibly brutal. Also while serving, Michael was awarded the Navy Cross (2nd highest military decoration) & a Silver Star (3rd highest military decoration). Maybe Sonny just saw him as his little bro, but Michael was very experienced in close up violence.

[@tonygourdine512]

Michael was a straight-up killer and killed more than several Japanese soldiers during his military service. He almost won the Medal of Honor, which is our countries highest honor !!

[@Jimbow-sz9kh]

Definitely Sonny just seeing him as a lil bro. I mean shit no one knew what those boys went through until the movies started showing it. And even then shit like (the Pacific or Hacksaw Ridge) doesn't scratch the surface of the horrors seen on those islands.. all war is hell obviously. But the Pacific theater was on a different level. Only the memoris from those Marines there can capture it. And even then our imaginations can't imagine the hell they saw. So tl;dr You're absolutely right. Mikey was a cold blooded killer that could make even the strongest street thug cry

[@DO_THE_WORK-k3d]

Excellent points. Until now, I never considered the likelihood that if Michael was a winner of the Navy Cross and a Silver Star, that he had done things in the Pacific conflict that he (like most combat vets) didn't want to talk about and definitely wouldn't brag about. Also, he probably killed a lot more people than his hot tempered big brother Sonny ever did.

[@travisgames6608]

Also, Michael did exactly what Sonny said. He shot McClusky and Sollozzo up close.

[@judgedante3277]

With all that Michael went through during WW2, he probably had more blood on his hands than the rest of the Corleone family combined.

[@ajax420336]

"Whoever that actor is that plays the Don" Yall need to learn about Marlon Brando

[@left4deadfreak]

I avoided this movie for years thinking it was gonna be overrated or something but nah, this is a classic for a reason

[@louismarzullo1190]

Can't believe you guys don't have 50K subs, at least. Looking forward to part 2. Please don't wait too long!

[@tpaflusa]

Boardwalk Empire! You guys would love that series. It has some of the actors that are in The Sopranos.

[@Kiryu_Kazuma01]

@@tpaflusa I second Boardwalk Empire. Watched it the first time this past winter, great show

[@malcolmmceasy2252]

random tidbits from the book: 8:57 the tradition is that a man can't refuse a request on the day of his daughters wedding; that's why the Don is careful who he talks to that day; and why Luca saying that he just wanted to thank him without asking for anything was a gesture of respect. 24:54 That is Enzo the baker. He's the man (from the beginning) that the Don helped by fixing it to stay in the country and marry the daughter of the man who asked the favor at the wedding. He was willing to do anything as thanks to the don. 34:42 In Sicilian tradition, you can only give gold to a woman you are engaged to. So Michal giving her the gold necklace was taken as a former proposal; and her wearing it was a formal acceptance. 35:00 the family behind her are laughing because the girl was known for being sure-footed; and they knew her "stumbling" was just a ruse so Michael would be able to hold her arm. 41:26 in the book, the undertaker is scared because, not knowing what they were going to ask, he thought they wanted him to dispose of a body too important to be found. He didn't want to do it, but he knew he couldn't refuse to do the favor; and was relieved that the favor was what it was. 56:08 Clemenza was Sonny's godfather; so he was given the honor of killing Carlo as revenge for Sonny's death.

[@Buttsley1]

I love all of the tiny details in this movie that you only notice if you’ve read the book. This is easily one of the best adaptations of all time

[@brothagabe]

@@malcolmmceasy2252 nice information 👍🏾

[@angelagraves865]

Thank you!

[@joshoberg9797]

"On the Waterfront" won 8 oscars including best actor for Marlon Brando who plays a longshoreman working on the docks controlled by the union mob. The movie is ranked 19th on the AFI's all time list.

[@neilsun2521]

It's the film that gets quoted a lot in Raging Bull too -- another classic.

[@theoneandonlystork]

Watch that and A Streetcar Named Desire. For all the younger actors in this movie, who went on to be legends themselves, they were all inspired by Brando. [AND Jack Nicholson was also, who you mentioned too.]

[@jnagarya519]

I saw this in the theater on first release. All subsequent Mafia films are inspired by and derivative of it. Another great one from that year: "The French Connection".

[@MrDMF567]

Lets GOOOOOO!!! You guys will get a bunch of references from other stuff after watching this. One of the greatest movies ever. Amazing!

[@bksundar]

Mo Green represented the Jewish side of the mafia in those days , and of course Bugsy Seigel the gangstaa who created Vegas. Mo's Jewish mentor, Hyman Roth appears in GF2, a must see... Gf and Gf2 - two academy awards for best picture Plus you see a young Robert D Niro, as younger Don Corleone - Marlon Brando

[@cryptocat9712]

Oh boys u steppin your game up!!! Thanks for checking out all-time great!!! Yo and God Father II is even more 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MrDMF567]

Notice the oranges on the failed Don Corleone hit…and remember in S1 E12 Tony picks up orange juice when the Jamaican Bobsled Team tries to kill him

[@Ian_cs]

@@MrDMF567 I thought it was boyz 2 men

[@Jimbow-sz9kh]

There's probably so many nods in The Sopranos that we still haven't caught lmao. That show is an iceberg when it comes to nods to other films and media

[@MrDMF567]

Exactly lol

[@stefanopellegrino3885]

Notice in every scenes where there will be a murder in a while of time, there are oranges. Also in the GF2.

[@jasonm8017]

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday…….👍🏼Close enough

[@penasjable]

Fontain is supposed to be Sinatra

[@thorazine666]

"Leave the gun,take the cannoli." #Masterpiece #BringOnPtII

[@alonenjersey]

Especially if it's from an authentic Italian bakery.

[@Zseventyone]

When y'all get to III, watch the "Coda" director's cut. MUCH better than original cut.

[@wrldchamps04]

Key minor point was when the baker was so nervous he couldn't light his own cigarette....but Michael's hand never shook, and Michael noticed his own hands were steady...

[@Zseventyone]

This reaction will get you over the 10k sub mark, I do believe.

[@steve4562]

Good on you guys for watching this great film at last. And you're right, Goodfellas and Casino are also AWESOME.

[@davidely7032]

I love seeing two younger guys of a different culture or heritage appreciate ... the greatness of this film. Open mindedness is a great thing to see in others. Thank you for sharing your experience. ❤

[@MrDMF567]

29:15 The scene in the diner works without subtitles b/c you can feel the tension build regardless. But what they say is basically: SOLLOZZO: “I’m sorry…” MICHAEL: “Leave it alone.” ( or ) “Forget about it.” SOLLOZZO: “What happened to your father was business. I have much respect for your father. But your father, his thinking is old-fashioned. You must understand why I had to do that.” MICHAEL: “I understand those things…” [Waiter brings McCluskey's veal, then exits.] SOLLOZZO: “Now let’s work through where we go from here.” MICHAEL: “How do you say… ?” [Then Michael returns to speaking English.] [After Michael returns from the bathroom] SOLLOZZO: “Everything all right? I respect myself, understand, and cannot allow another man to hold me back. What happened was unavoidable. I had the unspoken support of the other Family dons. If your father were in better health, without his eldest son running things, no disrespect intended, we wouldn’t have this nonsense. We will stop fighting until your father is well and can resume bargaining. No vengeance will be taken. We will have peace, but your Family should interfere no longer.”

[@louismarzullo1190]

Excellent translation!

[@WiseGuy5674]

Lenny Montana: aka ‘Luca Brasi’ was actual muscle for the Columbo crime family and a wrestler. He wasn’t acting when he was rehearsing his line for the Don…he was actually rehearsing and Brando was making faces at him to get him to crack. Lenny..along with most of the people at the wedding..were actually all real La Cosa Nostra.😎

[@Jimbow-sz9kh]

That's awesome. The wildest and only one I heard about was the dudes from Casino during the hit scenes at the end. I guess the guy that supposedly did the hits was the one acting them out since he was an advisor on set. Crazy ass stuff. I barely know dick about this stuff and heard that in passing so apologies if I got any or all of it wrong. Super interesting stuff and I'm sure there's incidents like this we've never heard about seeing how many legendary Italian mob movies there are

[@submersivemedia9995]

The film doesn't take place in the 70s. It takes place in the 40s and 50s. Michael is home from World War II during the opening wedding, so you know it's circa 1945 and about 10 years pass over the course of the film.

[@domingocurbelomorales8635]

For Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando), Francis Ford Coppola put a jaw prosthesis in his mouth and a gauze, to give him that particular face. Brando was relatively young in this film, and Coppola pretended to age him and also look more threatening.

[@victoriacraig5859]

Great reaction, excited to see you react to part II, which is on par, if not better. Both films are in regular rotation for me at home, 50 years on and never been beat.

[@docbearmb]

Godfather - you’re right about the acting (Brando - an Oscar). But it’s also the directing (Coppola - Oscar Nomination); the screen play (Puzo&Coppola - Oscar); music (Rota - Oscar); 3 actors nominated for best supporting actor; oh yeah, and Best Picture (Oscar). And did you catch the cinematography, (the shadows, the faces?) It all adds up to this being one of the top 3 movies ever. And you’re right; no mob movie can compare! Except one -> GF Part 2. Many believe it’s better. Plus add DeNiro to the mix…

[@dmsellers]

tony soprano shirt goes hard

[@TheAngryj]

That Kevin gates comment got me crying 😂😂

[@KobraUNC44]

I know right they had me dying 😂

[@Jimbow-sz9kh]

Sure you've been told already. But Fredo's actor has quite the story. He was a living legend until an untimely cancer death. The movies he was in will blow you away. Even if you never saw it? You've heard about it in passing and he's played great roles in each of them

[@MsAppassionata]

And Meryl Streep was his girlfriend. P.S. - His name was John Cazale. Great actor. It’s sad that he died so young.

[@classiclife7204]

"Johnny Fontaine" is Frank Sinatra, and is the only reason both the book and movie were financed. It was assumed that America would be endlessly fascinated by Sinatra's ties to the Mob, but that couldn't sustain the interest of Puzo or Coppola. Or America, as it turned out. "Johnny" was more or less pushed to the side in favor of the fascinating Corleones.

[@craigmarshall8377]

And the movie was From Here To Eternity.

[@classiclife7204]

@@craigmarshall8377 Yep!

[@buelabuela6108]

My favorite reactors doing my favorite movie today! I may have actually squealed with joy when I saw this pop up! My dad, who grew up around *some Irish stuff* in the 50's-60's in Boston, was the one who showed me all the best mob movies. This (plus part II) and Goodfellas were always top of the top. When I was 13, my dad gave me the book of the Godfather (I don't think he knew about the Lucy Mancini subplot) and I loved it, especially getting to read descriptions of how Michael and Vito think and plan. My dad is buried in the same cemetery as John Cazale (Fredo Corleone), who was his favorite actor. He would think that was cool. Would LOVE to see you two react to the HBO series Rome, you would love Titus Pullo and Lucius Vorenus.

[@KobraUNC44]

Rome is currently being reacted to on Patreon! It may take a while to get to KZbin but right now I think they have the first 9 full length episode reactions up.

[@buelabuela6108]

@@KobraUNC44 That's freakin' awesome!!!!

[@nancyscogin7549]

One of the best movies ever! Brando won Best Actor, Coppola Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Mario Puzo and Coppola. Burt Reynolds was offered the role of Michael, but Brando threatened to quit if Reynolds was hired.

[@Zseventyone]

I've never heard the Reynolds story. No way he would have been half as good at Al.

[@salvatoresultana4058]

Would you have given Pacino the lead actor and Brando supporting?

[@jason-basin]

Godfather Part 2 is the number one cited movie when it comes to folks arguing about whether the sequel is better than the first one. Can't wait to see y'all peep that one!

[@James-z2c7g]

You guys, its made in the 70s but it takes place in the 40s.

[@WiseGuy5674]

Finally! Please follow this up with either Rome or Deadwood…PLEASE!!!😎

[@karenlong5616]

Yes! Deadwood!!

[@ipainthouses3084]

The actor who played Luca Brassi was a real Colombo made guy. How he got this role is a funny story.

[@OrondeBranch]

@@ipainthouses3084 most people don’t know that.

[@ToxiCisty]

It’s true!

[@ipainthouses3084]

@@OrondeBranch yup, and the people at wedding in opening scene were family members of Patriarche (new england boss) . Brando didnt knew this , and he had 1 of his temper fall outs and directed towards them. But when he found out who they were he apologized to the boss

[@Pamtroy]

The actor that played Fredo, John Cazale, was a terrific actor who died young. I think from cancer.

[@taneshah.1260]

Yep, lung cancer. Starred in 5 Best Picture nominated movies in 7 years. Such a shame his career was cut short.

[@redted12345]

The Original Gabagool 🐖 🍊 🫒

[@marcel4002]

Great reaction, guys. This movie was so influential that real-life gangsters started acting differently to each other, trying to be classy like the Corleone family... Even the FBI noticed the change on the wire tap conversations.

[@sbond7510]

Yep. Al Pacino is so young in this that in some scenes he literally looks like someone else. It always gets me on rewatch. Great reaction guys.

[@joelcastillo5151]

You guys need to immediately watch the second film, you´re gonna love it as much, maybe more...

[@NobuhikuObayashi]

Brando was 45 when he played the Don, they put old guy makeup and prosthetics on him. Unreal performance, no once notices and I always forget

[@captainspaullding]

Say what-?!! The Godfather- !!? Keep your FRR close and your enemies closer. Ready, 3-2-1play ▶️

[@MrDMF567]

You guys should check out Apocalypse Now next. Same director. Absolutely great movie and there’s so much interesting psychological stuff in there for you guys to really dig into & analyze.

[@mattperry5789]

Masterpiece

[@KobraUNC44]

High on my list for a future reaction!

[@KateBoyle-vf1ep]

No one could have played the Godfather like Marlon Brando, he was so talented!! You guys need to check him out in two of his classics "On The Waterfront" and "A Streetcar Named Desire" and then see him reprise his role as the Godfather in the comedy "The Freshman".. You won't be disappointed!! Great Reaction!

[@louismarzullo1190]

Bralik: "Whoever is playing the Don is killing it!" 🤣 Ah, youth! Such innocence!

[@toysruskiddd]

I cracked up when I heard this. Lmao As if he’s not one of greatest actors of all time.

[@lrob5657]

In my humble opinion, it’s the best movie ever made

[@thecottagemouse2713]

Great reaction Yes the slim bag brother in law beat his pregnant wife in order to make sonny leave the house with no guards and become an easy target. The woman calling the house as a mistress was a plant as well.

[@BruceJohnson-om5kl]

A smart man listens, Don funded Mo Greene in Vegas. Micheal listened! Mo Greene said, " I talked to Bazinni (There Enemy) I took your brother in. (He was paid to teach him the casino business) Michael see he can't trust dude. Michael was ready to lead in every way. Pay attention the room listen to the conversations, learn behaviors and habits. And you will control the room.

[@user-ww8fb6oy8p]

“what competes? what compares?” - wait til you see part 2

[@phillipoutzen3234]

The man in the hospital was Enzo, the Italian POW that the Don arranged to stay in the US after WW2 and marry the baker's daughter. That night he paid his debt to the don.

[@judgedante3277]

Not only did he pay his debt, he did it willingly, didn't hesitate to do so, and without being asked. I'm pretty sure that Vito didn't overlook that detail.

[@domingocurbelomorales8635]

I use to read many comments talking about how precise were Michael shoots in the restaurant. Michael wasn´t in that time in mafia affairs, but he was a II World War hero. He probably shooted better than anyone in his family.

[@jamesrowe3606]

I'm allergic to hype, so I didn't want to like The Godfather in 1972, but eventually I saw it in the cinema. For once the hype was justified. It's a stone-cold classic. Then I thought, this can't be surpassed, it's the ultimate mob movie. Then I saw Godfather II. Marron! They did it again!

[@ipainthouses3084]

Guys , Plz react to Boardwalk empire. Thats a HBO show , Omar from the wire plays a lead in it. Its based on true characters like lucky luciano , capone etc

[@danmiller4064]

Omg, so excited!!!! “ I have seen this before..” ughh! Normally I would skip. Appreciate the honesty, and you guys are great so… let’s do it!!! Thank you

[@maniac50ae14]

Lol, I knew you were going to question the naming a mixtape after Luca Brasi, but in the novelized version, his backstory makes him one of the most feared and notorious hitters in the mob. Even, the don is a little uneasy about him

[@LondonPride25]

Can't believe as film buffs you guys don't know Marlon Brando. Guy literally reinvented film acting in the 1950s. Brought a realism that wasn't there before. Watch A Streetcar Named Desire and the On The Waterfront as an intro for his career.

[@justjack0715]

I haven't watched you guy's since The Sopranos reactions. Nicely done gentlemen!

[@DRACULAFLOWTHEMUSICMAESTRO]

Great reaction guys cant wait for 2 - its arguably even better!

[@MKins71]

Let’s hear it for the cat who was not in the script but just happened to be roaming around the movie set and the director Francis Ford Coppola gave the cat a part in the movie. Brando had to redo his lines because of the loud purring from the cat who you can hear very clearly!

[@BruceJohnson-om5kl]

Carlo Set Sonny up. He got the women to call the House knowing she'd blow up, give her a beating She'll get Sonny to come run to the rescue. Hitmen waiting on the bridge crossing takes thought and planning.

[@kylegacy]

One of the most chilling scenes in cinema: a blood-soaked Jack Woltz waking up and screaming in horror because the mafia have cut off the lower half of the horse he sleeps with. Brutal.

[@mathers7600]

49:03 to give an idea of the story's timeline, the movie starts off in the year of 1945 and it ends this story off in the year of 1955. The next movie time jumps to 1959. I think if you read the book it goes into more detail about everything going on along with the settings that take place throughout the story.

[@scottdarden3091]

A cinematic Masterpiece from screenplay, script, casting, acting, direction, cinematography, lighting,set design, makeup. Everything in movie making 😊

[@react2reactions246]

The sooner y’all do part 2, the better. While it’s fresh.

[@TheHessian123]

Sollozzo upon hearing Vito is still alive: "Well its bad luck for me, and bad luck for you if you don't make the deal." My thoughts: No its mostly bad luck for you.

[@lethasatterfield9615]

To truly understand the horror that is Lucca Brazi, you have to read the book. He may be slow, but he makes up for it by being an absolute monster.

[@Dej24601]

Now it is essential to watch Part 2. You won’t regret it.

[@angelagraves865]

I can't remember the particulars now that I'm at the end of this video, but you guys have made a few observations that I've never noticed or thought of before, and I can't remember how many times I've seen this movie. Well done, and thank you. Btw, the horse head in the dude's bed was real, they got it from a slaughterhouse at a dog food factory. So the screams were of real terror because they didn't tell the actor. Savage!

[@seanwoods4883]

Actors like these used to be almost worshipped. 😂 There was no CGI or trick photography or too much action. This is pure art and the cast were masters!

[@maniac50ae14]

Cant wait for yall to watch part 2, its one few sequels that people will debate if its better than the original

[@BruceJohnson-om5kl]

"You're not a wartime Congslerie Tom" Michael's words mean: #1 The first weak spot they came at The Don at was Tom, thinking he would fold under pressure #2 Wartime Congslerie, Street Veteran, Chess Master must know all the pieces on the board. 3# it's about to get bloody and violent and I need even my advisor to be ready to fight.

[@malcolmjcullen]

Mario Puzo (the author of the novel the film is based on), said that the Johnny Fontaine character is based upon Frank Sinatra.

[@OrondeBranch]

Once Upon A Time In America is another must…..

[@louielouie22]

Oooh big-time, 1 & 2 are in my top ten. 2 sums things up, leave the gun, take the cannolis 😂

[@tidepride86]

Tom Hagen is the GOAT

[@BillyBong]

You guys are gamers, the Godfather, Don's edition for ps3 was a great game. You do missions pertaining to the movie like put the horse's head in the bed, you are the guy that places the gun behind the toilet. It's basically gta but the godfather.

[@Zseventyone]

Scarface is way older than Heat. Came out in ‘80 or so.

[@fg1977]

Great Reaction! *The Godfather 2" *Bronx Tale *Reservoir Dogs *Casino

[@robertthehernandez]

Now you guys can get all the Godfather references in The Sopranos: Vito picking out oranges before he gets shot just like Tony buying orange juice right before he gets shot in season 1, Big Pussy sleeping between the fish in season two just like Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes, Sonny saying bada bing in the Godfather and it turning into the name of the strip club in the Sopranos, Michael going into the bathroom and then executing Solozzo and the police captain just like the guy in the member's only jacket goes into the bathroom in the last scene of the Sopranos. It goes on and on. 😊

[@gazoontight]

"I'm suspicious of everyone now." Welcome to gangster life. Kay does not fit into Michael's world. She's a WASP (White Anglo-Saxon Protestant) and she has no idea how to maneuver in Michael's world. I guarantee that her family was not happy with her marrying Michael. Apollonia would have been a much better wife for him. The song the mother and the old man sing at the wedding is pretty suggestive, as you might guess from the old man's hand gestures. Sonny is "busy" with his sister's bridesmaid. Her name is Lucy Mancini, and you'll see her again in Part Three. In the book, the director Woltz has a very inappropriate interest in very young girls. Pay attention to the fruit in the bowls. Notice anything? In the scene with the horse head, the actor did not know that there would be a real head in the bed. His screams were real. Johnny Fontaine was played by Al Martino, a popular singer in the 1960s. The character is said to have been based on Frank Sinatra. Luca Brasi in the book is a very evil and sadistic man. Supposedly Don Vito is the only man he is afraid of, and supposedly Luca is the only man who Vito is afraid of. Discussing how to handle Sollazzo, the others laugh at Michael because they still think of him as a little kid. Remember, he was a Marine and had some decorations on his chest, one of which is the Navy Cross - he'd been in combat. I liked how you got the gist of the conversation between Michael and Sollazzo. The man playing piano is Carmine Coppolla, Francis' father. "Pop had Genco." Genco Abbandando was Vito's first consigliere; in the book he dies early on. Vito names his olive oil business after Genco. You'll see Genco in Part Two. Corleone is a city in Sicily. That was not the family's real surname - you'll have to watch another movie for that to be explained. The man in the car who spoke with Michael is Don Tomasso, a friend of Vito's. He will be seen again, too, in Part Two. One of Michael's guards, Fabrizzio, wants to go to the USA. He arranged the bomb in the car. There's a deleted scene in another movie - justice comes calling eventually. In the scene with the tomato plants, the kid was really scared. Marlon Brando really did comfort the kid and Coppolla left that in the movie. The baptism scene: the baby was Sofia Coppola, Francis' daughter. She appears in a very small role in the next movie and she's in the third, too. The blasphemy of Michael, sanding as godfather to his sister's child while orchestrating the murders of Tattaglia, Greene, Stracci, Cuneo, and Barzini. A couple of the assassins, Al Neri and Willi Cicci - you'll see them again, Cicci in Part Two and Neri in Parts Two and Three. Cicci kills Cuneo and Neri kills Barzini. The man who tells Michael that it's been done is Rocco Lampone, who killed Paulie. You'll see him again, too, in Part Two. In the book you find out that Clemenza was Sonny's godfather. That's why he got to take care of Carlo. When Clemenza says, "Hello, Carlo," you know; you just know. Michael skated on a technicality when Kay asks him if he killed Carlo. He didn't do the deed himself, but no one would say that he was innocent.

[@dwyermckeith5423]

Believe it or not, the script for part two is just as good and maybe better! Its everything that takes place before and after part one chronologically. Fun Fact: Marlon Brando and Robert DeNiro both won an oscar for best male lead for playing the same character. Vito Corleone...

[@NobuhikuObayashi]

LFG praise Unc

[@maniac50ae14]

The interesting thing is, in Tony Sopranos first meeting he says that he came in on the tail end of the mob's power. So when you watch Godfather, Goodfellas, Casino and The Sooranos, a clear picture of the mobs decline is painted starting golden era of power and respect with the Godfather all the way to Tony's era where there very little respect or power. In godfather and goodfellas we see how they are almost stars, but in the Sopranos, eveyone avoids doing business with them if they can

[@obscillesk]

lol that 'poutin' formal' bit fucking killed me

[@UnCreativeDeconstructionism]

Every time food is mentioned or seen in this movie something bad happened/happens. 💀

[@notori0uszig]

Part II is FUCKIN INCREDIBLE. Cant wait for the reaction.

[@bobasparx]

hot damn im a new sub and it looks like i got here just in time!

[@barrelsynapse]

Can't wait for part 2!

[@kartikchandrasekhar7393]

Godfather 2 is better actually! I look so forward to you two reviewing it! Also, have you guys done any war movies?

[@tonygourdine512]

Marlon Brando ( the Godfather ) is widely considered the Greatest Actor of All Time ! Check him out in ( 1. On the waterfront ( 2. Apocalypse Now ( 3. A Streetcar named desire and ( 4 The young Lions. A masterclass of acting !!✊🏾👏🏽👍🏾💯

[@davidwilkins5932]

Great stuff, guys. Don’t wait too long before Part II. Having the major elements of this one in your mind will be helpful. Thankfully, the dark and rich style of the production is carried over perfectly. It’s a magnificent combination of both prequel and sequel.

[@cadleo]

25:34 That was Enzo, the baker's son. Vito did a favor to his father at the beginning of the movie that allowed him to stay in the country and it ended up saving Vito and his own son, Michael, as well.

[@SeattleKrishna]

I saw it in the movies back in the day, it reinvented mob movies and changed the genre forever. The only thing that compares to it is Godfather Part 2.