The Godfather (1972) *First Time Watching Reaction!!

The Godfather (1972) *First Time Watching Reaction!!
In this video we watch and react to the iconic 1972 movie "The Godfather Part 1" Michelle watched The Godfather when she was a kid, but has not seen it since. Natalie has never seen this movie before now! Watch us watch and react to The Godfather. We also give our thoughts and rate the movie at the end. The Godfather is considered the greatest movie ever made. It was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and stars Marlon Brando, Al Pachino and James Caan. If you are a fan of The Godfather, our reaction to The Godfather Part 2 will be out shortly! Subscribe today for more reaction videos!
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[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Share your thoughts on the movie! Please subscribe and give the video a 👍🏻

[@richardcraig5824]

Can't wait until you girls react to part two! 💯😇💯.

[@amberlopez7477]

Every scene isn't funny? 🤔

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

@@amberlopez7477 No, it’s not Amber but we condensed a 3 hour movie to less than 35 minutes and we are pretty light hearted people ☺️

[@your-average-patriot-nerd146]

Like you Michelle, I saw this as a kid, and I really didn't care for it. I actually thought it was boring 😆, and missed half of it because I went to go find something else to do. I'm still not much into mob movies, but that's fine if people enjoy them. To paraphrase Austin Powers, It's just not my bag baby. 😆 Enjoyed the reaction Lovely Ladies. 😎👍 Happy Thanksgiving.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

@@your-average-patriot-nerd146 Happy Thanksgiving 🍁

[@ernestitoe]

The old man singing at the wedding, with his hand thrusts that got everyone screaming with laughter, was singing, "Iddu va, iddu veni," which means "He goes, he comes" in Sicilian. The song, "Luna Mezz' o Mare," is suggestive. A young woman asks her mother to pick a husband for her. The mother says, "If I get you a carpenter, he'll nail you; if I get you a fisherman, he'll fish you; if I get you a blacksmith, he'll hammer you," each followed by the "He goes, he comes" chorus.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Now I understand the faces haha

[@isasooner5]

@@ForceOfLightEntertainment I suppose you two are sisters as you sound kinda the same.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

@@isasooner5 We are ☺️

[@thejohnbeck]

Thanks for the song details!

[@billolsen4360]

Now we know where some of our English expressions come from.

[@flarrfan]

"Don't ever take sides with anyone against the family again!" Important foreshadowing for Part II, which I like better than the original.

[@alonenjersey]

For me, both films can easily qualify as the greatest American made film of all time.

[@vincentsaia6545]

Growing up in an Italian-American family in the 70s, the GODFATHER movies were a standard in my household. As I've grown older I've grown to appreciate GODFATHER I on its own merits and can honestly say it's arguably the greatest movie ever made.

[@justinfalzon6854]

Definitely. Al Pacino will be the Godfather until he passes. When Sonny dies they are killing our brother. When Carlo beats Conny he's abusing our sister.

[@Brunetto46]

Real italian here to me and my family and a lot of italians here we' re not really into those movies because it's not really something to be proud of we had a lot of tragedys here with toto riina and also the Camorra is still active and it damages us...

[@vincentsaia6545]

@@justinfalzon6854 He and Brando are the Godfather in perpetuity

[@vincentsaia6545]

@@Brunetto46 Both Sides Italian here. The Godfather movies were never meant to be a glorification of the Mafia and the story clearly reflects that. In the opening scenes Vito Corleone is shown as an omnipotent force with people literally kissing his ring and by the end he is a physically broken man with one son dead and the second and third movies end with Michael suffering a similar fate. Moreover, Copolla himself said he didn't consider them Mafia movies so much as the story of a king and his three sons.

[@Brunetto46]

@@vincentsaia6545 I was talking about the italian movies in general about the mob(godfather, once upon a time bronx, goodfellas) that they talk about all these in a romantic way but if you're born here in italy it's really bad what they did and continue to do so an american like you will watch that in a more romantic way whilst us in a negative way because it's real with real tragedys we have a lot of good people dead here you know

[@siskokidd]

I've told this true story on other Godfather reaction videos, but since you asked, here it is again... The first time I saw this movie was on TV, in a living room filled with actual Mafia members. I was in my early 20's, and had just completed my military term of service. I was staying at my uncle's house for a week, to help my cousin get through a rough time (drug abuse related). My uncle (through marriage) was Italian, and grew up in a neighborhood where a number of his friends ended up working for various Mafia businesses (gaming equipment, gambling, vending machines). At one point my uncle expressed an interest in working for one of the businesses, but my aunt forbade it. So while he didn't end up working for the mob, he remained friends with them, and became acquainted with many Associates, Soldiers and higher up (mob hierarchy). During that week, The Godfather was scheduled for TV broadcast on one of the big three networks. It was only the 2nd time it aired (early 80's) since it's theatrical release. This was a few years before VCRs and video rentals were widely available, so watching that movie on TV was a big deal. On that day my uncle said he was going to cook up some Italian food, and invite some "friends" over to watch the movie. The moment they stepped in the door and began talking, I knew who they were. Before the movie began, everyone was talking and laughing loudly, but then as soon as the movie started, they all went silent, as if at church. During commercials, they gave running commentary and critique on the story details as if it was personal, which it was. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, from watching that incredible movie for the first time, and because of who I was watching it with! There's more to this story, which includes our childhood babysitter being a genuine mafia princess. And she lived next door!

[@BigGator5]

"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Good call. 👍 Fun Fact: Lenny Montana (Luca Brasi) was so nervous about working with Marlon Brando that in the first take of their scene together, he flubbed some lines. Director Francis Ford Coppola liked the genuine nervousness and used it in the final cut. The scenes of Luca practicing his speech were added later. Dark Filmmaking Fact: Cinematographer Gordon Willis earned himself the nickname "The Prince Of Darkness," since his sets were so underlit. Paramount Pictures executives initially thought that the footage was too dark, until persuaded otherwise by Willis and Francis Ford Coppola that it was to emphasize the shadiness of the Corleone family's dealings. Historical Fact: Most of the cars in the movie have wooden bumpers. Bumpers were removed by car owners during World War II, and replaced with wooden ones. The chrome ones were turned in to help with the war effort. After the war, it took several years for them to be replaced.

[@billolsen4360]

If you've ever owned an English car, you know that the Lucas electrical systems are so bad that he is called the prince of darkness too.

[@Cadinho93]

"A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man." -Vito Corleone Fun Fact: Marlon Brando wanted to make Don Corleone look like a bulldog, so he stuffed his cheeks with cotton wool for the audition. For the actual filming, he wore a mouthpiece made by a dentist. This appliance is on display in the American Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, New York. Also, when the grandson gets scared by the Godfather with the orange peel in his mouth. That boy's reaction was unscripted and so was Marlon Brando's reaction to the boy actually being frightened. It fit the scene so well, they left it in. The Godfather is my all time favorite film and I can't wait for you ladies to react to "The Godfather: Part II" (1974), which is the greatest sequel ever made!

[@GENGHISKHAN-hk3qs]

Not sure how I missed this but this is my favorite movie of all time I’ve seen it over 200 times ladies.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Wow! It is a great movie!

[@GENGHISKHAN-hk3qs]

@@ForceOfLightEntertainment it really is! Part two was excellent as well part three not so much.

[@travismorris9303]

The cat at the beginning wasn't planned. It wandered on set and into Marlon Brando's lap and he just went with it, and they kept it in the movie.

[@blaseblah204]

This story is Michael's story, not Vito's. It's his fall from grace, that is the center of the film. The baptism is probably the most famous scene in movie history. Michael becomes a Godfather TWICE in that moment. To his nephew, as well as cementing his irredeemable ascent to being head of the Mafia. Stunning.

[@rxtsec1]

It's Micheal's story & Pacino is great especially in 2 which is my favorite movie of all time & him not winning is the greatest robbery of all time but for me Marlon Brando's performance is my personal favorite performance of all time & he deserved his oscar.

[@bwilliams463]

I have never seen any reactor giggle this much at 'Godfather.'

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Well there is a first for everything 😁

[@ozielramirez4589]

I know right? It’s like they’re watching a comedy film…someone gets killed in the film & they’re like 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣….when it comes to movies, I don’t think they get suspense & drama…very shallow

[@bhamdodger]

I agree. I couldn't stand watching this idiotic reaction.

[@thekububeach]

Well, it's youtube. People can post anything they want, no matter how bad it is.

[@BlackFlightNY]

The baby at the baptism was Francis Ford Coppellas daughter, acting as Carlos “son”😂

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Knew it was a girl 😂

[@BlackFlightNY]

@@ForceOfLightEntertainment Yea, she is also in part 3 (as an adult) playing Micheals daughter.

[@Nick-ij5nt]

Maybe Michael's character appeals more to the male fantasy than the female, he was always my favorite. He's methodical, intelligent, calculated, stoic, a natural leader, doesn't take bs from anyone. He's the type of man I've always strived to be(with the exception of being a murderer/criminal, lol). The scenes where he kills the two guys in the restaurant and when he protects his father in the hospital are some of the most powerful scenes in movie history.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Oh he is good at what he does! I’m not signing up to marry him anytime soon though 😂😁

[@gluuuuue]

Connie's reaction to Carlo's murder is probably less perplexing when we remember this was the '50s. We're watching from an age where we and society have grown accustomed to single mothers, widows, where divorce is now commonplace, where even gay marriage is a (fairly) accepted occurrence. But back then, divorce occurred, of course, but was much more looked down on by wider society, viewed as something done by the Hollywood celebs who got serially married and the less-respectable classes, and being widowed was much more of a tragedy than today. An' remember, they're also Catholic. But yeah, definitely watch Part II, which is not only widely regarded as being possibly better than this first one, but might be interesting for more on this.

[@hackapump]

I'll just add that Michael might not be the most lovable movie character. But if you think of this story as a tragedy, in the classic sense, I think you will have gained sympathy for him by the end of the second movie. It is the tragedy of Michael Corleone. (If he had refused to take reign, his family would have lost everything, and some of them succumbed to a wave of violence meant to wipe out their power - an unthinkable alternative to someone with his upbringing).

[@charminbaer2323]

Exactly. Michael and his father never wanted him to be part of the family business, but when they tried to kill his father, and then later his older brother was killed, he realized he had no other choice. Fredo was next in line but he was always a dimwit and could never save the family. There's more I want to say, but these ladies will have to watch the other 2 movies to get a better understanding.

[@Jimi-ld2vw]

My dad felt I was too young to go with him to see it. I was 13. Back then, I think most parents took seriously the matter of what their children were exposed to.

[@emilytrott]

It was my senior year in high school and we couldn't wait for it to come out in the theater. We'd all read the book which added to the anticipation and we weren't disappointed as the movie followed it very closely, though without a couple of the subplots. Some things, like Sonny's wife moving her hands at the table during the wedding, wouldn't be understandable to someone who hadn't read the book. Those who had read it laughed along with her. 😂 One scene that I wish they'd left in the film was the closing scene in the book. (Though it was shown at the end of NBC's 'The Godfather Saga' which was a compilation, in chronological order, of the first and second movies along with extra scenes.) Mama Corleone would go to church to pray and light a candle for the Godfather, and Kay did the same at the end of the novel. It was sad and touching scene. ❤

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

That would have been a nice touch! Thanks for sharing Emily!! 💚

[@TheNeonRabbit]

I always thought it was weird that people wanted to shelter kids from violence in movies. Here's why. I saw this in the theater when I was 11. After seeing all the horrible things that happened to all the criminals in this movie I remember making a conscious decision not to be part of that world, not to choose crime. This movie doesn't glorify violence. It's a cautionary tale against choosing that lifestyle.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Think you are right that it is a cautionary tale!

[@BrahmaDBA]

Should really watch Goodfellas or The Sopranos. The life of a crime is nothing that should be glorified. All the fast money comes with slow problems.

[@reddevil3387]

I always thought the last scene of the movie was the most chilling. After Michael has lied to her, she watches as the men kiss is hand and bow to him, as the door shuts, basically shutting her out of his real life.

[@NickNapoli]

Hope you enjoy Godfather Part II and little fact the cat Brando has was not in the script. He found it wondering on the studio lot.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

We will definitely be covering The Godfather Part 2!

[@ernestitoe]

He obviously thought Brando was the cat's pajamas.

[@sheriffbrackett7281]

I wonder what the cat was wondering about while he wandered around. Wandering is when you go from place to place, wondering is when you ponder or think about something. I guess grade school grammar is tough for some people.

[@ernestitoe]

@@sheriffbrackett7281 Interesting point. Part of the problem is that kids aren't taught how important correct spelling is; part is that no one seems to edit before posting; but also that in some parts of the United States, the respective pronunciations of "wandering" and "wondering" are almost indistinguishable. This seems to be the case -- as just one example -- in western Pennsylvania. I believe the idea that grammar is boring, that it is castor oil at best, is so ingrained hardly anyone will even consider that it can be made fun. In 1984, I read an article about a grade-school teacher who taught the little ones Latin grammar by assigning musical notes to parts of speech, noun cases, and conjugations, and the kids would sing their way through complex grammar. I haven't heard about anything like it since. Pity.

[@onepcwhiz6847]

Carlo wasn't killed for beating Connie. He was killed for setting up Sonny. Sad.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Oh I didn’t think Michael was killing him for beating his sister (although Sonny would have” haha

[@onepcwhiz6847]

@@ForceOfLightEntertainment yeah sorry I didn't think you did. For some reason that just came to mind.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

@@onepcwhiz6847 oh that’s okay!

[@RichardFay]

That bit in the first scene, where the Godfather is petting the cat, was supposedly added by Marlon Brando himself; the cat was just hanging around, so Brando picked it up and started petting it.

[@voodoochile333]

Michael did say that "its not me" in his first scene. The main journey of the film is that the Michael in the beginning is not the same Michael at the end of the movie

[@gasaholic47]

“Creepiest hospital…” that’s the way many older hospitals looked back then. I worked EMS in NYC for 20+ years. During my early experiences in the late 70’s, there were still hospitals that looked just like that. One of them, Union Hospital in the Bronx, could double for the one in that scene. They had an emergency room that was quite literally one room. Thankfully, it closed a long time ago.

[@jdovma1]

The reaction to the hospital they took Vito cracked me up because one of my friends when we were watching it was like "what did they take him to Arkham Asylum? What is this place?" haha

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

That’s literally what it looks like! It’s scary 😂

[@TheBackLibrary]

I was always afraid to watch this movie because I didn't expect it to live up to its reputation. I must have sat on the Blu-ray collection for 10 years before finally watching it earlier this year.

[@vincentsaia6545]

I can see how Michael's cold-bloodedness could be a turn off as opposed to Sonny's passion and Fredo's sweetness

[@vincentsaia6545]

Although played by Coppola's daughter, the baby being baptized was a boy: Michael Carlo Rizzi.

[@nationaltrails9585]

Mario Puzo's novel was on NYT best sellers list for 67 weeks (preceding William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist). Paramount Pictures bought the movie rights, Francis Ford Coppola was hired to direct, Gordon Willis was the cinematographer, a cast was assembled. A film from that period of the late 60's to the mid 70's, audiences were seeing and experiencing things on screen they had never seen before. Highly influential, motion picture and television convention would never be the same.

[@christiana.lindsey4833]

I've never seen anyone laugh so much during this movie haha. Still was a fun watch. 🙂

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

We loved the movie, but we like to have fun with whatever we are watching ☺️😉

[@natesamadhi33]

yea it was a little strange how they were laughing at some of the more serious parts.

[@soumyasankarchowdhury9276]

This reaction is cringey

[@jilliansmaniotto2326]

yeah… weird and felt really forced

[@mauziki]

I am so glad that you liked Sonny. He is my favorite too. I love his loyalty towards and concern for his family. When he dies, you can see how the warmth disappears from the Corleone family. Everything becomes business.

[@papasqualo9178]

Loved your reactions to this masterpiece. You are both much more perceptive, or understanding of motives and so on, than I was when I first saw it. Then again, the first time I saw it I was young and unworldly. Watching you both laugh made me laugh and, like you, I don't know why. I think it is the mismatch between "normal" family life and this criminal hyper-intense version of family life. Also love your voices/accents.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@papasqualo9178]

@@ForceOfLightEntertainment Have you tried reacting to "Goodfellas"? Another masterpiece. All the best.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

@@papasqualo9178 We haven’t seen Goodfellas!

[@anthonydanna6069]

This was Michael and Vito’s plan. They were discussing in the back yard, When Vito told Michael to check the phone records, he was eluding to Carlo.

[@michaeldavis2001]

Carlo's cowardice saved his life. The book tells us that if Carlo had fought back when Sonny beat him, Sonny would have killed him. Unfortunately, Sonny's open hostility towards Carlo got him killed. Michael is smarter than Sonny. Also, when Tom goes to see Woltz, he sees a child coming out of one of the upstairs rooms in tears. That's part of the reason that Tom despises him, and 'gifts' him the head of his favourite horse. Originally, Sir Lawrence Olivier was supposed to play Don Corleone. Glad they went with Brando.

[@donvito2682]

I saw this movie at the theater when it came out in 1972. I was 11 years old at the time when I saw it with my mom..she read the book before the movie came out. Lenny Montana who played Luca Brasi in this movie was actually an enforcer for the Columbo crime family in real life. In fact they were able to stop production of The Godfather unless changes were made. One of the changes was in the script..they couldn't use the word mafia.

[@thereject505]

People have commented a lot of facts about this film, but i haven't seen a few such as 1. Lenny montana (luca brasi) was actually a former mob associate. 2. Paramount didn't want Marlon Brando to play Vito Corleone. They didn't want to be in any Paramount productions movies until they saw his screen test. 3. James caan (Sonny) auditioned to be Michael, and Robert Deniro auditioned to be Sonny. 4. The horse head was a real horse head that production got from a dog food company. 5. "Leave the gun, take the cannoli" was an improvised line 6. Coppala had the main cast have family dinners while in character to prepare them for their roles. And last but not least 7. The word "mafia" is never mentioned in the film because the producer, Al Ruddy, received a threatening call from Joe Colombo, the head of one of the five most powerful Italian-American families in New York. Colombo demanded that the word "Mafia" be removed from the script, and Ruddy made the deal in 1971 to appease the mob boss. The film uses other terms to refer to organized crime, such as "the five families."

[@joepowell7025]

I was 22 and i saw it in the theatre it is truly a timeless classic as is the sequal Godfather 2

[@lewstone5430]

Don Vito is my favorite character, but out of the kids Michael is my favorite. He’s smart, cunning, patient and cold, which makes him a successful boss. Those qualities don’t necessarily make Michael a great human being, but he dominates in business, no doubt.

[@lewstone5430]

But I really like Sonny too. How could anyone not like Sonny, c’mon!

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

@@lewstone5430 Love Sonny!

[@kissmy_butt1302]

Brando ad libbed the cat to show the contrast between being a crime head and this gentle animal lover. It ended up being practical because Brando was notorious for not prepping his lines. They put a cheat card on the cat so he could reference his line.

[@mohamad-ms2pb]

A mobster who is a psychopath but who loves animals. Tony Soprano and his horse.

[@RDRussell2]

"I WAS going to get out and try to kill the Don, but... these guys have a popped collar, so..." That is too hilarious! I'll never be able to watch this scene the same way again. Look out, boys! Those collars are POPPED!

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

😂😂

[@brettyeamans]

If you like The Godfather, I would definitely recommend Goodfellas.

[@Mr.Batsu12]

This is one of those movies in my top 10 favorites. I first saw this when I was a teen back in the 80s and it didn't grab me. I guess I was just too immature to understand the subject matter like I can today. If you two are ever interested in seeing an amazing old movie my favorite movie is the 1957 classic 12 Angry Men. It's a fantastic drama filled with some of the best actors from the time period. It's a must see movie for anything that likes to see in depth character development. I could list a so many more such as Finding Forester, Shawshank Redeption, The Matrix (only need to watch the 1st movie), 1917...

[@JacobWrestledGod]

12 Angry Men was incredible

[@greymomma]

When I was young, many years ago LOL , the mafia was at war in the city I grew up in. We had many hits in restaurants and hotel rooms. The Godfather came out a few years before the full war began. When the hits had just begun. It was like getting a chance to see what was happening behind the scenes of the crimes around my city.

[@chefskiss6179]

I absolutely loved you finally getting closure with Carlo, lol... I hope you two do the next one... maybe even The Freshman after all of them, it's a 1990 meta comedy with Brando and company.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

We are definitely covering The Godfather part 2!

[@deannamarie3746]

Omg I'm 38 and still haven't seen this movie all the way through lol this reaction vid with you ladies is the furthest I've gotten 😄 I liked what I did see though, and might check it out in full sometime 🙂

[@faxreal]

bros turned the godfather into a comedy film

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

No, we fully understand it’s a drama. We do enjoy a good laugh however

[@derangedlunaticakad.l.7030]

The part with the cat wasn’t even written into the movie. It just happened to be some cat that wandered onto the set. then Marlon Brando befriended it, and they just kind of worked it into the movie.And if I remember right, I think every time you see the color orange, something bad is going to happen.

[@LahLahMan]

The first reaction I've seen where the people reacting laugh through out the whole movie of The Godfather. lol

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Well we don’t in Part 2

[@LahLahMan]

@@ForceOfLightEntertainment I'm not trying to disparage, i just thought it was funny. Unique reaction ♥

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

@@LahLahMan We really just enjoy having fun when we do this but we did listen to some genuine criticism and self corrected:)

[@natea2247]

Back in 2020, Francis Ford Coppolla made a director's cut of Godfather 3 called Godfather Coda which he viewed an an improvement. So it'd probably be best to check that one out.

[@amberlopez7477]

The horse's head scene was done with real horse head. And actor was really screaming. They told him, they were going to use a fake head. They didn't.🐴

[@themoviedealers]

They bought it from a dog food factory.

[@johnhinkle8952]

One of the many things that made it great was the subtlety. Many have to watch it more than once to catch the subtle little details and give aways. For example Natalie noticed how Sonny was kicked in the face after he was shot. If you go back you might catch how Sonny kicked Bruno the exact same way after the epic beat down. This was a deliberate detail which signaled that Bruno was working for someone else and set Sonny up. Another is the body language and subtle gestures between Tataglia and Barzini in the meeting of the five families which is How Don Corlenone figured out who his true enemy was all along.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

So that horrible brother in law was actually behind the hit on Sunny?

[@johnhinkle8952]

@@ForceOfLightEntertainment Yes he was working with Tataglia he admitted it to Micheal at the end. When he beat Connie it was to draw Sonny out and be ambushed. The kick to the face was a personal messgae.

[@zq9m3xh8]

Sonny didn't beat up Bruno (as in Bruno Tattaglia) but his brother-in-law Carlo, who turned traitor.

[@donvito2682]

After the meeting with the five families, Don Corleone told Tom Hagan that Tattaglia never could of out fought Santino (sonny)..that he didn't know until that day that it was Barzini all along. At the end of the movie Michael asked Carlo who approached him..was it Tattaglia or Barzini..Carlo answered.. it was Barzini. Then Michael had Carlo killed. It was Barzini who was behind the hit on sonny and Carlo was in on it.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

@@donvito2682 oh okay!

[@shanenolan8252]

Thanks ladies. I highly recommend the novel of the godfather, its wonderful and adds a lot to the story it has lots of differences, or details

[@NickNapoli]

Also some movie trivia whenever there’s an orange involved something bad happens. Also when Sunny beats up his sister’s husband the trash can lid was improvised.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

It’s a great scene!

[@glennthompson1173]

Carlos set up sunny

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

The brother-in-law?! Gosh he was horrible

[@JohnSmith-wh2ob]

Nothing more special than the first time seeing the greatest movie ever made wish I could erase my memory and do it all over again you got a new subscriber

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Thank you John!!

[@davidw839]

I consider this the greatest movie of all time and love that you both gave it a 5/5. I couldn’t help notice comments criticizing your laughter, but I love it. You both make these reactions fun, so keep being you. Your assessment at the end shows your appreciation of The Godfather. Great job ladies, you’re both awesome and lovely as always. 😊

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Really appreciate that!

[@laapache1]

in Sicilian families they don't get involved in marital affairs they stay out . the kick is that personal touch

[@James-sc9pb]

The Godfather and Godfather 2 is loaded with Academy Award winners

[@william_santiago]

That's a good representation of a hospital during that time. I remember when my Grandmother was dying, the hospital looked just like that. I refused to ever go to a hospital to the point that my appendix ruptured and I waited 5 days before I allowed them to take me. Hospitals had changed significantly by then. I still don't like them, but not like when I was a kid.

[@leonardos2925]

The Godfather II is even better, both are the best movies in history for me.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

We have a reaction to it also!

[@notesandlettersbillcushing7741]

Have always said that this movie makes violence look like a ballet. My favorite scene is the cross-cutting during the baptism where Michael is "renouncing Satan. . .and all his wiles" at the same time he's having all his opponents wiped out. By the way, the "traitor" (Tessio) is Abe Vigoda who went on to portray Detective Fish, one of the funniest characters in the sit-com Barney Miller. Personal story: when I read the novel in high school in '69, I found a flaw in the story that even my dad missed. There is a hit pulled off on the Robert Moses Causeway, but that road didn't even exist in the fifties! Now you two need to watch The Freshman starring Matthew Broderick, a comedy where Brando reprises his Vito Corleone character (and an absolute scream of a movie--especially for Godfather/film fans).

[@DominickRuocco]

I'm glad you got a chance to watch The Offer and it's such a great show. The Godfather 2 is also a masterpiece while Godfather 3 is my least favorite in the trilogy. "It means Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes" 🐟😂

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

I hear Godfather 3 is by far the weakest but still actually a decent movie.

[@DominickRuocco]

@Force Of Light Entertainment The Godfather 3 is still a good movie, but it doesn't live up to the first two films.

[@zaxx]

🤣 "A movie that she hasn't seen......just like the last one we did"

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Haha

[@justicepower1255]

Redhead is giving deer in headlights vibes 😄 🤣 😂 😆

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Well, it can be awkward recording yourself watch a movie. Maybe one day you will try it.

[@justicepower1255]

@@ForceOfLightEntertainment Oooo weee KAREN got triggered. Did I hit a nerve KAREN TRUMP? What a tool🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤔

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

@@justicepower1255 We are the tools? Interesting 🤔 Have a good day Justice:)

[@coreystanley1771]

The cat in the beginning RULES!!!

[@jim6070]

Sonny was dumb and cheated on his wife right under her nose and would get crazy angry. Michael was smart, never cheated, kept his temper in a crisis. The ladies want Sonny. This explains women today.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

No. Neither of us want a man like Sonny. We also don’t want a man like Michael. Sonny is much more likable than Michael however. Michael is basically dead on the inside.

[@jim6070]

thanks for your response. I guess stating how much you like Sonny and are a fan of him and prefer him gave me the wrong idea. Having seen the movie dozens of times I guess I can see how the Sonny character might provide comic relief and comfort to the first time viewer. By the way, you did point out some things I didn’t notice before, which says something. I guess a different generation and female eyes allow for that perspective. This is no doubt a guy movie.

[@randall-king]

Hospitals in that day were darker and quieter at night. Most places were, actually. No 24-hour Walmart. No 24-hour nothing. People worked during the day and went home to their families at night. Patients could actually get rest in those hospitals with no bright lights and people bothering them every two minutes to take their temperature, oxygen level, etc.

[@TZ61]

There was a TV show from the late 70s, early 80s called SCTV which sprung from the Second City comedy troupe, and the show was itself a parody of a television network. One of the best things they did (among many) was a take on "The Godfather" mixed with "The Andy Griffith Show". I will just say that it is hilarious. This is a top ten favorite of mine. Thanks for the reaction.

[@kb4342]

Always will be a classic movie. I have to watch The Offer! It has been on my list of things to watch. It definitely immerses you in the mafia world Natalie.

[@oliverclothesoff8604]

I want to be the first to congratulate you wonderful ladies on 10k subs. Onwards to 20k.

[@timroebuck3458]

The Don had a heart attack. There was water in the spray cannister.

[@philmullineaux5405]

Directed by Coppola, all his immediate family are actors/directors. Sophia, Nicolas Cage, and Connie...is Rocky Balboa's wife! Coppola also did Apacalypse Now, and The Outsiders, chock packed full of future stars! Also in this series, Sonny's iligitimate son, with the woman he's screwing behind the door, plays a major role in 3! In part 2 the FBI agent is Harry Dean Stanton! He's been in every movie made since the silent era!😅😅😅. Outsiders, Red Dawn, Godfather 2, Dillinger, Green Mile, Alien, and others. RIP to him. The guy Carlo, is still alive and very well connected, and has avoided death, even in foreign countries, because of his Ties. He wrote 1 or 2 books, best sellers, about his businesses, casinos, mob ties, and various stories. He tells it point blank, who and why, killed JFK, RFK, and Monroe. And no one has tried to sue him from the Monroe estate or the Kennedys, because they know every word he said, is true! And they dont want him spilling his guts off, in open court! Type in here, carlo from godfather, tells mob stories! The hit on Sonny, they guy that designed the hit and all the exploding blood speefs, he said, he never put so many creepy ass blood spleefs on anyone ever before! A masterclass of comedy writing, movie was made in the 90s as a semi parody of this movie, well woth watching. Starring Vito, Clemenza from part 2, and Matthew Broderick called, The Freshman. Well worth watching! The movie guy's story is partially true. Frank Sinatra was a huge star in the 30s and 40s but wanted to break into acting, and in good parts but his star was fading. He and his crew started hanging out with huge mob people. They were known as The Rat Pack. Dean, Him, Peter, Sammy, and Joey. Suddenly frank gets parts in 2 of the biggest movies ever....From Here to Eternity and The Manchurian Candidate! Vito was better than Michael, because he was a family man first, before he was a boss. And this is one series, where part 2 is better than 1!!!

[@charlescwestcott]

Lots of fun watching your relations to a classic! I’ll watch the entire series at least once a year. One question: how many breaks did you take during the watch?

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Thanks Charles! We took 3.

[@jackinthebox995]

I'm first again 😁 The Horse Head in the Bed was so terrifying!

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

First place! It really is!

[@jackinthebox995]

Can't wait for Godfather 2

[@BrahmaDBA]

You and Natalie should really watch The Sopranos. I'm sorry but Natalie reminded me so much of Gabriella Dante the wife of Silvio Dante (Played by Steve Van Zandt) who was played by Maureen Van Zandt which is Steve's actual wife.

[@workaholicrhythm]

Sonny was good but he sure as shit would not have been able to save his family because he was more angry than agressive, the difference being he was emotional at everything. Michael on the other hand was a stronger character who didn't express much was much tougher to understand by an opponent, was ruthless and the right guy to protect his family, he was a rightful leader for his family. Sonny if alive would've been a weak leader, he was emotional and easy to read and would've been easy to plot his death cuz of his emotion, Micheal on the other hand was the reason why his family lived, he had to kill all those people be, a ruthless monster not cuz he liked it, he had to do it, a job/responsibility for his family to live. And lol if u don't like Michael I have no idea what you understood of Godfather, that transition from a guy who wanted to be unrelated to crime to him becoming a ruthless monster cuz he didn't have a choice is the whole point of the movie. I got some recommendations to watch for you: "Barbie" is coming out watch that movie you'll like the pink dresses and the fab looks😊.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Two things are true at the same time. We don’t like Michael because he isn’t a good or very likable person. We do understand that he was by far the best pick to take over and Al put on a fantastic performance.

[@flibber123]

I think the main themes in the Godfather story are laid out in that first scene with the undertaker. Italian immigrants have no political or legal power in the US, so they were vulnerable. The Mafia is sort of the government and law enforcement for some of them. The Godfather, being the boss of bosses, is the one the undertaker goes to for justice. Vito Corleone went into crime to provide for and protect his family. But since this power was founded in crime, what he created is rotting away, corrupt to the core. At the end Sonny is dead, Michael is a criminal, and he's even lying to his wife's face now. Shakespearean tragedy all around.

[@gmunden1]

The baptism was for Connie and Carlo's son. The infant was wearing a traditional Christening gown.

[@ernestitoe]

In one of the great performances of our time, the baby boy was portrayed by Coppola's daughter Sofia (now a filmmaker herself). It's not easy for a girl baby to portray a boy baby. She should have won an Oscar for Best Infant Actress.

[@otisroseboro5613]

As Always Love Seeing Your Reactions To All These Great Movie's, Ladies

[@zackstoner4523]

Your girl says all she wants is YOU for Christmas. Try that. I bet that will work great. When i was 14 i said to my gf i was getting her 14 roses for her b-day. She said no its way too expensive. She said she would refuse them. She said I could only get her one rose. So i got her one rose. The disappointment in her face is burned into my brain to this day.

[@abdurrehmanali7]

Sonny was a character for sure. But he was too hot-headed to be the Godfather…Fredo too much of a coward…but Michael was perfect for the role…calm yet cunning and brutal like his father Don Vito Corleone

[@richardcraig5824]

Great, great fucking reaction ladies! "Forget about it"! Michelle, I'm hoping to see to see a reaction for part 2. Part two is considered by all, the more superior movie, and I would have to concur! Also, can't wait to see your reaction to John Wick 1, 2, and three, especially the third film and how you ranked them?!.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

We will definitely cover part 2 and all of Wick!

[@richardcraig5824]

@@ForceOfLightEntertainment 🌚"That my girl'😍! Can't wait, until then 😎!

[@srhrafael8390]

Hereby calling the first meeting of the Natalie Fan Club! 😜 enjoyed the reaction ladies, different than others, but very enjoyable!

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Thank you!

[@natalieforceoflightenterta8857]

Love it! 😂❤ and thank you for watching!!

[@shanenolan8252]

Appolonia was pregnant as well . ( actress was only 16 )

[@robquin1525]

This is the end 2013. It's hilarious

[@LoudCitizen]

I’m having a lot of fun watching this!

[@miclovin9927]

Great reaction movie review. 👍. 2 intelligent people.

[@takayasu2009]

Classic! I love this film.

[@jimmyog]

Two beautiful women watching The Godfather, what’s not to love. Great video!

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Thank you!!

[@billolsen4360]

18:54 As a kid, I hated this scene because they ruined that beautiful Lincoln Continental.

[@monsterkhan3414]

Love to see you two react to another great classic, "Enter the Dragon" (1973), starring the legendary Bruce Lee.

[@SusanBrooklyn]

If you liked Godfather One, you'll love part two. It is so much better!

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

We have 2 movies coming out before it, but Part 2 will be coming soon!

[@MoMoMyPup10]

"He's not dead". Yeah, everyone watching in the theater was told the same thing over the loudspeakers, just so we wouldn't worry.

[@davidgallion3167]

Now that you both have seen The Godfather, you can watch The Freshman (1990) starring Marlon Brando, When you watch it you will know why.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Haven’t even heard of it!

[@davidgallion3167]

​@@ForceOfLightEntertainment Please wait until you have seen The Godfather Part II before watching The Freshman. I apologize. There is a spoiler in the movie regarding TGP2. I was reminded of this fact. Beyond Brando, who is stellar, IMO it has an excellent cast who deliver first rate performances. It is a comedy with a unique twist on a common plot. Not Oscar winner, but Brando is special in this comedy.

[@thejohnbeck]

​@@ForceOfLightEntertainment yeah, after Godfather 2, the Freshman

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

@@thejohnbeck haven’t heard of the freshman. We did react to Godfather 2 though!

[@thejohnbeck]

@@ForceOfLightEntertainment the freshman is a comedy, Matthew Broderick and Marlon Brando. I think you'll like it

[@JedHead77]

RIP James Caan (Sonny) who passed away earlier this year. 🥀

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

He was a great actor. Always enjoyed him in everything he was in.

[@schumy0724]

I didn't know The Godfather was a comedy

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

We didn’t think it was either but it was at moments humorous and we also laughed at comments we made

[@manduheavyvazquez5268]

Masterpiece ever. Greatness

[@anthony0358]

Excellent review ladies! It’s not one of my favorite movies but your review was very entertaining.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Thank you Anthony!

[@EyeAmNotAlone]

Good reaction to my favorite movie. It dosnt hurt that you look good too 😅

[@oliverclothesoff8604]

I hope you ladies had a wonderful Thanksgiving because you deserve it.

[@ForceOfLightEntertainment]

Thank you!!