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Godfather: Part II, The
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MPAA RATING: R
Starring Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro, John Cazale, Talia Shire, Lee Strasberg, and Michael V. Gazzo
The sequel to "The Godfather" continues the saga of two generations of successive power within the Corleone family. Coppola tells two stories in Part II: the roots and rise of a young Don Vito, played with uncanny ability by Robert De Niro, and the ascension of Michael (Al Pacino) as the new Don. (Paramount)
| GENRE(S): | Crime | Drama |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Mario Puzo (also novel)
Francis Ford Coppola |
| DIRECTED BY: | Francis Ford Coppola |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: May 24, 2005 Video: May 21, 2002 Theatrical: December 12, 1974 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 200 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
This film was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and won 6 in the following categories: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (DeNiro), Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Art/Set Direction.
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The average user rating for this movie is 8.5 (out of 10) based on 40 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Eddie M. gave it a10:
Brilliant companion piece to the original. Quite stupendous stuff - proves that other worlds really do exist through the magic of cinema. Pacino & De Niro give to of the greatest performances ever committed to celluloid.
Lexington D. gave it a10:
This movie is, in fact, better than the Godfather I, but there's a caveat: it does not function without its predecessor. On its own, the movie is without flaw, but the story is simply not enough without the presumption of its being a sequel; having said that, being as Part I is a perfect film that must be seen this should not be an issue for any viewers. Perhaps my critical opinion of it being better simply reflects a flawless continuation of a flawless film, but I do generally feel Part II is equal to, if not superior to, Part I. It's hard to outdo perfection.
Pedro gave it a10:
The REAL rating for this is 83, in case anyone really wants to know. So it DOES have universal acclaim. I don't know who's doing the math over there! Anyway, that critic who gave the movie a 40 obviously doesn't know what the hell he's talking about.
Erik H. gave it a9:
How does a movie not garner "Universal Acclaim" when half the reviews are perfect? This isn't as outstanding as the film that precedes it (but what could be?), but it is still an outstanding film and near-essential viewing for anyone interested in great direction and acting.
Ana K. gave it a10:
The fact that any reviewer could give this movie a 40 is lost on me. This movie was put together with a superb plot and superb acting. Al Pacino continues to excel at his role as Michael Corleone. Marlon Brando's absence is made up for marvelously by Robert De Niro, who recreates the voice of the godfather perfectly. It is the best sequel i have ever seen. It doesn't match the incredible perfection of the original, but it comes as close as any movie could. The two parallel storylines make the story of the godfather complete. This is an amazing movie
Riren gave it a7:
More brazenly violent, even in its opening, and more sensational in the nature of the mafia's corruption, but hardly a superior film to the original. Where the original had horrible and bloody events, they were earned - here, they just happen. This one really is slow, and many times things just happen, rather than build on each other. Like any good sequel, it takes advantage of the existing plot, and most of the references and allusions are good. The cast isn't quite up to the par set by the original, for while it has all of the menace, it possesses little of the charm, and no one provides a "Brando quality" performance. Even Hagen isn't quite what he used to be. There's also no experience comparable to Pacino's character development in the first picture. It packs several very memorable moments, but it's not up to the task, and is too long to justify what it accomplishes.
Stewart B. gave it a10:
For that reviewer to rate a movie highly considered as one of the greatest of all time a 40, is just an absolute travesty. I did however, like the film, love it. The best sequel to date in my opinion, and a fantastic ending. If only the third movie were left on the cutting room floor, or was just a bonus epilogue movie than the real thing....but otherwise I loved the Godfather series, and every bit of this movie as well as the first one.
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