The Godfather: Part III

Name: The Godfather: Part III
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: December 25, 1990
Duration: 162 min
Rating: 60
Cast: Al Pacino, Andy Garcia, Diane Keaton

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THE GODFATHER PART 3

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: December 25, 1990

Starring: Al Pacino, Andy Garcia, Diane Keaton

Summary: In this third film in the epic Corleone trilogy, Al Pacino reprises the role of powerful family leader Michael Corleone. Now in his 60's, Michael is dominated by two passions: freeing his family from crime and finding a suitable successor. That successor could be fiery Vincent (Garcia)... but he may also be the spark that turns Michael'sIn this third film in the epic Corleone trilogy, Al Pacino reprises the role of powerful family leader Michael Corleone. Now in his 60's, Michael is dominated by two passions: freeing his family from crime and finding a suitable successor. That successor could be fiery Vincent (Garcia)... but he may also be the spark that turns Michael's hope of business legitimacy into an inferno of mob violence. [Paramount Pictures]… Expand

Director: Francis Ford Coppola

Genre(s): Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 162 min

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Entertainment Weekly - Owen Gleiberman

In this brilliantly sustained climax, Coppola unveils a vision of corruption that embraces the entire world, but he's also reveling in sheer theatrical magic in a way that only a master can. Read full review

Variety - Staff (Not Credited)

Part III matches its predecessors in narrative intensity, epic scope, socio-political analysis, physical beauty and deep feeling for its characters and milieu. Read full review

Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert

It's strange how the earlier movies fill in the gaps left by this one, and answer the questions. It is, I suspect, not even possible to understand this film without knowing the first two, and yet, knowing them, Part III works better than it should. Read full review

The New Republic - Stanley Kauffmann

Andy Garcia, who first became noticeable in The Untouchables, has seductive strength, homicidal cool. One reason to look forward to Part IV is that he'll fill the center better than Pacino does. [21 Jan 1991, p.26]

Chicago Tribune - Dave Kehr

An air of embarrassing familiarity hangs over the entire project, as if it were a story told by an aging relative not quite aware of how many times, and how much better, he has been over the same material before. [25 Dec 1990, Tempo, p.1]

The New Yorker - Pauline Kael

Lightning didn't strike three times; the movie is lumbering... I don't think it's going to be a public humiliation, and it's too amorphous to damage our feelings about the first two. [1 Jan 1991]

Washington Post - Hal Hinson

The Godfather Part III isn't just a disappointment, it's a failure of heartbreaking proportions... It makes you wish it had never been made. Read full review

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pabloaimar

Feb 18, 2013

The amount of suspense towards the end is crazy and the ending really lets it all out, I haven't seen a scene more heartbreaking. There's less of the Godfather theme to it because its not as dark and it has no Marlon Brando, but its still the same characters and actors and it doesnt fail toThe amount of suspense towards the end is crazy and the ending really lets it all out, I haven't seen a scene more heartbreaking. There's less of the Godfather theme to it because its not as dark and it has no Marlon Brando, but its still the same characters and actors and it doesnt fail to show the fate of the Corleone family. One of the greatest movies Ive ever seen.… Expand

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JaredK.

Nov 1, 2008

Sofia Coppla isn't nough to ruin this. The cast is stellar!

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cesky_hrac

Mar 24, 2018

Truch slabší ale nevadí. Stále je to zábavný díl. Skvělé zakončení trilogie.

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MarkG.

May 18, 2007

It is a pity that people insist on holding this film against the brilliance of its predecessor and frowning down upon it. While nothing on its prequels, the films nonetheless features some fine emotional scenes, such as Michael by the casket of his friend, the dead Don, and Michael's It is a pity that people insist on holding this film against the brilliance of its predecessor and frowning down upon it. While nothing on its prequels, the films nonetheless features some fine emotional scenes, such as Michael by the casket of his friend, the dead Don, and Michael's confession to the priest. Its a shame that the film receives such harsh reviews as the editing is simply masterful. The silent scream Pacino emits at the end is brilliant, its just not the end the masterpiece trilogy everyone expected.… Expand

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DanteGodfather7

Aug 18, 2015

Mikey returns in the the twilight of his life, to replenish himself and his 'family' of crime. After watching part I and II of Mario Puzo's: The Godfather, I have to say, this movie was a disappointment. It still is a great movie, but from my view, Al Pacino was greatly trying to re-enactMikey returns in the the twilight of his life, to replenish himself and his 'family' of crime. After watching part I and II of Mario Puzo's: The Godfather, I have to say, this movie was a disappointment. It still is a great movie, but from my view, Al Pacino was greatly trying to re-enact what Marlon Brando perfected in part I. He failed. The whole point of Brado's performance was that he was always subtle. 'Michael' is a good character in his own right but a shadow in the greatness of 'Don Vito'. 'Vincent's' part in the movie was well executed by Andy Garcia, but yet again, Coppola tries to re-enact 'Michael' with 'Vincent'. This worked out better than the other one, but still had missing elements. The story was compelling with suspense and was a fitting end to 'The Godfather' trilogy. 6/10. Above average movie!… Expand

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spadenx

Nov 29, 2011

Far too similar to the previous films, Lacks originality and its actually pretty boring and not all that interesting either. While it does end perfectly, The build up to that moment is shallow and shows just how far the one great franchise has fallen.

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RonD.

Dec 13, 2005

Terrible acting, plot (what little unbelieveable amount there is) doesn't hold together. Took 4 viewings to watch the entire thing, that's how bad it is. Garcia acts as well as the average wrestler and shire/little coppola may as well have entered a hog calling contest.

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