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

1990

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The Godfather Coda: The Death Of Michael Corleone: I Dread You

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: December 25, 1990 | R

Starring: Al Pacino, Andy Garcia, Diane Keaton

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A re-edited version of this film was released in 2020 under the title The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone.

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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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

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

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

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]

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]

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]

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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EddieM.

Sep 8, 2007

Get a grip you lot - it's only a movie. And it's a really good movie too.

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Pan_Krytyk

Mar 12, 2022

to jest spójna część trylogii ... wiele razy słyszałem że po co, na co itd. bo pasuję jest dobrze wykonana i jest dobra ... nie jest miażdżąca jak pierwsza, natomiast jest dobra.

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Spangle

Jun 28, 2014

This one is not as good as the first two for sure, but it has many positives. For starters, Al Pacino is great once again in his role as Michael Corleone. The changing landscape of the families is also well presented as we see many youngsters trying to come into the business, while many ofThis one is not as good as the first two for sure, but it has many positives. For starters, Al Pacino is great once again in his role as Michael Corleone. The changing landscape of the families is also well presented as we see many youngsters trying to come into the business, while many of the key players from before are now on their way out. In addition, the homages to the first two films and footage from the first two were brilliantly used and really added a nice touch here. For the most part, it was nice to see some things brought to a closure from the first two and how the family has progressed and regressed over all of these years. However, the negatives here really are what hold the film back. Firstly, the plot can be overly complicated at times, likely due to poor storytelling. At times, things would happen and you are trying to figure out what just happened and why. However, the major issue is the acting. Andy Garcia is fine for the most part, but at times, he fails to step up to the plate. I still feel like he had the charisma and energy for the role, I just wish his performance did not slump at times. Sofia Coppola was horrendous. I always thought people were overstating how bad she is, but you simply cannot overstate it. I think my dog could have been a better Mary than her.

Overall, this final entry into the Godfather trilogy is much like the raisin cookie to the first two's chocolate chip. No matter what, you are disappointed that it is not chocolate chip, but if you like raisins and can overcome that disappointment, you somewhat enjoy the cookie anyways. But, not everyone likes raisins and can overcome that disappointment.… Expand

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superbat

Aug 27, 2020

This final installment is a tier below its predecessors, which are two of the greatest movies ever made. The Godfather: Part III isn't a bad movie by any means, but it lacks the strengths of the movies that came before it. The story isn't as captivating or as well executed. The performancesThis final installment is a tier below its predecessors, which are two of the greatest movies ever made. The Godfather: Part III isn't a bad movie by any means, but it lacks the strengths of the movies that came before it. The story isn't as captivating or as well executed. The performances are underwhelming. In addition, there are several scenes which are unrealistic and are borderline laughable, such as that helicopter hit. Overall, The Godfather: Part III is not a terrible movie but it could've been executed better.… Expand

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arrivist

Jun 23, 2020

Pay Your Debts

Francis Ford Coppola's Zoetrope was in big debts after several flops. The obvious way out was to make another Godfather film, even though he'd said himself the saga ended with Part II. From the outset the film was cursed. The part of Mary Corleone was meant to go to RebeccaPay Your Debts

Francis Ford Coppola's Zoetrope was in big debts after several flops. The obvious way out was to make another Godfather film, even though he'd said himself the saga ended with Part II. From the outset the film was cursed. The part of Mary Corleone was meant to go to Rebecca Shaeffer, but tragically, she was shot dead by her stalker on the way to the audition. The replacement Winona Ryder dropped out (literally) on the first days from 'exhaustion.' Cast members demanded more and more money, Robert Duvall dropped out after not getting his request of $5m to appear, and as a result the whole script has to be rewritten. Coppola asked the studio for this film to be a prologue rather than a sequel, and for it to be titled: The Death of Michael Corleone, which of course was denied. It would have made more sense as Part III doesn't hold a candle to its predecessors, even which the copycat cinematography. Although the character of Vincenzo Mancini is one of the more entertaining, the choice of Cuban-American Andy Garcia was a strange one. Garcia's pseudo-tough guy act becomes more toe-curling as his character's arc progresses. The rest of the cast also ham up proceedings, particularly Coppola's sister Talia Shire, whose line delivery of, 'Now they'll fear you,' drew audible groans in the screening room. Coppola's daughter, Sophia, stepped in at her father's request to fill the serially-doomed role of Mary Corleone, and received the most flack for her wooden performance and valley-girl accent; but she's not an actor, and even Pacino came across badly at times, so who can blame her. Ultimately this was a family effort to get Francis out of debt, and with a revenue of £137m from the box office; mission accomplished.… Expand

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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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