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

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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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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Broyax

Jan 5, 2017

Superbe conclusion de la saga mafieuse que l'on pourrait résumer par "le crime ne paie pas" ou bien par "le crime tue", car comme de coutume, la voie de la facilité, la voie de l'assassinat et du nettoyage par le vide n'arrange pas les choses... bien au contraire mais ainsi va la violence deSuperbe conclusion de la saga mafieuse que l'on pourrait résumer par "le crime ne paie pas" ou bien par "le crime tue", car comme de coutume, la voie de la facilité, la voie de l'assassinat et du nettoyage par le vide n'arrange pas les choses... bien au contraire mais ainsi va la violence de ces gens-là...

Cette observation, cette évidence, presque une tautologie -non que dis-je, une lapalissade- m'est venue à l'esprit à la fin de ce Parrain troisième du nom, une fin assurément dramatique digne d'une histoire à la sicilienne dans laquelle de vendetta en vendetta, tout le monde finit par s'entretuer alors que les prétendus marionnettistes tombent dans la toile de ceux qu'ils croyaient manipuler.

Ainsi, Michael Corleone le mafioso en quête de rédemption qui tente une opération "mains propres" afin de tirer un trait sur son passé et comme -si souvent- afin d'assurer l'avenir de sa et de "la" famille se retrouve encore une fois pris dans l'engrenage infernal de Cosa Nostra.

Conclusion édifiante et touchante mais sans complaisance, ce dernier Parrain est un véritable accomplissement pour Al Pacino qui a gagné en maturité et en expérience et délivre ici une extraordinaire prestation. Le jeune poulain, Andy Garcia, s'avère à la hauteur, ce qui n'est pas rien même si on sait déjà qu'il s'agit d'un acteur très estimable en règle générale. Quant à Eli Wallach en vieux grigou retors, que dire sinon que ce monstre sacré tire encore davantage le film vers le haut !

Moins long (tout de même !) que les deux précédents -mais un peu long quand même- Le Parrain 3 est toujours d'une ambiance inimitable faite de réunions de pontes duplices et de rencontres discrètes où l'on fomente les prochains meurtres comme l'on avance ses pièces sur l'échiquier du double jeu et de la fourberie.

C'est aussi bien évidemment un lourd passif familial -et sentimental- dont même un Don -ou certain Don- peut éprouver quelque remords et regret. Contrairement au Parrain 2, le scénario reste assez clair et suffisamment développé pour qu'on en suive les tenants et aboutissants sans migraine, alors que chacun tire les ficelles en coulisses.

Quasiment un sans-faute donc pour le grand final et le meilleur opus de la saga.… Expand

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JamesE

Oct 15, 2007

Not as good as the originals, but defiantly gripping and intense.

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CharlesB

Oct 14, 2005

When looked at in comparason to the original two this movie is aweful...but as a stand alone movie it holds its own. There is nothing particularly new or different from the origional, but tries to use the same type of elements that make the origionals great and that in a sense makes this When looked at in comparason to the original two this movie is aweful...but as a stand alone movie it holds its own. There is nothing particularly new or different from the origional, but tries to use the same type of elements that make the origionals great and that in a sense makes this movie good.… Expand

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GottlobF.

Aug 14, 2007

First a message to AA D: this movie was not by Scorcese. Anyway, it's nowhere near as good as Parts I and II, but it was entertaining enough. Probably better than "Dances with Wolves", which beat it out for the Academy Award.

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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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