Texas King Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Both these classic epic Coppola movies are very highly regarded. Which one do you prefer between the two and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepphead Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 For me personally Part I edges it ....... but only just. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Both films are great, but also so different from each other. I enjoy the original more, as I find every single scene so enthralling. Every word of the dialogue is meaningful. From the opening scene with Bonasera to the door closing out Kay at the end, I was mesmerized. There was really no need for a sequel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Part 1 but II ain't no slouch either. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 The most Sophie's Choice of any first two movies of a franchise. This is the blueprint of "both equally great" that we would have with a few others like Alien(s) and Terminator. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condemned2bfree Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Can't vote. For me they are equally as good, as symbiotic as a film franchise gets. I'd include the third one with this too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condemned2bfree Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 (edited) 42 minutes ago, invisible airwave said: The most Sophie's Choice of any first two movies of a franchise. This is the blueprint of "both equally great" that we would have with a few others like Alien(s) and Terminator. I agree with the Godfather. The Aliens franchise I can pick apart better, more effective etc. I think The Godfather is the only franchise this can be done with, for me. It's perfect, and builds so amazingly. Edited October 3, 2023 by condemned2bfree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 I won't answer...unless I get an offer I can't refuse... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 I feel I can’t vote today. Recently to prepare for The Offer I rewatched The Godfather. I think recency would cloud my judgment. I’m going to give Two a rescreening soon. Then I’ll vote. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbear05 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Can't vote, both are too good. The best presentation was both movies, cut up and shown in chronological order. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Carmina Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Godfather is 1 and Godfather II is 1A; both great, but I like the first one just a bit better for the more primitive quality and Brando. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahLutz Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Godfather works better as a film. Godfather II has great acting and writing, and is shot very well: it’s an all-time great. But it is still essentially two separate stories: one about Vito which is in the book, and one which is about Michael and was written partially in response to the reaction to the original film. I love the first story about Vito, but Michael’s story simply isn’t as compelling, and each story could have been told separately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 18 hours ago, JohnRogers said: I feel I can’t vote today. Recently to prepare for The Offer I rewatched The Godfather. I think recency would cloud my judgment. I’m going to give Two a rescreening soon. Then I’ll vote. I watched Two again last night. It is great film, a worthy sequel. It does not outshine the original, despite having De Niro doing the origin story. Soon I'll watch the Coppola 2020 tune-up of Three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahLutz Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 2 hours ago, JohnRogers said: I watched Two again last night. It is great film, a worthy sequel. It does not outshine the original, despite having De Niro doing the origin story. Soon I'll watch the Coppola 2020 tune-up of Three. Three is overly maligned. Obviously Sofia can’t act and the plot plays too much like the first movie, but it is still a very good movie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 I think I'll go with Godfather II. Pacino is fantastic, and the brotherly betrayal aspect is a compelling storyline. The DeNiro/Kirby backstory is great as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now