☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
The Godfather (1972) -- F. F. Coppola
Revisited after 20
years and now on blu-ray, The Godfather really is as good as they say. I was reluctant to give Coppola's much
heralded blockbuster five stars, but his direction is masterful (not showy, but
perfect in its moods and mise en scene). Brando shows why he was considered
such a talent and Pacino underplays everything (which is pretty amazing
considering his subsequent rip-roaring style).
Ah yes, this is a tale of an Italian-American crime family and their
efforts to stay on top of the gangster hierarchy. Some say it is a metaphor for capitalism and
it isn't too much of a stretch to see Michael Corleone's ruthless actions as
akin to the hits carried out by Wall Street in hostile takeovers everyday. They make you an offer you can't refuse --
and it's business, not personal.
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