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Submitted by: Louise and Bob Starring: Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Andy Garcia, Eli Wallach Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola Genre: Drama This film continues the saga of this mafia family, highlighting more of the powerful yet cruel nature of these families, touching upon the pricey and tragic prices paid by them to maintain such status and wealth. This time, Al puts his aims on working with the Vatican to obtain ownership to something spectacular (it always is isn't it?). However, in midst of Al's pontificating presentation, he begins to show signs of deterioration both mentally and physically. He becomes nostalgic of his past relationship and subtly longs to be just good. Knowing his own limitations, he appoints his nephew to his position. As always, the acting was superb. Al always manages to be convincing and touches the aorta of all of us. The plot was well constructed although at times, there was slight confusion with the characters and sequences of events, especially for those who have not seen the previous films. The movie receives 4 Go's for it pleased but not awed.  Submitted by: Peas and Carrots The third, and the final solution of the Godfather series. The audience immediately learns from the start that Michael Corleone is back in NYC, and that his power and status has increased exponentially. As with Parts I and II, this film also starts with a huge party. It is here that we are introduced to Vincent, Santino�s (Michael�s oldest brother) son. He becomes part of the family, symbolically, when uncle Mike drags him into the family photo. The rest of the movie then chronicles Michael�s unsuccessful attempts at buying his family legitimacy, followed by Vincent�s all-too-anxious dive back into the underworld. Of course, there are new ways of killing people in Part III, just as in I and II, and there is also a significant intertwining with the Catholic Church (did they express strong disapproval when they found out the Pope and the Vatican City are being dragged into the Godfather saga?), but there is one love affair that tops them all - you will love the pasta-making scene in the kitchen. In our opinion, the music scoring of Part III far surpasses its predecessors, especially the climatic opera and the pre-opera solo by Anthony. An important note to the female audiences, keep your eyes out for the twins in the opera house...highly recommended by Carrots! We leave you with this... "I love you Cuz...I love you TOO, Cuz." 5 Go�s  | |
