Clemenza being the one to kill Carlo was a job I'm sure Michael gave to him on purpose. Clemenza was Sonny's godfather. He loved him. He made sure Carlo went out suffering.
I'm 65. I have seen The Godfather about 100 times. I thought I knew it backwards and forwards, and then you folks see it the first time and catch something I never did at 29:47. At the funeral, big Tessio sets up the meeting with Michael and Barzini and as Tessio is walking away from Michael, he makes a subtle hand signal, presumably to Barzini, that the deal is done. I never saw that before and B.J. caught it right away! You two are excellent first time reviewers, and I like that you are disturbed by violence. It shows your fine humanity. Peace!
Yeah, Michael's quote "Don't ever take sides against the family..." will always be remembered. At the same time, Michael was willing to off his own brother for his betrayal against his own personal family....
My father’s family came from Southern Italy. My grandfather had zero interest in watching the films. He found them insulting. He emigrated to the USA when he was 12 in 1914. Luckily, he came over with family. He never had to worry about the Mafia.
@@giuliogrifi7739 ….. The film didn’t seek to offend anyone. Many Italians and Sicilians were offended by the film, but many were not. Many saw the film for what it was - a deep look into the culture of Sicilian-American mafiosos. It was definitely not an intentional criticism of all Sicilians.
"The Godfather" and "The Godfather Part II" are my all time favorite movies. Part I came out in 1972 and Part II came out in 1974. Michael's security guard who ran away was the one who set Michael up in Sicily. The man in the wheelchair is actually a close and loyal friend of Don Vito Corleone. His name is Don Tommasino. You will see his and Vito's back story in part II.
According to the books, the bodyguard was movied to the USA, I think buffalo, NY. Micheal finds him and has him killed with the rest of the 5 families.
The Godfather and The Godfather Part II are masterclasses in filmmaking. The directing, acting, screenwriting, and cinematography are world class. I go back and forth over which film I love most. Don't make us wait for Part 2!
The Godfather is in the conversation for greatest film of all time. On every list. By anyone who has half a clue. A perfect masterpiece. Johnny Fontaine was supposed to be Frank Sinatra, the war picture was real..."From Here To Eternity"...and Sinatra got the part...and an Oscar...and was right back on top. So many real life parallels.
Mario Puzo denied that he modeled Johnny after Sinatra, but Sinatra heard the rumor and believed it. Puzo said he encountered Sinatra in a restaurant by chance and Frank went berserk cursing him
The story Michael tells Kay about the bandleader and the contract was lifted from a real event where mobster Willie Moretti threatened Tommy Dorsey to release Frank Sinatra from his contract.
Johnny Fontaine’s character was rumoured to be based on Frank Sinatra. Sinatra was not amused. He punched the author, Mario Puzo, when he saw him in a restaurant. This movie is worth multiple viewings. And Part II.
When Luca Brazzi spoke to the Godfather at the wedding, the actor flubbed the line. Because he was a pro wrestler and he loved Marlon Brando and would get nervous around him. They left it in the movie because it made the Godfather look powerful when a bigger and stronger man is nervous around him.
And well-paced. Movies today have no sense of pacing because people have the attention span of a gnat. I enjoyed the Bourne films, but that’s one type of action film. I don’t want all my movies at x100 pace. It’s a drama. A story.
Also another movie that Asia doesn't understand. It's like she's never seen anything about the Italian Mafia in her life ever. Even the other Italian Mafia movies they've already reacted to....
"A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man." -Vito Corleone Fun Fact: Marlon Brando wanted to make Don Corleone look like a bulldog, so he stuffed his cheeks with cotton wool for the audition. For the actual filming, he wore a mouthpiece made by a dentist. This appliance is on display in the American Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, New York. Also, when the grandson gets scared by the Godfather with the orange peel in his mouth. That boy's reaction was unscripted and so was Marlon Brando's reaction to the boy actually being frightened. It fit the scene so well, they left it in. The Godfather is my all time favorite film and I can't wait for you guys to react to "The Godfather: Part II" (1974), which is the greatest sequel ever made!
Yeah, especially the new cut made it a pretty good watch; except for the very last scene! I have no idea why Coppola changed that, it was perfect in the original version.
I just think it's all right. After 2 they were coming up with a story for 3 where the Corleone family ended up in a civil war, half with Mike and half with Tom Hagen; and how I imagine THAT could have been for a 3rd part does bum me out a bit b/c that could have been awesome
The other families knew Sonny was hot headed. The whole beating of Connie by Carlo was a set up because they knew Sonny would act impulsively and go after Carlo without stopping to think about taking some back up with him. They knew the route he would take would include that toll booth and were waiting for him. It wasn't a matter of waiting for days. They just needed to know when Carlo was going to beat up Connie.
That was Barzinni's plan It's not shown in the movie, but in the book Sunny's agrressiveness and brazen leadership actually was winning them the war Given how smaller they were than the other families, Under Sunny the blackchand was not only holding their own, but smashing the opposition Such as sonny's plan to hit Bruno Tatallia, wiping out the heir to the Tatallia family line etc. So they needed a different strategy to get Sonny.
As others have mentioned, this is a movie i re-watch every 5 years or so and as ive gotten older i recognize or become aware of intricacies i missed or glossed over previously. There's no filler; every scene and piece of dialog, all the music cues, the acting and the cinematography -all mesh perfectly to tell the story! Some people actually say this film is boring... they should stick to formulaic re-tread actioners.
You are so right about zero filler. The littlest details have so much purpose and intent. One of my favorite moments is when Enzo the baker can’t light his cigarette because he’s trembling with fear, and Michael lights the smoke for him with the lighter..and Michael notices that his own hand is not trembling at all. Like he was born for this, and all that it implies.
Fun Fact: The guy who played Luca Brasi was Lenny Montana, He was part of the Colombo Crime Family as an enforcer and was an Arsonist! When he was on set, almost everyone was afraid of him! Some people on set would ask him how he would start a fire and he said he would tie a tampon to a mouse-tail laced in kerosene, light it on fire and watch the mouse run around and set fire to a place! He was also a wrestler, as well as a body-guard for the senior members of the Colombo Crime Family! Great reaction guys! 👍
Michael never wanted to be in the mob. I believe Pacino gave one of the most unforgettable scenes in cinema just before he took his father’s killers out.
Not really, part 2 doesn't hold a candle to part 1, it feels like a completely different genre. The only good parts are with Dinero, but for the most part, Part 1 has a lot more heart, part 2 is just hollow in comparison
@@creativevisiongaming Your opinion is in the minority. Part 2 is widely considered just as good or better than the original, appearing on most Best Sequels of all Time lists.
"Oh he got lucky alright. He lived about two minutes longer." BJ 🤣🤣 Most def part 2!!! If you think this went way back in time, strap in cuz you ain't seen nothing yet!!
The brother-in-law thought if he married the Don's daughter, he would be a rich big shot. The family didn't trust him and just gave him a wage to support his family. He got mad and abused his wife. When Sonny beat him up, he went to the enemies and sold out. When he beat her with the belt, the enemies knew Sonny was coming so they waited and killed him. Then Robert Duval moved to Texas and started the Hat Creek Cattle Company. (Lonesome Dove)
The Godfather won the Oscar for Best Picture ... so did The Godfather part 2... only time on film history! The novel was a best seller... The film score is brilliant ❤ thanks for your fantastic reaction!
The scene where Sonny smashes the reporter's camera at the wedding provided an improvised move by James Caan. Caan had currency in his pocket and tossed the bills at the end of the scene as he felt the move added to the scene.
Easy to miss: Vito did what he did out of love for his family and friends, and Michael did what he did out of fear to "protect" his family- it's this fear, over the trilogy, that actually destroys the family. Many don't see this important theme.
35:32 THE GODFATHER was the biggest box office hit of 1972, earning between $250 and $291 million dollars (on a production budget of approximately $7.5 million dollars). It was also a critically acclaimed film, and won top honors at the Academy Awards the following spring, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Marlon Brando) and Best Adapted Screenplay (Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo). This movie is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential films ever made, as well as a landmark of the gangster genre. It was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry of the Library of Congress in 1990, being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" and is ranked the second-greatest film in American cinema (behind CITIZEN KANE [1941]) by the American Film Institute. It was followed by sequels THE GODFATHER PART II (1974) and THE GODFATHER PART III (1990).
The singer at the wedding (Jonny Fontaine) was based on Sinatra and the offer for the film was the part in From hear to eternity, his break into acting.
22:38 Michael did not get the operation he needed for his broken jaw before leaving for Italy. It resulted in a sinus infection that blacked his eye, and caused his nose to constantly run. That is why he has the handkerchief in his hand at all times.
A Cast of Stars: Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone: crime boss and patriarch of the Corleone family - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone: Vito's youngest son - James Caan as Sonny Corleone: Vito's eldest son - Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen: Corleone consigliere, lawyer, and unofficial adopted member of the Corleone family - Diane Keaton as Kay Adams-Corleone: Michael's girlfriend and, later, second wife - Abe Vigoda as Salvatore Tessio: a caporegime in the Corleone crime family. Godfather 2 is even better!
This is my favorite film. I saw this movie 21 times when it came out. The acting, script, directing and especially the cinematography couldn't be better. As many people have said Godfather II is also great.
1972... this was the first time a movie showed what the mafia is, and people freaked out over it. As Sicilians my family was a little surprised that it was so detailed. Nobody really knew much about this until the movie came out. Very well done and great review.
Watching BJ trying to figure stuff out is almost as entertaining as the movie. Especially the part when he thought those guys were waiting at the toll booth for days or weeks :)
The song at the wedding is a Sicilian song from the 20s, but is based on the traditional tarantella songs. It's a bit of a dirty one, one of the recordings even was banned from broadcasting in Britain for a while because of its innuendos, and boy does it have them in droves. It's about a daughter wanting to marry, and leaving it up to her mother to decide, and she suggests different occupations, and say what they will do, like the butcher will sausage her, or the gardener will cucumber her and so on.
The look on both of y'all faces during the famous dead horses head scene was priceless 😂 Asia called it when she said" he doesn't like to hear bad news I don't think it's going to be that easy " 🤣 Did you recognize the sister as the actress who plays Adrienne Rocky 's wife in all the Roxy movies 🤗
You won't see it in the movies, but Michael didn't let his wife's death slide. There are deleted scenes and photos of Mike holding a shotgun from when he killed the man who betrayed him, and more of the man in America (some theories are he betrayed Mike out of jealousy over the girl, and also to get a ticket to America) getting blown up after getting in his own car. They never decided on how Michael killed him, but they were thinking of a bunch of ways
Yes, a lot of the plot points were inspired by real-life events. Johnny Fontaine in the movie represents Frank Sinatra. The rumors were that Sinatra needed the mob's help in getting out of his contract with the Harry James Band. Decades later, he wanted the role in the movie "From Here to Eternity" to revive his career. Moe Green in the movie represents Bugsy Siegel, who was behind the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas.
The scene where Tony soprano is shot at while carrying a glass of orange juice is a shout out to the Godfather scene where he is picking oranges from the fruit stand and gets shot
The books clarify a lot of things. For example, the punch in his face was supposed to break his jaw and in the books he slowly recovers from that. In here I think they went for a brush which makes time passing very confusing. The book is an easy read highly recommended if you liked the movies 1 and 2. It covers them both as a single read and is a very straightforward read.
The book is also great. Was a bestseller which is why they even made the movie but the movie is even better however in the book Micheal had to have corrective surgery to fix his jaw
Godfather is literally the origin story of a next level criminal mastermind. Michael being the youngest son and a war hero is the least likely of people to be the new Don.
The singer at the wedding, who is the God Father's God Son, is based on Frank Sinatra. As in the movie, Sinatra's career in the early '50's was doing very poorly. When he got the part in "From Here to Eternity", it revived it. There were always rumors that the Mafia had a lot to do with helping Sinatra.
It takes watching the whole series, but that one conversation where the Don tells Michael that he had hoped Michael would be legitimate (Senator, Governor) and Michael says to him, “We’ll get there, Pop. We’ll get there,” is my absolute favorite line of the movies because of what Michael becomes. ❤
The guy that played Luca Brasi was actually an enforcer for the Colombo crime family. The actor they wanted had a heart attack and died. So they used this guy, but he was so nervous he couldn’t remember his lines. He kept practicing them. Francis Ford Coppola told Brando he’s going to F up his lines. Just roll with it ! And that’s the scene they used. It makes it appear that even Luca Brasi was intimidated by The Godfather.
Another great mob movie, Road To Perdition. Tom Hanks as you've never seen him, LEGEND Paul Newman, 007 himself Daniel Craig, wonderful actor Jude Law. Hope we get a chance to watch you react!!
6:00 The story about the singer who the godfather got out of his contract with an offer he can't refuse was about Frank Sinatra (Johnny Fontaine). He got Sinatra the movie role with the horse head scene.
Great reaction guys 🤩 this film is full of great actors - James Caan, Barlon Brando, Robert Duvall and did you recognise the sister? Talia Shire - she also played Rocky's wife, Adrianne. Godfather Part 2 is one of my favorite films of all time. Can't wait for you to watch it 😀
These movies have lasted this long for good reason. The nominations alone for academy awards…this cast- are you kidding me? Seen it multiple times, love seeing it thru your eyes.❤️🎥❤️
Yes, Michael is (possibly) more ruthless than Vito. But Vito also swore at the meeting of the Dons that he would not be the one to break the peace, which his rivals were taking advantage of by encroaching on Tessio and Clemenza's territories (and the Corleones forbid fighting back). Michael always intended the assassinations of his rivals to take place as soon as his father was dead, after playing possum for a while.
The Godfather Part II is also a masterpiece, but it is quite different from the first film. New plotlines, new characters, new intrigues and definitely new threats to the Corleone family! I don’t try to put one over the other, as they are both masterpieces.
I can remember being 11yrs old and seeing this movie in 1972. My best friend Mike and I went to see movies , every Friday and Saturday. A dollar was all we needed , .75 for the ticket and .25 for a popcorn and a drink. We seen a lot of movies. But , even being only 11 at the time , we both knew The Godfather movie was something very special. Even today when we talk on the golf course, we still hold this masterpiece as one of our favorite movie going experiences. Great review Asia and Bj.🙂👍📽🎬.
John Cazale, who played Fredo, has probably the highest average rating of any actor on IMDB with more than two roles. He died in 1978, but was in The Godfather (I&II), The Conversation (1974), Dog Day Afternoon (1975) and The Deer Hunter (1978), not one of which rates below 7.8 on IMDB. He was Meryl Streep's first serious New York boyfriend from 1975 until his death, and she has stated that his death still affects her.
Every movie on his resume won an Oscar for - 'Best Picture'. & He's one of the few actors, when discussing the movies with the general public. Everybody knows each of the character's names & nobody knows the his name. (In every movie he has done.) His characters are that strong.
It came out in 1972. It is one of the greatest films ever made. I think I have watched The Godfather over 50 times, at the very least. I never, never get tired of it.
Polly the guy shot in the back of the head betrayed Don Corleone. Polly said he was out sick when the Godfather was shot. in a deleted scene Sonny used the Godfather's connection with the phone company to find out someone used a payphone near Polly's house to call a rival Don
Some people (and many "Movie Critic's"--not that THEY matter) believe Part II is actually superior to the original. I think they are equally "great" in their own way. Regardless, Part II is by far...the greatest "Sequel" ("Prequel"..?) of all time.
@@mattfulmer4243 I think "The Road Warrior" is actually the greatest sequel, as I find it better than "Mad Max". But, "Part II" would be the better movie of the two.
Before this movie came out (1972) there was a novel by the same name written by Mario Puzo and published in 1969. The book was as popular as the movie, selling about 10 million copies leading up to the film. If you have a chance to read it, I suggest you do. It will clarify much of the backstory, or if for nothing else, will just be an excellent read.
And, The Godfather manuscript was rejected by the first publisher who Mario Puzo approached with it 🥴🥴🥴🥴 It is *such* a good book; I first read it in my mid-teens, and it was one of my favorites 👍👍👍👍
The closed door ending says it all. It's all turned, wordlessly Michael cerments his transition to the very thing he thought he'd never be & her worst fears are realized. la finè
Ya, you need to do Godfather II because it shows you how Michael's Father became the Godfather and Robert Dinero plays the Godfathers younger self in the movie too 😊
This is in my personal top 5 and most people consider it either the greatest movie ever or second. It was on top of the IMDb list for many years but then Shawshank took over. As a kid growing up I wished I was the baby being baptized and Al Pacino was my dad. ☺️ That actual baby grew up to be Sofia Coppola who is a good director in her own right and has a movie about Priscilla Presley coming out soon. Of special interest to Asia, Sofia used to date Keanu Reeves. I saw EQUALIZER 3 for the fifth time today. I hope you guys eventually react to it. It's a great counterpoint to this movie, imo. 🙏🏼
Godfather 2 is a must!! It is the prequel to this story!! It is my favorite. I read my mother's paperback copy of this story when I was 15 in 1974. It is still one of my favorite books and movie.🤗🤗
I hadn't seen the Godfather in its entirety because of it being edited for tv. In 2012, The Grand Lake Theater in Oakland ran Godfather I &2 as a double feature. The book I'd read annually for years and I finally was able to watch these cinematic treasures in one afternoon. Wonderful!
Clemenza being the one to kill Carlo was a job I'm sure Michael gave to him on purpose. Clemenza was Sonny's godfather. He loved him. He made sure Carlo went out suffering.
Thanks for that info. I didn’t know that.
Did you get that from part 2, or the book?
@@jaeger251 the book.
Clemenza showed Vito the ropes on how to be a mob mafia hood. See part 2.
Always felt that too
I'm 65. I have seen The Godfather about 100 times. I thought I knew it backwards and forwards, and then you folks see it the first time and catch something I never did at 29:47. At the funeral, big Tessio sets up the meeting with Michael and Barzini and as Tessio is walking away from Michael, he makes a subtle hand signal, presumably to Barzini, that the deal is done. I never saw that before and B.J. caught it right away! You two are excellent first time reviewers, and I like that you are disturbed by violence. It shows your fine humanity. Peace!
Wow yeah. It's the same signal Tom Hagen gives to Clemenza before he garottes Carlo.
My 74 year old half Italian half Sicilian father says this movie always reminds him of his older relatives. And family is definitely everything.
Yeah, Michael's quote "Don't ever take sides against the family..." will always be remembered. At the same time, Michael was willing to off his own brother for his betrayal against his own personal family....
My father’s family came from Southern Italy. My grandfather had zero interest in watching the films. He found them insulting. He emigrated to the USA when he was 12 in 1914. Luckily, he came over with family. He never had to worry about the Mafia.
@@giuliogrifi7739 ….. The film didn’t seek to offend anyone. Many Italians and Sicilians were offended by the film, but many were not. Many saw the film for what it was - a deep look into the culture of Sicilian-American mafiosos. It was definitely not an intentional criticism of all Sicilians.
"What you think he said?"
"They all dead, act normal."
Y'all got me dead!
"The Godfather" and "The Godfather Part II" are my all time favorite movies. Part I came out in 1972 and Part II came out in 1974. Michael's security guard who ran away was the one who set Michael up in Sicily. The man in the wheelchair is actually a close and loyal friend of Don Vito Corleone. His name is Don Tommasino. You will see his and Vito's back story in part II.
According to the books, the bodyguard was movied to the USA, I think buffalo, NY. Micheal finds him and has him killed with the rest of the 5 families.
The Godfather and The Godfather Part II are masterclasses in filmmaking. The directing, acting, screenwriting, and cinematography are world class. I go back and forth over which film I love most. Don't make us wait for Part 2!
I agree. I think I like II a little more.
Nonsense, boring as hell. All 3
The Mrs. didn't look attached enough to this movie.
I've stopped bothering with that argument. I think of them as one long movie....almost seemless.
The Godfather is in the conversation for greatest film of all time. On every list. By anyone who has half a clue. A perfect masterpiece.
Johnny Fontaine was supposed to be Frank Sinatra, the war picture was real..."From Here To Eternity"...and Sinatra got the part...and an Oscar...and was right back on top. So many real life parallels.
It insists upon itself
I like The Money Pit
Mario Puzo denied that he modeled Johnny after Sinatra, but Sinatra heard the rumor and believed it. Puzo said he encountered Sinatra in a restaurant by chance and Frank went berserk cursing him
high in the conversation at that.
The story Michael tells Kay about the bandleader and the contract was lifted from a real event where mobster Willie Moretti threatened Tommy Dorsey to release Frank Sinatra from his contract.
Johnny Fontaine’s character was rumoured to be based on Frank Sinatra. Sinatra was not amused. He punched the author, Mario Puzo, when he saw him in a restaurant.
This movie is worth multiple viewings. And Part II.
Not a Classic, the Classic. The movies and t.v. shows you mentioned wouldn't exist if not for this Masterpiece.
"Take the cannoli" was improvised. The original line was just "leave the gun." Inspired, honestly.
Sure they would.. but definitely a classic masterpiece
When Luca Brazzi spoke to the Godfather at the wedding, the actor flubbed the line. Because he was a pro wrestler and he loved Marlon Brando and would get nervous around him. They left it in the movie because it made the Godfather look powerful when a bigger and stronger man is nervous around him.
True. He was also connected to the mob at that time
@@LadyMac3 yes I remember hearing about that but I forgot which family he was connected with at the time.
Him practicing outside was actually the actor practicing and they decided to put a camera on him.
I highly recommend the book Leave the Gun, Take the Cannol. It’s all about this movie and it’s well sourced
The cat wasn't suppose to be in the movie, it was just wandering around the set and jumped on Brando.
"That was a $600k horse!"
LMAO! Gotta love the man's practicality! Thank you for the reaction...
$600,000 in 1946 is ~ $9,420,000 today
@@Jessica_Roth I wonder whether that is in line with what a horse like that would cost now.
One of the most well-written books and script adaptations. Can’t wait for y’all to react to part II 👏👏
And well-paced. Movies today have no sense of pacing because people have the attention span of a gnat. I enjoyed the Bourne films, but that’s one type of action film. I don’t want all my movies at x100 pace. It’s a drama. A story.
YES! Part 2!!
You should check out the series The Offer in Paramount. It’s phenomenal and all about the making of The Godfather. You’ll love it !
i wouldn't call the book well-written. Puzo was more of a storyteller than a great writer.
This is true. I read the book in '72 and as hard as it is to believe, the book is even better than the movie.
A classic I'll never grow tired of.
You've had that poster on your wall the entire time. Can't believe never watched it
@@pjjj23that's what I was just thinking...I thought actually I swore I watched the reaction
Also another movie that Asia doesn't understand. It's like she's never seen anything about the Italian Mafia in her life ever. Even the other Italian Mafia movies they've already reacted to....
Agreed! Never get sick of it!!
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"A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man." -Vito Corleone
Fun Fact: Marlon Brando wanted to make Don Corleone look like a bulldog, so he stuffed his cheeks with cotton wool for the audition. For the actual filming, he wore a mouthpiece made by a dentist. This appliance is on display in the American Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, New York.
Also, when the grandson gets scared by the Godfather with the orange peel in his mouth. That boy's reaction was unscripted and so was Marlon Brando's reaction to the boy actually being frightened. It fit the scene so well, they left it in.
The Godfather is my all time favorite film and I can't wait for you guys to react to "The Godfather: Part II" (1974), which is the greatest sequel ever made!
The book said his face was like a Bulldog
Tthe cat in his lap was also unscripted
“you ladies…”? What are you talking about? There is only one lady doing the review. The other person is a man.
Unpopular opinion: Part 3 wasn’t nearly as bad as everyone claims. It wasn’t *great* like the first two, but it was pretty good.
Yeah, especially the new cut made it a pretty good watch; except for the very last scene! I have no idea why Coppola changed that, it was perfect in the original version.
It is actually a perfect ending to 2
I agree.
I just think it's all right. After 2 they were coming up with a story for 3 where the Corleone family ended up in a civil war, half with Mike and half with Tom Hagen; and how I imagine THAT could have been for a 3rd part does bum me out a bit b/c that could have been awesome
I agree
The other families knew Sonny was hot headed. The whole beating of Connie by Carlo was a set up because they knew Sonny would act impulsively and go after Carlo without stopping to think about taking some back up with him. They knew the route he would take would include that toll booth and were waiting for him. It wasn't a matter of waiting for days. They just needed to know when Carlo was going to beat up Connie.
That was Barzinni's plan
It's not shown in the movie, but in the book
Sunny's agrressiveness and brazen leadership actually was winning them the war
Given how smaller they were than the other families, Under Sunny the blackchand was not only holding their own, but smashing the opposition
Such as sonny's plan to hit Bruno Tatallia, wiping out the heir to the Tatallia family line etc.
So they needed a different strategy to get Sonny.
We know that....
While this is true, Carlo still was an abusive asshole towards his wife.
As others have mentioned, this is a movie i re-watch every 5 years or so and as ive gotten older i recognize or become aware of intricacies i missed or glossed over previously. There's no filler; every scene and piece of dialog, all the music cues, the acting and the cinematography -all mesh perfectly to tell the story! Some people actually say this film is boring... they should stick to formulaic re-tread actioners.
Another great movie about the mafia and number rackets is the Bumpy Johnson😮 story.
You are so right about zero filler. The littlest details have so much purpose and intent. One of my favorite moments is when Enzo the baker can’t light his cigarette because he’s trembling with fear, and Michael lights the smoke for him with the lighter..and Michael notices that his own hand is not trembling at all. Like he was born for this, and all that it implies.
Fun Fact: The guy who played Luca Brasi was Lenny Montana, He was part of the Colombo Crime Family as an enforcer and was an Arsonist! When he was on set, almost everyone was afraid of him!
Some people on set would ask him how he would start a fire and he said he would tie a tampon to a mouse-tail laced in kerosene, light it on fire and watch the mouse run around and set fire to a place!
He was also a wrestler, as well as a body-guard for the senior members of the Colombo Crime Family! Great reaction guys! 👍
Michael never wanted to be in the mob. I believe Pacino gave one of the most unforgettable scenes in cinema just before he took his father’s killers out.
As good as this movie is, you are in for a treat when you watch part 2.
Indeed. One of the rare sequels that is considered better than the original!
@@funkspinnaPart 1 is the greatest film of all time, Part 2 is the greatest sequel of all time.
Not really, part 2 doesn't hold a candle to part 1, it feels like a completely different genre. The only good parts are with Dinero, but for the most part, Part 1 has a lot more heart, part 2 is just hollow in comparison
yup
@@creativevisiongaming Your opinion is in the minority. Part 2 is widely considered just as good or better than the original, appearing on most Best Sequels of all Time lists.
"Oh he got lucky alright. He lived about two minutes longer." BJ 🤣🤣
Most def part 2!!! If you think this went way back in time, strap in cuz you ain't seen nothing yet!!
He had me rolling when he said that 🤣
The brother-in-law thought if he married the Don's daughter, he would be a rich big shot. The family didn't trust him and just gave him a wage to support his family. He got mad and abused his wife. When Sonny beat him up, he went to the enemies and sold out. When he beat her with the belt, the enemies knew Sonny was coming so they waited and killed him.
Then Robert Duval moved to Texas and started the Hat Creek Cattle Company. (Lonesome Dove)
The Godfather won the Oscar for Best Picture ... so did The Godfather part 2... only time on film history! The novel was a best seller... The film score is brilliant ❤ thanks for your fantastic reaction!
This movie is incredible and what a line up of actors you couldn't remake a classic like this 💯
The scene where Sonny smashes the reporter's camera at the wedding provided an improvised move by James Caan. Caan had currency in his pocket and tossed the bills at the end of the scene as he felt the move added to the scene.
Easy to miss: Vito did what he did out of love for his family and friends, and Michael did what he did out of fear to "protect" his family- it's this fear, over the trilogy, that actually destroys the family. Many don't see this important theme.
I always saw Vito as a warm man, Michael as cold and calculating.
@@josiprakonca2185 This is even more clear watching Part II. Vito is definitely more empathetic than Michael.
Never saw it this way. Thanks!
I loved how Vito was so concerned about how drugs should be kept away from school children.
Such a classic film. It’s awesome you guys watched this. Hope you both are doing well. Have a great weekend!
35:32 THE GODFATHER was the biggest box office hit of 1972, earning between $250 and $291 million dollars (on a production budget of approximately $7.5 million dollars). It was also a critically acclaimed film, and won top honors at the Academy Awards the following spring, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Marlon Brando) and Best Adapted Screenplay (Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo).
This movie is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential films ever made, as well as a landmark of the gangster genre. It was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry of the Library of Congress in 1990, being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" and is ranked the second-greatest film in American cinema (behind CITIZEN KANE [1941]) by the American Film Institute. It was followed by sequels THE GODFATHER PART II (1974) and THE GODFATHER PART III (1990).
Such a classic film. We actually studied this film in film class. Awesome reaction.
The singer at the wedding (Jonny Fontaine) was based on Sinatra and the offer for the film was the part in From hear to eternity, his break into acting.
You're right, Asia, about Apollonia's car bombing. Michael did go after Fabrizio but it became a deleted scene so we never got to see it.
Michael finds out where Fabrizio is in Godfather 2 and has a bomb planted in his car
22:38 Michael did not get the operation he needed for his broken jaw before leaving for Italy. It resulted in a sinus infection that blacked his eye, and caused his nose to constantly run. That is why he has the handkerchief in his hand at all times.
A Cast of Stars: Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone: crime boss and patriarch of the Corleone family - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone: Vito's youngest son - James Caan as Sonny Corleone: Vito's eldest son - Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen: Corleone consigliere, lawyer, and unofficial adopted member of the Corleone family - Diane Keaton as Kay Adams-Corleone: Michael's girlfriend and, later, second wife - Abe Vigoda as Salvatore Tessio: a caporegime in the Corleone crime family. Godfather 2 is even better!
This is my favorite film. I saw this movie 21 times when it came out. The acting, script, directing and especially the cinematography couldn't be better. As many people have said Godfather II is also great.
1972... this was the first time a movie showed what the mafia is, and people freaked out over it. As Sicilians my family was a little surprised that it was so detailed. Nobody really knew much about this until the movie came out. Very well done and great review.
Watching BJ trying to figure stuff out is almost as entertaining as the movie. Especially the part when he thought those guys were waiting at the toll booth for days or weeks :)
The song at the wedding is a Sicilian song from the 20s, but is based on the traditional tarantella songs. It's a bit of a dirty one, one of the recordings even was banned from broadcasting in Britain for a while because of its innuendos, and boy does it have them in droves. It's about a daughter wanting to marry, and leaving it up to her mother to decide, and she suggests different occupations, and say what they will do, like the butcher will sausage her, or the gardener will cucumber her and so on.
The look on both of y'all faces during the famous dead horses head scene was priceless 😂 Asia called it when she said" he doesn't like to hear bad news I don't think it's going to be that easy " 🤣 Did you recognize the sister as the actress who plays Adrienne Rocky 's wife in all the Roxy movies 🤗
You won't see it in the movies, but Michael didn't let his wife's death slide. There are deleted scenes and photos of Mike holding a shotgun from when he killed the man who betrayed him, and more of the man in America (some theories are he betrayed Mike out of jealousy over the girl, and also to get a ticket to America) getting blown up after getting in his own car. They never decided on how Michael killed him, but they were thinking of a bunch of ways
You have to read the book!!!!!
The more you rewatch it, the better it gets. Part 2 is even better
Yes, a lot of the plot points were inspired by real-life events. Johnny Fontaine in the movie represents Frank Sinatra. The rumors were that Sinatra needed the mob's help in getting out of his contract with the Harry James Band. Decades later, he wanted the role in the movie "From Here to Eternity" to revive his career. Moe Green in the movie represents Bugsy Siegel, who was behind the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas.
The scene where Tony soprano is shot at while carrying a glass of orange juice is a shout out to the Godfather scene where he is picking oranges from the fruit stand and gets shot
Ages like fine wine and never turns into vinegar.
❤ This came out in 1972. Part 2 is definitely a must-watch now - it came out in 1974.
The books clarify a lot of things. For example, the punch in his face was supposed to break his jaw and in the books he slowly recovers from that. In here I think they went for a brush which makes time passing very confusing.
The book is an easy read highly recommended if you liked the movies 1 and 2. It covers them both as a single read and is a very straightforward read.
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The book is also great. Was a bestseller which is why they even made the movie but the movie is even better however in the book Micheal had to have corrective surgery to fix his jaw
Godfather is literally the origin story of a next level criminal mastermind. Michael being the youngest son and a war hero is the least likely of people to be the new Don.
The singer at the wedding, who is the God Father's God Son, is based on Frank Sinatra. As in the movie, Sinatra's career in the early '50's was doing very poorly. When he got the part in "From Here to Eternity", it revived it. There were always rumors that the Mafia had a lot to do with helping Sinatra.
It takes watching the whole series, but that one conversation where the Don tells Michael that he had hoped Michael would be legitimate (Senator, Governor) and Michael says to him, “We’ll get there, Pop. We’ll get there,” is my absolute favorite line of the movies because of what Michael becomes. ❤
The guy that played Luca Brasi was actually an enforcer for the Colombo crime family. The actor they wanted had a heart attack and died. So they used this guy, but he was so nervous he couldn’t remember his lines. He kept practicing them. Francis Ford Coppola told Brando he’s going to F up his lines. Just roll with it ! And that’s the scene they used. It makes it appear that even Luca Brasi was intimidated by The Godfather.
I was seventeen in 1972 when it came out.
The movies you guys are watching for the first time are many of my favorites. It’s fun to see your reactions to them. Fun channel!
Cop Land is an awesome underrated movie. So many great actors. Sylvester Stallone in his first non- feel good movie and he killed it!
I'll say this right now, The Godfather 1 and 2 are some of the greatest movies EVER made. Pure classics
Another great mob movie, Road To Perdition. Tom Hanks as you've never seen him, LEGEND Paul Newman, 007 himself Daniel Craig, wonderful actor Jude Law. Hope we get a chance to watch you react!!
6:00 The story about the singer who the godfather got out of his contract with an offer he can't refuse was about Frank Sinatra (Johnny Fontaine). He got Sinatra the movie role with the horse head scene.
Yes, Asia & BJ you both definitely need to see GODFATHER PART 2, as you will see how it all got started & how Michael's dad became THE GODFATHER 😮
Cant wait till you see Godfather 2. The beginnings of Don Corleone played by Robert Dinero❤
THE Mafia classic of all classics 👍😁. The original & the best in my opinion ☝️😎
Ofc, by far
@@borisnegrarosa9113… It’s pretty much the case for so many movie franchises nowadays ☝️😎
would be a classic if it was true to form how the real Mafia Operates but it's not even close
You need to see Part II !
@@Sam-The-PC-Gamer … I realise that but I just don’t want to ever find myself in the position where I’d find out for real just how they operate.
One of the Top 3 films of all time. Part II is even better.
On my channel you can find a detailed analysis of The Godfather!
Brilliant. One of the best movies ever made...
The lawyer for Corleone was Robert Duvall. Big movies like Secondhand Lion. Lonesome Dove. Open Range.he was Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird
Winner of 3 Oscars including Best Picture! One of the best Gangster Flicks ever made.
One of those films I watch whenever it's on. Another film in this genre you may enjoy is Donnie Brasco with Johnny Depp and Al Pacino.
Great reaction guys 🤩 this film is full of great actors - James Caan, Barlon Brando, Robert Duvall and did you recognise the sister? Talia Shire - she also played Rocky's wife, Adrianne. Godfather Part 2 is one of my favorite films of all time. Can't wait for you to watch it 😀
Talia shire Is also the Directors sister.
John Cazale was.the best! He did 5 movies before his untimely death and all 5 were Oscar movies!!!!
********The late JAMES CAAN"s Oldest Son is also an Actor. SCOTT CAAN is in the TV Series Remak now of "HAWAII FIVE O."
These movies have lasted this long for good reason. The nominations alone for academy awards…this cast- are you kidding me? Seen it multiple times, love seeing it thru your eyes.❤️🎥❤️
Yes, Michael is (possibly) more ruthless than Vito. But Vito also swore at the meeting of the Dons that he would not be the one to break the peace, which his rivals were taking advantage of by encroaching on Tessio and Clemenza's territories (and the Corleones forbid fighting back). Michael always intended the assassinations of his rivals to take place as soon as his father was dead, after playing possum for a while.
So glad you guys saw this. Honestly was really happy you guys did this movie. And, you enjoyed it. Great reaction as usual!
You have to see Godfather Part II. The saga continues.
One of the best films ever! Godfather 2 is as good if not better.
Both won best picture and both deserved it.
Thanks guys, another great reaction!
I love the way you guys waited until the end to take it apart.
The Godfather isn't just an OG gangster epic, it's one of the all time great movies from the last century. Some consider Part II even better.
The Godfather Part II is also a masterpiece, but it is quite different from the first film. New plotlines, new characters, new intrigues and definitely new threats to the Corleone family!
I don’t try to put one over the other, as they are both masterpieces.
One of the All-Time Legendary movies 🎥!!! I never get tired of this movie no matter how many times I watch it!!!
Loved your reactions to Godfather! The director went thru HELL and back to make this movie what it is. Hope you guys see part 2!!
Don Vito's daughter is Adrian from Rocky.
Heck yeah! Jump into Godfather part two. You two will love that one as much as this one.
One of the very few movies I don't mind re-watching. Epic for the day it was filmed and will go down as a classic.
Classic film with classic lines that everyone’s said at least once in their lives.
11:25 I was surprised that Asia recognized James Caan from Misery and remembered he was on that movie too, amazing!
Definitely see Part 2 and 3! Great trilogy!
I can remember being 11yrs old and seeing this movie in 1972. My best friend Mike and I went to see movies , every Friday and Saturday. A dollar was all we needed , .75 for the ticket and .25 for a popcorn and a drink. We seen a lot of movies. But , even being only 11 at the time , we both knew The Godfather movie was something very special. Even today when we talk on the golf course, we still hold this masterpiece as one of our favorite movie going experiences. Great review Asia and Bj.🙂👍📽🎬.
John Cazale, who played Fredo, has probably the highest average rating of any actor on IMDB with more than two roles. He died in 1978, but was in The Godfather (I&II), The Conversation (1974), Dog Day Afternoon (1975) and The Deer Hunter (1978), not one of which rates below 7.8 on IMDB. He was Meryl Streep's first serious New York boyfriend from 1975 until his death, and she has stated that his death still affects her.
Every movie on his resume won an Oscar for - 'Best Picture'. & He's one of the few actors, when discussing the movies with the general public. Everybody knows each of the character's names & nobody knows the his name. (In every movie he has done.) His characters are that strong.
You guys have to watch “Part 2”
Clearly part 2 is a given however another great Al Pacino movie is Donnie Brasco, great performances and a must watch film.
Yes!! FUHGEDDABOUDIT!! 🤌🏼😎
It came out in 1972. It is one of the greatest films ever made. I think I have watched The Godfather over 50 times, at the very least. I never, never get tired of it.
I watched that movie several times and every time I notice something new. Masterpiece!
Polly the guy shot in the back of the head betrayed Don Corleone. Polly said he was out sick when the Godfather was shot.
in a deleted scene Sonny used the Godfather's connection with the phone company to find out someone used a payphone near Polly's house to call a rival Don
Greatest movie of all-time. And "Part II" is the second greatest movie of all-time.
Some people (and many "Movie Critic's"--not that THEY matter) believe Part II is actually superior to the original. I think they are equally "great" in their own way. Regardless, Part II is by far...the greatest "Sequel" ("Prequel"..?) of all time.
@@mattfulmer4243 I think "The Road Warrior" is actually the greatest sequel, as I find it better than "Mad Max". But, "Part II" would be the better movie of the two.
@@independenceltd. Not gonna' argue about that as I love both series of movies. Prolly just depends on what kind of mood I'm in. 😎
Godfather 2 is a masterpiece! You will learn so much about the characters and family. Hope to see your reaction to parts 2/3. Thanks
Before this movie came out (1972) there was a novel by the same name written by Mario Puzo and published in 1969. The book was as popular as the movie, selling about 10 million copies leading up to the film. If you have a chance to read it, I suggest you do. It will clarify much of the backstory, or if for nothing else, will just be an excellent read.
A very good read. Remember, denizens of youtube, this stuff comes from somewhere. RIF
And, The Godfather manuscript was rejected by the first publisher who Mario Puzo approached with it 🥴🥴🥴🥴
It is *such* a good book; I first read it in my mid-teens, and it was one of my favorites 👍👍👍👍
One of my all time favorite movies and one of the all time greatest movies ever made! Thanks for reacting to it!
Aww yeah, the real Gangsters 🤘🤘
The closed door ending says it all. It's all turned, wordlessly Michael cerments his transition to the very thing he thought he'd never be & her worst fears are realized. la finè
Ya, you need to do Godfather II because it shows you how Michael's Father became the Godfather and Robert Dinero plays the Godfathers younger self in the movie too 😊
You need to see part 2 with Robert Deniro as a young Vito Corleone
This is in my personal top 5 and most people consider it either the greatest movie ever or second. It was on top of the IMDb list for many years but then Shawshank took over. As a kid growing up I wished I was the baby being baptized and Al Pacino was my dad. ☺️ That actual baby grew up to be Sofia Coppola who is a good director in her own right and has a movie about Priscilla Presley coming out soon. Of special interest to Asia, Sofia used to date Keanu Reeves.
I saw EQUALIZER 3 for the fifth time today. I hope you guys eventually react to it. It's a great counterpoint to this movie, imo. 🙏🏼
Sofia Coppola is a great director 👍👍👍👍
Godfather 2 is a must!! It is the prequel to this story!! It is my favorite. I read my mother's paperback copy of this story when I was 15 in 1974. It is still one of my favorite books and movie.🤗🤗
King of New York next... y'all will not be disappointed
I Second “King of New York” (1990) 👆🔥
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I hadn't seen the Godfather in its entirety because of it being edited for tv. In 2012, The Grand Lake Theater in Oakland ran Godfather I &2 as a double feature. The book I'd read annually for years and I finally was able to watch these cinematic treasures in one afternoon. Wonderful!