@@nestormurcia6681 it will be on UA-cam sometime in the nearish future, I know they are catching up on other movie and show reactions right now. But the full length for the whole saga is on Patreon!
Oh HELL YEAH! I never clicked so fast on anything in my whole damn life! The Godfather is my favorite mafia movie and one of the greatest films ever made. Micheal's character transformation from a civilian into a don is one of the most remarkable character arcs in cinema. The Godfather Part 2 is even more epic! Let's Go! 💪🏾🔥
No one could have played the Godfather like Marlon Brando, he was so talented!! You guys need to check him out in two of his classics "On The Waterfront" and "A Streetcar Named Desire" and then see him reprise his role as the Godfather in the comedy "The Freshman".. You won't be disappointed!! Great Reaction!
From a film making and script perspective, the critics believe that every word, every frame and every cut is perfect. There is nothing that could could have been executed more perfectly from a producing perspective.
random tidbits from the book: 8:57 the tradition is that a man can't refuse a request on the day of his daughters wedding; that's why the Don is careful who he talks to that day; and why Luca saying that he just wanted to thank him without asking for anything was a gesture of respect. 24:54 That is Enzo the baker. He's the man (from the beginning) that the Don helped by fixing it to stay in the country and marry the daughter of the man who asked the favor at the wedding. He was willing to do anything as thanks to the don. 34:42 In Sicilian tradition, you can only give gold to a woman you are engaged to. So Michal giving her the gold necklace was taken as a former proposal; and her wearing it was a formal acceptance. 35:00 the family behind her are laughing because the girl was known for being sure-footed; and they knew her "stumbling" was just a ruse so Michael would be able to hold her arm. 41:26 in the book, the undertaker is scared because, not knowing what they were going to ask, he thought they wanted him to dispose of a body too important to be found. He didn't want to do it, but he knew he couldn't refuse to do the favor; and was relieved that the favor was what it was. 56:08 Clemenza was Sonny's godfather; so he was given the honor of killing Carlo as revenge for Sonny's death.
Always thought it funny that Sonny says to Michael dismissively “this isn’t like the Army, you gotta get up close and bada bing” (ps-this is where The Sopranos got the name for the stripclub from). Michael was a Marine. He fought in the Pacific where combat was often “up close” & incredibly brutal. Also while serving, Michael was awarded the Navy Cross (2nd highest military decoration) & a Silver Star (3rd highest military decoration). Maybe Sonny just saw him as his little bro, but Michael was very experienced in close up violence.
Michael was a straight-up killer and killed more than several Japanese soldiers during his military service. He almost won the Medal of Honor, which is our countries highest honor !!
Definitely Sonny just seeing him as a lil bro. I mean shit no one knew what those boys went through until the movies started showing it. And even then shit like (the Pacific or Hacksaw Ridge) doesn't scratch the surface of the horrors seen on those islands.. all war is hell obviously. But the Pacific theater was on a different level. Only the memoris from those Marines there can capture it. And even then our imaginations can't imagine the hell they saw. So tl;dr You're absolutely right. Mikey was a cold blooded killer that could make even the strongest street thug cry
Excellent points. Until now, I never considered the likelihood that if Michael was a winner of the Navy Cross and a Silver Star, that he had done things in the Pacific conflict that he (like most combat vets) didn't want to talk about and definitely wouldn't brag about. Also, he probably killed a lot more people than his hot tempered big brother Sonny ever did.
In the novel Luca Brasi was a lot scarier, he was respected by everyone and a real killer, the movie somewhat fails to show this but Luca pretending to change sides is actually a big deal, no one would dare to move on the Corleone while he was still alive.
I just finished reading the book recently and while there is a lot of really weird stuff that I’m glad didn’t make it into the movies, a lot of cool stuff also got left out. To be fair though I don’t think the movies could have ever been made with some of those Luca scenes that are in the book
As someone who barely ever reads books. I have to praise books here. Sometimes you can't get the book to screen because of how well our imaginations come into play while reading. This is why I believe they haven't made a Blood Meridian movie yet. Obviously nowadays it would be a lot harder to make since Hollywood is really woke and it'd be hard to make a Blood Meridian movie without everyone feeling super uncomfortable but I digress. I feel the real reason is because no movie maker could accurately depict the character known as Judge Holden...
"On the Waterfront" won 8 oscars including best actor for Marlon Brando who plays a longshoreman working on the docks controlled by the union mob. The movie is ranked 19th on the AFI's all time list.
Watch that and A Streetcar Named Desire. For all the younger actors in this movie, who went on to be legends themselves, they were all inspired by Brando. [AND Jack Nicholson was also, who you mentioned too.]
I saw this in the theater on first release. All subsequent Mafia films are inspired by and derivative of it. Another great one from that year: "The French Connection".
I love seeing two younger guys of a different culture or heritage appreciate ... the greatness of this film. Open mindedness is a great thing to see in others. Thank you for sharing your experience. ❤
Key minor point was when the baker was so nervous he couldn't light his own cigarette....but Michael's hand never shook, and Michael noticed his own hands were steady...
My favorite reactors doing my favorite movie today! I may have actually squealed with joy when I saw this pop up! My dad, who grew up around *some Irish stuff* in the 50's-60's in Boston, was the one who showed me all the best mob movies. This (plus part II) and Goodfellas were always top of the top. When I was 13, my dad gave me the book of the Godfather (I don't think he knew about the Lucy Mancini subplot) and I loved it, especially getting to read descriptions of how Michael and Vito think and plan. My dad is buried in the same cemetery as John Cazale (Fredo Corleone), who was his favorite actor. He would think that was cool. Would LOVE to see you two react to the HBO series Rome, you would love Titus Pullo and Lucius Vorenus.
Rome is currently being reacted to on Patreon! It may take a while to get to UA-cam but right now I think they have the first 9 full length episode reactions up.
49:03 to give an idea of the story's timeline, the movie starts off in the year of 1945 and it ends this story off in the year of 1955. The next movie time jumps to 1959. I think if you read the book it goes into more detail about everything going on along with the settings that take place throughout the story.
Great reaction, excited to see you react to part II, which is on par, if not better. Both films are in regular rotation for me at home, 50 years on and never been beat.
For Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando), Francis Ford Coppola put a jaw prosthesis in his mouth and a gauze, to give him that particular face. Brando was relatively young in this film, and Coppola pretended to age him and also look more threatening.
There's probably so many nods in The Sopranos that we still haven't caught lmao. That show is an iceberg when it comes to nods to other films and media
Godfather Part 2 is the number one cited movie when it comes to folks arguing about whether the sequel is better than the first one. Can't wait to see y'all peep that one!
Great reaction, guys. This movie was so influential that real-life gangsters started acting differently to each other, trying to be classy like the Corleone family... Even the FBI noticed the change on the wire tap conversations.
The film doesn't take place in the 70s. It takes place in the 40s and 50s. Michael is home from World War II during the opening wedding, so you know it's circa 1945 and about 10 years pass over the course of the film.
Omg, so excited!!!! “ I have seen this before..” ughh! Normally I would skip. Appreciate the honesty, and you guys are great so… let’s do it!!! Thank you
One of the best movies ever! Brando won Best Actor, Coppola Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Mario Puzo and Coppola. Burt Reynolds was offered the role of Michael, but Brando threatened to quit if Reynolds was hired.
Sure you've been told already. But Fredo's actor has quite the story. He was a living legend until an untimely cancer death. The movies he was in will blow you away. Even if you never saw it? You've heard about it in passing and he's played great roles in each of them
Lenny Montana: aka ‘Luca Brasi’ was actual muscle for the Columbo crime family and a wrestler. He wasn’t acting when he was rehearsing his line for the Don…he was actually rehearsing and Brando was making faces at him to get him to crack. Lenny..along with most of the people at the wedding..were actually all real La Cosa Nostra.😎
That's awesome. The wildest and only one I heard about was the dudes from Casino during the hit scenes at the end. I guess the guy that supposedly did the hits was the one acting them out since he was an advisor on set. Crazy ass stuff. I barely know dick about this stuff and heard that in passing so apologies if I got any or all of it wrong. Super interesting stuff and I'm sure there's incidents like this we've never heard about seeing how many legendary Italian mob movies there are
29:15 The scene in the diner works without subtitles b/c you can feel the tension build regardless. But what they say is basically: SOLLOZZO: “I’m sorry…” MICHAEL: “Leave it alone.” ( or ) “Forget about it.” SOLLOZZO: “What happened to your father was business. I have much respect for your father. But your father, his thinking is old-fashioned. You must understand why I had to do that.” MICHAEL: “I understand those things…” [Waiter brings McCluskey's veal, then exits.] SOLLOZZO: “Now let’s work through where we go from here.” MICHAEL: “How do you say… ?” [Then Michael returns to speaking English.] [After Michael returns from the bathroom] SOLLOZZO: “Everything all right? I respect myself, understand, and cannot allow another man to hold me back. What happened was unavoidable. I had the unspoken support of the other Family dons. If your father were in better health, without his eldest son running things, no disrespect intended, we wouldn’t have this nonsense. We will stop fighting until your father is well and can resume bargaining. No vengeance will be taken. We will have peace, but your Family should interfere no longer.”
I feel like the reason we don't get subtitles is both that we basically know the gist of what he's going to say, but also that it doesn't matter what he's saying - Michael came to kill him, not talk, and the lack of subtitles makes it so that those who do not speak Italian (the majority of the audience) are focusing only on Michael psyching himself up to do the deed.
You guys should check out Apocalypse Now next. Same director. Absolutely great movie and there’s so much interesting psychological stuff in there for you guys to really dig into & analyze.
Godfather - you’re right about the acting (Brando - an Oscar). But it’s also the directing (Coppola - Oscar Nomination); the screen play (Puzo&Coppola - Oscar); music (Rota - Oscar); 3 actors nominated for best supporting actor; oh yeah, and Best Picture (Oscar). And did you catch the cinematography, (the shadows, the faces?) It all adds up to this being one of the top 3 movies ever. And you’re right; no mob movie can compare! Except one -> GF Part 2. Many believe it’s better. Plus add DeNiro to the mix…
I can't remember the particulars now that I'm at the end of this video, but you guys have made a few observations that I've never noticed or thought of before, and I can't remember how many times I've seen this movie. Well done, and thank you. Btw, the horse head in the dude's bed was real, they got it from a slaughterhouse at a dog food factory. So the screams were of real terror because they didn't tell the actor. Savage!
"Johnny Fontaine" is Frank Sinatra, and is the only reason both the book and movie were financed. It was assumed that America would be endlessly fascinated by Sinatra's ties to the Mob, but that couldn't sustain the interest of Puzo or Coppola. Or America, as it turned out. "Johnny" was more or less pushed to the side in favor of the fascinating Corleones.
Lol, I knew you were going to question the naming a mixtape after Luca Brasi, but in the novelized version, his backstory makes him one of the most feared and notorious hitters in the mob. Even, the don is a little uneasy about him
Let’s hear it for the cat who was not in the script but just happened to be roaming around the movie set and the director Francis Ford Coppola gave the cat a part in the movie. Brando had to redo his lines because of the loud purring from the cat who you can hear very clearly!
@@OrondeBranch yup, and the people at wedding in opening scene were family members of Patriarche (new england boss) . Brando didnt knew this , and he had 1 of his temper fall outs and directed towards them. But when he found out who they were he apologized to the boss
A smart man listens, Don funded Mo Greene in Vegas. Micheal listened! Mo Greene said, " I talked to Bazinni (There Enemy) I took your brother in. (He was paid to teach him the casino business) Michael see he can't trust dude. Michael was ready to lead in every way. Pay attention the room listen to the conversations, learn behaviors and habits. And you will control the room.
25:34 That was Enzo, the baker's son. Vito did a favor to his father at the beginning of the movie that allowed him to stay in the country and it ended up saving Vito and his own son, Michael, as well.
Great stuff, guys. Don’t wait too long before Part II. Having the major elements of this one in your mind will be helpful. Thankfully, the dark and rich style of the production is carried over perfectly. It’s a magnificent combination of both prequel and sequel.
I use to read many comments talking about how precise were Michael shoots in the restaurant. Michael wasn´t in that time in mafia affairs, but he was a II World War hero. He probably shooted better than anyone in his family.
"You're not a wartime Congslerie Tom" Michael's words mean: #1 The first weak spot they came at The Don at was Tom, thinking he would fold under pressure #2 Wartime Congslerie, Street Veteran, Chess Master must know all the pieces on the board. 3# it's about to get bloody and violent and I need even my advisor to be ready to fight.
I'm allergic to hype, so I didn't want to like The Godfather in 1972, but eventually I saw it in the cinema. For once the hype was justified. It's a stone-cold classic. Then I thought, this can't be surpassed, it's the ultimate mob movie. Then I saw Godfather II. Marron! They did it again!
Can't believe as film buffs you guys don't know Marlon Brando. Guy literally reinvented film acting in the 1950s. Brought a realism that wasn't there before. Watch A Streetcar Named Desire and the On The Waterfront as an intro for his career.
GREAT REACTION, GENTLEMEN! Nooooooooow...see GF#2 immediately...With a young AF Robert Deniro portraying a young AF Vito,....woooooooow ...And wait for Fredo's scene(s) with "Johnny Ola" ....played by the actor( who also ) played Uncle Junior Soprano!!
Sollozzo upon hearing Vito is still alive: "Well its bad luck for me, and bad luck for you if you don't make the deal." My thoughts: No its mostly bad luck for you.
Actors like these used to be almost worshipped. 😂 There was no CGI or trick photography or too much action. This is pure art and the cast were masters!
Mo Green represented the Jewish side of the mafia in those days , and of course Bugsy Seigel the gangstaa who created Vegas. Mo's Jewish mentor, Hyman Roth appears in GF2, a must see... Gf and Gf2 - two academy awards for best picture Plus you see a young Robert D Niro, as younger Don Corleone - Marlon Brando
One of the most chilling scenes in cinema: a blood-soaked Jack Woltz waking up and screaming in horror because the mafia have cut off the lower half of the horse he sleeps with. Brutal.
Alex Rocco - (Moe Green,)is another real life gangster who ran with Whitey Bulgur and The Winter Hill Gang in Sommerville, MA. Back in the 60s. After doing some time in prison he took off to California and started a new life as an actor.
Correct for the most part; Rocco didn't run with Whitey Bulger, he ran with the first two leaders of the Winter Hill Gang: Buddy McLean and Howie Winter.
Marlon Brando ( the Godfather ) is widely considered the Greatest Actor of All Time ! Check him out in ( 1. On the waterfront ( 2. Apocalypse Now ( 3. A Streetcar named desire and ( 4 The young Lions. A masterclass of acting !!✊🏾👏🏽👍🏾💯
Mario Puzo, who wrote the novel, said this is the story of a king with three sons, each one possessing a trait of the Don. Sonny is aggression, Michael is wisdom, Fredo is compassion. It’s an amazing book.
Believe it or not, the script for part two is just as good and maybe better! Its everything that takes place before and after part one chronologically. Fun Fact: Marlon Brando and Robert DeNiro both won an oscar for best male lead for playing the same character. Vito Corleone...
Guys , Plz react to Boardwalk empire. Thats a HBO show , Omar from the wire plays a lead in it. Its based on true characters like lucky luciano , capone etc
Godfather 2 - maybe the best sequel of all time. Can't wait for your reaction!
Maybe?
I’m going to make a movie request they can’t refuse!
Facts 😂😂
Yeah. It's called Godfather Part II.
@@nestormurcia6681 it will be on UA-cam sometime in the nearish future, I know they are catching up on other movie and show reactions right now. But the full length for the whole saga is on Patreon!
That's pretty damn funny. I do get annoyed, I better boss up.
Hey guys, Tony Soprano was only a street boss. Vito and then Mike were bosses of the worlds mafia's.
Oh HELL YEAH! I never clicked so fast on anything in my whole damn life! The Godfather is my favorite mafia movie and one of the greatest films ever made. Micheal's character transformation from a civilian into a don is one of the most remarkable character arcs in cinema. The Godfather Part 2 is even more epic! Let's Go! 💪🏾🔥
Oh hell yeah, Luca Brazi was so terrifying that in the book Vito was actually afraid of him!
Walter White - "I'm no Vito Corleone"
Saul Goodman - "No sh*t. Right now you're Fredo"
I was thinkin' about that in the back of my head all through this reaction! -- will they remember that. But really, you'd need to have seen this 1st.
I avoided this movie for years thinking it was gonna be overrated or something but nah, this is a classic for a reason
No one could have played the Godfather like Marlon Brando, he was so talented!! You guys need to check him out in two of his classics "On The Waterfront" and "A Streetcar Named Desire" and then see him reprise his role as the Godfather in the comedy "The Freshman".. You won't be disappointed!! Great Reaction!
This was a good watchalong! U guys got funny comments and dont interrupt too much. Subbed
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday…….👍🏼Close enough
From a film making and script perspective, the critics believe that every word, every frame and every cut is perfect. There is nothing that could could have been executed more perfectly from a producing perspective.
random tidbits from the book:
8:57 the tradition is that a man can't refuse a request on the day of his daughters wedding; that's why the Don is careful who he talks to that day; and why Luca saying that he just wanted to thank him without asking for anything was a gesture of respect.
24:54 That is Enzo the baker. He's the man (from the beginning) that the Don helped by fixing it to stay in the country and marry the daughter of the man who asked the favor at the wedding. He was willing to do anything as thanks to the don.
34:42 In Sicilian tradition, you can only give gold to a woman you are engaged to. So Michal giving her the gold necklace was taken as a former proposal; and her wearing it was a formal acceptance.
35:00 the family behind her are laughing because the girl was known for being sure-footed; and they knew her "stumbling" was just a ruse so Michael would be able to hold her arm.
41:26 in the book, the undertaker is scared because, not knowing what they were going to ask, he thought they wanted him to dispose of a body too important to be found. He didn't want to do it, but he knew he couldn't refuse to do the favor; and was relieved that the favor was what it was.
56:08 Clemenza was Sonny's godfather; so he was given the honor of killing Carlo as revenge for Sonny's death.
I love all of the tiny details in this movie that you only notice if you’ve read the book. This is easily one of the best adaptations of all time
@@malcolmmceasy2252 nice information 👍🏾
Thank you!
Always thought it funny that Sonny says to Michael dismissively “this isn’t like the Army, you gotta get up close and bada bing” (ps-this is where The Sopranos got the name for the stripclub from).
Michael was a Marine. He fought in the Pacific where combat was often “up close” & incredibly brutal. Also while serving, Michael was awarded the Navy Cross (2nd highest military decoration) & a Silver Star (3rd highest military decoration).
Maybe Sonny just saw him as his little bro, but Michael was very experienced in close up violence.
Michael was a straight-up killer and killed more than several Japanese soldiers during his military service. He almost won the Medal of Honor, which is our countries highest honor !!
Definitely Sonny just seeing him as a lil bro. I mean shit no one knew what those boys went through until the movies started showing it. And even then shit like (the Pacific or Hacksaw Ridge) doesn't scratch the surface of the horrors seen on those islands.. all war is hell obviously. But the Pacific theater was on a different level. Only the memoris from those Marines there can capture it. And even then our imaginations can't imagine the hell they saw.
So tl;dr
You're absolutely right. Mikey was a cold blooded killer that could make even the strongest street thug cry
Excellent points. Until now, I never considered the likelihood that if Michael was a winner of the Navy Cross and a Silver Star, that he had done things in the Pacific conflict that he (like most combat vets) didn't want to talk about and definitely wouldn't brag about. Also, he probably killed a lot more people than his hot tempered big brother Sonny ever did.
Also, Michael did exactly what Sonny said.
He shot McClusky and Sollozzo up close.
With all that Michael went through during WW2, he probably had more blood on his hands than the rest of the Corleone family combined.
In the novel Luca Brasi was a lot scarier, he was respected by everyone and a real killer, the movie somewhat fails to show this but Luca pretending to change sides is actually a big deal, no one would dare to move on the Corleone while he was still alive.
Book-Luka threw his unwanted baby in a burning oven, then killed the mother, he's a complete monster :D
I just finished reading the book recently and while there is a lot of really weird stuff that I’m glad didn’t make it into the movies, a lot of cool stuff also got left out. To be fair though I don’t think the movies could have ever been made with some of those Luca scenes that are in the book
As someone who barely ever reads books. I have to praise books here. Sometimes you can't get the book to screen because of how well our imaginations come into play while reading.
This is why I believe they haven't made a Blood Meridian movie yet. Obviously nowadays it would be a lot harder to make since Hollywood is really woke and it'd be hard to make a Blood Meridian movie without everyone feeling super uncomfortable but I digress. I feel the real reason is because no movie maker could accurately depict the character known as Judge Holden...
I was about to say this
In the novel, Luca Brasi was pure evil. A man who didn't fear God or the devil.
Boardwalk Empire! You guys would love that series. It has some of the actors that are in The Sopranos.
@@tpaflusa I second Boardwalk Empire. Watched it the first time this past winter, great show
Diane Keaton’s face closing out the film is so perfect. Such a crucial role and moment.
Can't believe you guys don't have 50K subs, at least. Looking forward to part 2. Please don't wait too long!
Oh boys u steppin your game up!!! Thanks for checking out all-time great!!! Yo and God Father II is even more 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Good on you guys for watching this great film at last. And you're right, Goodfellas and Casino are also AWESOME.
Yep. Al Pacino is so young in this that in some scenes he literally looks like someone else. It always gets me on rewatch. Great reaction guys.
Lets GOOOOOO!!!
You guys will get a bunch of references from other stuff after watching this.
One of the greatest movies ever. Amazing!
"On the Waterfront" won 8 oscars including best actor for Marlon Brando who plays a longshoreman working on the docks controlled by the union mob. The movie is ranked 19th on the AFI's all time list.
It's the film that gets quoted a lot in Raging Bull too -- another classic.
Watch that and A Streetcar Named Desire. For all the younger actors in this movie, who went on to be legends themselves, they were all inspired by Brando. [AND Jack Nicholson was also, who you mentioned too.]
I saw this in the theater on first release. All subsequent Mafia films are inspired by and derivative of it.
Another great one from that year: "The French Connection".
I love seeing two younger guys of a different culture or heritage appreciate ... the greatness of this film. Open mindedness is a great thing to see in others. Thank you for sharing your experience. ❤
Key minor point was when the baker was so nervous he couldn't light his own cigarette....but Michael's hand never shook, and Michael noticed his own hands were steady...
My favorite reactors doing my favorite movie today! I may have actually squealed with joy when I saw this pop up!
My dad, who grew up around *some Irish stuff* in the 50's-60's in Boston, was the one who showed me all the best mob movies. This (plus part II) and Goodfellas were always top of the top. When I was 13, my dad gave me the book of the Godfather (I don't think he knew about the Lucy Mancini subplot) and I loved it, especially getting to read descriptions of how Michael and Vito think and plan. My dad is buried in the same cemetery as John Cazale (Fredo Corleone), who was his favorite actor. He would think that was cool.
Would LOVE to see you two react to the HBO series Rome, you would love Titus Pullo and Lucius Vorenus.
Rome is currently being reacted to on Patreon! It may take a while to get to UA-cam but right now I think they have the first 9 full length episode reactions up.
@@KobraUNC44 That's freakin' awesome!!!!
49:03 to give an idea of the story's timeline, the movie starts off in the year of 1945 and it ends this story off in the year of 1955. The next movie time jumps to 1959. I think if you read the book it goes into more detail about everything going on along with the settings that take place throughout the story.
"Michaeeeel.. is it true Michaeeel ?"
Silvio Dante
Fontain is supposed to be Sinatra
Great reaction, excited to see you react to part II, which is on par, if not better. Both films are in regular rotation for me at home, 50 years on and never been beat.
For Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando), Francis Ford Coppola put a jaw prosthesis in his mouth and a gauze, to give him that particular face. Brando was relatively young in this film, and Coppola pretended to age him and also look more threatening.
Notice the oranges on the failed Don Corleone hit…and remember in S1 E12 Tony picks up orange juice when the Jamaican Bobsled Team tries to kill him
@@MrDMF567 I thought it was boyz 2 men
There's probably so many nods in The Sopranos that we still haven't caught lmao. That show is an iceberg when it comes to nods to other films and media
Exactly lol
Notice in every scenes where there will be a murder in a while of time, there are oranges. Also in the GF2.
tony soprano shirt goes hard
"Whoever that actor is that plays the Don"
Yall need to learn about Marlon Brando
Brando was 45 when he played the Don, they put old guy makeup and prosthetics on him. Unreal performance, no once notices and I always forget
Godfather Part 2 is the number one cited movie when it comes to folks arguing about whether the sequel is better than the first one. Can't wait to see y'all peep that one!
This reaction will get you over the 10k sub mark, I do believe.
Great reaction, guys. This movie was so influential that real-life gangsters started acting differently to each other, trying to be classy like the Corleone family...
Even the FBI noticed the change on the wire tap conversations.
"Leave the gun,take the cannoli."
#Masterpiece
#BringOnPtII
Especially if it's from an authentic Italian bakery.
Finally! Please follow this up with either Rome or Deadwood…PLEASE!!!😎
Yes! Deadwood!!
The film doesn't take place in the 70s. It takes place in the 40s and 50s. Michael is home from World War II during the opening wedding, so you know it's circa 1945 and about 10 years pass over the course of the film.
A cinematic Masterpiece from screenplay, script, casting, acting, direction, cinematography, lighting,set design, makeup. Everything in movie making 😊
When y'all get to III, watch the "Coda" director's cut. MUCH better than original cut.
Omg, so excited!!!! “ I have seen this before..” ughh! Normally I would skip. Appreciate the honesty, and you guys are great so… let’s do it!!! Thank you
One of the best movies ever! Brando won Best Actor, Coppola Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Mario Puzo and Coppola. Burt Reynolds was offered the role of Michael, but Brando threatened to quit if Reynolds was hired.
I've never heard the Reynolds story. No way he would have been half as good at Al.
Would you have given Pacino the lead actor and Brando supporting?
Sure you've been told already. But Fredo's actor has quite the story. He was a living legend until an untimely cancer death. The movies he was in will blow you away. Even if you never saw it? You've heard about it in passing and he's played great roles in each of them
And Meryl Streep was his girlfriend.
P.S. - His name was John Cazale. Great actor. It’s sad that he died so young.
Lenny Montana: aka ‘Luca Brasi’ was actual muscle for the Columbo crime family and a wrestler. He wasn’t acting when he was rehearsing his line for the Don…he was actually rehearsing and Brando was making faces at him to get him to crack. Lenny..along with most of the people at the wedding..were actually all real La Cosa Nostra.😎
That's awesome. The wildest and only one I heard about was the dudes from Casino during the hit scenes at the end. I guess the guy that supposedly did the hits was the one acting them out since he was an advisor on set. Crazy ass stuff. I barely know dick about this stuff and heard that in passing so apologies if I got any or all of it wrong. Super interesting stuff and I'm sure there's incidents like this we've never heard about seeing how many legendary Italian mob movies there are
29:15 The scene in the diner works without subtitles b/c you can feel the tension build regardless.
But what they say is basically:
SOLLOZZO: “I’m sorry…”
MICHAEL: “Leave it alone.” ( or ) “Forget about it.”
SOLLOZZO: “What happened to your father was business. I have much respect for your father. But your father, his thinking is old-fashioned. You must understand why I had to do that.”
MICHAEL: “I understand those things…”
[Waiter brings McCluskey's veal, then exits.]
SOLLOZZO: “Now let’s work through where we go from here.”
MICHAEL: “How do you say… ?” [Then Michael returns to speaking English.]
[After Michael returns from the bathroom]
SOLLOZZO: “Everything all right? I respect myself, understand, and cannot allow another man to hold me back. What happened was unavoidable. I had the unspoken support of the other Family dons. If your father were in better health, without his eldest son running things, no disrespect intended, we wouldn’t have this nonsense. We will stop fighting until your father is well and can resume bargaining. No vengeance will be taken. We will have peace, but your Family should interfere no longer.”
Excellent translation!
I feel like the reason we don't get subtitles is both that we basically know the gist of what he's going to say, but also that it doesn't matter what he's saying - Michael came to kill him, not talk, and the lack of subtitles makes it so that those who do not speak Italian (the majority of the audience) are focusing only on Michael psyching himself up to do the deed.
Great reaction guys cant wait for 2 - its arguably even better!
You guys should check out Apocalypse Now next.
Same director. Absolutely great movie and there’s so much interesting psychological stuff in there for you guys to really dig into & analyze.
Masterpiece
High on my list for a future reaction!
Great Reaction!
*The Godfather 2"
*Bronx Tale
*Reservoir Dogs
*Casino
Godfather - you’re right about the acting (Brando - an Oscar). But it’s also the directing (Coppola - Oscar Nomination); the screen play (Puzo&Coppola - Oscar); music (Rota - Oscar); 3 actors nominated for best supporting actor; oh yeah, and Best Picture (Oscar). And did you catch the cinematography, (the shadows, the faces?)
It all adds up to this being one of the top 3 movies ever. And you’re right; no mob movie can compare! Except one -> GF Part 2. Many believe it’s better. Plus add DeNiro to the mix…
I can't remember the particulars now that I'm at the end of this video, but you guys have made a few observations that I've never noticed or thought of before, and I can't remember how many times I've seen this movie. Well done, and thank you.
Btw, the horse head in the dude's bed was real, they got it from a slaughterhouse at a dog food factory. So the screams were of real terror because they didn't tell the actor. Savage!
"Johnny Fontaine" is Frank Sinatra, and is the only reason both the book and movie were financed. It was assumed that America would be endlessly fascinated by Sinatra's ties to the Mob, but that couldn't sustain the interest of Puzo or Coppola. Or America, as it turned out. "Johnny" was more or less pushed to the side in favor of the fascinating Corleones.
And the movie was From Here To Eternity.
@@craigmarshall8377 Yep!
Bralik: "Whoever is playing the Don is killing it!" 🤣 Ah, youth! Such innocence!
I cracked up when I heard this. Lmao As if he’s not one of greatest actors of all time.
Lol, I knew you were going to question the naming a mixtape after Luca Brasi, but in the novelized version, his backstory makes him one of the most feared and notorious hitters in the mob. Even, the don is a little uneasy about him
Mario Puzo (the author of the novel the film is based on), said that the Johnny Fontaine character is based upon Frank Sinatra.
Let’s hear it for the cat who was not in the script but just happened to be roaming around the movie set and the director Francis Ford Coppola gave the cat a part in the movie. Brando had to redo his lines because of the loud purring from the cat who you can hear very clearly!
The actor who played Luca Brassi was a real Colombo made guy. How he got this role is a funny story.
@@ipainthouses3084 most people don’t know that.
It’s true!
@@OrondeBranch yup, and the people at wedding in opening scene were family members of Patriarche (new england boss) . Brando didnt knew this , and he had 1 of his temper fall outs and directed towards them. But when he found out who they were he apologized to the boss
I haven't watched you guy's since The Sopranos reactions. Nicely done gentlemen!
A smart man listens, Don funded Mo Greene in Vegas. Micheal listened! Mo Greene said, " I talked to Bazinni (There Enemy) I took your brother in. (He was paid to teach him the casino business) Michael see he can't trust dude.
Michael was ready to lead in every way. Pay attention the room listen to the conversations, learn behaviors and habits. And you will control the room.
Say what-?!! The Godfather- !!?
Keep your FRR close and your enemies closer.
Ready, 3-2-1play ▶️
25:34 That was Enzo, the baker's son. Vito did a favor to his father at the beginning of the movie that allowed him to stay in the country and it ended up saving Vito and his own son, Michael, as well.
Great stuff, guys. Don’t wait too long before Part II. Having the major elements of this one in your mind will be helpful. Thankfully, the dark and rich style of the production is carried over perfectly. It’s a magnificent combination of both prequel and sequel.
You guys need to immediately watch the second film, you´re gonna love it as much, maybe more...
The actor that played Fredo, John Cazale, was a terrific actor who died young. I think from cancer.
Yep, lung cancer. Starred in 5 Best Picture nominated movies in 7 years. Such a shame his career was cut short.
That Kevin gates comment got me crying 😂😂
I know right they had me dying 😂
You did the Godfather... yes!!!
I use to read many comments talking about how precise were Michael shoots in the restaurant. Michael wasn´t in that time in mafia affairs, but he was a II World War hero. He probably shooted better than anyone in his family.
“what competes? what compares?” - wait til you see part 2
Cant wait for yall to watch part 2, its one few sequels that people will debate if its better than the original
Now it is essential to watch Part 2. You won’t regret it.
Once Upon A Time In America is another must…..
In my humble opinion, it’s the best movie ever made
"You're not a wartime Congslerie Tom" Michael's words mean: #1 The first weak spot they came at The Don at was Tom, thinking he would fold under pressure #2 Wartime Congslerie, Street Veteran, Chess Master must know all the pieces on the board. 3# it's about to get bloody and violent and I need even my advisor to be ready to fight.
Can't wait for part 2!
I'm allergic to hype, so I didn't want to like The Godfather in 1972, but eventually I saw it in the cinema. For once the hype was justified. It's a stone-cold classic. Then I thought, this can't be surpassed, it's the ultimate mob movie. Then I saw Godfather II. Marron! They did it again!
19:00 My favorite reaction to Fredo fumbling the gun.
The sooner y’all do part 2, the better. While it’s fresh.
Can't believe as film buffs you guys don't know Marlon Brando. Guy literally reinvented film acting in the 1950s. Brought a realism that wasn't there before. Watch A Streetcar Named Desire and the On The Waterfront as an intro for his career.
GREAT REACTION, GENTLEMEN! Nooooooooow...see GF#2 immediately...With a young AF Robert Deniro portraying a young AF Vito,....woooooooow ...And wait for Fredo's scene(s) with "Johnny Ola" ....played by the actor( who also ) played Uncle Junior Soprano!!
LFG praise Unc
Sollozzo upon hearing Vito is still alive: "Well its bad luck for me, and bad luck for you if you don't make the deal." My thoughts: No its mostly bad luck for you.
The Original Gabagool 🐖 🍊 🫒
See "Black Mass" and "Donnie Brasco" -- both mob, both with Johnny Depp.
Actors like these used to be almost worshipped. 😂
There was no CGI or trick photography or too much action. This is pure art and the cast were masters!
Mo Green represented the Jewish side of the mafia in those days , and of course Bugsy Seigel the gangstaa who created Vegas.
Mo's Jewish mentor, Hyman Roth appears in GF2, a must see...
Gf and Gf2 - two academy awards for best picture
Plus you see a young Robert D Niro, as younger Don Corleone - Marlon Brando
One of the most chilling scenes in cinema: a blood-soaked Jack Woltz waking up and screaming in horror because the mafia have cut off the lower half of the horse he sleeps with. Brutal.
To truly understand the horror that is Lucca Brazi, you have to read the book. He may be slow, but he makes up for it by being an absolute monster.
So grateful to be watching movies with you guys again
One of my favourite movies ever no doubt. So damn good 🔥🙏
Alex Rocco - (Moe Green,)is another real life gangster who ran with Whitey Bulgur and The Winter Hill Gang in Sommerville, MA. Back in the 60s. After doing some time in prison he took off to California and started a new life as an actor.
Correct for the most part; Rocco didn't run with Whitey Bulger, he ran with the first two leaders of the Winter Hill Gang: Buddy McLean and Howie Winter.
Marlon Brando ( the Godfather ) is widely considered the Greatest Actor of All Time ! Check him out in ( 1. On the waterfront ( 2. Apocalypse Now ( 3. A Streetcar named desire and ( 4 The young Lions. A masterclass of acting !!✊🏾👏🏽👍🏾💯
Part II is FUCKIN INCREDIBLE. Cant wait for the reaction.
You Boys are Okay..💪💪
Loved Watching Your Reactions… This Film is such a Gem.. and You see that. Peace Be With Ya’s BroBros. Jc. 🎞️🎥😁👍
Oooh big-time, 1 & 2 are in my top ten. 2 sums things up, leave the gun, take the cannolis 😂
Mario Puzo, who wrote the novel, said this is the story of a king with three sons, each one possessing a trait of the Don. Sonny is aggression, Michael is wisdom, Fredo is compassion. It’s an amazing book.
Believe it or not, the script for part two is just as good and maybe better!
Its everything that takes place before and after part one chronologically.
Fun Fact: Marlon Brando and Robert DeNiro both won an oscar for best male lead for playing the same character. Vito Corleone...
1:05:57 Scarface was released in 1983, 12 years before Heat
Guys , Plz react to Boardwalk empire. Thats a HBO show , Omar from the wire plays a lead in it. Its based on true characters like lucky luciano , capone etc
Part 2 now! You won't regret it.
Jesus christ. The Shroud reference caught me off guard and made me laugh. Awesome. 😂