For me the ending - where Michael reflects on how his life has turned out and the flash back to where Fredo is the only one who congratulated him - is a masterpiece
I knew someone who loved to tell the following story: he was facing the possibility of being drafted and sent to Vietnam; everyone in his family didn’t want him to go, he told me, except for his aunt, who thought ‘it might be good for me.’ Then my friend paused, and smiled. “And I think where she is now is good for her.” See the connection to Fredo?
I've watched this scene over a dozen times (over thirty years) and it wasn't until now that I caught the resemblance. And seconds later, read your comment!!!
@@bunnydimples1283Maybe the "you can act like a man!" scene with Johnny Fontane. But even then I don't think Vito lost his temper, it looked like he only wanted to cause a reaction out of Johnny.
The best line in the whole trilogy is by Sonny’s kid “Mommy, daddy’s fighting again hahaha” Cracks me up every time and says so much about Sonny and his famous temper
I know, right? I wonder if they just dubbed little Anthony's voice in after filming this scene. How they could keep a straight face & stay in character hearing that! 🤣
To me this the most quintessential film ever made. Better than #1. I give this film a 10/10 (part 1 is 9.8/10). I feel like the like dual story line father/ son in their 30s worked really well.
John Cazale’s acting was so good that his of character of Fredo will always be known as “the weak brother.” Someone with a not-as successful as the younger brother will always be thought of as “Fredo.”
To me, the scene in Cuba with Hyman Roth basically admitting he was Michaels enemy because of the Corleone's taking Moe Green's rackets in Vegas was the top scene in the movie. Second would be the interaction's with Senator Geary. Third would be Michael telling Tom Hagan "You're My Brother". Probably one of the only movie sequel that might be better than the original...
I agree. I thought Hyman Roth was a pure ace in this flick. The way he sits while watching the game--- was very telling. The days of great movies with incredible details... are vanished
Francis Ford Coppola was so right to vouch for Al Pacino. The studio "geniuses" didn't like Al at first but Francis KNEW Al's amazing abilities would prevail!
Part 1 & Part 2 are both the best films ever made for Cinema. The acting was incredible by everyone. My favorite was James Caan as Sonny Corleone. God, he played that part perfectly. I know because I read the book BEFORE I saw Godfather 1 years ago & Caan just nailed Sonny Corleone's character to perfection.
I don’t have a little brother, but I still understand where Fredo’s coming from. As a man, it feels embarrassing to have a younger sibling or anyone younger than you take care of you, financially. Hell, they don’t even have to be younger than you, it can be anyone really. But, the fact that the one financially taking care of you is younger, that’s just adding insult to injury. And the fact that Fredo is treated like a kid compared to everyone else, even to his younger brother Michael (granted, Michael is most like their father, Vito) must be infuriating. I bet if Santino was in Fredo’s position, there’s no way in hell he’d stand for it. I’m not excusing on Fredo being an accomplice to Michael’s near-assassination, but I understand to a strong extent.
I dont think it is so much the financial part as the power relationship.Everybody in that family would expect to be financed to some extent Fredos real grievance is being excluded from decisions
Well the financial part was just one aspect of what meant. I was referring more to the fact that Fredo is is seen like a child compared with everyone else in the business, even by his younger brother, Michael (granted that he’s a bit of a screwup and a bit too meek and vulnerable to handle things like his brothers). The reasons are sound enough for Fredo to be in the position he’s in with his family. But, he has enough sense to know that it still sucks. Can’t fault him for that.
I think Michael should have made Fredo the Director of Casino Affairs or something similar only he would have a second in command who would be the one to call the shots from behind the scenes. Fredo would get the credit and the glory while this second in command would be invisible and never even set foot on casino property.
Still shouldn't have killed him exceptions have been made in the mob and I don't think one exception to your younger brother would have made you weak enough to affect the family at that point. It's all he had left and he regretted it later in thr third and unfortunately terrible film
@@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449 exactly it was partially Michael's fault. Think of your brother. Think how he feels. Etc. He should have honestly seen this coming
I agree with most that both Godfather films 🎥 are truly epic masterpieces with Pacino,Duvall,Caan and Cazale delivering Powerful performances but the third film -was completely unnecessary and disap -pointing yet the first two remain flawles -s and unforgettable in their content.
What are you talking about? Are you talking about when young Vito stabbed Don Ciccio? If you are, the old man called him a "Son Of A Bitch" in Italian.
Where is the scene when Michael confronts Hyman Roth over who tired to hit Frank Pentangeli, and Roth confronts Michael back over knowing he had Moe Green killed? that scene is on fire!
Should have included the moment Fredo slips up about knowing Johnny Ola and Michael realizes for the first time Fredo was the traitor. Then Michael does that classic face palm gesture. I always liked how they had Fredo bust himself like an idiot by talking to much. Makes the “I’m smart not like everybody says” part later on even more entertaining
If memory serves, Moe Greene was assonated in the FIRST movie. You have a point about Hyman Roth, but there are just too many good scenes to pick only five of them.
Sad story however these stories are always sad. I don't have those money and power but I have my poor happy life and never want exchange it for those money
At the dinner table there with the three brothers and Tom, I'm sure I've seen an outtake or something where James Caan is talking and it's just outstanding.
For me, the best scene is when all of immigrants go to the front of the ship to get a better view of the the Statue Of Liberty. I get teary-eyed every time.
The meeting of the families where he states he forgoes the revenge of sonny's murder and promises hd will not breech the peace - but Michael never made this promise
No better a delivery of words SONNY put on MICHEAL Micheal: I have my own plans for my future.. SONNY: you going to college to be STUPID? You really stupid.😁
For me, the final conversation between Tom Hagen and Frank Pentangeli where Tom got Frank to commit suicide in his own words, by his own hand, of his own accord. Absolutely magnificent.
That was Michael’s play my friend. It wasn’t Tom’s power of persuasion or anything. Tom was just a messenger. Michael played that beautifully and protected himself.
It was Tom too. You couldn't have just anyone deliver that message and have it work as intended. Tom's smooth, suave, unassuming and almost gentle manner and diplomacy was a powerful weapon in itself. There's a reason why he was sent to handle so much of their important business. Look at the way he handled the Senator and the dead prostitute. Tom is a seemingly much more sympathetic character than Michael which makes it easy for others to feel like he's on their side.
@@MultiRooc Robert Duvall; classic character actor who could bridge/carry leading roles as well. Roommate to Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman. 2003 Star on Hollywood walk of fame member.
Fredo's betrayal is the most compelling storyline for me. i spent most of the movie thinking that michael already knew it was fredo and was thoroughly moved by michael's visible devastation when he actually finds out for sure at the show
I still feel bad for him, throughout the first movie he was treated like a joke even tho he the oldest one, he has very kind heart and like to friend with anybody
@@marcgambone4240 Fredo was drunk and he let his guard down. Loose lips sink ships, as they say. Remember Vito’s earlier words. Men can’t be careless. Fredo was careless and it cost him his life.
Fredo was drunk the very first time we see him at Connie’s wedding. Even before the failure to protect Vito from the hitmen, Fredo was very weak. At every turn, he proves he doesn’t have what it takes to be the Don. Can’t handle his drunken bimbo wife, the Moe Green meeting, and when he and Johnny Ola pretended not to know each other when Mike introduced them in Havana, he made a point of saying “We never met” as they shake hands. Mike’s looking for a tell and Fredo served him up a good one.
It's probable that Michael had it figured out fairly early on that Fredo was, in all likelihood, the traitor in the family/organization. He just needed events and situations to play themselves out so that his suspicions about Fredo would be confirmed without any doubt. It can be especially painful and difficult to fully come to the truth when the person who is betraying or has betrayed you is someone who was so close to you, whether it be an immediate family member (in this case, Fredo), or a long-time trusted friend and colleague (Sal Tessio) in the first Godfather, even when the signs all point in that direction. While these scenarios played out in two of the greatest movies ever made, they hold true in real life.
Thing is, i could pick almost any 5 scenes from the movie and say they were the best and it would be easy to make a case for them. The whole movie is pure movie magic.
Quite simply perfection. The scene where Michael hugs Fredo then looks at Neri. Neri knowing that Michael is still going to kill him. Not a word spoken just body language. Perfection.
Even more re: that ferocious scene and the eyes . . . Michael *ordering Neri to kill Fredo in that moment, with a glare of blood and ice and a forfeited soul. An un-paralleled film -- exquisite storytelling, and performances for the ages.
My offer is this; nothing. For me, the greatest film ever made. A character study of an idealistic young man’s evolution and descent into evil following life changing sliding doors events, all out of a sense of duty to his family/father. Pacino’s stare was genuinely chilling. The sub-plots of Roth/Cuba and the Senate hearings gave it a touch of class and realism. The locations, lighting, cinematography and styling were also stunning. A lot of favourite scenes already quoted in comments but honourable mention also for the scene towards end between Michael and Connie, two actors at the very top of their craft.
@@rogerjrusa there weren’t many scenes between them in Part 2. Off the top of my head, at the start when she was introducing her new fella to Michael (which unsurprisingly didn’t go that well lol) and the brilliant one near the end I was referring to 😎
If you really think about it this whole god father story is depressing because the reason Vito went into the mafia business was to make sure his family was financially safe and secure for the sole purpose of making it legit he would always put family above everything so if Vito was still alive he would forgive Fredo and Vito would feel destroyed knowing what Michael did because Michael in the end put the business above everything else
Your family isn't safe if your older brother sells you out to people who don't care if civilian family members are collateral damage. Vito may not have killed Fredo but he wouldn't have forgiven him. He would have banished him to Bolivia or somewhere equally remote.
I thought something similar, wandering if Vito would have made the same as Michael towards Fredo. I don't think so, family first for the Godfather. Killing his brother has been a demonstration of weakness to me.
Os tempos haviam mudado e as maneiras de pensarem e agirem também. Vito colocava a família acima dos negócios e conseguia se descontrair e relaxar como uma válvula de escape. Já Michael colocou os negócios acima da família e isso destruiu sua mente e sua vida...assim como uma panela de pressão que explode.
I disagree, Fredo was killed bevause he betrayed the family. Fredo was the one that put things before family and he was the one that jeopardised the safety of the family.
@@nardinit Michael should've never send Fredo to Las Vegas in the first place and under Moe Greene ! Thats how Fredo knew about his buisness, Michael just had to put Fredo in position so he could start his own buisness and make his own money outside the family thats how Roth and Johnny Ola easily linked up with Fredo they knew Fredo want it to be his own man so when Johnny Ola told hom there was something in it for him he was excited and made a stupid desicion that cost his life
Senator...I can give you my answer now if you'd like. My offer is this - nothing. Not even the fee for the gaming license, which I would appreciate if you would put up personally.
I have seen Independence Day & it is no where close to Godfather. Godfather Shaw shank redemption and many many more, are movies that can not be re-made. There are many different types of Independence Day movies. Ghost busters 1-3 2012 movie War of the worlds Armgedeon movie Edge of tomorrow Oblivion Tomorrow war
True, but as time passed; Michael regretted killing his brother, Fredo. Michael paid for all his sins when Mary, his daughter was shot and killed. People like Fredo can be very dangerous in that kind of organization. There's no telling what Fredo would have done next. Michael was a business man, a loving man and a family man. He loved his family.
People who try to justify Michael's killing Fredo dont get the whole point of the film. Fredo is his brother, his father's child and he killed him. He is supposed to be depraved and we are supposed to be appalled and its baffling that people are still saying it was "necessary"
@@nicklubrino2606 Lee Strasberg. He and Michael V. Gazzo, who played Frank Pentageli, both were nominated for best supporting actor; Robert DeNiro won that award as young Vito Corleone.
The scene in the boat house with Michael and Fredo…always struck me as especially dark and full of metaphors. The open window s, signifying everything is out in the open between them now. Michael standing up looking down over a fragile fredo… Fredo playing the sensitive, runt of the litter card to Michael to beg for his life. Fredos demeanor before they speak knowing all along he is going to die. The dull, winter day.
Hard to say. I am of the opinion that when Michael stares down Fredo in Cuba, right before the president deposed himself, he grabs Fredo and gives him a kiss…fredo backed away knowing that Michael just put his morality aside and knew he would have to have Fredo killed when mama died. And the way Fredo backs away from Michael after the kiss in the scene tells all. That plot line and everything leading up to Michael having that discussion with Fredo in the boat house, in my opinion, foretold everyone that Fredo was a deadman. I believe he knew exactly what was to become of him as soon as Michael told him he knew it was Fredo who double crossed him. Just my .02$
Foi uma cena melancólica ! A morte começou a tomar forma conforme as palavras de ambos saíam de suas bocas. O inverno fez o sentimento do coração de Michael gelar definitivamente , enquanto que do Fredo gelou no fundo do rio ; se é que você entende o que eu quero dizer.
Agreed. That's why the scene on the fishing boat, with Neri, is so sad. Fredo had accepted his death and began speaking out Bible verses. I think this is the only death that Michael actually watched and you could see the sadness, of what he had done, overtake him.
A personal favourite of mine is the scene where Vito Andolini from Corleone has his name mixed up by a stressed out immigration officer. And just like that, history is changed for generations to come.
A lot of immigrants did that back in the day. Most of my friends don't have their birth last name. Something easy to remember or say is what they have now.
I think that he did that on purpose. Why he thought Corleone was easier than Andolini I don't know. Every Jew that came through Elis Island was named either Cohen or Levi. Go figure!
Reason why Fredo was passed over is because he was an idiot. Just look at the way he dressed and his demeanor. No one could ever take him seriously as a mob boss.
Poor Fredo, good man Fredo and Fredo is right about complaining how behave Michael him and he wanted to do something to earn respectness but he was failure and then killed by his kid brother. And i am so sad when Fredo look at Michael like a kid and then hug Michael as any kid hug mother but he couldnt think Michael was so cruel and had not no emphaty anyone, family members as well. RİP Fredo, God bless u.
For me the ending - where Michael reflects on how his life has turned out and the flash back to where Fredo is the only one who congratulated him - is a masterpiece
Best scene!!
Fredo was Kept in the dark, he knew absolutely nothing..
Fredo was right about respect.
Kay was right about the scallion tradition
Dont copie!!!
I knew someone who loved to tell the following story: he was facing the possibility of being drafted and sent to Vietnam; everyone in his family didn’t want him to go, he told me, except for his aunt, who thought ‘it might be good for me.’ Then my friend paused, and smiled. “And I think where she is now is good for her.” See the connection to Fredo?
I thought The Godfather was a masterpiece,until I saw part two.Good God,this was a good story.
Second one is the better one but first still masterpiece.
In the boathouse, when Fredo loses his temper, he truly evokes his father. He even looks like him in that moment. Amazing.
I've watched this scene over a dozen times (over thirty years) and it wasn't until now that I caught the resemblance. And seconds later, read your comment!!!
Did I miss something from TG? Since when did Vito ever lose his temper in TG??
@@bunnydimples1283Maybe the "you can act like a man!" scene with Johnny Fontane. But even then I don't think Vito lost his temper, it looked like he only wanted to cause a reaction out of Johnny.
Wouldn't surprise me if Brando approached and coached him on the scene......
John was a great actor.
You’re missing 3 hours and 20 minutes worth of footage in this clip.
In short you are correct. Absolutely.
Totally, can't pick out top scenes because the whole movie is a masterpiece
Came here for this comment
Sta kaj v sorodu z igralcem, Danny De Vito ?
Plus the deleted scenes
The best line in the whole trilogy is by Sonny’s kid
“Mommy, daddy’s fighting again hahaha”
Cracks me up every time and says so much about Sonny and his famous temper
It's such a perfect line. "Uncle Michael, Mama," and the little giggles. So very familial.
I know, right?
I wonder if they just dubbed little Anthony's voice in after filming this scene.
How they could keep a straight face & stay in character hearing that! 🤣
@@johnvandam106 Anthony was michaels kid.
I don’t think we know the name of sonnys kid who’s is this seen ?
vincent@@Chris-wx8lp
@@ARandomPerson260 no it’s not Vincent. Vincent was the bastard child he had with his mistress
To me this the most quintessential film ever made. Better than #1. I give this film a 10/10 (part 1 is 9.8/10). I feel like the like dual story line father/ son in their 30s worked really well.
how about 3?
To me, both are 10/10 and the only 2 films I consider to be "perfect".
The conversation between Michael and Fredo is next level acting
John Cazale’s acting was so good that his of character of Fredo will always be known as “the weak brother.” Someone with a not-as successful as the younger brother will always be thought of as “Fredo.”
Great movie ❤
To me, the scene in Cuba with Hyman Roth basically admitting he was Michaels enemy because of the Corleone's taking Moe Green's rackets in Vegas was the top scene in the movie. Second would be the interaction's with Senator Geary. Third would be Michael telling Tom Hagan "You're My Brother". Probably one of the only movie sequel that might be better than the original...
It's whichever Godfather one has been seen the least recently. Let's be honest.
Well said
I agree. I thought Hyman Roth was a pure ace in this flick.
The way he sits while watching the game--- was very telling. The days of great movies with incredible details... are vanished
Which scene with Senator Geary? Duval or Pacino with the Senator?
Terminator 2 and Back To The Future 2 would like a word
My favorite line was from Sony you put your life on the line for your family not a bunch of strangers
Francis Ford Coppola was so right to vouch for Al Pacino. The studio "geniuses" didn't like Al at first but Francis KNEW Al's amazing abilities would prevail!
In this epic movie every scene is a masterpiece
“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.”--- Thomas Paine
Who in this instance happens to be an extortionist and murderer.
Part 1 & Part 2 are both the best films ever made for Cinema. The acting was incredible by everyone. My favorite was James Caan as Sonny Corleone. God, he played that part perfectly. I know because I read the book BEFORE I saw Godfather 1 years ago & Caan just nailed Sonny Corleone's character to perfection.
The scene where Vito finds out it was Michael who did the hit in the restaurant always is emotional for me.
The whole movie is the best scene.
I don’t have a little brother, but I still understand where Fredo’s coming from. As a man, it feels embarrassing to have a younger sibling or anyone younger than you take care of you, financially. Hell, they don’t even have to be younger than you, it can be anyone really. But, the fact that the one financially taking care of you is younger, that’s just adding insult to injury. And the fact that Fredo is treated like a kid compared to everyone else, even to his younger brother Michael (granted, Michael is most like their father, Vito) must be infuriating. I bet if Santino was in Fredo’s position, there’s no way in hell he’d stand for it. I’m not excusing on Fredo being an accomplice to Michael’s near-assassination, but I understand to a strong extent.
I dont think it is so much the financial part as the power relationship.Everybody in that family would expect to be financed to some extent
Fredos real grievance is being excluded from decisions
Well the financial part was just one aspect of what meant. I was referring more to the fact that Fredo is is seen like a child compared with everyone else in the business, even by his younger brother, Michael (granted that he’s a bit of a screwup and a bit too meek and vulnerable to handle things like his brothers). The reasons are sound enough for Fredo to be in the position he’s in with his family. But, he has enough sense to know that it still sucks. Can’t fault him for that.
I think Michael should have made Fredo the Director of Casino Affairs or something similar only he would have a second in command who would be the one to call the shots from behind the scenes. Fredo would get the credit and the glory while this second in command would be invisible and never even set foot on casino property.
Still shouldn't have killed him exceptions have been made in the mob and I don't think one exception to your younger brother would have made you weak enough to affect the family at that point. It's all he had left and he regretted it later in thr third and unfortunately terrible film
@@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449 exactly it was partially Michael's fault. Think of your brother. Think how he feels. Etc. He should have honestly seen this coming
To me, the top scene is the Senate investigation with both Michael's opening statement and Pentagele's turnabout.
Exactly.
It is a fantastically well done scene
The best movie ever made.It doesn't get any better them two movies.I know them front and backwards.
I agree with most that both Godfather films 🎥 are truly epic masterpieces with
Pacino,Duvall,Caan and Cazale delivering
Powerful performances but the third film
-was completely unnecessary and disap
-pointing yet the first two remain flawles
-s and unforgettable in their content.
These are some really great scenes. Thank you!
The whole saga is a one top scene.
Watch the detailed analysis of the Godfather on my channel!
The second scene will always be the best the ole man was cozy in his chair enjoying the sun he needed every bit of that 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏼
The opening of part 1, the ending of part 2, the silent scream. These are the three best scenes in the godfather franchise.
The look he gave Al Neri and his response, brilliant!
Only movie I can recall watching where someone is just "thinking" is Jackie Brown.
Jackie brown is a criminally underrated movie. The soundtrack alone is a masterpiece.
@@Seveneleven44 Yes sir!!
good video.
When the old man got stabbed he yelled, "I want to go to the bookstore!" Touching moment.
To me it always sounded like "I went to the bookstore!"
Order me to the bookstore!
He swears and calls him a son of a bitch. 'Figlio di puttana'
What are you talking about? Are you talking about when young Vito stabbed Don Ciccio? If you are, the old man called him a "Son Of A Bitch" in Italian.
@@yesterdayproductions1019 he called your name
Where is the scene when Michael confronts Hyman Roth over who tired to hit Frank Pentangeli, and Roth confronts Michael back over knowing he had Moe Green killed? that scene is on fire!
The best movie ever made
The kiss of death.
I loved this movie more than the 1st
Killing Fredo was really a downfall of Michael, he would never get over it. Impossible. He killed himself on that boat too.
Wrong
Fredo looks so much like Marlon Brando while he's sitting in the chair.
#3 is my favorite.
i wish we got more of santino....... he was a hot head, but a fantastic character... he keeps things spicy.. you never know what will set him off
I want to forget it and wacth again
"Go show Carlo the tree". 😂
Fredo in the boat house! Outstanding acting.
मी पुस्तक वाचल आहे खरोखर छान आहे
Should have included the moment Fredo slips up about knowing Johnny Ola and Michael realizes for the first time Fredo was the traitor. Then Michael does that classic face palm gesture. I always liked how they had Fredo bust himself like an idiot by talking to much. Makes the “I’m smart not like everybody says” part later on even more entertaining
John Cazale.. brilliant… period,rip
Fredo just wasn’t cut out for the business. Even when trying to explain himself to Michael, he sounds so pitiful and weak-minded.
"Go show Carlo the tree!"😅
I just realized, that Fredo looks and acts like his father in a way. Brilliant acting. 4:02
Superbe act! But why Moe Green and Hayman Roth scenes are out of this list?
If memory serves, Moe Greene was assonated in the FIRST movie. You have a point about Hyman Roth, but there are just too many good scenes to pick only five of them.
The look he gave his hitman, like the green light to big brother’s assassination.
Mike sizing Fredo up as potential enemy.
Is it possible to buy The Godfather DVDs without cutscenes
1:36 "I been to the bookstore"
It’s crazy how much Fredo looks like The Godfather.
Sad story however these stories are always sad. I don't have those money and power but I have my poor happy life and never want exchange it for those money
03:48: Fredo: “Send Fredo off to do this. Send Fredo off to do that …”
05:01 Sonny: “Go and get me a drink. Go on!”
Sonny's presence was so powerful. I wish they didn't kill him off
Only film ever to surpass the original
At the dinner table there with the three brothers and Tom, I'm sure I've seen an outtake or something where James Caan is talking and it's just outstanding.
Fredo was right about one thing he really was kept in the dark.
Have to put Frank Pantagelli on the stand. Micheal Corleone said this…..Michael Corleone said that…. I said, yeah sure…
Just sheer genius
Both men dserved Oscars not DeNero
Criminals , criminals , criminals . Why should our children watch and admire criminals ?
Vito took care of him for his personal reasons and closure
For me, the best scene is when all of immigrants go to the front of the ship to get a better view of the the Statue Of Liberty. I get teary-eyed every time.
I will include the scene with the private talk with senator pat gery .
How can you disrespect Godfather II with a top 5?
The only thing Jesus forgot to do was get his pinkie ring and make an oath
John Cazale was the greatest actor that never was. Cut short by a terrible disease.
The meeting of the families where he states he forgoes the revenge of sonny's murder and promises hd will not breech the peace - but Michael never made this promise
No better a delivery of words SONNY put on MICHEAL
Micheal: I have my own plans for my future..
SONNY: you going to college to be STUPID? You really stupid.😁
Shawshank redemption please
That bitchslap is all that today's society is missing.
How Neri looks away as he knew what that stare meant....classic stuff.
He knew Freddo had to go
Nevertheless i think a verbal ordered was needed to go through with that, of course it is not shown in the movie.
Death look… Kill”
For me, the final conversation between Tom Hagen and Frank Pentangeli where Tom got Frank to commit suicide in his own words, by his own hand, of his own accord. Absolutely magnificent.
That was Michael’s play my friend. It wasn’t Tom’s power of persuasion or anything. Tom was just a messenger. Michael played that beautifully and protected himself.
@@MonsieurPhantastic Even more beautifully than Hyman Roth, which was why Michael beat him.
@@MonsieurPhantastic yea he was the messenger...but he gave the message in a beautiful manner...
It was Tom too. You couldn't have just anyone deliver that message and have it work as intended. Tom's smooth, suave, unassuming and almost gentle manner and diplomacy was a powerful weapon in itself. There's a reason why he was sent to handle so much of their important business. Look at the way he handled the Senator and the dead prostitute. Tom is a seemingly much more sympathetic character than Michael which makes it easy for others to feel like he's on their side.
@@MultiRooc Robert Duvall; classic character actor who could bridge/carry leading roles as well. Roommate to Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman. 2003 Star on Hollywood walk of fame member.
Fredo's betrayal is the most compelling storyline for me. i spent most of the movie thinking that michael already knew it was fredo and was thoroughly moved by michael's visible devastation when he actually finds out for sure at the show
I agree. Fredo was not a smart man but I still don't understand how he was stupid enough to let it slip that he was hanging out with Jonny ola
I still feel bad for him, throughout the first movie he was treated like a joke even tho he the oldest one, he has very kind heart and like to friend with anybody
@@marcgambone4240 Fredo was drunk and he let his guard down. Loose lips sink ships, as they say. Remember Vito’s earlier words. Men can’t be careless. Fredo was careless and it cost him his life.
Fredo was drunk the very first time we see him at Connie’s wedding. Even before the failure to protect Vito from the hitmen, Fredo was very weak. At every turn, he proves he doesn’t have what it takes to be the Don. Can’t handle his drunken bimbo wife, the Moe Green meeting, and when he and Johnny Ola pretended not to know each other when Mike introduced them in Havana, he made a point of saying “We never met” as they shake hands. Mike’s looking for a tell and Fredo served him up a good one.
It's probable that Michael had it figured out fairly early on that Fredo was, in all likelihood, the traitor in the family/organization. He just needed events and situations to play themselves out so that his suspicions about Fredo would be confirmed without any doubt. It can be especially painful and difficult to fully come to the truth when the person who is betraying or has betrayed you is someone who was so close to you, whether it be an immediate family member (in this case, Fredo), or a long-time trusted friend and colleague (Sal Tessio) in the first Godfather, even when the signs all point in that direction. While these scenarios played out in two of the greatest movies ever made, they hold true in real life.
Thing is, i could pick almost any 5 scenes from the movie and say they were the best and it would be easy to make a case for them. The whole movie is pure movie magic.
Young Vito Corleone seeing the Statue of Liberty {Chefs Kiss}
big al - that was classic
Quite simply perfection.
The scene where Michael hugs Fredo then looks at Neri.
Neri knowing that Michael is still going to kill him.
Not a word spoken just body language.
Perfection.
My father was the same way never said a word just body movement and facial expressions when he was going the beat your butt for being bad.
Agree I just put a comment on this sceen, you must watch this movie more than once to catch all subtleties.
Even more re: that ferocious scene and the eyes . . . Michael *ordering Neri to kill Fredo in that moment, with a glare of blood and ice and a forfeited soul. An un-paralleled film -- exquisite storytelling, and performances for the ages.
@@robertcostello4921 Bless u Robt
So sad how Fredo can’t hug his brother tight enough. 🙏💔
The death hug, and the look between him and the boydguard
I think Don Michael was simply hungry. That “look” he gave to Al Neri meant, “I would like a pastrami on rye sandwich, ASAP.”
@@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449 you really think so? 🤣🤣🤣😂🤣
Best movie ever made. It was just perfect. From acting, directing everything. I salute everyone involve in this movie. Thank you for this masterpiece.
Yeah,this is possibly the best film ever made only rivalled by none other than The Godfather.
The first two God Fathers are epic. Best movies ever made period.
i think the actors in it-were the best of the best, so they pushed each other
Amen to that!
Thanks to People Like AL Ruddy and Francis Ford Coppola and Joe Colombo for making it happen
Every movie John Cazale was in was either nominated or won a Best Picture Oscar yet he was never nominated for one. Unbelievable.
That is unbelievable. He died so young also.
He was a good actor.
John Cazale’s acting was so good that anyone who has a more successful younger brother will always be thought of as “Fredo.”
F THE NOMINATION!!! WE KNOW BETTER. F THEM ALL
Very harshly and unfairly treated. He was a remarkable actor in his own right.
These scene with Michael and Fredo talking with the Lake in the background is one of the best scenes in all of cinema . A masterpiece in a masterpiece
My offer is this; nothing.
For me, the greatest film ever made.
A character study of an idealistic young man’s evolution and descent into evil following life changing sliding doors events, all out of a sense of duty to his family/father. Pacino’s stare was genuinely chilling. The sub-plots of Roth/Cuba and the Senate hearings gave it a touch of class and realism. The locations, lighting, cinematography and styling were also stunning. A lot of favourite scenes already quoted in comments but honourable mention also for the scene towards end between Michael and Connie, two actors at the very top of their craft.
Michael and Connie? Are you talking Godfather 1? I don’t recall a scene towards the end between Michael and Connie in part 2.
@@rogerjrusa there weren’t many scenes between them in Part 2. Off the top of my head, at the start when she was introducing her new fella to Michael (which unsurprisingly didn’t go that well lol) and the brilliant one near the end I was referring to 😎
@@rogerjrusa found a link of it ...
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And when the senator turns the cannon towards Micheal and points in his face.....gets me everytime. Sealed his fate
@@rogerjrusa when Connie comes to the boat house and begs Michael to forgive freto
If you really think about it this whole god father story is depressing because the reason Vito went into the mafia business was to make sure his family was financially safe and secure for the sole purpose of making it legit he would always put family above everything so if Vito was still alive he would forgive Fredo and Vito would feel destroyed knowing what Michael did because Michael in the end put the business above everything else
Your family isn't safe if your older brother sells you out to people who don't care if civilian family members are collateral damage. Vito may not have killed Fredo but he wouldn't have forgiven him. He would have banished him to Bolivia or somewhere equally remote.
I thought something similar, wandering if Vito would have made the same as Michael towards Fredo. I don't think so, family first for the Godfather. Killing his brother has been a demonstration of weakness to me.
Os tempos haviam mudado e as maneiras de pensarem e agirem também.
Vito colocava a família acima dos negócios e conseguia se descontrair e relaxar como uma válvula de escape.
Já Michael colocou os negócios acima da família e isso destruiu sua mente e sua vida...assim como uma panela de pressão que explode.
I disagree, Fredo was killed bevause he betrayed the family. Fredo was the one that put things before family and he was the one that jeopardised the safety of the family.
@@nardinit Michael should've never send Fredo to Las Vegas in the first place and under Moe Greene ! Thats how Fredo knew about his buisness, Michael just had to put Fredo in position so he could start his own buisness and make his own money outside the family thats how Roth and Johnny Ola easily linked up with Fredo they knew Fredo want it to be his own man so when Johnny Ola told hom there was something in it for him he was excited and made a stupid desicion that cost his life
Man fredo’s breakdown kills me every time I watch it.
Whoever made this video is nuts not to include the scene where Senator Geary talks shit to Michael. Amazing scene.
Senator...I can give you my answer now if you'd like. My offer is this - nothing. Not even the fee for the gaming license, which I would appreciate if you would put up personally.
Especially after the Senator deliberately mispronounces the family name in his speech to the party guests before going inside for the sit down.
The greatest movie ever made. Thank you! Francis Ford Coppla.
A masterpiece that will never be equaled or remade!
Um...have you seen Independence Day?
I have seen Independence Day & it is no where close to Godfather.
Godfather
Shaw shank redemption
and many many more, are movies that can not be re-made.
There are many different types of Independence Day movies.
Ghost busters 1-3
2012 movie
War of the worlds
Armgedeon movie
Edge of tomorrow
Oblivion
Tomorrow war
Yeah, I would have Shawshank Redemption a close second behind Godfather.
Independence day? Are you having a laugh!
@@charlesabramson9492 Independence Day???😂😂😂 Really???😂😂😂 Oh ok😂😂😂
"He's got a good heart but he's weak and he's stupid and this is life and death", sadly, Michael was right about Fredo.
True, but as time passed; Michael regretted killing his brother, Fredo. Michael paid for all his sins when Mary, his daughter was shot and killed. People like Fredo can be very dangerous in that kind of organization. There's no telling what Fredo would have done next. Michael was a business man, a loving man and a family man. He loved his family.
People who try to justify Michael's killing Fredo dont get the whole point of the film. Fredo is his brother, his father's child and he killed him. He is supposed to be depraved and we are supposed to be appalled and its baffling that people are still saying it was "necessary"
@@villain7140 facts Michael could've just turn his back on him and keep it moving, how Connie said Fredo is helpless without you
The scene with Hyman Roth's Moe Green speech to Michael is second to none.
I still think the Hyman Roth scene "It had nothing to do with business" is some of the finest acting in the whole Godfather series. Epic--
My husband constantly quotes, “This is the business we have chosen!”, especially on a hard day at work.
Is this then to contrast with Roth's earlier statement that [sic] "it was never personal it was only business" ?
The actor that played Hyman Roth was an acting teacher that they named an acting method after him.
@@nicklubrino2606 Lee Strasberg. He and Michael V. Gazzo, who played Frank Pentageli, both were nominated for best supporting actor; Robert DeNiro won that award as young Vito Corleone.
My fav scene too.. just for the tremendous acting and what's not being said and that cold, dead eye look Mike gives Roth while he's venting..
Rest in Peace James Caan and all actors from The Godfather no longer with us. Overdue condolences to the families 😔💐💐💐💐💐💐
The scene in the boat house with Michael and Fredo…always struck me as especially dark and full of metaphors.
The open window s, signifying everything is out in the open between them now.
Michael standing up looking down over a fragile fredo…
Fredo playing the sensitive, runt of the litter card to Michael to beg for his life.
Fredos demeanor before they speak knowing all along he is going to die.
The dull, winter day.
Fredo didn't have a clue he was going to die
Hard to say. I am of the opinion that when Michael stares down Fredo in Cuba, right before the president deposed himself, he grabs Fredo and gives him a kiss…fredo backed away knowing that Michael just put his morality aside and knew he would have to have Fredo killed when mama died. And the way Fredo backs away from Michael after the kiss in the scene tells all. That plot line and everything leading up to Michael having that discussion with Fredo in the boat house, in my opinion, foretold everyone that Fredo was a deadman. I believe he knew exactly what was to become of him as soon as Michael told him he knew it was Fredo who double crossed him. Just my .02$
Foi uma cena melancólica !
A morte começou a tomar forma conforme as palavras de ambos saíam de suas bocas.
O inverno fez o sentimento do coração de Michael gelar definitivamente , enquanto que do Fredo gelou no fundo do rio ; se é que você entende o que eu quero dizer.
Agreed. That's why the scene on the fishing boat, with Neri, is so sad. Fredo had accepted his death and began speaking out Bible verses. I think this is the only death that Michael actually watched and you could see the sadness, of what he had done, overtake him.
Fredo didnt know he was going to be murdered. He recited a hail mary because thats his "secret trick" to always catching a fish@@Blu3Cam
My name is Fredo and I'm Smart 😂😂😂😂
"Mommy daddy's fighting again ...
... Uncle Michael mommy."
😂😂😂
Yeah that always make me chuckle...
Love it ! I've replayed it many times. It's precious What a hoot !!😆😆😂🤣🤩🤣
A personal favourite of mine is the scene where Vito Andolini from Corleone has his name mixed up by a stressed out immigration officer. And just like that, history is changed for generations to come.
❤🦁
A lot of immigrants did that back in the day. Most of my friends don't have their birth last name. Something easy to remember or say is what they have now.
@@gitaaa7740 whats some examples?
@@NewWesternFront schmidt to smith comes to mind. Easier for Americans to say Smith than Schmidt
I think that he did that on purpose. Why he thought Corleone was easier than Andolini I don't know. Every Jew that came through Elis Island was named either Cohen or Levi. Go figure!
Hard to believe these people were acting. Absolutely incredible!
Reason why Fredo was passed over is because he was an idiot. Just look at the way he dressed and his demeanor. No one could ever take him seriously as a mob boss.
Poor Fredo, good man Fredo and Fredo is right about complaining how behave Michael him and he wanted to do something to earn respectness but he was failure and then killed by his kid brother.
And i am so sad when Fredo look at Michael like a kid and then hug Michael as any kid hug mother but he couldnt think Michael was so cruel and had not no emphaty anyone, family members as well.
RİP Fredo, God bless u.
8:04 Neri thought to himself: shit, guess i gotta whack Fredo then
the horsehead in the bed is an iconic scene
That was the first one
It turns out Sonny was right as he often was, he just wanted to plow into everything. He was one of my favorite characters in the movie.