![]() ![]() As the film goes on, it is increasingly evident that Michael is losing his humanity. The sequel storyline follows Michael Corleone, a different man from when he took over the reins from his father. The Godfather Part 2, released in 1974, acts as both a sequel and a prequel to the first movie. Recommended: “This Sergio Leone Movie is a Film School in Itself” But why? What were they thinking? How will they ever reach the commercial and critical heights of the first movie? It was suicide, trying to replicate the same, insane amounts of success. When The Godfather first premiered in 1972, co-screenwriter and novelist Mario Puzo had already started work on the But then again, most gangster movies (or at least the good ones) have that effect (hats off to you, Scorsese). Just to have a little taste of the lives they lived. Just to see what goes through their minds. There’s a little part of me, though foolishly, a part that wishes they could experience the life of a Mafioso, or to be around one. ![]() The Godfather has so much cultural significance in today’s society (especially American). Gazzo), my mind turned back to the first Godfather movie, which I had watched months prior to watching the sequel (for the first of many views). He taught me: keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.” - Michael Corleone.Īs Michael Corleone was saying this now iconic quote to Frank Pentangeli (portrayed by Michael V. “My father taught me many things here – he taught me in this room. ![]()
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