Are you guys serious, you can't watch the Godfather second time ?, I watched this movie at least 20 times, and I would still watch it again, its Coppola's Masterpiece, every shot in this movie is not repeatable, the superstar actors, pacino at his best, james caan, Robert, Duvall, screen play, cinematography, everything is magnificent, this magic time, nobody beats Coppola on Godfather, unbelievable movie
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
I think we will at some point. I've actually watched it twice just doing the edit and picked up some stuff that I missed the first time. I'm sure we'll watch it again at some point. For now, we're hoping to watch Part 2 very soon! :) -David
@meanmax9663
Жыл бұрын
It's on my "must watch" list. If it's on, I must watch it. I've seen it dozens of times.
@A-small-amount-of-peas
Жыл бұрын
You forgot Brando. At the time the biggest movie star in this movie
@curtismartin2866
Жыл бұрын
This actually require multiple watches. No one really gets it the first time.
@secrets.295
Жыл бұрын
I cant even watch it once. I watch it for 40 minutes and it was extremely boring. It was talk, talk, talk, talk and more talk. Watching it a second time is never an option for me
@Taz-yr6xd
Жыл бұрын
Carlo had to answer for Sonny because he set him up to die with Barzini, “that farce with my sister” was him beating Connie which lured Sonny into a trap. The second movie is a classic as well
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
We'll probably try to watch Part 2 soon. :)
@maceomaceo11
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged There's an intermission in II.
@MoMoMyPup10
Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised they never tied it together - the gang was _waiting for him_ in the toll booths. But then again, they never knew who Carlo was the whole movie.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
@@MoMoMyPup10 To be honest, I'm not sure how we didn't tie it together at first either. When I went back to do the edit, it was obvious to me then. lol😂
@alonenjersey
5 ай бұрын
Let's not forget that Connie was with child when her scumbag husband beat her up.
@rmhanseniii
Жыл бұрын
“ I thought they were sending him to Mexico“… that’s the funniest thing I’ve heard all day
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
lol :)
@andreshernandez1180
Жыл бұрын
Back to Mexico you go Guido 😂
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
@@andreshernandez1180 😂
@natemyers4946
Жыл бұрын
I imagine a lot of Italians, especially Sicilians would blend right in in Mexico and no one would tell the difference.
@andreshernandez1180
Жыл бұрын
@@natemyers4946 that’s like saying some Chinese people would blend in perfectly in Japan, and although I’m sure there are cases, they’re different and they look different. Also it’s a bit racist but I’m sure that wasn’t the intention. Btw, I’m not Mexican and neither is my last name, in case you might wonder, it’s Spanish.
@MrDMF567
Жыл бұрын
Lol. I think I’ve watched this movie 25+ times. Absolute masterpiece.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
It was a great movie!! - Toni
@alonenjersey
Ай бұрын
To call this film anything less is an insult.
@garylee3685
Жыл бұрын
The last fight Carlo had with Connie was done to draw Sonny out to be able to be shot at the toll booth. He admitted it to Michael.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
I thought he had a death wish at first but I guess it was a good way to draw Sonny out! :)
@claudiogonzalez9926
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged @ 36:44 Michael says it clearly "Ahh...that little farce you played with my sister? You think that could fool a Corleone?"
@Yngvarfo
Жыл бұрын
His temper tantrum did seem real, though, and he didn't seem like he had the brains. I have another version in my head. He lost his temper, beat Connie as we saw, and she called Sonny. He then panicked, called Barzini, and said, "I was a little rough with Connie, and now she's called her brother. I think he might kill me this time." To which Barzini would reply: "Don't worry. I'll take care of it." Of course, he'd have to react very quickly.
@garylee3685
Жыл бұрын
@Yngvarfo except Michael got Carlo to confess it was a set up shortly before he was whacked.
@PerfectHandProductions
Жыл бұрын
That final shot is one of the greatest in film history.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Great scene! :)
@technopirate304
Жыл бұрын
Talia Shire who plays Connie is the sister of this film’s director Francis Ford Coppola. She has done a lot of movies beyond Rocky and The Godfather series Actor Nicholas Cage is her nephew. Director Sofia Coppola is her niece. Actors Jason and Robert Schwartzman are her sons.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Are there any Talia Shire movies you'd recommend? We both only knew her from Rocky.
@Calintares
Жыл бұрын
The first time Carlo beat up Connie, Santino got furious, rushed over there as quick as he could to beat up Carlo. From this, the rival families learned that they could use that to draw out Santino and make him forget about security. So they had Carlo pretend to have a mistress, and provoked the confrontation that resulted in him beating Connie so she'd call Santino and complain. and then set an ambush along the way they knew Santino would go.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant move on Carlo's part. He knew exactly what he was doing. I'm still shaking my head that we didn't get it while we were watching it. lol
@OverandOutChief1
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged Barzini approached him. I don't think Carlo was smart enough.
@czest-d7f
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged Honestly, I've only watched 15 mins of this reaction and I'm not surprised by this at all.
@Dej24601
Жыл бұрын
The character of the singer Johnny Fontane (played by actual singer Al Martino) is somewhat based on Frank Sinatra, a heartthrob in the 40’s. The reference to a “war film” he wanted to star in and had the help of The Godfather to be cast in it, is a bit of a reference to Sinatra’s breakout acting role in the 1953 film From Here to Eternity, in which Sinatra did win the Oscar for Supporting Actor. But the story as presented in The Godfather about the singer is a mix of longstanding rumors, amalgamation of several people, some fiction, some facts, and creative writing by Coppola and Puzo.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
We need to check out From Here to Eternity now! :)
@UWalvern0810
Жыл бұрын
Sinatra sued Puzo for that depiction.
@janescribner8258
Жыл бұрын
@@UWalvern0810 ... and punched him in a restaurant!
@alonenjersey
5 ай бұрын
Al Martino confessed in an interview years ago that after shooting the scene, he checked to see if Marlon Brando had knocked out the filling in one of his teeth.
@danielcobbins8861
4 ай бұрын
Sinatra, allegedly, had help getting the role, in "From Here to Eternity," from Chicago mob boss Sam Giancana.
@chrisleebowers
Жыл бұрын
"I wonder if this is based on a real person?" It's highly fictionalized, but it's also exhaustively researched, a lot of the stories are variations of things that really happened, "The Five Families" were a real thing, and some of the characters are based on real figures and some are amalgamations of several real-life people. Don Corleone was inspired by real-life mob boss Frank Costello and also has similarities to several real-life mobsters, including Joe Profaci, who used his olive oil distributorship as a front for his illegal activities, and Carlo Gambino who used a quiet, non-flashy style en route to power
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
That's good to know! Thanks! I thought he might be a real person just based on his physical attributes and how he talked. Wasn't sure though.
@themooseisloose94
Жыл бұрын
This is amongst my favorites. Everything about it, from the writing to the acting to the directing to the cinematography, makes it one of the greatest films of all time.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
I agree, it's definitely up there on my list of top movies now! :) Looking forward to Part 2!
@LeviAckerman-cb5ji
Жыл бұрын
5:17 Don Corleone always valued gratitude, friendship, and a favor owed more than money.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
@Levi Ackerman that makes a lot of sense…. -Toni
@Filimaua13
Жыл бұрын
For a 1970s film The Godfather looks so modern. The filmmaking techniques used in this film were a pretty big deal at the time. The use of dark lighting was very strange. The fall of Michael Corleone is a solid Shakesperian tragedy. The Godfather in a nutshell is esentially a modern day (kinda) Shakesperian tragedy. Glad you guys enjoyed it.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
I was surprised by how modern it looked too! :)
@flibber123
Жыл бұрын
The nurse in the hospital IS a really good jump scare. Michael was not a murderer when he last saw Kay before leaving the country. I always figured that's why he married in Sicily. He assumed he'd never see Kay again even if he went back to the US. When his first wife died and he went back to take over the family business, that's when he'd realize getting back together with Kay might be an option. Fredo, the middle brother, is totally useless. His dad wasn't about to leave him in charge.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
I think Toni scared me more than the jump scare on the screen! lol I agree that Fredo was useless. :)
@HiThere-tv2bd
Ай бұрын
You are right about Michael and Kay. In the 3rd Godfather he said he thought he’d never see her again.
@alonenjersey
Ай бұрын
Like Michael said in God Father II about Fredo, "He's got a good heart. But he's weak and he's stupid."
@jnagarya519
Жыл бұрын
This film made the unknown Al Pacino a super star. Gotta admit he was a gorgeous dude.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
We'll need to introduce Toni to more Al Pacino movies at some point!
@jnagarya519
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged See "Donnie Brasco" for one of his best, with a terrific Johnny Depp. "Carlito's Way" is another.
@movieman1556
11 ай бұрын
I never saw two people looking SO miserable while watching this classic film. What a couple who obviously have no true love of film.
@popculturallychallenged
11 ай бұрын
We enjoyed the movie
@coreozurn4950
Жыл бұрын
The punch to Michael's face shattered his cheek bone and messed up his sinuses causing him to have a constant runny nose. If you look at most of the Sicily scenes he's carrying a handkerchief in his hand. He had surgery to fix it when he came home.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
That’s interesting. Thanks! 😀
@alonenjersey
5 ай бұрын
Good to see another person who has read the book.
@lizrutherford2656
Жыл бұрын
Talia Shire (Connie) is Francis Ford Coppola's sister. She is also the aunt of Nicholas Cage, who is the son of another Coppola brother, August. Francis' daughter Sofia plays baby Michael Rizzi at the baptism. The cat that was on Brando's lap was a stray. Vito's jaw was the result of a dental device that had dental acrylic around it, making the jaw stand out. Johnny Fontaine had a larger role in the book. Oranges always indicated impending death. The horse's head was 100% real. It was found in a dog food plant in New Jersey. The Corleone children were, in birth order: Santino (Sonny), Fredo, Michael and Connie. Robert Duvall (Tom) wore a toupee. His hair had been thinning since his 20s, and he was 41 when The Godfather was released. The actor that played Anthony, Michael and Kay's son, was actually named Anthony and would only answer to his own name. In 1972, the biggest star in the movie was Marlon Brando, but at that point, he was regarded as a has-been with a very bad temper. The Godfather was Pachino's third movie. Now go watch Part 2. Part 2 intertwines the story of young Vito and Don Michael Corleone. Cinema at its finest.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! :) We're hoping to watch Part 2 soon! :)
@rollotomassi6232
Жыл бұрын
I suggest not dismissing something because of the length of time, but for the quality of the product.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right! I wish we hadn't put this movie off for so many years. It's definitely up there on the list of greatest films of all time! :) We're looking forward to Part 2 soon! :)
@A-small-amount-of-peas
Жыл бұрын
The Godfather was the first movie I can remember that actually portrays a broken jaw realistically. So many movies had guys taking huge slugs to the jaw from bare fists and guys just shaking it off
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Good point!
@MrsJoannaG
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate all the money conversions you did while editing. You’re the first person I have ever seen do that.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! :) Every time I watch and older movie I wonder what the prices are equal to nowadays. :)
@AlphaLimaXray
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged Yes, thank you. I've had to mention that, in my comments to other reactions to this film. That poor horse was a particularly expensive surprise for Mr. Woltz - and that $9 million is not counting all of the stud fees it would have generated! Also, the $4 million Sollozzo claimed Corleone would make in assisting in the drug trad would be over $60 million, nowadays. Serious money.
@tduffy5
Жыл бұрын
Another line used in memes today is, "Leave the gun. Bring the cannolis." I had never tasted a cannoli before November last. Now I understand.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
I don’t think we have ever had a cannoli!!! Now I’m gonna be on a mission!! - Toni
@tduffy5
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged They are small but lethal. Try a good Italian restaurant dessert menu. I suggest that you leave room for more than one.
@MrAitraining
Жыл бұрын
It's a period piece set right after WW2. That was a sticking point that Francis Coppola fought with the studio on. They wanted it contemporary in the 1970's because it would be cheaper. Period in the 1940's was more expensive with cars, clothes etc. Francis wouldn't budge on that and it's great that he stick to it.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
I think setting it in the 40's/50's was a good choice. :)
@alonenjersey
3 ай бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged This film starts in late 1945 and ends in circa 1953.
@judgedante3277
Жыл бұрын
Alex Rocco, who played Moe Green, was part of the Winter Hill Gang in Boston before he moved out west, changed his name (his real name was Alex Petricone), and became an actor. He left Boston in the mid 60s during the Irish mob war between the Winter Hill Gang and the Charlestown Mob. The Winter Hill Gang was the same mob that Whitey Bulger would end up taking over one day years later after Rocco left Boston.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
oh interesting... thank you for sharing... - Toni 🤓
@BigGator5
Жыл бұрын
"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Good call. 👍 Fun Fact: Lenny Montana (Luca Brasi) was so nervous about working with Marlon Brando that in the first take of their scene together, he flubbed some lines. Director Francis Ford Coppola liked the genuine nervousness and used it in the final cut. The scenes of Luca practicing his speech were added later. Dark Filmmaking Fact: Cinematographer Gordon Willis earned himself the nickname "The Prince Of Darkness," since his sets were so underlit. Paramount Pictures executives initially thought that the footage was too dark, until persuaded otherwise by Willis and Francis Ford Coppola that it was to emphasize the shadiness of the Corleone family's dealings. Historical Fact: Most of the cars in the movie have wooden bumpers. Bumpers were removed by car owners during World War II, and replaced with wooden ones. The chrome ones were turned in to help with the war effort. After the war, it took several years for them to be replaced.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Hi Gator! I never knew that about wooden bumpers but it makes perfect sense for the time! I noticed the darkness of the movie and it did give the film a definite feel of something being hidden and/or the characters were up to no good. :)
@andreshernandez1180
Жыл бұрын
The irony of Luca practicing the line SO MANY times being in the script just to have the actor screw it up for real is simply perfect 👌🏻 Score one for over-rehearsing.
@BigGator5
Жыл бұрын
Pop Culturally Challenged ...You're welcome! I'm glad you learn something new! Go in Peace and Walk with God. 😎 👍
@BigGator5
Жыл бұрын
Andrés Hernández ...It made the scene more relatable, that's for sure! This a case study in NOT being a slave to the script, if you know what I mean. Go in Peace and Walk with God. 😎 👍
@alonenjersey
Ай бұрын
You bet. especially if the cannoli is from an true Italian bakery.
@YoureMrLebowski
Жыл бұрын
2:48 "Is this a violent movie?" 😆 awwww toni, you are a treasure
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
I think she's a treasure too. :)
@thunderstruck5484
Жыл бұрын
Sonny immediately popped in my mind lol
@barryscott8041
Жыл бұрын
To me it revealed total ignorance of the movie they're watching which is kinda sad
@marcofreitas3844
Жыл бұрын
Two Americans, over 35, raised in a middle =-class backround, who have no idea what The Godfather is about. My goodness...
@barryscott8041
Жыл бұрын
Yep, and complaining about the run time, right off the bat.
@marcofreitas3844
Жыл бұрын
@@barryscott8041 Sad state of affairs, Barry.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
LOL.... I'm not a movie watcher so David is trying to get me to sit and watch with him with a purpose. All in good fun! - Toni
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
@Barry Scott, At least I was honest.... - Toni LOL
@barbarapatterson9288
6 ай бұрын
It's quite amazing to me also. Oh well.....
@Curraghmore
Жыл бұрын
Talia Shire is the sister of the director, Francis Ford Coppola. She is also the mother of actor Jason Schwartzman. The Coppolas are also uncle and aunt to Nicolas Cage (his birth name was Nicolas Coppola).
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Wow! I had no idea! Thanks for the info! I had only known her as Adrian! :)
@elijahcaver2152
Жыл бұрын
Out of all the famous faces y’all recognized, I can’t believe y’all didn’t notice Diane Keaton right away! 😂
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
She looked so different! 😂 Once I realized who she was, I couldn't believe I didn't recognize her at first either! What a stacked cast they had for this! Like almost everyone turned out to be so big that 50 years later they are still known!
@TheNeonRabbit
Жыл бұрын
19:00 In the book, when the cop hit Michael it actually broke bone in his face and messed up his sinuses which is why he’s always using a handkerchief in Sicily. He doesn't get reconstructive surgery or get rid of the bruise until he's back in the US. The cop supposedly trained every day like a prize-fighter.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Wow…. Interesting. I do recall the handkerchief when he was in Sicily. Thanks, -Toni
@keshiajunuies8966
Жыл бұрын
To really know and appreciate the movie you have to watch it several times. I watched The Godfather I and II on Thanksgiving every year for like 5 years straight because AMC did a marathon and I always saw something new and different. That is an example of a great movie and storytelling. The Godfather is a masterpiece.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
I agree, I think it's one of those that will be better on repeat viewings. I think the first time there were so many characters and so much going on that at times both of us weren't sure who was who. Going back and doing the edit I noticed a lost of stuff I missed the first watch as well! :)
@YonkoAkagamiShanks
Жыл бұрын
6:15 Yup! Luca is the only person who didn't asked for anything. He is also the only person whom Don Vito referred to as "My Most Valued Friend" out of all the people on his daughter's wedding day.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Good point!
@gmunden1
Жыл бұрын
Candied almonds or "confetti" as they are called in Italy. These are given out at weddings.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Oh cool! I had no idea! I just googled them and it says the are given out in packs of 5 to represent wishes of health, wealth, happiness, fertility and longevity. :)
@bigj5880
4 ай бұрын
Ive watched this film countless times! If I had to guesstimate I'd say at least 30 times, and I never get tired of it, its pure perfection! 🙏
@sdkelmaruecan2907
Жыл бұрын
The late critic Roger Ebert said it better than anyone else: "a good movie is never too long, a bad movie never too short". While I would be the first to admit that my attention span has considerably decreased in the last 10 years (these damn smartphones) I am glad it never really affected my decision to watch or not a particular movie. I discovered this film thanks to my father who told me it was the best film ever, he was 17 when it was made and I was 15 when I first saw it, became my all time favorite ever since.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
We're definitely going to have to change our mindset about really long movies. Hopefully we'll get to experience some of them on this channel. :)
@flarrfan
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged Godfather 2 is even longer, some including me think it's better, but not by much. It's been called a sequel, but it's actually a prequel AND a sequel. Hope you will give it a try.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
@@flarrfan I'm pretty sure we'll watch the entire trilogy. :)
@blacbraun
Жыл бұрын
Can't you simply watch it in more than one session?
@novusmundi
Жыл бұрын
It was 5 years. You should watch The Godfather Part Two. It was just as much critically acclaimed and might be the audience's favorite. Robert DeNiro plays the young Vito Corleone in the flashback scenes and won an Oscar for that role.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
We're hoping to watch it soon! :)
@Asher8328
Жыл бұрын
It's always interesting to see people latch on to Micheal's character like he's the good guy in this movie when I'm pretty sure Coppola's intent was the exact opposite. So when Micheal won't tell Kay he loves her on the phone, you see it as the reflection of the times rather than a knock against Micheal even though Clemenza, who no one would ever call soft or unmanly, criticizes him for his actions. The same thing holds true as Mike completely forgets about Kay and marries another woman, and then the whole way he comes back to Kay afterwards. His entire behavior says a lot about him, and none of it is good.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Yep, I thought Michael was a good guy but your right….. not so much.
@genghispecan
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged That's part of the beauty of how this story is crafted - the characters are all evil people who thrive on the exploitation and suffering of others but since the audience is locked in this cloistered, claustrophobic little community of black hats, the audience has no choice but to judge them against that common, rough backdrop, recognizing gradations of humanity and on some occasions, a little bit of empathy for the characters.
@jackwalsh6758
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged I think Michael was a good guy who genuinely fell in love ("hit by a thunderbolt") with Apollonia but after her and Sonny's deaths he got colder. Also, it's metaphorical as he wanted nothing to with the family/business and Kay is not a Sicilian or even Italian, but after committing to the family/business he meets Apollonia in his father's hometown. The sequel is very good, some say better than this but I disagree.
@michaelterango3074
Жыл бұрын
The movie doesn't show it, but in the book the reason Michael can return to the US is because Don Corleone gets a guy on death row, who, before being executed, cops to the murders of Solozzo and the police chief in return for a promises to take care of the guys family.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Ohhh, that is interesting! -Toni
@michaelterango3074
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged thanks and you guys are alot fun to watch movies with!
@natedoggg2002
Жыл бұрын
That nurse Jump scare gets everyone lol! The Godfather spans 10 years from 1945 to 1955. If you enjoyed The Godfather just wait until you see The Godfather Part 2 which is an even bigger Masterpiece and is considered to this day as the greatest sequel of all time! 🔥
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
We're planning on watching it this weekend! :)
@systerkeno
Жыл бұрын
What a fun reaction! Definitely subscribing. Can't wait for the rest series. Have watched these movies so many times.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! We enjoyed this one and part 2 a lot! Hoping to watch Part 3 at some point. 😃
@gmunden1
Жыл бұрын
Michael's marriage to Kaye is one of convenience. Michael wants political clout and Kaye is from an upper middle class family from New England. She is also educated. Appolonia, however, is and was Michael's true love.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
That makes sense. His relationship with Kaye never seemed like one of love.
@jon-quijano
5 ай бұрын
The viewer is brought to tears multiple times in the movie. At the end, she yawns, and says it’s time for dinner. That is why Michael married the Italian woman.
@popculturallychallenged
5 ай бұрын
😂 - Toni
@zarius6363
Жыл бұрын
Don Corleone (Brando) wasn't as prominent in the movie because it's not really about him, it's about what it means to be a "Godfather" and what it takes to become one. At its core, the movie is about Michael Corleone's (Pacino) transformation from a naive and idealistic young man into a shrewd and ruthless leader in the criminal world.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
That makes sense! We're looking forward to watching Part 2 and seeing how the story continues! :)
@alanFconrad
4 күн бұрын
well said
@richarddefortuna2252
Жыл бұрын
That is a homemade waterer, not pesticide or chemicals. It was made with an aluminum or tin can, with holes punctured with a nail, and a bicycle pump. A Sicilian gardener would not have never used chemicals or pesticides in his home garden, let alone allowed a child to play with them.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard for clearing that up for me. After a while of thinking about that scene I thought it was probably a grandfather spending quality time with grandson by watering the plants. :) cool way to water the plants.
@CannibalKen
Жыл бұрын
It doesn't feel like 3 hours, everything is compelling
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Agreed! I was kind of worried that it was going to feel long but it flowed pretty well. :)
@shainewhite2781
Жыл бұрын
Winner of 3 Oscars including Best Picture. Martin Ritt, Otto Preminger, Costa Gavras, Peter Yates, Arthur Penn, Richard Brooks, Peter Bogdanovich, and Sergio Leone were considered for Directing. Kirk Douglas, George C Scott, Ernest Borgnine, Anthony Quinn, Orson Welles and Laurence Olivier were considered for Vito Corleone. Dustin Hoffman, Martin Sheen, Burt Reynolds, Robert DeNiro, Robert Redford, Ryan O'Neal, and James Caan were considered for Michael Corleone.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Wow! There were some big names being considered for both parts! :)
@A23457
Жыл бұрын
Barzini instructed Carlo to beat Connie, knowing that Sonny would come after Carlo, which allowed Barzini’s men to kill Sonny like they did
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Makes sense. It definitely got the reaction they wanted out of Sonny.
@erwinquiachon8054
Жыл бұрын
Michael married Apolonia because he didn't think he was ever coming home. He had just killed a police captain. I wouldn't expect to see Kay ever again, either.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Probably a safe bet. I wonder if she hadn't been killed if he would have just stayed in Italy.
@erwinquiachon8054
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged Historically, this draws upon President Kennedy's family. JFK was a war hero, like Michael, who became the family leader after his dominant older brother was unexpectedly and violently killed. All three movies mirror the Kennedy family goal to move up in society. The third film is the most controversial because it makes the strongest moral statement about the mafia and has a true ending that a lot of people refused to accept. Instead of admitting to that, people make up lies about the acting, cinematography or sound design being bad. None of that is true. The third movie is the most artistically and morally bold of all three and is a must see if you want a true ending to this story. The third movie makes it's moral statement by comparing the Corleone family to the Coppola family, instead of the Kennedy's. A lot of people missed that and were very confused and frustrated as a result. The third film angered people because it ultimately condemns the mafia while we still live in a society that glorifies gangsters.
@erwinquiachon8054
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged You should have your dinner while you watch the next two Godfather films . Have your favorite pasta with a bottle of Coppola wine. You should be able to find a bottle of Coppola wine at any grocery store. The wine is the reason that Coppola can afford to spend $100 million of is own money on his next film without any funding from any corporate studio. Go ahead and take bathroom breaks if you want them in the middle of filming reactions.
@joeshoe6184
Ай бұрын
I don't know man. The plan the entire time was for him to come back. It's discussed several times.
@scottdarden3091
Жыл бұрын
Apollonia, a good Sicilian girl would make a much better Mafia wife than Kay.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to Part 2 to see how Kay does as a Mafia wife. :)
@flarrfan
Жыл бұрын
Kay was fine before Michael pulled himself in, then the Sicilian wife was a better choice. Kay was not a good choice, but then I don't want to spoil Part 2 for you any more than that.
@scottdarden3091
Жыл бұрын
@@flarrfan I didn't want to be a spoiler, that's why I left it as Sicilian women are raised differently and accustomed to staying out of their Mafia husbands business.
@flarrfan
Жыл бұрын
@@scottdarden3091 I think the closing door in the final scene is pretty clearly a foreshadowing...
@gmunden1
Жыл бұрын
The singer your wife is thinking of is Frankie Avalon who was a teen idol from the 60's. Frankie Avalon starred in musicals with singer and actress Annette Funicello The singer in the wedding scene is singer Al Martino. Talia Shire is in a lot of films. The brother Fredo who was with his father during the execution attempt because the regular driver , Paulie, called out sick, when actually, Paulie was taking drugs which left Don Corleone vulnerable. Also, Fredo is incompetent.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
That's who it was! I couldn't remember who she was talking about from Grease! :) Thanks for the info!
@maineman9447
Жыл бұрын
While The Godfather series and the Rocky series are her most famous roles, Talia Shire has been in more than 60 movies.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Are there any that you'd recommend?
@maineman9447
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged honestly, no. They've mostly been lesser parts and/or lesser movies. I just know I've seen her off and on throughout the years. The Rocky and Godfather films are definitely her crowning achievements.
@jimmyzee7040
Жыл бұрын
How on gods green earth that you have never seen this classic ! Jeez !
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, I’m not sure. It was a good movie. - Toni
@mr.c8833
Жыл бұрын
Brando based his portrayal on real-life mobster Frank Costello and listened to tapes of his voice. It was Brando's idea to use black shoe polish and stuff his cheeks with tissue for his screen test. For the film, they used dental prosthetics.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
What was the black shoe polish for?
@ratsorizzi
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged His hair.
@catherinelw9365
11 ай бұрын
Costello? Irish name.
@briannichols4807
Жыл бұрын
The reason they killed Paulie was not because of him being sick , but because he setup the Godfather . They got phone records of him talking to one of the other families , Barzini I think , who offered him a good amount of money if I remember correctly . Also , regarding the timeline , it spans from 1945 - 1955 , which explains the time jumps . The reason Michael was made Don after Sonny's death instead of the middle brother Fredo , is because he was considered the weaker and less intelligent son , and failed to protect his father when he was shot in the street .
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
That makes sense. Thanks @Brian Nichols!! - Toni
@007guppie
Жыл бұрын
Frank Sinatra was very mad because he thought the character of Johnny Fontaine was based on his life. It was no secret that Frank Sinatra had friends in the maffia. Frank Sinatra indeed came back in the war movie"From here to eternity" from 1953. After that his carrier had a serious boost. Forgive me if my english is not so good, but i am dutch. So greetings from the Netherlands.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel! I've never seen From Here To Eternity, is it good? I don't think I've ever seen anything with Frank Sinatra. I know who he was but I can't think of anything that he's been in that I've seen.
@dudermcdudeface3674
Жыл бұрын
Sinatra was in deeper than most people realize. The FBI recorded the head of the Chicago mob, Sam Giancana, discussing weather to put a hit on him for all sorts of reasons. They decided against it, largely because Giancana liked his music too much.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
@@dudermcdudeface3674 Lucky for him, he could sing! lol
@vincentsaia6545
Жыл бұрын
Both GODFATHER and GODFATHER II won Oscars for best picture and GODFATHER II is definitely worth seeing.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
We're looking forward to checking out Part 2 soon! :)
@MrAitraining
Жыл бұрын
Yes and I would stop after part 2. Part 2 is a beautiful film. Francis had a bigger budget and more clout for the 2nd one. He never wanted to make part 3. It's ok I guess but not a classic
@juanramirez-wk8ty
Жыл бұрын
Great reaction, the sequels are absolutely worth watching, 2 is a masterpiece and three is really great too despite the naysayers.
@TTM9691
Жыл бұрын
The third one is an absolute piece of shit and it's the litmus test as to whether or not you have any kind of taste. And you have failed, lol. It's one thing to like it as a guilty pleasure (as embarrassing as that would be) but to actually recommend people watch it......wow. I saw it in the theatre when it came out; the audience LAUGHED at it. That's how big of a piece of shit it is. Obviously you have NO CLUE whatsoever what made the first two movies great. No clue at all. Pathetic. Do the world a favor: don't have kids. lol.
@juanramirez-wk8ty
Жыл бұрын
@@TTM9691 Good thing I don't give a flying fuck what some random asshole on the internet thinks, especially some idiot who has to site what everyone else supposedly thought in order to validate his own worthless proclamation. Obviously someone disagreeing with what you have to say in a comment where no one was even talking to you makes your stinking pussy hurt so go and tell your daddy all about it maybe he will care , I sure as hell don't, JERK, LOL!
@TTM9691
Жыл бұрын
@@juanramirez-wk8ty The word is "cite", not "site". And wow, it sure seems like you care! 🤣 Could have fooled me! (hey kid, good luck, getting out of the shallow end of the pool! 😆
@juanramirez-wk8ty
Жыл бұрын
@@TTM9691 Good luck diggin your own cock out your ass, LOL! Come on let's here some more from mr. knows it all dipshit.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I think we'll try to watch Part 2 at some point soon for sure. :)
@ENTERTAINMENT-yv2ll
Жыл бұрын
Carlo infiltrated the Corleone family by marrying the Godfather’s daughter. He was a plant from the very start. The marriage was a strategic one all along. Carlo, after the hit on the Godfather, created a distraction by beating his wife, in order to get Sonny enraged to recklessly expose himself which led to his death, etc.,etc…… This entire first part was to show just how ruthless the 5 families were in their attempt at taking down the Corleone Family when the Godfather refused to enter in to the drug business. I enjoy re-watching such a classic movie. I almost enjoy watching people’s reactions at watching it when for example you guys thought Michael “forgot” about his girlfriend. There was a war going on with their family in the center of it. Michael did not know if he would ever see his girlfriend again, so he went on with his life. Plus if you remember Michael’s girlfriend was not a Sicilian. He was trying to go about things in a traditional way, BUT, just like his father took in a non- Italian as his confidant, you see the story of how slowly the Corleone’s were integrating into American society. Also remember the story the father told at the very beginning of the movie when his daughter dated a non Sicilian and was abused by him and another guy? The perils of clinging to the old traditions while future generations attempt to strike out on their own and make new ones.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed and thank you for the additional insight. - Toni 🤓
@rxtsec1
Жыл бұрын
This movie won best picture (my 3rd favorite movie of all time) Best Actor Marlon Brando (My favorite acting performance of all time). James Caan, Robert Duvall & Al Pacino were all nominated for best Supporting actor but none of them won. Talia shire is real life sister of the director Francis Ford Coppola. The Godfather part 2 is my favorite movie of all time & it won best picture, director & Robert De niro won best Supporting actor. Its considered by many the greatest sequel of all time. Part 3 is good also but it's not a masterpiece like the first 2. However this in my opinion is the greatest Trilogy of all time
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
We're looking forward to checking out Part 2 very soon. We're getting a lot of mixed reviews on Part 3 but I think if we enjoy Part 2, we'll have to complete the trilogy. On the streaming services, I'm only finding the "Coda" version. Is that the same as the theatrical version?
@rxtsec1
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged I prefer theatrical version slightly but the Coda is great also. Whenever i watch the Trilogy I watch both versions. since these are my favorite movies the first 2 I've seen at special screenings a few times but no movie theaters ever did part 3 until the Coda came out & I finally got to fulfill one of my lifelong dreams of watching all 3 movies at a movie theater.
@technopirate304
Жыл бұрын
8:06 I give Michael a lot of credit for being honest with Kay about his family’s criminal dealings. So for her to get huffy later didn’t make sense.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
True. 👍
@livithecow
Жыл бұрын
Gosh the godfather trilogy is a must, so glad y’all have started it. I highly recommend dead poets society. Beautiful movie.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! We're hoping to watch Part 2 very soon! I've added Dead Poets Society to our list!
@andreshernandez1180
Жыл бұрын
Not the best message in Dead Poets Society in my opinion, but I haven’t seen it in a while, I might see it differently now, maybe.
@livithecow
Жыл бұрын
@@andreshernandez1180 good idea. Hope u like it more
@nancycottone2155
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged Fun fact, Al Pacino and Diane Keaten dated on real life during and after the making of the three movies, the final breakup was after they made part three, that's why when you guy's watch part three and the scene between Mike and kay towards the end of the movie the dialogue expresses probly Pacino and Keaten's feelings toward each other as much as Mike and Kay's
@zecav1786
Жыл бұрын
When I was a kid in the 50s, I must have gone to100 weddings like the one one at the beginning.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you had a fun childhood! And knew a lot of people! 😂
@Dej24601
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it is very rewarding to watch Part 2. It is long but includes an intermission. Robert De Niro plays the young Vito (Marlon Brando.) Every scene in both films is expertly done and edited to advance the story, or build character or create the environment in which the story exists, which is why both films move at what seems the perfect pace; there are no meaningless, empty, flat scenes or dull dialogue which can make even a short film seem to drag on. The author of the 448 page novel on which the film is based co-wrote the screenplays with Coppola and the underlying theme is the story of a family over many decades - it is not just about crimes or violence as so often today intended to give the audience an adrenaline rush. Both films are worth multiple rewatches, not simply for increased understanding of the story which can be complex, but to appreciate the groundbreaking techniques of cinematography (watch how Michael’s face is often half in darkness and half in light revealing his inner struggle), editing, sound design, authentic production design, directorial handling of large crowd scenes, etc. BTW, the infant being baptized in Part 1 (the child of Connie & Carlo) was Coppola’s new daughter, Sofia, known today as a director. And Talia Shire (Connie and Rocky’s Adrian) is Coppola’s sister. The idea for the paunchy cheeks jowls of Vito was Brando’s idea and yes, he did insert cotton balls in his cheeks. Part 3 can be very interesting for some people, or considered as “ok” by some. It has some lovely Italian scenery. But Part 2 is definitely a must-see.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
We're hoping to watch Part 2 very soon! :)
@miks48
Жыл бұрын
The cinematography (by Gordon Willis, who also shot Godfather part 2 and 3) was brilliant, but I'm not sure it was groundbreaking. Using light and shadows to reveal a character's inner feelings wasn't new, you can find it in movies made decades before the Godfather.
@Dej24601
Жыл бұрын
@@miks48 You are absolutely right. I agree that “groundbreaking” is inaccurate and acknowledge that the techniques all build on decades of achievements made decades before by cinematic greats. What was important though, was that significant parts of the film were maintained at very low light levels, often with a lot of darkness on screen, which was unusual for a color film released in the US in the post-noir era, with studios insisting that scenes include more light, but that the cinematographer threatened to quit, and he and the director and producer went against those executive demands. It helped reinforce the idea that studio pictures could be more experimental and follow tendencies of independent films, arthouse films, foreign films, expressionistic films and include traits that had sometimes been abandoned once television-studio-styles began to influence how movies were being made.
@miks48
Жыл бұрын
@@Dej24601 True. Willis and Coppola acted bravely not just for their daring artistic decisions but for resisting the huge pressure from the studio. The fact that Coppola was able to create a masterpiece under such difficult conditions is nothing short of a miracle.
@gmunden1
Жыл бұрын
Part of the decline of the narriage between Michael and Kaye was Kaye's incessant questioning of the family "business." Kaye is in denial throughout the relationship. She knew what Michael was about, but she went on to marry him. Michael, however, found it advantageous to marry Kaye upon his return to America because it made him more acceptable in social and political circles to have an American wife who was both educated and upper class. With that said, Appolonia was the perfect Italian wife. She was beautiful, dutiful, and stayed out of the family "business." She never would have been confrontational or questioned his decisions. There were edited scenes where Michael was devastated by her murder. Side note: When this film was shown in theaters in 1972, there was an intermission for the audience due to the length of the movie. This is why you may have noticed a break and the words "Intermission" written across the scene. This gave the audience time to go leave their seats for bathroom breaks.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
That makes sense about Michael and Kaye's relationship. We're looking forward to continuing with Part 2 very soon! :)
@Kopaka808
Жыл бұрын
Fun fact. That was an actually horse head they use.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Woah... Whatever they paid that actor to lay in bed with it wasn't enough! lol
@johnfrilando2662
Жыл бұрын
Michael knew that once he killed Solotzo and McClusky he had crossed a line and he didn't want to bring Kay into the life. When he comes back to Kay he is a different person, much more ruthless.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
He definitely seemed more ruthless after returning from Italy. I'm looking forward to seeing how his character evolves in Part 2. :)
@phila3884
Жыл бұрын
Guys, not just the best picture of 1973, and not just a a "classic". Many people think it's THE best movie of all time, so I would look at it in that light... Carlo (Connie's husband) had a hand in setting up Sonny's murder, that's why he was killed at the end. Many of your commenters have seen this movie 20+ times.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
I can definitely see now why this ranks so high on most people's lists. Looking forward to Part 2!
@andreshernandez1180
Жыл бұрын
Many people think The Shawshank Redemption is the best movie of all time, they’re both amazing to me.
@isabelsilva62023
Жыл бұрын
I was 12 when I saw this in 1974, I still remember the strong impression it made. It was brilliant which is saying a lot considering the magnificent movies that were being made at the time. The time span in this is 1945/1975.Fredo Corleone is played by Jonh Cazale who only did 5 films in 7 years , he died of cancer at 42 in 1978, was Meryl Streep's boyfriend. Do watch "The Deer Hunter" and "Dog Day Afternoon", every movie he was in won prizes. The chapperone was a fixture of girls' lives in southern Europe until maybe the 1970's, I was born in 1962, still remember taking turns with my cousins to be one for my youngest aunt, my grandmother would not have it any other way, this was 1970/71. Piece of trivia Diane Keaton truly fell in love with Al Pacino, he was big enough to tell her settling down was not in his plans. Strictly personal view, film making in the 1970's was much better than it is now, there is no comparison.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Isabel. Appreciate your feedback and we will be adding your recommendations to our list. - Toni 😊
@thunderstruck5484
Жыл бұрын
What a classic! Also I was laughing for a couple minutes after 30:25 “Of course Not” haha and the look, anyway thanks that was fun reaction,
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
I didn’t believe David wouldn’t marry someone else in the mob or not…. lol. He loves to make me laugh!!!
@vinniemoran7362
Жыл бұрын
At it's essence, The Godfather is about the passing of the baton from father to son. Both characters are the Godfather.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Good point!
@LeGhostX
Жыл бұрын
37:11 He was part of the plot to kill Sonny. It was all intentional. They knew Sonny would pass by that toll if Carlo hit Connie. So they arrange and ambush.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
I didn’t see that one. I thought he was gonna kill Carlo.
@genghispecan
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged The Don kept Carlo at arm's length in the family, providing him "a living but never involving him in the family business" despite the fact he was married to his daughter. Carlo was ambitious AND bitter - ripe for recruitment by Barzini' who promised him a place of importance in the future if he were to help them eliminate Sonny and help defeat the Corleone family.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
@@genghispecan That makes sense! Thanks!
@mmsizzlak
Жыл бұрын
Yes, Coppola said it wasn't based on anyone real but it's pretty much an amalgamation of the early mafia leaders like Frank Costello (he was shot in the throat and spoke funny) while Johnny Fontaine was based on Frank Sinatra (the mob helped his career, he even posed in pictures with mafia leaders) and even the Las Vegas organized crime figures... The power struggle and war was based on the time around the 1950's when Vito Genovese and Carlo Gambino took over the commission by killing 2 mob bosses (Costello survived and retired while Albert Anastasia was murdered).... Lots of fiction based on historical events in organized crime
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@JC-ke7mj
Жыл бұрын
A classic movie! Thank you so much for reacting to this!
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
@flarrfan
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged Kudos to your editor...I've watched at least a dozen GF reactions, and this is one of the best for keeping the key plot points in yours.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
@@flarrfan Thank you so much! Before starting this channel I had never done any editing so this has been quite a learning experience. I'm trying to get better with every video. Thank you for the kind words! -David
@SusanBrooklyn
Жыл бұрын
Marlon Brando and Jimmy Caan played pranks on the set all the time. In the scene where they are lifting him up the stairs, Brando put bricks in the bed to make it heavy for the guys lifting him. They didnt know under after the scene was done. Check out Coppola's narration of the movie for the other pranks. One of them wrote F U on his face when they were filming their back and the other actor had to keep it together and not laugh. I think that was Caan. Also, when filming the scene of Johnny Fontaibe telling the Godfather anout not getting the part in the movie and he has to cry. He is actually trying not to laugh bc of a prank Brando is playing on him. Coppola tells of a lot of great stories behind the filming of the movie. It's very funny and interesting. It's on KZitem here.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Sounds like it was lots of fun filming the film. We have to go check it out. -Toni
@JoePlett
Жыл бұрын
I don't think Michael ever loved Kay. She was just the respectable, WASP bride for his future political ambitions. And later she was the fallback to continue the bloodline. I believe the marriage to Apollonia was for love (she was just a poor peasant girl), but Kay was a business move.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
I agree. He didn't seem to love Kay.
@HiThere-tv2bd
Ай бұрын
In the book it says he loved Kay but mostly because she was typical American which is what he wanted to be. He didn’t want to be like his family and didn’t really care for Italian traditions. Michael going back to Kay was described as him trying to hold onto a little bit of who he used to be before he had to take over the family business. He was trying to hold on to a little bit of his former self.
@mrdarkside4071
Жыл бұрын
Great reaction, guys! I'm glad that you liked this classic of all times... I get to watch it from time to time...and never get tired of it...problem is that every time i watch it.. I want to eat pasta..happened to me during lockdown back in 2020 that I watched it at 4 am and ended up preparing to me some spaghetti..haha Greetings and best wishes from Buenos Aires, Argentina
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
When we watch Part 2 maybe we'll have to have some pasta! lol :)
@mrdarkside4071
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged Canoli hahaha
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
@@mrdarkside4071 Even better! 😂
@josephwalsh7546
Жыл бұрын
Two people apparently with ADD kvetching about the movie being 3 hours long. ( this is like an SNL sketch ! )
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
🤷🏻♀️ - Toni
@richarddefortuna2252
Жыл бұрын
They got a suspended sentence for beating up the undertaker's daughter because they were two upper-middle class white boys, probably WASPs, and she was an Italian American girl, so no harm, no foul.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
WOW!!
@richarddefortuna2252
Жыл бұрын
@Pop Culturally Challenged you'd be surprised to hear some of the ways in which Italian-Americans were treated back then and even after, some of which led to the initial rise of the Italian mob here in the U.S., since they were left to police themselves, as it were. Even in my own family, there were issues. My father and uncle, for example, were not allowed to attend their neighborhood Catholic School, since the Irish-American pastor did not want any "guinea wetbacks" attending his parish school (they were both born here in the States, as was their mother). My grandparents had to register with the City as "potential enemy combatants" during World War II, which was fortunate, I guess, as many other Italian immigrants abd their families were sent to internment camps, mostly located in the upper Midwest, in the same fashion as the Japanese-Americans did. Hell, I saw and heard some kid's mother call out my father as a guinea while he was coaching my little league baseball team. Her son played on the other team, and we were maybe six years old, so that would've been around 1977. That was my introduction to living in the suburbs, no less. It's good to know that my children haven't had to deal with any of that nonsense, so that's good!
@USCFlash
Жыл бұрын
I hear people complain over & over about run times. i'd rather watch 1 amazing three hour movie than two average 90 minute ones. As someone once said "A bad movie can never be short enough & a great movie can never be long enough"
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
I agree, it was a great movie and didn’t feel the 3 hours so much. Looking forward to the 2nd one. I didn’t know any better…..
@USCFlash
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged No prob, glad you liked it! Don't be afraid of long run times. some of the greatest films ever made are quite long....&....amazing! Great films pull you in & you rarely notice the long running time. There are tons of films in the 2:45 - 3:15 runtime area that are among the greatest films ever made. also don't forget...they add end credits in to run times for most films...so 5-6 minutes there.
@sabrecatsmiladon7380
Жыл бұрын
That was a REAL wedding and the movie was shot around this natural event
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Wow, that’s really cool!!
@YoureMrLebowski
Жыл бұрын
16:51 never ever have i seen a jumpscare from a Godfather reaction. never ever till today. 🙂
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
lol! She even scared me! :)
@thunderstruck5484
Жыл бұрын
They need to watch Exorcist 3,for more hospital shenanigans
@rebecalinares5393
10 ай бұрын
I cannot believe nobody has highlighted Marlon Brando's spectacular performance here. Won the Oscar for Best Actor. His acting is just brilliant, fabulous, just above incredible. He IS THE GODFATHER of all actors. At the time Marlon Brando was considered the best actor in the world, and after this movie he cemented his place as the greatest actor of all time.
@MiguelGonzalezP
Жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace James Caan , in case you didn't know he passes away on july 6, 2022.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
That's sad. :( I remember him in a few other movies. Misery, Alien Nation, Eraser.. Always enjoyed his performances.
@MiguelGonzalezP
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged yeah so sad for hollywood they lost a legend.
@brunopadovani7347
Жыл бұрын
Carlo's sin was setting up Sonny to be ambushed at the toll booth. The beat down on Connie was to enrage Sonny into driving back into the city to beat/kill Carlo.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Definitely a smart move on Carlo's part. He knew exactly how Sonny would react! :)
@mixtec53
Жыл бұрын
Part II is my favorite of the three 💯💯💯💯💯💯
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
We're looking forward to continuing the series. :)
@Teezythadon
Жыл бұрын
The bodyguard wasn't sick he set up Don Corleone and they knew it.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, that make sense. I didn’t get that while watching the movie. :) - Toni
@Teezythadon
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged Cheers! Also the same thing happens to Mike in Sicily when his bodyguard called off sick and planted the bomb in his car that killed his young wife. Mike instantly recognized the setup because of what happened to his father.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
@LeAndrew Thomas, Ohhh, that’s true!!
@scottdarden3091
Жыл бұрын
It was Fish, in Barney Miller.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
I knew he was in Barney Miller! lol
@alonenjersey
3 ай бұрын
Hey you two, dig this: The place that was used as Jack Woltzs' home was sold some years back for $90,000,000.
@scottdarden3091
Жыл бұрын
The cat wasn't in the script. Brando found it on the lot and kept it. And yes Brando had gauze in his mouth.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
That's funny about the cat! What there a reason for the gauze in the mouth? It gave him a distinctive look which made me think that it was based on a real person.
@mikem6425
Жыл бұрын
It wasn’t gauze. The legend comes from the fact that during the screen test he stuffed Kleenex in his cheeks. He wanted Don Corleone to “look like a bulldog.” It was a dental appliance that attached to his molars.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
@@mikem6425 Cool! It did kind of give him a bulldog look! 😂
@natea2247
Жыл бұрын
I loved your reaction to Godfather. I hope you see 2 very soon which is a great sequel. I also hope you check out 3. Godfather part 3 has two different versions. Recently the director released a director's cut calling the third movie "Godfather Coda" and slightly recut and different movie which was what he intended the movie too be. You should probably check out the director's cut version to end off the trilogy. The third movie is divisive, as some love it and don't as much. It's not as widley regarded as the first two but it's an interesting finale that deserves a reaction. With that being said, Godfather 2 is one of the greatest sequels of all time.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
With all the comments, I am excited to see the other two. Working on getting these watched. :)
@barbarapatterson9288
6 ай бұрын
Don't know if his wife would want see part 2.
@evelynwashere13
23 күн бұрын
This movie is even better after reading the book. It gives a lot more details that I missed when I watched the movie the first 10 times, lol.
@guymorris6596
Жыл бұрын
Abe Vigoda was in Barney Miller and Fish.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
I thought I recognized him from Barney Miller! :)
@bencotton9414
7 ай бұрын
2:38 - 2:49 - Don Corleone is such a great character and is based on a few old school mob bosses - how lowkey he is is based on Carlo Gambino - his voice and influence with judges and politicians is based on Frank Costello - his old world ways in the Mafia is based on Joe Bonanno - his line about drugs being a dirty business is an actual quote from Frank Costello too which is really cool 👌 His lines here are brilliant because Bonasera is actually being disrespectful in the manner that he thinks Don Corleone is just a mindless criminal who kills people without any thought and would do it so long as money is mentioned and the bits where people come to ask him for favours is actually how people thought of the Mafia years ago like Michael Franzese said - "people used to come to us" - for all the bad things mentioned about the Mafia a lot of people fail to mention some principles they lived by which were good regarding honour and respect and loyalty - traits what are sorely lacking in today's age Anyone who is a fan of this movie (surely everyone right? 😂) should watch The Offer which shows how the Godfather was made and Matthew Goode is brilliant in it 👏
One of the greatest, most acclaimed movie in history. Clearly a lot of people had time for it. Clearly not many falling asleep.
@andreshernandez1180
Жыл бұрын
Abe Vigoda was in a sitcom called Barney Miller and then had a spin-off called Fish which was his character’s name. What Carlo did and was killed for was staging the fight with Connie to lure Sonny to where he was shot.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
I thought I remembered seeing Abe Vigor on TV in Barney Miller. I don't remember ever watching the show but for some reason I remember he was in it. I thought Carlo just had a death wish at first but it made perfect sense. He knew that would get Sonny's attention and draw him out. :)
@andreshernandez1180
Жыл бұрын
@@popculturallychallenged exactly, he was told to do it, the phone call from the woman was meant to make Connie go nuts giving Carlo an “excuse” to beat her up and Sonny would come looking for him again. They knew him well, he was too predictable and emotional, he actually wouldn’t have been a good Godfather, Michael has his revenge served ice cold, sub-zero.
@jamesalexander5623
Жыл бұрын
The "Fight" wasn't staged .... He Beat the Crap out of her Again!
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
That makes complete sense… -Toni
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
@James Alexander…. That was crazy! -Toni
@otisroseboro5613
Жыл бұрын
Rip To All Those Who We're In This Movie,Are No Longer With Us, Still Miss You All
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Lots of great actors. - Toni 🤓
@otisroseboro5613
9 ай бұрын
@@popculturallychallengedYes I Agree 👍💯
@laapache1
Жыл бұрын
the mortician was a immigrant, that why he lost in court
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
Ohhhh…. That was sad.
@cjpatz
4 ай бұрын
FYI: Talia Shire is Francis Ford Coppola’s sister. Also the actor who played Luca Brasi was an actual mobster, and put in the movie as a favor to Joe Columbo the NY mob boss.
@scozz6139
Жыл бұрын
This movie is considered by many experts as the Greatest movie of all time! Virtually all the events and characters are based on real-life Mafia bosses, Under Bosses, and the caporegimes, of the Five Families of New York in the early 1900 up to around the 1960s. The scene in Louies Restaurant where Michael kills Sollozzo and the police captain, that is a recreation of an actual Mafia hit in an Italian Restaurant! In fact, there a quick photo of that actual Hit in the real restaurant, that flashes across the screen just as Michael leaves the restaurant. There are videos all over the internet that explain the characters and events that were real, and how the real Five Families did business in those days. They also explain in detail who the real-life counterparts were, of the actors in the movie, and how and why, they planned the strategies they used to stay a step or two ahead of the other Families.
@popculturallychallenged
Жыл бұрын
I'll need to check some of those videos out. It definitely felt like some parts were inspired by real events. :)
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