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  2. Aug 29, 2018 · At the end of the day “The Godfather Part II” enhances our understanding and appreciation of the legendary characters presented in the original film. It surpasses it, in part, because it manages to make its predecessor even better.

    • The Origins of Don Corleone. Marlon Brando’s portrayal of Don Corleone is one for the ages. The performance transcends the craft of acting, because Brando disappears and the viewer actually believes Don Vito Corleone is a living breathing person instead of an actor playing a role.
    • Father and Son. The movie juxtaposes the lives of Vito Corleone and his son Michael Corleone at similar ages, and is a prime example of “the sins of the father are to be laid upon the children.”
    • Francis Ford Coppola. The young director burst onto the scene as part of the new Hollywood wave of filmmakers; after co-writing the Oscar-winning screenplay for “Patton” starring George C. Scott, Hollywood took notice.
    • Gordon Willis. The late cinematographer Gordon Willis is one of the most influential directors of photography of all time. His style of underexposing his films and his use of shadows prompted his best friend and fellow cinematographer Conrad Hall to give him the nickname “The Prince of Darkness”.
  3. Oct 2, 2008 · But hundreds of thousands do indeed vote, and as I write the top four films, in order, are “The Shawshank Redemption,” “The Godfather,” “The Dark Knight” and “The Godfather: Part II.” Of all of the reviews I have ever written, my three-star review of “Part II” has stirred the most disagreement.

  4. Reviews. The Godfather, Part II. Action. 200 minutes ‧ R ‧ 1974. Roger Ebert. January 1, 1974. 6 min read. Moving through the deep shadows and heavy glooms of his vast estate, Michael Corleone presides over the destruction of his own spirit in “The Godfather, Part II.”

  5. Drawing on strong performances by Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, Francis Ford Coppola's continuation of Mario Puzo's Mafia saga set new standards for sequels that have yet to be matched or broken....

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  6. The Godfather Part II is a 1974 American epic crime film. The film is produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, loosely based on the 1969 novel The Godfather by Mario Puzo, who co-wrote the screenplay with Coppola.

  7. Montezuma Bay Area Reporter. If you like your drama on a low-key level with excellent acting all around, then Godfather II is where it's at. I wasn't a great fan of the original but this sequel...