The Godfather Review

The Godfather revolves around the Corleone family, a New York mafia family. Don Vito Corleone's youngest son Micheal plans to never get involved with the family business, but he eventually does and begins to get rid of anyone that does not give his family the proper respect just like his father did. A drug dealer approaches the Corleone family to get protection, but the traditional Don Vito refuses to get involved with the drug market which leads to a mob war between the Corleones and the Sollozzos.

The Godfather is the epitome of what a mafia film should be with multiple plot lines made up of various hit crimes and family drama. The film could stand to be a little shorter and keeping track of who is killing who can sometimes get confusing, but otherwise the film hits the mark. The list of well known actors will not let you down because all of them are very convincing in their roles. However, Marlon Brando as Don Corleone is sometimes hard to understand due to the fact that he can barely move his mouth which seems like it is always filled with something. Other than his distractingly slurred voice, Brando fits the role because he looks and acts the part.

The film is filled with memorable lines and wonderfully choreographed scenes such as the baptism scene which is broken up by images of the Corleone's enemies being killed off. All of the violence in the movie is not overwhelming because just as much emphasis is placed on dialogue and emotion. The Godfather makes you side with the Corleones even though you do not agree with what they are doing because of the excellent acting and reasoning behind their actions. The movie succeeds at what it aims to do and illustrates a convincing mob family and all of their affairs.

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