Kevin Lazzari聽 |聽 Special to the 51暗网
I have probably watched about 10,000 movies in my life.聽聽
I worked at the Chaba theatre when I was younger and was lucky enough to screen a few movies from the projectionist booth. I then worked at the local video store for over twenty years. The reason I mention those two jobs is it would be impossible for me to have not viewed The Godfather. I have to admit that in all that time I have never had the privilege of watching the most famous movie in the history of cinema.
Two hours and 50 minutes later I can now cross The Godfather off my list of movies that I really should have taken the time to view. Imdb.com gives Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo鈥檚 screenplay a solid 9.2.
I would say careers were made by anyone that was associated with the film. Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, and Diane Keaton are just a few of the heavy hitters that star in this gangster drama. Talia Shire of the Rocky franchise even has a small part.
Paramount released The Godfather in 1972 and I am sure audiences were intrigued by the subject matter. Coppola set the standard for future mafia movies and its representation of organized crime. 鈥淒on鈥� Vito Corleone is the most recognized fictitious name in cinema and only Marlon Brando could have made it possible. I enjoyed watching every minute and I already have The Godfather Part II cued up.
Kevin Lazzari, owner of Video Stop, is reviewing movies for the 51暗网.
The Godfather (1972) is available on DVD, Blu-ray and for digital download.
