The Godfather Part II is the second movie in the Godfather trilogy, and mentioned as one of the best movies of all time. Is this a fair criticism of the movie? Well, the only way to find out is to dissect a movie and determine what makes it great. A movie can be critiqued in a variety of ways, but one of the main criticisms is how the visuals explain the story, and bring it to life. The story of a movie, and how it flows, is the pivotal component that draws viewers in and keeps their interest. With movies, one effective method of criticism is observing the believability, and impact of the acting. Film is a visual medium and is what makes a movie a movie. However, fitting music can contribute to setting the mood, and tone of a movie. What
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James Berardinelli, movie reviewer at reelviews.net, noticed the beginning, and end of The Godfather Part II is reminiscent of the first film, which in his opinion is a fantastic decision by the director, Francis Ford Coppola. (Berardinelli) Berardinelli says that Coppola ends the film with a jaw-dropping exclamation point. (Berardinelli) Personally, I agree with this statement as the ending of this film is spectacular, and leaves you with an impression for the ages. In the first movie, the Corleone family is portrayed as righteous, and as the heroes. Kathleen Carroll, of the New York Daily News, said “The strength of this film is its honesty, its keen sense of morality. This time, thanks to Coppola’s courage and brilliant artistry, we are truly repulsed by the Corleones and everything they stand for.” I believe this is an original idea for a film, to outcast the main characters in a story, and view them in a negative way. The stories told in this film are fantastically conveyed, but are reinforced with great …show more content…
As I watched the film, it seemed that Michael Corleone wasn’t played by an actor, but the man himself. I honestly thought that Robert De Niro was indeed Vito Corleone in his youth. Kathleen Carroll, of the New York Daily News, said this of Pacino’s performance. “It is difficult to play a man who is already dead inside, but Al Pacino plays Michael as he should be played, with barely a trace of emotion and a brooding sense of menace about him.” (Carroll) What Kathleen says is undoubtedly true since Michael, throughout the movie, commits a plethora of horrible decisions with no sense of wrongdoing. The visuals contribute to making a character have a certain demeanor, and giving them their trademark, as we see with Michael, who is often in a dark-lit room which shows off his power. In the Godfather Part II, the main characters are usually acquainted by visuals that project their personality.
Film is, without objection, a visual medium, and with this, a movie can either sink or swim. In the case of The Godfather Part II, visuals play an immense role, and contribute to driving home the scene. During the first few scenes, Michael Corleone is shown in his office talking to a variety of important business partners. However, the room is dimly lit, giving the impression of Michael being a menacing, yet powerful force, and that the person asking for a favor should be wary. Critic James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli, movie reviewer at reelviews.net, noticed the beginning, and end of The Godfather Part II is reminiscent of the first film, which in his opinion is a fantastic decision by the director, Francis Ford Coppola. (Berardinelli) Berardinelli says that Coppola ends the film with a jaw-dropping exclamation point. (Berardinelli) Personally, I agree with this statement as the ending of this film is spectacular, and leaves you with an impression for the ages. In the first movie, the Corleone family is portrayed as righteous, and as the heroes. Kathleen Carroll, of the New York Daily News, said “The strength of this film is its honesty, its keen sense of morality. This time, thanks to Coppola’s courage and brilliant artistry, we are truly repulsed by the Corleones and everything they stand for.” I believe this is an original idea for a film, to outcast the main characters in a story, and view them in a negative way. The stories told in this film are fantastically conveyed, but are reinforced with great …show more content…
As I watched the film, it seemed that Michael Corleone wasn’t played by an actor, but the man himself. I honestly thought that Robert De Niro was indeed Vito Corleone in his youth. Kathleen Carroll, of the New York Daily News, said this of Pacino’s performance. “It is difficult to play a man who is already dead inside, but Al Pacino plays Michael as he should be played, with barely a trace of emotion and a brooding sense of menace about him.” (Carroll) What Kathleen says is undoubtedly true since Michael, throughout the movie, commits a plethora of horrible decisions with no sense of wrongdoing. The visuals contribute to making a character have a certain demeanor, and giving them their trademark, as we see with Michael, who is often in a dark-lit room which shows off his power. In the Godfather Part II, the main characters are usually acquainted by visuals that project their personality.
Film is, without objection, a visual medium, and with this, a movie can either sink or swim. In the case of The Godfather Part II, visuals play an immense role, and contribute to driving home the scene. During the first few scenes, Michael Corleone is shown in his office talking to a variety of important business partners. However, the room is dimly lit, giving the impression of Michael being a menacing, yet powerful force, and that the person asking for a favor should be wary. Critic James Berardinelli