The Godfather Movie Essay

The film The Godfather is regarded as one of the greatest film of all times by imdb, rotten tomatoes, and almost every other film site for its great character progression, questioning of the American dream, and perfect cinematography. The Godfather was directed by Francis Ford Coppola in 1972. Starring Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone. The Godfather’s construction persuades its audience to like Vito Corleone because of how much Vito loves his family, his ethics, and the way he’s represented more human than a mob boss.

We’re persuaded to like Vito Corleone because of how much he loves his family. Vito’s son Sonni is set up by Carlo and assassinated by Barzini’s men. Although the loss of his son was hard on Vito. He was still able to calmly assess the situation, and understand that vengeance was not the answer. He made the decision not because he didn’t love Sonny enough to avenge him, but because vengeance would begin a war, and Vito couldn’t risk losing another member of his family. His ability to think through all the consequences of his actions, and calmy find the greatest solution for his family, so soon after the loss of his son, shows how strong and loving Vito is. Another reminder of how much Vito loves his family is when he returns home from the hospital after his attempted assassination. He has his entire extended family over at the house, and each of his grandkids give him a letter and tell him that they love him. Immediately after he’s talking to his kids about the business, while hugging all the cards against his chest. Vito then asks about Michael, and dismisses everyone after hearing that …show more content…
The opening scene of the film is Vito in his office on the day of his daughter’s wedding taking requests from people. Bonasare walks into the room asking for justice after his daughter is brutally beaten by her boyfriend and his friend, when she refused to have sex with the