The Godfather (1972)

10/10

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Written by: Francis Ford Coppola & Mario Puzo

Based on the novel by: Mario Puzo

So I guess I probably got to The Godfather about 38 years to late. Which I think is excusable. I'm nowhere near being 38 years old.

With a young Al Pacino & Marlon Brando starring and director's seat being occupied by Francis Ford, this film was destined to be something great, something brilliant.

The film is nothing short of spectacular, even 38 years after it's creation and 41 years after the novel was published. There is a not a single disappointing or dull moment in this film.

The performances in this film are amazing. Every actor and actress pulls at all the right strings, engaging the audience emotionally. Al Pacino's character Michael Corleone's transformation and conflicts keep us intrigued for the duration of the film, but it is Marlon Brando's performance as Don Corleone that keeps the audience captivated. Every time his character's heart broke, mine broke. His performance as the honest, family loving gangster is what made this film. He is widely considered the greatest movie actor of all time, and it isn't hard to see why.

What makes this even more interesting is the lack of action even though it is essentially a gangster film. This film is an absolute must for any single person alive. There isn't a dull moment in this film, and you will instantly fall in love with most of the characters. But more importantly, it is an absolute must for any film lover.