I honestly don't think there's a better scene in the entire movie. And the best acting is done entirely behind Al Pacino's eyes. You can see the fear and conflict, but also the resolution when he finally commits to the act. It's all been said before, but it's an amazing scene in an amazing movie. It makes it all the more depressing to see where Pacino has gone with his career after turning in a performance like that.

@virics said:

It's even more depressing, considering The Godfather series went downhill ever since.

I've never felt that the third part was that bad, except for Sofia Coppola. It's just that the original Godfather set the bar very high.

@AlienFanatic said:

I honestly don't think there's a better scene in the entire movie. And the best acting is done entirely behind Al Pacino's eyes. You can see the fear and conflict, but also the resolution when he finally commits to the act. It's all been said before, but it's an amazing scene in an amazing movie.

Agreed.

The scene at the hospital in which Michael manages to foil the attempt to kill Vito.

@Deuteronomy of Gath said:

The scene at the hospital in which Michael manages to foil the attempt to kill Vito.

I think the scene when Micheal and that hospital visitor who came with flowers are standing outside the hospital looking tough as the goons are driving around. The guy with flowers lights a cigarette and his hands are shaking and Micheal coolly lights it for him. You then realise he is made of sterner stuff.

My favorite scene is the take down of the 5 families while Michael is at the Baptism. The eerie organ playing and seeing them all get hit. Especially Moe Green right in the eye.

This movie doesn't really have a bad scene, but I would go with the Baptism scene though I love Woltz's talk with Hagen and the whole sequence of events from the hospital scene to the Solozzo/McCluskey killings.

@virics said:

I don't know what's the deal with Sofia Coppola though. Her part wasn't that big she did reasonably well. I don't think any actress could have saved the movie. Al Pacino and Francis Ford Coppola were both terrible in Godfather III.

But the thing is, in my opinion Godfather II was already an unnecessary cash-in that ruined the original's legacy.

Pacino is terrible, yet Sofia Coppola isn't? Odd opinion to say the least.

Vito's death, felt it was rather well done.

the opening scene

I just finally sat down and watched this movie, but it was the AMC version so I'm sure lots of stuff was left out. I can't believe it took me this long to watch it, I have always enjoyed the Casino/Goodfellas type movies, and the acting of Al Pacino. Some parts left me with questions though. Did they not film a funeral for Sonny? Why was Fredo such a mess-up? He couldn't even get his gun out without fumbling around when his father was shot. Although that sets up the Paulie murder, so okay. The cop Michael kills, he's actually pretty stupid. He's way too casual in the restaurant meeting. Although I guess that's part of his character, to be cool and not be messed with. Why is Kay so nosy? Just let it be! I can't believe Michael was not annoyed by that. The more I read other peoples comments the more my other questions got answered. I know these are probably silly, and I intend to watch it again, so forgive me if I'm being stupid! I just want to understand a little more and it seems like the TV version may jump around and leave a bunch of stuff out. But my favorite scene has to be the opening scene with the cat. That cat was so sweet! Must have been so appreciative to have been picked up and given attention, the way it's rolling around and grabbing for Brando's hands as if to say "Pet me!" Too cute.

When Michael tells Fredo not to stand against the family. Ever. He takes a puff of his cigarette and says that line (can't remember it verbatim), it's just the look in his eyes - the changes already starting to take place.

Vito grieving over Sonny's body. "Look what they did to my boy"

Patty, You need to get a full version of this movie and watch it. I don't know where you live but if you have a library in your town I'm sure they have movies to borrow.

As for McCluskey (the cop), that's the way it was back then, the cops could basically do what they wanted, the same with the Mafia, who had the cops in their pockets.

Part of Fredo's problem, is that he was a sickly child & had Sonny as an older brother. That's a simplistic explanation but...?

@madisoxx said:

The Shooting Of McCluskey And Sollozzo .... Amazing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSQqv2UuvC0

Definitely my fave as well. My only gripe: WHY DIDN'T THEY SUBTITLE THE ITALIAN DIALOGUE???