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The Godfather [Region 2] | ![The Godfather [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RTC05Z38L._SL500_.jpg) | Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Actors: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard S. Castellano, Robert Duvall
Category: DVD
Buy Used: $35.00
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Seller: dolphywas1
Rating:  314 reviews
Sales Rank: 255407
Format: PAL
Languages: English (Original Language), Italian (Original Language), Latin (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Running Time: 175 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5014437851031
ASIN: B0001ZWN1S
Theatrical Release Date: March 24, 1972
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Generally acknowledged as a bona fide classic, this Francis Ford Coppola film is one of those rare experiences that feels perfectly right from beginning to end--almost as if everyone involved had been born to participate in it. Based on Mario Puzo's bestselling novel about a Mafia dynasty, Coppola's Godfather extracted and enhanced the most universal themes of immigrant experience in America: the plotting-out of hopes and dreams for one's successors, the raising of children to carry on the good work, etc. In the midst of generational strife during the Vietnam years, the film somehow struck a chord with a nation fascinated by the metamorphosis of a rebellious son (Al Pacino) into the keeper of his father's dream. Marlon Brando played against Puzo's own conception of patriarch Vito Corleone, and time has certainly proven the actor correct. The rest of the cast, particularly James Caan, John Cazale, and Robert Duvall as the rest of Vito's male brood--all coping with how to take the mantle of responsibility from their father--is seamless and wonderful. --Tom Keogh
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 Precursor to "The Sopranos" March 8, 2010
Irfan A. Alvi (Towson, MD USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As nearly everyone knows, this movie is about a mob family, and the movie is wonderfully crafted in every aspect. I found it gripping from start to finish. The focus is clearly on the men in the family, since the female characters are hardly developed. Superficially, one might be tempted to say that this is just a story about a particular group of criminals, but of course there's much more to it than that; indeed, this movie is an iconic classic for good reasons.
Rather than attempting to write a thorough review which winds up just echoing what countless others have already said a million times, let me first highlight what I personally find to be the most striking aspect of the movie, namely the moral contradiction of these people. On the one hand, they care for honor, they love their families, they respect traditions, they're nominally religious, they have a sense of responsibility as citizens, and they have a strong work ethic as businessmen (talk about high-stress jobs!). But on the other hand, they resort to crime, terrorism, violence, and murder to attain money and power, thus being quite willing to disregard social norms and laws as they deem necessary. I think many of us are fascinated by this juxtaposition because we all experience at least some degree of moral contradiction in our lives (after all, tough moral choices involving tradeoffs are routine), so a key contribution of these intense characters and circumstances is that they make explicit a tension we're all intuitively familiar with.
Another theme which jumped out at me is that the mob is able to coerce even very wealthy and powerful people through violence or the threat of violence. This is possible because they have an extensive and disciplined organizational structure which enables them to both circumvent law enforcement and apply force which no individual can resist (if you fight back against a mobster, you're fighting his entire mob family).
Overall, this isn't a movie one simply recommends. Rather, everyone needs to watch it at least once as part of their cultural education. Also, this movie has much in common with "The Sopranos" series, so be sure to watch that series if you like this movie (in my opinion, it may be the best dramatic TV series ever made).
A Restoration You Can't Refuse February 4, 2010
Scott Rivers (Los Angeles, CA USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Director Francis Ford Coppola and cinematographer Gordon Willis oversaw the stunning 2008 digital restoration of their celluloid masterpiece. Trumping all previous video releases, "The Godfather" (1972) never looked or sounded better - further augmented by Coppola's indispensable commentary track. This essential DVD stands on its own. However, if you want supplementary material, by all means purchase "The Coppola Restoration Giftset."
This is an Offer You Cannot Refuse: Watch This Film! January 31, 2010
Scotman (Sausalito, CA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Marlon Brando is the Godfather and he takes care of family business. If you're respectful, he'll do you a favor. If not, well -- swim with the fishes.
Mario Puzo's novel comes to life with the five crime families sorting out their turf in 1946 gangsterland New York.
Behind the parties and the family togetherness there's an undercurrent of competitiveness that rears its head with the Solotso guys who want to make some narcotics sales and thus invite the Corleones for a piece of the action and thus help the family businesses.
Things go from bad to worse for the Corleone family. Their refusal to get into narcotics gets Brando's character (Vito) shot and near death. His boys go into action but at the risk of getting killed, decide to meet Bruno for the ultimate show-down. And hey, let's get rid of that cop that is on Solotso's payroll.
Great film: 1940's gangland is tough, with their Fedora hats and cool 40s Chevy's rolling around. I almost expected some tommyguns!
I was reminded in the re-watch about the horse's head in the bed. Don't cross the family!
Robert Duval is Tom, the family's lawyer, basically. He is the level-headed, logical one who wants to do business without blood. Mike (Al Pacino) the "war hero" wants back in on the family business and to protect his father. Sonny just wants to blow everyone away!
The film's complex story and interweaving plot make a plot summary difficult. You just have to see it. Intense drama with some comedic elements, it clearly deserved the Academy Awards from the 70s. Character-driven story at its best!
No, it does not glorify the Mafia and teach a generation that being a crime lord is a career choice! It's a story of family and corruption, risk and torment.
Nominated for 11 Academy Awards and winning for Best Picture, Best Actor (Marlon Brando), and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Great film!
Get the works!:
The Godfather DVD Collection (The Godfather/ The Godfather - Part II/ The Godfather - Part III)
The Godfather - The Coppola Restoration Giftset (The Godfather / The Godfather Part II / The Godfather Part III) [Blu-ray]
Masterpiece January 12, 2010
Fernando Gastelo
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"Possibly the greatest movie ever made." - Stanley Kubrick on THE GODFATHER
What can I say? he is probably right. The Godfather succeeds at every level. No point describing what other thousand people have probably mentioned before. All I can say is if you haven't seen it, What are you waiting for? and if you seen it and don't appreciate it's greatness then, what the hell is wrong with you???
The Godfather January 7, 2010
cheryl watson
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
It arrived in time for Christmas! The DVD was wrapped well and the DVD itself was in good condition. The recipient states that it plays well.
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