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Godfather I or Godfather II

downtownrobbrowndowntownrobbrown 446 Posts
edited February 2011 in Strut Central
and let's just forget the third one even happened.

Which do you prefer? I prefer #2 and Applonia (sp?).
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  • CousinLarryCousinLarry 4,618 Posts
    I used to think I liked 2 better, but I re-watched both a few months ago and 1 is my favorite.
  • batmonbatmon 27,574 Posts
    BOARDWALK EMPIRE!!!!!!
  • downtownrobbrowndowntownrobbrown 446 Posts
    I haven't seen II in a while but watched it last night. The ending is pretty anti-clamatic.
  • InnerSpaceInnerSpace 443 Posts
    GF 1
  • batmonbatmon 27,574 Posts
    DONNIE BRASCO!!!
  • vintageinfantsvintageinfants 4,538 Posts
    batmon said:
    Plaese to refrain from "Serious Grammy Discourse".

    batmon said:
    DONNIE BRASCO!!!

    someone's got a case of the silly's today!


    :happyday:
  • vintageinfantsvintageinfants 4,538 Posts
    oh, and godfather 1. something about it still being somewhat of a b-movie, and thusly a little more frenetic, makes a better watch for me.
  • pcmrpcmr 5,591 Posts
    I watched both at xmas and definitly I
  • rootlesscosmorootlesscosmo 12,848 Posts
    batmon's disdain for the white gangster genre is well known.

    thing is, rather than present truly unimaginative, derivative or downright *bad* examples of the form (of which there are plenty), he always plays himself by talking shit about movies/shows that are actually good...like Boardwalk Empire and Donnie Brascoe and the Sopranos.
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    I'll go with I. I like the vintage New York setting and it has less Diane Keaton damage than II does.
  • vintageinfantsvintageinfants 4,538 Posts
    rootlesscosmo said:
    batmon's disdain for the white gangster genre is well known.

    thing is, rather than present truly unimaginative, derivative or downright *bad* examples of the form (of which there are plenty), he always plays himself by talking shit about movies/shows that are actually good...like Boardwalk Empire and Donnie Brascoe and the Sopranos.

    maybe all people dont appreciate the godfather for it's "gangster" qualities.

    has mr batmon ever considered THAT? HUH?
  • willie_fugalwillie_fugal 1,862 Posts
    seriously people?

    Godfather II is by far the richer movie.
  • dammsdamms 704 Posts
    I
    the whole part in Sicilia with young Vito played by De Niro was boring to me

    *ducks*
  • fishmongerfunkfishmongerfunk 4,154 Posts
    godfather II also has a couple of annoying plot-holes.
  • coffinjoecoffinjoe 1,743 Posts
    1
  • batmonbatmon 27,574 Posts
    Are there people that actually prefer 2 over 1.

    Is there an actual debate? like Star Wars to Empire

    b/w

    CASINO
  • The_NonThe_Non 5,691 Posts
    I
  • hertzhoghertzhog 865 Posts
    I like I better.
  • tripledoubletripledouble 7,636 Posts
    one reigns supreme...pacinos attempt to avoid his fate
    and then the restaurant scene. oof
  • white_teawhite_tea 3,262 Posts
    damms said:
    I
    the whole part in Sicilia with young Vito played by De Niro was boring to me

    *ducks*

    You found this boring?



    I'm glad I don't have to choose. The scenes at the hospital and, then, the restaurant in the first one. Young Vito stalking on the rooftop or Michael in Cuba in the second one. I'd be hard pressed to choose a favorite, luckily I can watch them both in stunning hi-def Blu-ray, which if you don't have, go get that. A couple times, I've found myself watching on regular TV, then paused and put in the disc to do it up right.
  • batmonbatmon 27,574 Posts
    GLORIA!
  • CousinLarryCousinLarry 4,618 Posts
    white_tea said:
    damms said:
    I
    the whole part in Sicilia with young Vito played by De Niro was boring to me

    *ducks*

    You found this boring?



    I'm glad I don't have to choose. The scenes at the hospital and, then, the restaurant in the first one. Young Vito stalking on the rooftop or Michael in Cuba in the second one. I'd be hard pressed to choose a favorite, luckily I can watch them both in stunning hi-def Blu-ray, which if you don't have, go get that. A couple times, I've found myself watching on regular TV, then paused and put in the disc to do it up right.

    That pic is from the first movie, De Niro was in the second.
  • RisingsonRisingson 696 Posts
    CousinLarry said:


    That pic is from the first movie, De Niro was in the second.

    white_tea is getting a tad confused.....

    GF1 for me
  • uttersutters 321 Posts
    1 all day long

    the young vito scenes ruin part II
  • 99Problems99Problems 1,541 Posts
    Definitely 2 for me...The scope is much larger. All the scenes with Deniro were amazing too.
  • dollar_bindollar_bin I heartily endorse this product and/or event 2,326 Posts
    The correct answer is The Conversation


    But really, it's GF1 all the way.

    Godfather II is an unimpeachably great movie for many reasons, including a much richer role for John Cazale who is amazing. But it sprawls and tries to cover too much territory. The Vito story could be pulled out into its own movie without irreparably harming either narrative, as seen in the crappy version where they put the entire series in order. Godfather One is not without its flaws, but over many, many viewings of both films the first installment edges out the second. Plus, it has Sterling Hayden.
  • dollar_bindollar_bin I heartily endorse this product and/or event 2,326 Posts
    Plus, it seems fairly pointless arguing GF1 vs GF2. Really what people should be getting heated over is Scorsese vs. Coppola.
  • badder_than_evilbadder_than_evil 951 Posts
    The books.
    My late Dad's favourites.
  • JuniorJunior 4,853 Posts
    Without a doubt the first, my feelings pretty much echoing dollar_bin's. The second one is a fantastic movie but the back and forth between Vito and Michael really breaks up the connection I have with the characters.

    Plus as a self contained arc the set up of the wedding at the beginning compared to the christening at the end is outstanding.

    B/w

    Really what people should be getting heated over is Leone vs. Coppola.

    B/B/w Carlito's Way!
  • batmonbatmon 27,574 Posts
    CASINO!!!!
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