In the final scene of the godfather part 2, we see the corleone family come together to celebrate the birthday of patriarch, don vito. You see, what makes it such a compelling film is that it shows how in an earlier time in america, you could prosper financially while keeping strong family bonds, while after wwii, the force of capitalism became so great it could tear a family apart. The best films balloting on lacks credibility because popularity is the primary criteria. The godfather is a 1972 american crime film directed by francis ford coppola who cowrote the screenplay with mario puzo, based on puzos bestselling 1969 novel of the same name. A tragic story about a young and idealistic man as he snuffs out his own soul in pursuit of power. The godfather 2 shuttles back and forth constantly from past and present, contrasting the life of vito corleone in the early twentieth century, from his humble beginnings through his ascent into power, with that of his son michael corleone in the second half of the twentieth century, whose influence is declining. Coppola weaves the continuing tale of the corleone family. The godfather, part ii movie quotes rotten tomatoes. The village of vito andolinis youth is supposedly corleone, a real town about twenty miles south of palermo in western sicily, though the locale seen in the movie is around taormina in the northeast of the island. A giant part of the plot moves towards that line michael corleone says hello because it pulls the trigger on the judicial process and so on. Read a plot overview of the entire film or a scene by scene summary and analysis. Nostalgic, mournful, evoking lost eras, it stirs emotions we shouldnt really feel for this story, and wouldnt, if the score were more conventional for a crime movie.
If you dont listen to me and marry this man, youll. The film features an ensemble cast including marlon brando, al pacino, james caan, richard castellano, robert duvall, sterling hayden, john marley, richard conte. Intrepretation of the last scene in the godfather 2. The godfather the iconic trilogy that captured the imaginations of men across generations. Regarded by many as superior to part one, the godfather, part ii was the first sequel ever to win best picture at the oscars. In godfather 2, vito corleone is about 7 yrs old in 1901 and moves to new york after his family is killed. The structure of the godfather part 2 is to tell two stories about two men in parallel, vito and michael corleone.
The final scenes of the film were filmed in the opera house teatro massimo in palermo. I didnt ask who gave the order, because it had noting to do with business. The opening shot is of michael corleone, now godfather, having his ring finger kissed. I made this to go with a powerpoint project for my psychology class. Could someone please explain the plot of godfather ii to. The whole thing is about a criminal enterprise and the problems that arise from running it. Hell, its an indispensable part of the political process in this country nowadays.
Please explain to me, a plot hole in the movie godfather ii theres something about the movie godfather ii that bugs me, and maybe someone can explain it spoilers ahead, and pardon me if i get a detail or two mixed up, i last watched it a few months ago. They dont use american democracy or the legal system to solve their problems. Its kind of a summarytrailer for the godfather part ii. What makes the godfather part ii better than the godfather. Sonny, the godfather s eldest son, tells the fbi agents who are writing down license plate numbers to scram, and smashes a photographers camera. At the end of another wondrous wizarding adventure, harry uses a magical timetravel necklace to go back and save himself and his godfather from the evil dementors. In one strand we see vito, who comes from tragic beginnings as an orphan to being head of a family. Francis ford coppolas reliance on family backfired in the godfather part iii, however, when his daughter sofia then much older was cast in a main role to widespread derision. Oranges are the symbol of death in the godfather universe. Also, i just want to comment on how amazing part 2 really is.
Gazzo, michael and kay are shot at in their bedroom. Aug 02, 2009 please explain to me, a plot hole in the movie godfather ii its fredo. Please explain to me, a plot hole in the movie godfather ii. The continuing saga of the corleone crime family tells the story of a young vito corleone. Despite my personal problems with the film, the godfather part ii is a great film that is a must see just as much as the godfather is. Has anyone noticed any plot holes or things that don,t make sense in movies that are regarded as top quality i have noticed a few. The village of vito andolinis youth is supposedly corleone, a real town about twenty miles south of palermo in western sicily, though the locale seen in the movie is around taormina in the northeast of the island a more surprising italian location is new york. Virgil sollozzo, was the reason why vito corleone ended up in the hospital. A sequel surpasses the original in many regards, the godfather part 2 is a haunting tale of betrayal, revenge and deception that is brought to life thanks to francis ford coppalas amazing. The godfather part ii still has the power to surprise after 40 years. In august 1945, during the lavish wedding reception of his daughter connie, don vito corleone, head of a large new york crime family and godfather to the italianamerican community, listens to requests for favors, honoring a longstanding sicilian tradition that a father cannot refuse a. Partially based on puzos 1969 novel, the film is in part both a sequel and a prequel to the godfather, presenting two parallel dramas.
If fredo did kill the assassins, its difficult to imagine he wasnt well aware there was an assassination plot. The motion picture academy honored it with more awards than its predecessor, and there are some fans who feel it is superior to the godfather. Tomb raider angelina jolies fun but flawed video game adaptation from 2001. See a complete list of the characters in the godfather trilogy and indepth analyses of vito corleone, michael corleone, kay adams, tom hagen, and sonny corleone.
In the years since its release the film has gained the reputation of being the rare sequel that equals or perhaps surpasses the original. Four legitimate flaws with the godfather tvovermind. Our list includes, marges fear of flying, the simpsons computer, statewide bans, the old simpson farm. Biggest plot hole in godfather ii, and probably the whole trilogy. The scene, which is seen as a flashback through the eyes of michael, takes place after michael has taken care of all the loose ends in the narrative. Its not even a contest here and most sane people know it. The godfather s version of the mafia is an oldschool, european, semifeudal organization. Nov 25, 2016 2 so many wandrelated plot holes there are a lot of ways that wands dont make sense in the harry potter universe. But i think it could have been shorter had an unnecessary plotline been cut. Sollozzo, a narcotics dealer, working with the tattaglias and d. Who left the drapes open in michaels bedroom posted by rd dawg on 112317 at 10. At the time, the patina was covering most of the statue, starting with the torch, arm, head and torso, but not the entire length of the statues. The corleones arent strangers to murder but not against their own. Jan 31, 2017 the godfather trilogy is jampacked with iconic characters, from tom hagen to johnny fontane, but none loom so large literally as luca brasi.
Vito corleone handles another favor, one to help a baker stay in the us, and michael, the dons son, arrives at the wedding with his girlfriend, kay. The musical score plays an even greater role in the godfather. But this opera house was closed in 1974 to complete renovations required by updated safety regulations, and it remained closed for twentythree years, finally reopening on 12 may 1997, so a playing of the cavalleria rusticana was not possible at the beginning of the 1980s in that opera house. The godfather is a 1972 american crime film directed by francis ford coppola and produced by albert s. In godfather ii, we begin at anthonys first communion, and the date given is 1958. Question about godfather part 2 thats been bugging me. Part ii definitely follows the major rule of a sequel. It stars marlon brando and al pacino as the father and son of a fictional new york crime family. Things you never knew know about the godfather screenrant. The godfather part ii 1974 the best picture project. This is an example of a sequel delivering far more than we could have envisaged.
The godfather trilogy is jampacked with iconic characters, from tom hagen to johnny fontane, but none loom so large literally as luca brasi. The patina on lady liberty would not have been completely developed in 1901. Yet, later at the party, kay mentions to michael that 7 years ago he promised the family would be completely. Spanning two generations, a library of supporting characters, and multiple countries, this 3. Id like to add something i read once about godfather part ii. Its not a plot hole, it was a major turning point in the plot. It is the first installment in the godfather trilogy. It is the second installment in the godfather trilogy. Moving through the deep shadows and heavy glooms of his vast estate, michael corleone presides over the destruction of his own spirit in the godfather, part ii. Sacred cows dont come beefier than francis ford coppolas first two godfather films. This is actually a problem in most movies that contain time machines. I should point out that the critical response to this sequel was mixedeverything from raves to. Part ii 1974 plot summary 5 the early life and career of vito corleone in 1920s new york city is portrayed, while his son, michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate.
The corleones are in america, the new world, but theyre relying on old world methods. In one strand we see vito, who comes from tragic beginnings as an. After refusing a request of pentangeli the man who has replaced clemenza, played by michael v. Who left the drapes open in michaels bedroom the night of the assassination attempt. Who killed the assassins after the failed hit on michael corleone.
The godfather don vito corleone is the head of the corleone mafia family in new york. Top 10 plot holes in the simpsons you never noticed youtube. I saw it again this week im 21 and i was truly blown away at how deep it is. The character we recall from the godfather as the best and brightest of don vitos sons, the one who went to college and enlisted in the marines, grows into a cold and ruthless man, obsessed with power. Michael, vitos youngest son and a decorated ww ii marine is also present at the wedding. When young vito arrives in new york and the statue of liberty is shown, the patina on the statue is clearly bright green. It is much better than the first in my eyes which is still a masterpiece. Who killed the gunmen that shot up michael and kays bedroom. The main storyline, following the events of the first film. Yet even as a standalone film it works marvellously well. Plot holes in great movies the lounge discussion and.
He would be working at least 2, maybe more towards the same goal, all the while keeping the coconspirators in the dark about. The movie treats time travel like this urgent thing. Ruddy, based on mario puzo s bestselling novel of the same name. This outline relates the scenes in the order in which they occur in the movie. When vito shoots fanucci in the chest there is a bullet hole in his vest. Francis coppolas breathtakingly ambitious prequelsequel to his first godfather movie is as gripping as ever. But getting the don in the hospital wasnt sollozzos intention. Could someone please explain the plot of godfather ii to me. But hundreds of thousands do indeed vote, and as i write the top four films, in order, are the shawshank redemption, the godfather, the dark knight and the godfather. This could have happened two ways he might have given roth information allowing him to access the compound, or allowed a mole in, and once he realised what transpired, murdered the assassins inside the compound out of fear. Partially based on puzos 1969 novel the godfather, the film is both sequel and prequel to the godfather.
The film begins with a flashback to 1901, where the grisly massacre of the. Dec 26, 2018 for this list we are looking at the plot holes in the simpsons you never noticed. In godfather 1, it is said the year was almost 1942 i think. The other examines vitos early years in sicily and new york. So that makes don corleone about 50 ish when he died of a heart attack. In godfather part 2 when the rizzoto brothers attempt to kill frank pentangeli the guy that strangles him say something like michael corleone says hello. Heres where youll find analysis of the film as a whole, from themes and symbols to key facts. The godfather part ii holds the unique distinction of being the first sequel to win an oscar for best picture. The important part about sending a message to protect your power is to let people know why and who killed the traitor. Can someone explain the final scene of the godfather part 2. I really think that this is a plot hole purposely placed to make the plot go on. The kind of plot hole that gives directors and scriptwriters nightmares can be found in lara croft. Although both are excellent films even part 3 is of higher quality than most modern cinema the 2nd is much more flawed than the original.
Please explain to me, a plot hole in the movie godfather ii its fredo. He is the oldest brother who takes commands from michael, his betrayal is not cleancut, it is a mix of anger that he never got his and a desire to help the family. Since then, sofia has proved far more successful following in her fathers footsteps as a director. Im not sure if id go so far to say i wouldnt have chosen it as best picture, but i might because i really love chinatown which was also nominated from 74. The whole plot revolves around her character and the lack of crediblility undermines the whole film. Michael seems to be uninterested in being a part of the family business. Criminality is a superobvious theme for the godfather. Biggest plot hole in godfather ii, and probably the whole trilogy posted by jim rockford on 814 at 2. Last time i saw it was in grade 8 and i thought it was a snoozefest compared to the first one. Just as the godfather opened with a wedding reception, part ii opens with a celebration of anthonys michaels son first communion. The corleones arent anarchistic criminalstheyre not randomly torching buildings and poking peoples eyes out with pencils like the joker in the dark knight theyre criminals with their own idea of order. Biggest plot hole in godfather ii, and probably the whole.
For one thing, the price of wands compared to the price given to some of the ingredients used to make wands like unicorn hair or phoenix feathers dont add up. For this list we are looking at the plot holes in the simpsons you never noticed. Sonny, the godfathers eldest son, tells the fbi agents who are writing down license plate numbers to scram, and smashes a photographers camera. You see it in children all the time, and fredo is, in many ways, a perpetually stunted manchild. The goof items below may give away important plot points. In the years since its release the film has gained the reputation of being the rare sequel that equals or. May 23, 2012 i made this to go with a powerpoint project for my psychology class. Big contest but in the end im going with al pacino and. Fredo he could have killed the assassins out of panic whenever he realised the hit had failed. Feb 15, 20 despite my personal problems with the film, the godfather part ii is a great film that is a must see just as much as the godfather is. Why should we regret the passing of a regime built on murder, extortion, bribery, theft and the ruthless will of.