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The Godfather, Part II

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96% Tomatometer 129 Reviews 97% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
The compelling sequel to "The Godfather," contrasting the life of Corleone father and son. Traces the problems of Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) in 1958 and that of a young immigrant Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) in 1917's Hell's Kitchen. Michael survives many misfortunes and Vito is introduced to a life of crime.
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Critics Consensus

Drawing on strong performances by Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, Francis Ford Coppola's continuation of Mario Puzo's Mafia saga set new standards for sequels that have yet to be matched or broken.

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Wendy Ide The Times (UK) 12/29/2023
The storytelling is leisurely and masterful; Coppola at the very peak of his powers. Go to Full Review
Jake Cole Slant Magazine 03/18/2022
The Godfather films have set home-video standards for decades, and that trend continues with Paramounts astonishing 4K restorations. Go to Full Review
Pauline Kael The New Yorker 03/08/2022
It’s an epic vision of the corruption of America. Go to Full Review
Marcelo Paredes Cinencuentro Apr 23
If I consider The Godfather Part II a formidable film, it's because it's the perfect complement to the first, even when the latter apparently didn't need it. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Megan Fisher Loud and Clear Reviews Jan 11
Pacino’s performance is like that of a simmering volcano, powerful through what is being withheld from the audience. Go to Full Review
Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault 11/26/2024
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"Godfather II" ties all its elements together into a nuanced yet epic vision of an American family and how its downfall parallels that of America itself in the first half of the 20th century. Go to Full Review
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Marissa Q 05/01/2023 The movie was fantastic. I have seen it numerous times at home on the small screen but to see it on a huge screen in a theater is how a movie is meant to be seen! Great experience. Only one complaint: the server was HORRIBLE! It took him 30 minutes into the movie to bring my husband his drink and popcorn. and this was after a number of times stopping him and asking him about this order. Others came later than I did and placed their orders while in the theater. My husband and I placed our orders when we showed our QR code. The server was snarky, horrible, unhelpful and deliberately holding up our order as other late movie goers were receiving their orders before ours. See more Mick O. @Greenguy33 3d One of the all time greats! See more Michael H. @PoisonClan73 3d Difficult to pick between Part I and Part II. Both are masterpieces. See more Daniel S Dec 25 The Godfather Part II is one of those films that many people label a masterpiece, but that reputation does not guarantee it will resonate with everyone. Despite its ambition and prestige, the movie can feel emotionally distant and overly slow, making the experience less impactful than its status suggests. From a technical perspective, the film is undeniably well crafted. The direction is controlled, the cinematography is striking, the score is memorable, and the performances are strong. Al Pacino delivers a powerful and committed performance, and Coppola’s familiar structure is clearly present, opening sequences, ceremonial moments, a gradual buildup, and an eventual descent into violence. Everything is assembled with care and precision. See more Yaaron R @KompetenterMedi Dec 13 Epic Scope, Uneasy Balance The Godfather Part II is ambitious, but contradictory in form. Despite its long running time, many plot lines seem abbreviated, giving the film the feeling of being both overly long and yet incomplete. The heavy use of Italian makes sense in terms of content, but it significantly impedes the flow of viewing. On a positive note, the pacing and structure have been improved compared to the first part, and the acting performances are more subtle. Nevertheless, the impression remains of a film that needed more narrative space than the medium allows. See more M.F M Dec 12 Bien pero sigo sin ver por que es una obra maestra. Casi qu eme gustó más l aprimera See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis The compelling sequel to "The Godfather," contrasting the life of Corleone father and son. Traces the problems of Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) in 1958 and that of a young immigrant Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) in 1917's Hell's Kitchen. Michael survives many misfortunes and Vito is introduced to a life of crime.
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Screenwriter
Mario Puzo
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Coppola Company
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 12, 1974, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Apr 19, 2012
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 15, 2012
Runtime
3h 22m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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