The Godfather, Part III

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Toby D *The Godfather Part III* (1990), directed by Francis Ford Coppola, concludes the Corleone saga with a poignant, if polarizing, finale that’s often unfairly maligned. Al Pacino’s Michael Corleone, now aging and seeking redemption, grapples with the crushing weight of his violent past while trying to legitimize his empire through ties with the Catholic Church—only to discover its corruption mirrors the mafia’s. The film’s exploration of guilt, betrayal, and futile reform is a dark, complex capstone to the trilogy, even if it doesn’t reach the heights of its predecessors. The narrative weaves a tragic arc, culminating in Michael’s devastating loss of his daughter, Mary (Sofia Coppola), a gut-punch that seals his downfall as a man undone by his own legacy of violence. While Andy Garcia’s fiery Vincent brings fresh blood, Sofia Coppola’s uneven performance draws criticism, and the intricate Vatican subplot can feel convoluted. Still, Pacino’s haunted intensity and Coppola’s operatic direction elevate the film’s emotional stakes. Despite its flaws, *The Godfather Part III* is a fitting, somber send-off, reflecting on the cost of power and the impossibility of escaping one’s sins. It may lack the taut perfection of the first two films, but its heartbreaking climax and thematic depth make it a worthy, if undervalued, piece of the Corleone legacy. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/05/25 Full Review Ricardo B Algumas sequências não precisavam existir. E essa é uma delas. Não apenas porque o segundo capítulo da "Trilogia do Poderoso Chefão" (1972-1990) foi uma perfeita conclusão do primeiro, mas também porque o terceiro não agrega nada novo ou, até mesmo, interessante à história da Família Corleone, além de ser um filme marcado por inconsistências de tom e atuações questionáveis. Visualmente, "O Poderoso Chefão: Parte III" é um filme lindo. Por outro lado, no âmbito narrativo, falha em justificar sua existência e encerra a trilogia nos deixando com a sensação de que nós consumimos algo que não precisávamos, como aquele última fatia que a nós comemos no rodízio de pizzas e nos deixa passando mal a noite inteira. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/06/25 Full Review Audience Member Even thought it is different from first 2 parts it is great it shows Michael wanting to legalize his bussines as much as possible and find new Godfather knowing his time is almost over it is shame they could never make 4th part about Vincent Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/25 Full Review Audience Member All good things must come to an end. Haters are just sad this is the last one. The deeper story is just right Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/05/25 Full Review Virgo V Al Pacino's performance: Some say Pacino's portrayal of Michael Corleone is one of his best, and that he shines in the role. Francis Ford Coppola's direction: Some say Coppola brings the world to life in a splendid manner. Moments of levity: The film includes some moments of humor that humanize the characters and make the tragedy more relatable. Complex suspense scenes: Some say the film contains one of the most complexly layered suspense scenes ever filmed. Personal film: Some say Part III is a much more personal film than the first two, with a political and emotional engine that is Coppola's alone. Fresh score: The film has a fresh score. However, some say that the film's dialogue and overall story are less inspired than the previous two, and that the film's finale is flawed. Others say that the film's final movement is so confusing that it's unclear where one of the intrigues is occurring. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/30/24 Full Review Shaun R The last 5 minutes of this film deserves 10 stars. Other than that, this film is bang average after 2 of the greatest films ever made. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/17/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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