Like Phantom Menace, The Godfather Part III is empty without the rest of the story (even though Menace can stand alone better). The shortcomings of Part III comprise the main reason why the Trilogy version must be viewed to appreciate the Godfather saga. They critique it as an individual feature instead of an integral episode to a classic saga. This is also why so many critics bashed Part III.
It's presumptuous that viewers will appreciate what's occurring without realizing that this will be the first time many even see a Godfather flick. To be honest, Part III is rude to newcomers to the Corleone family. The scene chills you with nostalgia and images of Bonasera kissing Vito's hand, and Clemenza and Rocco Lampone kissing Michael's. Stream It Or Skip It: The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone on VOD, a (Possibly Pointless) Recut of a Troubled Sequel. As they say in the mob, Vincent Corleone "wears it" when he is ordained Don Corleone, Neri and others acknowledging his throne in the proper fashion. Andy Garcia is perfect for the part (remember him in The Untouchables). And the very title of Part III presents a double meaning: third episode, third Godfather. As usual, the political intrigue makes the film exciting if you're paying attention. And Anthony becomes a paradox to the boy in Part I who is ostensibly imminent to be the next Godfather. Speaking of Sofia, she arouses a touching appreciation of the scene in Part II that shows little Mary Corleone running in a hotel hallway while her parents argue inside the room. Also returning are Al Neri, Calo (the Sicilian bodyguard), Tommassino, Johnny Fontaine (voice still intact), and Sofia Coppola even though she posed as Connie's baby in Part 1. Remember their line in Part II, Mommy, Daddy's fighting again!" and their inclusion in the Corleone family portrait taken at Connie's wedding. They are now grown and still identical, and still adorable too. Another one of Santino's remnants has returned to the saga in Part III: his twins (Francesca and the other one). That was perhaps the very moment after which the last Don Corleone was conceived. Recall the scene in Part I when Sonny leaves Lucy's apartment with his henchmen to pick up his sister. And she has brought a not-so-little remnant of her affair with Santino Corleone with her. Once lineless and rendered obscure to the plot, Lucy Mancini (original actress and all) has returned to the saga after being left behind in Part I. The last of the trilogy can be appreciated for its consistency with the first two, particularly with the film's loyalty to the recurring theme of the entire saga: family. There have been so many negative critiques of Part III that a commentary in favor of the final episode is due. There's not much of a point in adding to these praises. The first two episodes of The Godfather have already been critically acclaimed. BBC iPlayer continues to let you watch some truly brilliant movies online for free, with the part one of mafia epic The Godfather currently available on the UK streaming service for a limited time.
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