Friday, November 19, 2010

The Godfather: Part II (1974) - 4 stars

One Sentence Plot Summary: Both a sequel and a prequel to the original, it follows Michael Corleone as he takes over the family business and Vito Corleone years ealier as he starts that same business.

Starring: Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro, Talia Shire, John Cazale, Michael V. Gazzo, Lee Strasberg, Morgana King, G. D. Spradlin, Richard Bright, Dominic Chianese, Bruno Kirby, Danny Aiello

Best of: A brutally intense fight between Michael and Kay. The introduction of Dinero as a young Vito. Some truly gorgeous cinemantography.

Worst of: Ultimately, it's just not quite as good as the first.

Notable: Robert Dinero and Marlon Brando are the only actors ever to win an Academy Award for playing the same character in two different films.

Also nominated: Chinatown

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