Which of the *Godfather* movies is your favorite? - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

MrTony · 07-01-2002, 07:48 AM

I've been wanting to do this one for a while.

For me personally, I have to give a slight edge to the first one over the second one. I think the themes of family are stronger, and it's more emotionally involving. I also think it's Pacino's best performance of the series. Part II is also superb. I do actually like Part III - I like the idea of Michael seeking redemption at the end of his life - but I do acknowldege that the movie is far inferior to the other two.

I tried to make the poll options as complete as possible. Sorry if none of the options describes you ideally.

fischerj · 07-01-2002, 12:09 PM

You said pick your favorite, so you gotta choose just one (although I really fall in the 'first two are great' category). I think you have to lean towards number one just because it was first. The second film is outstanding as well but maybe just a cut (a pinch) below. I don't even recognize that third film was made. What crap that was IMO.

Packman · 07-01-2002, 02:09 PM

I like the first one, two I can handle it has it's redeming quality but three I don't care for. The director's daughter has got to go and it seemed stupid that Carla all of a sudden was getting involved in the family business.

I think Coppala was right, everything was tied up at the end of two, it seemed like they were streching in three.

dvdjedi · 07-01-2002, 07:49 PM

I like them all but Brando in the original puts it on top.

dvds'r'us · 07-02-2002, 02:43 AM

I was gonna vote for 1 & 2. but I definitely like Goodfellas way better than the godfather movies.

Marty McFly · 07-02-2002, 06:42 PM

"I'm more of a Goodfellas kind of person."

AnonomusBob15 · 07-02-2002, 08:08 PM

The Godfather.

Donkey · 07-02-2002, 08:43 PM

I love The Godfather and The Godfather Part II and I also liked The Godfather Part III. I think Part II is a little bit better becuase of the spilt story line. I'd give Part I a 10/10 and Part II a 10/10 also and I'd have to say that Part III is a 8/10.

Jerm · 07-02-2002, 11:09 PM

I may be the only one here to admit this. But I've never seen any of them.

Bowman · 07-03-2002, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Packman
it seemed stupid that Carla all of a sudden was getting involved in the family business.

You mean Connie?

Anywho, I chose Part II as my favorite, although its kind of a loaded question. Meaning that Part II could never be as good as it is if it didn't have the foundation of a great film like Part I to stand on.

The entire saga is one of my all-time favorites and I love

the DVDs!

mighty mint · 07-03-2002, 04:36 PM

I tend to see the entire saga as the whole. They complete a story and while I can see how the First one is the best seperately...I have a hard time dividing them when they all work together.

MrTony · 07-04-2002, 03:19 AM

I agree with Mighty Mint. It's three movies, but one story. I just have a special fondness for the first one.

Jerm - don't worry, no one is born having seen everything.

Bowman - I never thought of that. Good point.

Chunkblower · 07-04-2002, 07:51 AM

While I love all three films, I'm probably the only person on the face of the planet that thinks Part II is the "weakest" of the three (for lack of a better term). It is certainly my least favorite, but then that's like picking your least favorite child (unless you have some terrible children and really do have one you hate, but hey, that's your problem

).

I voted for #1, which is my favorite and in my opinion best of the three.

Indyphantom · 07-09-2002, 03:01 PM

I like all 3, but they do decline as they go along. Typical of most series I suppose...

View Poll Results: Favorite Godfather movie?
The Godfather	21	46.67%
The Godfather Part II	11	24.44%
The Godfather Part III	0	0%
I love the first two but hate the third (seems to describe many people)	6	13.33%
I love them all equally	1	2.22%
I hate them all equally	1	2.22%
I'm more of a Goodfellas kind of person	4	8.89%
I'm not really informed enough to give an opinion	1	2.22%
Voters: 45. You may not vote on this poll

07-01-2002, 07:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
MrTony Forum Wise Guy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Waterloo, Iowa, USA	*Which of the Godfather* movies is your favorite? I've been wanting to do this one for a while. For me personally, I have to give a slight edge to the first one over the second one. I think the themes of family are stronger, and it's more emotionally involving. I also think it's Pacino's best performance of the series. Part II is also superb. I do actually like Part III** - I like the idea of Michael seeking redemption at the end of his life - but I do acknowldege that the movie is far inferior to the other two. I tried to make the poll options as complete as possible. Sorry if none of the options describes you ideally. __________________ Prevent tornadoes before they happen: Make sure that warm, moist air fronts do not converge with cool, dry ones. Movies, Music and a few Games My Top 20 Films

07-01-2002, 12:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
fischerj Actor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Michigan	You said pick your favorite, so you gotta choose just one (although I really fall in the 'first two are great' category). I think you have to lean towards number one just because it was first. The second film is outstanding as well but maybe just a cut (a pinch) below. I don't even recognize that third film was made. What crap that was IMO. __________________ "A man's fate is a man's fate -- and life is but an illusion." My Collection

07-02-2002, 02:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
dvds'r'us Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: St. Louis Area	I was gonna vote for 1 & 2. but I definitely like Goodfellas way better than the godfather movies. __________________ Dave Matthews Band Forever! 31 Shows And Counting! 20,000 Miles travelled...Shows Seen

07-02-2002, 06:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Marty McFly Moderator Emeritus Geezer Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Somewhere Between Hell and Hill Valley	"I'm more of a Goodfellas kind of person." __________________ Marty McFly - Forum Moderator Emeritus Granny, I'm gonna catch me some Vietcong! Well I ain't cookin' 'em!

07-01-2002, 02:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Packman Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Card board box #3	I like the first one, two I can handle it has it's redeming quality but three I don't care for. The director's daughter has got to go and it seemed stupid that Carla all of a sudden was getting involved in the family business. I think Coppala was right, everything was tied up at the end of two, it seemed like they were streching in three.

07-01-2002, 07:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
dvdjedi Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In The Grotto at The Mansion	I like them all but Brando in the original puts it on top.

07-02-2002, 08:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
AnonomusBob15 Actor for over 4 years now! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Auburn University	The Godfather. __________________ The Revised DVD Collection

07-02-2002, 08:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Donkey Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Akron, Ohio, USA	I love *The Godfather* and *The Godfather Part II* and I also liked *The Godfather Part III. I think Part II* is a little bit better becuase of the spilt story line. I'd give *Part I* a 10/10 and *Part II* a 10/10 also and I'd have to say that *Part III* is a 8/10. __________________ Tell me something, my friend. You ever dance with the devil by a pale moon light? Last edited by Donkey : 07-03-2002 at 02:48 AM.

07-02-2002, 11:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jerm Moderator Emeritus Magical Hall Monitor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In my house	I may be the only one here to admit this. But I've never seen any of them. __________________ "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."

07-03-2002, 04:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
mighty mint The Freshmaker! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: In the Land of the Ice and Snow, eh!	I tend to see the entire saga as the whole. They complete a story and while I can see how the First one is the best seperately...I have a hard time dividing them when they all work together. __________________ MM wishes he had a new tv to go with his new BD player. IMAX ~ another great Canadian invention!

07-04-2002, 03:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
MrTony Forum Wise Guy Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Waterloo, Iowa, USA	I agree with Mighty Mint. It's three movies, but one story. I just have a special fondness for the first one. Jerm - don't worry, no one is born having seen everything. Bowman - I never thought of that. Good point. __________________ Prevent tornadoes before they happen: Make sure that warm, moist air fronts do not converge with cool, dry ones. Movies, Music and a few Games My Top 20 Films

07-04-2002, 07:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
Chunkblower Banned Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: 612 Wharf Avenue	While I love all three films, I'm probably the only person on the face of the planet that thinks Part II is the "weakest" of the three (for lack of a better term). It is certainly my least favorite, but then that's like picking your least favorite child (unless you have some terrible children and really do have one you hate, but hey, that's your problem ). I voted for #1, which is my favorite and in my opinion best of the three.

07-09-2002, 03:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
Indyphantom Forum Lothario Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: the black lodge...	I like all 3, but they do decline as they go along. Typical of most series I suppose... __________________ My DVD List at DVD Aficionado

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