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The Godfather - The Coppola Restoration | 
 enlarge | Actors: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  296 reviews
Sales Rank: 1543
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Restored, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 175
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: PARD132914D
UPC: 097361329147
EAN: 0097361329147
ASIN: B0019L770A
Theatrical Release Date: March 14, 1972
Release Date: September 23, 2008
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Product Description
Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 09/23/2008 Run time: 177 minutes Rating: R
Amazon.com essential video
Generally acknowledged as a bona fide classic, this Francis Ford Coppola film is one of those rare experiences that feels perfectly right from beginning to end--almost as if everyone involved had been born to participate in it. Based on Mario Puzo's bestselling novel about a Mafia dynasty, Coppola's Godfather extracted and enhanced the most universal themes of immigrant experience in America: the plotting-out of hopes and dreams for one's successors, the raising of children to carry on the good work, etc. In the midst of generational strife during the Vietnam years, the film somehow struck a chord with a nation fascinated by the metamorphosis of a rebellious son (Al Pacino) into the keeper of his father's dream. Marlon Brando played against Puzo's own conception of patriarch Vito Corleone, and time has certainly proven the actor correct. The rest of the cast, particularly James Caan, John Cazale, and Robert Duvall as the rest of Vito's male brood--all coping with how to take the mantle of responsibility from their father--is seamless and wonderful. --Tom Keogh
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 The last stand November 13, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was much better a movie than it has been reviewed to be. I thought most of the acting was good, but I was kind of disgusted with the premise of Sophia Coppola's disturbing relationship with Andy Garcia. Besides, she's just a terrible actress. I think she's a brilliant director, but acting is definitely not her thing. Everything else from the movie was good, although I think that since it is later since the first and second films, it lacked a lot of impact. But I would suggest seeing this movie to just end the series.
I found the novel (all three Godfather movies) a lot more put together for its continuance. It was more cohesive and I would suggest reading that book before watching the movie - it makes better sense because of that.
slightly disappointed November 1, 2008
Like it's counterpart "GODFATHER II"; while the movie is fantastic, it is not a restoration. The missing parts are still missing. This is basically the version aired on quality television stations such as TURNER CLASSICS.
 THE GODFATHER - COPPOLA RESTORATION September 30, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great movie and the restoration is fantastic. The picture is clear with no noticeable scratches or dust, and the color that was added to make it resemble with looked like in at it's theatrical release gives it a sunny glow that in my opinion, gives it more life. My only problem is that upon buying this dvd, I found that the "2" disks amazon has in it's description, is really just 1. There are no bonus features except for the commentary that was included in previous releases. If you must have special features, buy The Godfather Trilogy - The Coppola Restoration it has a boat load of special features, and you can get it on blu-ray or dvd for around $65 online. Besides there not being special features or a 2nd disk, this is a great restoration that should not be passed up by fans or anyone looking to see it for the first time.
Another Hard-Core Classic!!! September 15, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a classic in every sense of the word! Everybody did an awesome job! Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan,Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire and everybody else did great! The movie starts on the day of Don Vito Corleone's daughter's wedding day, and the Don is taking requests. His son, Michael shows up. Michael was in a war and tells his girlfriend that he is not like his mafia family. Around Christmas, Don Corleone is assassinated, but survives. Michael wants revenge. Later, when Don Corleone is getting older, and all the 5 mafia families are at war, Don is getting weak, so he wants Michael to become the new Godfather. If you love mafia movies, and classics, you'll love THE GODFATHER!!!
Perfect August 20, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This movie is strong, good script, great casting, excellent acting, and over the top directing. It is hard to fine a movie done this well, it is 29 years old and has aged well. Even if the viewer does not like mafia type of movies, he or she will watch the entire film, the audiences is glued to what will happen next as the film progresses. Its about, family, loyalty, greed, relationships, and real life. This is a great mix, and the artistic style make the film memorable.
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