The Godfather (1972) / The Godfather: Part II (1974) - Blu-ray Forum

blu-rayfreak · 09-16-2010, 11:20 PM

Yes i know its a stupid question so i don't want any trolling. Im eighteen for christ's sake i haven't seen them yet and i have heard mixed things about it and no i have no Netflix and i am not a renter. I just need to know if i should get them because i am kind of interested.

deadhatetheliving · 09-16-2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-rayfreak

Yes i know its a stupid question so i don't want any trolling. Im eighteen for christ's sake i haven't seen them yet and i have heard mixed things about it and no i have no Netflix and i am not a renter. I just need to know if i should get them because i am kind of interested.

I'm not a fan. I thought both Goodfellas and Casino were far superior to The Godfather trilogy.

blu-rayfreak · 09-16-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by deadhatetheliving

I'm not a fan. I thought both Goodfellas and Casino were far superior to The Godfather trilogy.

well i love goodfellas and casino which is why i wanna see these. I'm a sucker for a good gangster flick.

Arkadin · 09-16-2010, 11:25 PM

if you don't like mature dramas that are concerned with actual storytelling and dialogue don't get them.
The whole story is a little over 5 hours I believe so if you aren't prepared for a fairly involved plot with plenty of long conversational scenes then you probably won't like it.
that said, I like to look at the two parts as one movie, and imo it is just about the best one ever.
It really draws me in, and makes me wish it were even longer.
you just have to have the right expectations going in.

nolfoc · 09-16-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-rayfreak

Yes i know its a stupid question so i don't want any trolling. Im eighteen for christ's sake i haven't seen them yet and i have heard mixed things about it and no i have no Netflix and i am not a renter. I just need to know if i should get them because i am kind of interested.

funny stuff, anyways young blood, if you like TRUE gangsta movies that basically started it all then yes these 2 movies are a must, they are in my top 10 movies of all time.. the story really draws you in, and if your Italian you will appreciate a lot of the movie.. i.e. setting, score, actors, minus Duvall and Caan.. and they look amazing on BD by the way

blu-rayfreak · 09-16-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nolfoc

funny stuff, anyways young blood, if you like TRUE gangsta movies that basically started it all then yes these 2 movies are a must, they are in my top 10 movies of all time.. the story really draws you in, and if your Italian you will appreciate a lot of the movie.. i.e. setting, score, actors, minus Duvall and Caan.. and they look amazing on BD by the way

i love gangster films so i think i might enjoy these.

nolfoc · 09-16-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-rayfreak

i love gangster films so i think i might enjoy these.

its different then goodfellas and Casino, theres no gore and beat down scenes.. but these 2 movies set the bar and the only thing that has come close on the lines of gangsta movies is goodfellas.. trust me get these you wont be let down

nolfoc · 09-16-2010, 11:38 PM

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Labeling The Godfather series as 'gangster films' is kind of missing the point. The Godfather is universally praised not because it's a good 'gangster film' but because it's a brilliant allegory about power and capitalism. It's an incredibly brilliant, complex film, and if you're just looking for a cool story about mobsters killing each other, then I suggest you look elsewhere.

+1 very true statement like i stated before theres no gore or numerous people getting wacked in this

blufellas · 09-16-2010, 11:43 PM

Yes get them, 2 of the best movies ever!

bytor · 09-16-2010, 11:47 PM

The Godfather just gets better and better each time I watch it. For some reason Part II just doesn't do as much for me anymore. Does anyone else get the feeling that the cast was just too aware of the greatness of the original? It's almost like they tried too hard to live up to the first one and the whole thing just came across as contrived and not as natural like Part I.

Cody Jarrett · 09-16-2010, 11:51 PM

I would say go for it! Nothing comes close in the gangster genre! Goodfellas even pales in comparison. If you want the big daddy of gangster films that is what you are looking for.

rlf3911 · 09-17-2010, 12:30 AM

Sorry.

"Yes i know its a stupid question so i don't want any trolling." Why even bother asking? Godfather 1 & 2 are easily in the top 10 movies ever produced.

If you want a modern gangster movie, get American Gangster, it's amazing too. Or Just watch the entire Sopranos series. All full of win.

MosHighDef · 09-17-2010, 12:43 AM

2 Words. EPIC CLASSIC. Go buy now. lovepart 2 and the Italy scenes

csdot · 09-17-2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by nolfoc

+1 very true statement like i stated before theres no gore or numerous people getting wacked in this

it may not be that gory (and there are a handful of pretty graphic scenes) but numerous people definitely get wacked...

Travis · 09-17-2010, 01:05 AM

Buy them!

ts0323 · 09-17-2010, 01:12 AM

I'm 16 and the Godfather kicked @ss.

I say get them.

benbess · 09-17-2010, 01:19 AM

Get it (the whole trilogy, currently c. $45). You won't regret it.

toddly6666 · 09-17-2010, 01:46 AM

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. I just need to know if i should get them because i am kind of interested.

No, don't get them, unless you liked Cats & Dogs: Kitty Galore 3D.

Bunker · 09-17-2010, 01:49 AM

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No, don't get them, unless you liked Cats & Dogs: Kitty Galore 3D.

hardy har har

SixSpeedSamurai · 09-17-2010, 02:40 AM

Is air worth breathing?

Two of the greatest films ever made.

09-16-2010, 11:20 PM	#1
blu-rayfreak Member Member since:Jul 2010 Blu-ray collection:62	The Godfather (1972) / The Godfather: Part II (1974) Yes i know its a stupid question so i don't want any trolling. Im eighteen for christ's sake i haven't seen them yet and i have heard mixed things about it and no i have no Netflix and i am not a renter. I just need to know if i should get them because i am kind of interested. Last edited by Scottie; 04-09-2017 at 09:43 PM.

09-16-2010, 11:25 PM	#4
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	if you don't like mature dramas that are concerned with actual storytelling and dialogue don't get them. The whole story is a little over 5 hours I believe so if you aren't prepared for a fairly involved plot with plenty of long conversational scenes then you probably won't like it. that said, I like to look at the two parts as one movie, and imo it is just about the best one ever. It really draws me in, and makes me wish it were even longer. you just have to have the right expectations going in. Last edited by Arkadin; 09-16-2010 at 11:27 PM.

09-16-2010, 11:43 PM	#9
blufellas Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2010 Location:W. Palmdale, CA/ Argentina Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:311 Blu-ray collection:4086 DVD collection:49	Yes get them, 2 of the best movies ever!

09-16-2010, 11:47 PM	#10
bytor Special Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:53 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	The Godfather just gets better and better each time I watch it. For some reason Part II just doesn't do as much for me anymore. Does anyone else get the feeling that the cast was just too aware of the greatness of the original? It's almost like they tried too hard to live up to the first one and the whole thing just came across as contrived and not as natural like Part I.

09-16-2010, 11:51 PM	#11
Cody Jarrett Banned Member since:Sep 2010 Blu-ray collection:161	I would say go for it! Nothing comes close in the gangster genre! Goodfellas even pales in comparison. If you want the big daddy of gangster films that is what you are looking for.

09-17-2010, 12:30 AM	#12
rlf3911 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Mansfield, TX Blu-ray collection:251 Trading Score:6	Sorry. "Yes i know its a stupid question so i don't want any trolling." Why even bother asking? Godfather 1 & 2 are easily in the top 10 movies ever produced. If you want a modern gangster movie, get American Gangster, it's amazing too. Or Just watch the entire Sopranos series. All full of win.

09-17-2010, 12:43 AM	#13
MosHighDef Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:socal 4K collection:38 Blu-ray collection:112 Blu-ray reviews:12	2 Words. EPIC CLASSIC. Go buy now. lovepart 2 and the Italy scenes

09-17-2010, 01:05 AM	#15
Travis Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Recliner Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:126 Blu-ray collection:2055 DVD collection:241 iTunes collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:14	Buy them!

09-17-2010, 01:12 AM	#16
ts0323 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:25	I'm 16 and the Godfather kicked @ss. I say get them.

09-17-2010, 01:19 AM	#17
benbess Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray reviews: 65	Get it (the whole trilogy, currently c. $45). You won't regret it.

09-17-2010, 02:40 AM	#20
SixSpeedSamurai Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Bruce Wayne lives in my attic 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:667 DVD collection:33 MA collection:2 Digital collection:267 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:33	Is air worth breathing? Two of the greatest films ever made.

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