Coppola's Sequal

Michael Corleone on the original movie poster for Godfather Part II. ( Courtesy of http://movies.wikia.com/wiki/The_Godfather_Part_II)

     My favorite movie is the Godfather part 2. The reason why I find this movie to be so compelling and interesting is because of the character development that takes place throughout the whole film. The other main reason why I enjoy the movie, is because of the Coppola's directing style. The way he pays attention to detail really makes the movie great for me. The parts in the Godfather that matter to me the most are the formal elements in film. However some cultural aspects also make the movie great. The whole plot of rooting for the bad guys and following the mob goes against all social norms, but you can't help but root for them. The scene that sticks out most in my mind is the near the end of the film, when the family sits down for dinner. The dinner is centered around the family deciding what to do after the prior don Vito Corleone recent illness. Coppola does a phenomenal job at setting the scene for the dinner. He makes it feel as if the viewer is apart of the major event. Coppola also does a great job in the various business meetings, setting the mood of the room. Often times I was left on the edge of my seat wounding what was going to happen next in the twisted gangster plot. The final piece about the Godfather that makes the movie my favorite is the plot. The plot is always changing and kept me engaged throughout the film. I never knew what was going to happen next. Overall, the use of formal elements of film makes the Godfather part 2, my favorite movie.