The result for “Part III” was a very good film which was still nominated for 7 Academy Awards in 1990 including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for Andy Garcia, but most felt it paled in comparison to the original two films.Ī lot of people felt the only reason the film was made was to help save Coppola’s Zoetrope Studios which was having financial problems at the time. “Part III” had a lot going against it including a tight budget and shooting schedule, the exclusion of Robert Duvall over salary constraints, and the casting of Coppola’s daughter, Sofia, at the last minute to replace Winona Ryder who left the project to film “Edward Scissorhands”.Ĭoppola actually wanted to call the film “The Death of Michael Corleone”, but this was rejected by Paramount. Coppola had sworn off making another, so Paramount tried to go forward without him. Over the years, there had been several attempts to get a “Part III” to the screen which were unsuccessful. Paramount Studios and Coppola were at odds during the production as they felt he was behind schedule and over budget, neither of which ended up being true in the end.Ĭoppola actually wanted Martin Scorsese to direct “Part II” which Paramount ultimately rejected, so Coppola went on to direct himself. The “Part II” for the 2nd film was actually the first time ever a film sequel from the U.S. The “Godfather” trilogy for me has always been about Michael: his resistance and reluctance to join his family’s endeavors, but then the resolution he will never be able to exit responsibility.ĭirector Francis Ford Coppola has used the actual author name in his films several times since using it calling it “Mario Puzo’s The Godfather” like “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” or “John Grisham’s The Rainmaker” always liking to give the author credit as well. The fact we are still talking about these films means they have transcended and will live on forever.
There are audiences on both sides of these debates as well, but the debate is well worth having.
The argument carries the same merit when trying to compare: Many will argue Brando is the best element of the franchise while others would say “Part II” improves on the original and De Niro elevates the film past its predecessor. IMDb gives a slight edge to the original “Godfather” with a rating of 9.2 vs. Within cinephile circles, once a discussion begins as to which “Godfather” film is the greatest, there will be fierce debate on both sides.
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