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Do you consider this film equal to the first one?

posted 8 years ago by oasis_blur101
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For different reasons I myself consider them both equal. I think they're both as good as each other and can't possibly split them for quality.

And I know that they're both considered classics by critics and fans alike, but what I've been hearing from people lately is that they definitely prefer the first one. That may be so, however do you think that Part II is just as good as Part I? Or do you find the first film to be superior?

[–] Edward_de_Vere 8 years ago

This is probably the only case I can think of where the sequel measures up to the original film. Godfather II got several things right that many sequels (including GIII) fail at: being made shortly after the original, and continuity with respect to director/writer cast, plotline, and personality traits of the lead characters.

[–] TwoThousandOneMark 8 years ago

Yes, & subjectively I prefer this one.

To ppl who don't love the NYC/DeNiro flashbacks, the Sicilian scenes from the first film align the same for me- more patient breaks in the action.

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[–] ZakkWyldeMyLittlePony 8 years ago

Yes. I love both films the same.

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[–] dolemite72 (150) 7 years ago

No (The first Godfather movie blows this sequel out of the water) and I love both movies.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (77575) 7 years ago

Yes
I think its even better than part 1
Much like Empire Strikes Back...two sequels that eclipsed great originals

[–] TexasJack (12516) 7 years ago

I prefer the original but I also don’t think they could have done any better with II. It’s the perfect sequel.

[–] jekporkins (1973) 7 years ago

Concur. They are so equal there are versions where both films are spliced into one and as a viewer it's indistinguishable which is which movie.

[–] TristanReloaded (449) 7 years ago

nope, not even close. The first one is a masterpiece of moody filmmaking. The second one is an ambitious mess with a forced, silly resolution.

[–] TheReccher (344) 6 years ago

"Moody film-making?" Are you a child?

[–] TristanReloaded (449) 6 years ago

it's auto correct, genius. Are you always that far out with your guesses, or are you just looking for online chats with children?