THE GODFATHER: PART III (Theatrical Release USA 1990)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.7|5.0 Starsìììì

The Godfather: Part III—the final chapter of the Godfather trilogy saga—goes out with a flare and a bang. Al Pacino is still the Godfather; but picks up all the pieces of the last two films, kills those hurting Corleone interests, and makes the best of the situation as he sees it. This film stands as one of the three greatest mafia movies of the 70s and 90s decades.

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Storyline

After a lifetime of mafia involvement, Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) desires to clean up his life by tying up loose ends.

Additional Thanks

Thank You to Director Francis Ford Coppola for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Fred Fuchs and Nicholas Gage for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Kay Adams Michelson (Diane Keaton), Connie Corleone Rizzi (Talia Shire), Vincent Mancini (Andy Garcia), Don Altobello (Eli Wallach), Joey Zasa (Joe Mantegna), B.J. Harrison (George Hamilton), Grace Hamilton (Bridget Fonda), Mary Corleone (Sofia Coppola), Cardinal Lamberto (Raf Vallone), Anthony Vito Corleone (Franc D’Ambrosio), and Archbishop Gilday (Donal Donnelly).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. Another worthy film by Francis Ford Coppola completes the Godfather series with finesse and style. Bravo to all involved in creating three of the best gangster movies ever made.

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THE MONEY PIT (Theatrical Release USA 1986)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.8|5.0 Stars ììì

The Money Pit—comedy—stars Tom Hanks and Shelley Long. It’s a light comedy and has ‘B’ grade entertainment appeal. Particularly enjoyable scenes involve construction workers and their interaction with the owners of the home. There are some sexual references.

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Storyline

Walter Fielding (Tom Hanks) and Anna Crowley (Shelley Long) buy a lovely mansion at an exceptionally good price and quickly find that their darling purchase is falling apart. As their relationship with each other becomes increasingly strained, contractors come in to renovate and update the whole building.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Richard Benjamin for his directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers David Giler and Steven Spielberg for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Max Beissart (Alexander Godunov), Estelle (Maureen Stapleton), Art Shirk (Joe Mantegna), Curly (Philip Bosco), Jack Schnittman (Josh Mostel), Shatov (Yakov Smirnoff), Brad Shirk (Carmine Caridi), Ethan (Brian Backer), Benny (Billy Lombardo), Marika (Mia Dillon), and Carlos (John Van Dreelen)

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Maybe. It’s funny and, if you’re a Tom Hanks fan, it will suit nicely.

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