THE GODFATHER: PART II (Theatrical Release USA 1974)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.9|5.0 Starsìììì

Godfather: Part II—even better than the first Godfather due to backstory additions and continued outstanding casting choices—makes the story untouchable for criticism. It’s perfection at every juncture with unbelievably smooth transitions between past, present, and predictable future scenes. Director Francis Ford Coppola capitalizes on the talents of Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Robert DeNiro, John Cazale, Talia Shire, Lee Strasberg, and Michael V. Gazzo to create a BRAVO! BRAVO! film that literally walks away with six Oscar Awards. This movie holds nothing back. Heavy on violence with some language, the film shows for an adult audience.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

The Corleone Family’s story continues with Michael Corleone as the new Don.

Additional Thanks

Thank You to Director Francis Ford Coppola for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producer Robert Evans and Producer Francis Ford Coppola for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Michael (Al Pacino), Tom Hagen (Robert Duvall), Kay (Diane Keaton), Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro), Fredo Corleone (John Cazale), Connie Corleone (Talia Shire), Hyman Roth (Lee Strasberg), and Frankie Pentangeli (Michael V. Gazzo).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. Don’t miss it.

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PROPHECY (Released to Theaters USA 1979)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Prophecy—worth a sequel as a horror movie—does a fairly good job of being horrifying. It is a suitable watch. Know that this story tells an environmental story that exaggerates and enlarges outcomes of mutations to shock its audience. Because this is an important subject, rather than telling it in this way, it would be better to handle it in a documentary format and tell the truth without exaggeration. The Native American theme works very well.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline   Dr. Robert Verne is tasked by the environmental protection agency to write a report on an ongoing dispute between Native Americans and a paper mill.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director John Frankenheimer for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Robert L. Rosen and John Frankenheimer  for making the film possible. Cast includes Talia Shire, Robert Foxworth, and Armand Assante. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes.  It's original and can earn a sequel.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers