I watched The Godfather for the first time ever a few nights ago. I’m often disappointed at movies that are supposed to be great, but The Godfather really is great. Watch it if you haven’t. It’s #2 on the American Film Institute’s list of best movies.
Next up? Number 1 on the AFI list, Citizen Kane from 1941.
Yeah. I was really surprised by The Godfather. I expected it to be overhyped, but it wasn’t. I thought it was really an excellent move. I haven’t seen Citizen Kane yet, but it’s in my netflix queue (along with another 170 disks).
Just 170? Come on. I’ve got 198. Which, at two per month, I should finish in just over eight years. :)
FYI, a reliable source tells me Godfather II is just as good as the first one.
Ben,
Can’t believe that you had not seen Godfather yet. Yes Godfather -II is indeed as great as the first.
-Pallavi
I know, I know, it’s a travesty. :) I’ll be watching GF II soon.