The GodFather Review

Rarely do I enjoy a movie as I enjoyed Francis Ford Coppola's adaption of Mario Puzo's novel, The GodFather. This film has made a lasting impression on what I now expect to get out of any other movies I see. Not only were there subtle hints peppered throughout the movie, the color orange for instance, but the killings were also so graphic that it forced me to not turn away. During Luca Brasi's murder, when he was strangled in an empty bar, there was no music and the shot was an over the shoulder shot that focused on Brasi the entire time. This was meant to place the viewer there and give the impression that this was not a glamorous way to die. The symbolism of the color orange throughout the film is also important. The color orange is commonly believed to represent conflict. Which is why, when Vito get shot he is shown buying oranges which then roll across the street. Orange is also prevalent in the final office scene, Kay is wearing an orange dress. The door then closes on the orange dress, showing that the conflict has been temporarily resolved. Last, but certainly not least, food is very important to Italian culture, and it is no different in the film. No business talk at the dinner table, only fresh, homemade meals, and cannoli's play a part in a murder.

Crime films will always be interesting, but great crime films will always have a special place in movie lovers hearts, most likely because they will be trying to live up to The Godfathers.