The Godfather: Part III

A brilliant conclusion to this unforgettable series. I don't know why, but I had mixed feelings about the third film before watching it, as I wasn't sure if it would maintain the quality of the previous installments. But now I acknowledge that I was completely wrong. Francis Ford Coppola directed everything to ensure the film reached that perfect level again and didn't merely serve as a sidekick to the first two films. Al Pacino once again confirmed that he was likely born for the role of a mobster, as his performance here is breathtaking. I still can't understand how he didn't win that golden statue at least once. I must also commend his makeup, especially at the end of the film when he had aged significantly. This was Andy Garcia's first appearance, and I think he portrayed the hot-blooded character inherited from his father Sonny excellently. I found his character quite likable. Joe Mantegna also appeared in the film, and his role as the villainous gangster suited him very well. The atmosphere and music, as in the previous two films, gave me goosebumps at times. The conclusion was a dignified end to this trilogy, but I still felt a bit sad at the end, knowing that one saga has come to a close, one that probably no one will ever replicate. Coppola, thank you for this experience. I give it 90%. (2016-12-28)

The third Godfather wasn’t as impressive as the first two. The heavy atmosphere was gone, Michael Corleone, now in his older age, gave the film a tired look. The film's extreme length felt overwhelming this time, the few bright moments got almost lost in it. A large part of the film bored me, and I was only pleased with the revelation that even mafia organizations are absolutely no match for the Vatican, and that Francis Ford Coppola understood exactly what kind of film he was making and made it a family business. (2017-07-19)

A fitting end to an iconic mafia saga. There’s really nothing to criticize here. The story is incredibly powerful, and maybe it’s a good thing that Francis Ford Coppola took his time with this third installment. The conclusion feels like something out of a dream — epic in every sense, right down to the opera. (2021-12-19)

The fourth star was squeezed out by the camera, because otherwise this family drama, which you can totally decode within an hour and you know exactly where it's going, has little to do with the mafia theme. Sadly, it's the takeover of the reins from the initially uncouth redneck Andy Garcia that makes it clear that the Corleone family corporation is effectively dead, because even distinguished behavior, an expensive jacket, and four liters of motor oil in his hair can't hide his true origins and violent nature. (2012-03-12)

In the third episode of the saga, my favorite character, the lawyer played by Robert Duvall, is missing, along with the chemistry between the members of the clan, of which he was the unifying element. And Pacino’s Michael Corleone is very different – I wouldn’t say that eight years had passed since the previous film, but rather twenty. However, moving to his native Sicily and dealing with the Church in order to enter the highest circles of power is fertile ground for another gang of corrupt goons and Michael’s reflection on his own life with the devastating weight of remorse makes the film a respectable conclusion to the trilogy. And the most emotional. (2022-06-05)