John Cazale, who plays Michael’s brother Fredo in The Godfather I and II, was a brilliant actor and a fascinating human being. He had a tremendous influence on both Al Pacino and Robert De Niro as actors. In his short acting career Cazale was only in five movies, but all five were nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. When he died from lung cancer in 1978 he was only 42 years old. His girlfriend at the time was a young 28 year old actress who for the last nine months of his life dedicated herself to taking care of him. They were very much in love and had planned on getting married. Years later in an interview she said of Cazale, "He wasn't like anybody I'd ever met." She would go on to earn a record 21 Oscar nominations, winning twice for best actress and once for best supporting actress. Her name is Meryl Streep.
Enzo the baker, who helped Michael at the hospital, was the same Enzo that The Godfather arranged to stay in America. Enzo didn't have to help Michael, and (even though he was terrified) he stood by Mike. In The Godfather Part III you may notice that the Corleone family never forgot this, and made sure Enzo had a very successful career.
For your father, for your father. If there is trouble I stay to help you. Stand up guy, that Enzo. The Don didn’t need to call upon him to do his service. Great scene.
He had a kind of interesting backstory too. He was an Italian solder during WW2 that was captured by the Allies and came to the US as a POW. He was released temporarily and worked for a baker in New Jersey. When the war was over he would be sent back to Italy but fell in love with the bakers daughter. If he had been caught and arrested helping Michael guarding his father he’d have been deported for breaking the terms of his visa.
Getting away with murder was far easier in the 40s, but still there were persistent witnesses, who needed to be dealt with (not killed), and someone else copped to the murder (all master-minded by the Don of course), before Michael could be brought home.
Fun facts: 1. Lenny Montana who plays Luca Brasi was actually a mafia enforcer sent by the Colombo crime family to oversee the filming. Francis Ford Coppola liked Lenny, and so cast him in the role. But he was so nervous when acting around Marlon Brando that he always kept forgetting his lines. So Francis decided to use this as a character trait. 2. When auditioning for Vito, Brando decided to make Vito Corleone look like a bulldog, so he stuffed cotton in his mouth, which is why when you hear him in the movie, the way he talks is because of it. They later switch this out with special dentures. He also had the actors wear cue cards in order to remember his lines which is why most of the actors have their backs turned. 3. This was the book author Mario Puzo’s first movie that he ever wrote. After two Oscar wins, he later decided to do screenwriting more and bought a book on the topic. The first chapter was “Study The Godfather”. He'd later go on to write 9 films after, including the first two Superman movies with Christopher Reeves....
Another fun fact to go with those, Corleone is a real place in Italy, and despite coming from the books well before the movie is actually where Al Pacino's maternal family is originally from.
For the Luca story I thought it was that FFC caught him rehearsing his lines outside and recorded it, then the guy still faltered on the takes with Brando. But I also thought Luca in the book was very nervous around The Don, he was the only man that Luca himself feared, and was rehearsing before seeing The Don.
This was the true heyday for the Mafia, operating peaceably with the other 4 families, but part of the brilliance in the movie was the long-term foreshadowing about drugs bringing trouble to 'business', and getting on the FBI's radar...
I know, in fact I really think you should watch the first and second movies back to back. I know that sounds like a slog, but it both give you a fuller picture of the family. You can skip the third one.
I cannot tell you how deeply you inserted the dagger into the hearts of most of us when you stated during the Johnny Fontaine singing at the wedding scene," Would this be like Justine Bieber coming to my wedding?" Uh, no Cassie. we think he can't hold a candle to Frank Sinatra (which is who this is supposed to be).......but it was funny.....lol
I find it incredible that the line you’re most familiar with is “On the day my daughter is to be married” rather than “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse”
@@rosario508 The daughter line appears in Zootopia. I figured it's a 'current' flick so maybe a better likelihood of her having heard the line from that. It's a cool scene actually, I could look for a link if you'd like.
True story: The first time I saw this movie was on TV, in a room filled with actual Mafia members. I was in my early 20's, and had just completed my military term of service. I was visiting my uncle's house, to help my cousin get through a rough time (drug abuse related). My uncle (related through marriage) was Italian, and grew up with a number of friends who ended up working for various Mafia businesses (gaming equipment, gambling, vending machines). At one point my uncle expressed an interest in working for one of the businesses, but my aunt forbade it. So while he didn't end up working for the mob, he remained friends with them, and became acquainted with many of the Associates, Soldiers and higher up. The weekend I was there, on one of the nights The Godfather aired on TV. It was the 2nd time it aired (early 80's). This was a few years before VCRs and video rentals were widely available, so to see that movie on TV was a big deal. On that day my uncle said he was going to cook up some Italian food and invite some "friends" over to watch. The moment they stepped in the door and began talking, I knew who they were. Before the movie began, they were all talking and laughing loudly, but as soon as the movie started, everyone went silent, as if at church. During commercials, they gave running commentary and critique on the story details as if it was personal, which it was. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, from watching that incredible movie for the first time, and because of who I was watching it with!
YAAAAS I also have extended family who were "connected" (accountants, restaurant/caterers, and waste management) and the dichotomy between how we revere the mob (watching these movies is like watching a family reunion) and how we revile them (my dad owned a food-related business and hated when his customers- medigaaaans, all of them- stereotyped him being mobbed up) is absolutely fascinating to me. My uncles had lots of great mafia-adjacent stories that always ended with them not being involved in any way at all. 😉😉🤐🤐
There's a shot in this movie that no one ever talks about but to me is one of the most important in the film. It's when Michael lights Enzo the baker's cigarette outside the hospital. Enzo's hands are shaking, as most people's would be. Michael's are not. It's the first time we see that innocent little Mikey is naturally cool in these situations. They even show Michael's face looking down inquisitively at his own hands, as if he himself is intrigued by this development. Sure, you could say the military groomed him to be calm in life-or-death situations, but I look at it as the first indication that Michael is meant for the mob. Especially based on how Coppola shot it.
I believe they mention Michael being in the Pacific in the books. If he was, that fighting was absolutely brutal. Mikey was a captain, so he was in charge of a bunch of people, and would’ve had to of had a really cool head.
yes...Enzo wasn't familiar with all of this, and Michael is cool as a cucumber. He looks at himself and has the realization that in spite of what he wants to be, he really was in denial. Gorgeously filmed and acted moment. This movie is perfection.
Something I really wished they included from the book was how Michael calls out the line “it’s business not personal” that it wasn’t true. The line is used to brush aside horrible things people do in the name of “business” and that always bothered me. Then I read the book and Michael tells Tom, “don’t let anybody kid you, it’s all personal, every bit of business”. And that he learned that from his father.
Yep. Also, the book makes it very clear that organized crime is inherently destructive to society, so much so that ultimately it's bad for the gangsters as well. Whether or not it's what Coppola intended (I lean toward "not," but I haven't seen any comment from him either way), I know a LOT of people who walked out of this movie thinking, "Wow, being a mafioso looks So. Freaking. COOL." OTOH, the movie doesn't spend nearly as much time talking about genitalia. So that's a definite advantage of the film adaptation.
@@Philistine47 yeah the book does a better job showing how bad the characters actually are. Except I think Sonny is just slightly better in the book because he’s the only one that takes the spousal abuse seriously even though it leads to his death.
Also, the love story of Michael and Apollonia. It's the most beautiful love story ever, in the book. This way everyone thinks that Apollonia was just a convenience, to fill a position, while he is abroad, but Kay was the side chick in the story.
Al Pacino was so beautiful when he was young. The first two Godfather films are really good. Cassie being horrified that the movie is making her think through how she could get away with murder, made me laugh out loud.
Fun Fact: You mentioned that the Don doesn't move his mouth when he talks. Marlon Brando (the Godfather) actually auditioned with cotton balls in his mouth. During the filming, they made a mouthpiece and that's why his mouth doesn't move. Sonny aka James Caan, was the lead male actor in Misery.
About Michael: The beginning of the film is 1946, just after the end of World War 2. At the wedding, Michael is wearing a WW2 US Marine Corps officer's uniform. The insignia on his shoulder epaulets show his rank is Captain, an officer commanding a Company of 150-200 men. The ribbons on the left front of his jacket are (top row left to right): Silver Star (3rd highest award for combat valor with serious risk to own life), Navy and Marine Corps Medal (highest award for non-combat life saving valor with serious risk to own life), Purple Heart (for being wounded in combat), 2nd row left-most ribbon is WW2 Pacific Theater Campaign Medal with 2 Stars for repeat awards (indicates participating in a total of 3 WW2 Pacific battles). So he is a combat veteran who has both led and commanded a significant number of men (as a 2nd lieutenant a platoon of 40-50 men, and as a Captain a company of 4 platoons); is trained and experienced in the use of personal weapons, tactics, taking decisive action, and clear thinking in stressful situations; been promoted through 3 officer ranks (2nd Lieutenant -> 1st Lieutenant -> Captain); shown personal bravery both in combat and non-combat situations; been wounded in combat; and seen some of the bloodiest battlefields of WW2. Some of those battles had very intense hand-to-hand combat, not just shooting. Also, the Marine Corps is not a union job: promotions are not given based on seniority, wartime promotions are given meritoriously: i.e. to those who distinguish themselves as particularly skilled, talented, and/or competent. These older mafiosi laugh at him for proposing to shot Tattaglia and the police captain, but really have no idea what his experiences are or how coldly ruthless he will be to decisively defeat his enemies.
"That was his $600,000 horse that was... Croatia? What was the horse's name?" 😂 I'm sorry, Cassie, but you really had me in stitches with that line. His name was 'Khartoum' btw.
@lukaasismael995 I find the way Cassie does that very endearing and i do laugh out loud myself !! AL PANCOLLI ANI!😅 ( Ahem AL PACINO ) she 's one of my favourite reactor's great channel and this is a classic !! CHEERS.
I nearly lost it when she described Al Pacino as 'that guy from Scent of a Woman'. I love you Cassie but good lord do I hate the ignorance of millennials.
@@GlennShook She's giving it "the ol' college try," folks; cut her a break. I think she did this quite a while ago but posted it only recently. She has gotten more "cineliterate" over time with tons of great reactions and insights.
The graphic of "Popcorn in Bed" suspended by marionette strings is priceless. And flawlessly executed. Wunnerful, wunnerful. After haunting YT for 2 or so years, there's not a lot that I haven't seen, but this graphic is stunning.
The Don's Godson is not a movie star. He's a SINGER (ie Sinatra), who wants to get a big movie role (From Here to Eternity). Based on what actually happened. 🐴
You are the ONLY reactor to recognize Diane Keaton!!!! Yes, that is definitely her! Like most of the actors in this movie, this was the movie that made her a star (along with the Woody Allen movies she made at the same time). Isn't she great? That part could have completely unmemorable, they give her so little to work with.....and yet you couldn't imagine The Godfather without her! She's Kay! Every scene she's in, she totally holds her own.....in this mobster movie, with all these guys chewing up the scenery, all these Italians! It's so weird that she pulls it off, so cool....so Diane Keaton! 🤣 Her stuff in these two Godfathers and the string of Woody Allen movies she did in the 70s are the total bedrock of her reputation. Total one-of-a-kind actress.
The Godfather isn't really about gangsters. Yeah the all the characters are gangsters but the story is all about family and loyalty. One of the greatest films ever made .
Well, yes, its still about the Mafia,but the dynamics of the family, pull the viewer into becoming sympathetic to their side even tbough you know they are criminals and murderers.
@@kbrewski1 It's all for family?! But the ending of both 1 and 2 show the cost. In 2, he destroyed the family to save the family. Even in the mediocre #3, he dies like a dog in the old but now broke down villa he once used as a hide out! Even some real mobsters started patterning themselves after the fictional foolishness. I agree, it made them sympathetic as too many people missed the message, especially after the 2nd one. 'You see all the people that are dead or estranged and, in foreshadowing, or back shadowing( Mike is alone, and he even killed his loving brother). She seems sufficiently horrified by the violence.
Exactly. And that's why Michael shoots McCluskey twice - his murder was personal. Punching Michael for doing nothing more than being loyal to his own father.
It's not even remotely about family. It's about futility and the follies of boundless pride and hubristic ambition condensed in a satire of the American dream.
Umm... It's still about gangsters though. One thing doesn't take away the other and the movie would not be lesser than a masterpiece if you say "It's a movie about gangsters". It's a movie about a family mafia if you will.
I absolutely loved you trying to pronounce the family names and characters 😂😂😂. The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, and The Shawshank Redemption the 3 best movies of all time
One thing I enjoy about some GF reactions is the way some folks forget that people used to be unreachable if they were out of the home or office. No cell phones or pagers or any other way. So if someone’s shopping or at the movies and something happens…
My niece and nephews get their mind blown away when I told them in the 80's and before, being around 10 years old, in summer you spend the whole morning and the whole afternoon away from home, playing with your friends and your parents didn't really know where were you. And that was normal where I lived. By "away" I mean in a radius of 10 blocks from home ... unless we were on bikes.
When you said “that’s a beautiful horse” then seeing your reaction of the head being under his sheets WOO! My same reaction first watching this movie. So good
Don Corleone's modus operandi was an elaborate BARTER SYSTEM, trading his enforcement/protection/backing for various goods, deeds, "forgetting"s, and more.
"Johnny Fontaine," the singer, is based on Frank Sinatra. Supposedly that exact scenario played out: Sinatra was under a contract to a bandleader that he wanted out of and his mob friends made the problem "go away." This is all Hollywood legend and disputed by Sinatra's family, but... miiiiight have happened.
I’m half way through your reaction, and all I want is for you to suddenly shout “Wait! Sonny is Paul Sheldon!” or maybe “Wait! Is Michael the blind guy from Scent of a Woman!” I don’t know why, but those light bulb moments of yours are my favorite part of your reactions.
The cinematography of Paulie Gatto's assassination is magnificent and the scene is further elevated by the 'Leave the gun, take the cannoli' line being improvised.
I just heard that in the FBI scene, Caan improvised the breaking of (and compensating for) the photographer's camera, which is why the extra looks so legitimately terrified, lol.
@@claya7580 I didn't know that. I heard once that it was improvised later in the film when he threw a stick at Carlo before kicking his ass in front of everybody. James Caan told Coppola or somebody to get him a wooden stick.
The guy who is practicing his lines is actually a real Mafioso and was super nervous to be working with Marlon Brando, so they saw him rehearsing and decided to add it in the movie!
Hi Cassie. Yep, that is Al Pacino playing Michael. I don't know if you noticed but Sonny is James Caan from Misery. Packed with stars. When you get done with the next part, check out Godfather part 2. You get a lot more on how Don Corleone became the Godfather.
The horse's head was real. It came from a slaughterhouse where horses were being destroyed for dog food. A member of the production went to the company, chose a horse that resembled the thoroughbred used in the earlier scene, and asked that when the time came, the head be sent to the filmmakers. The company later sent a box with the head wrapped in ice.
The story is about how a man who is an outsider to his family's business takes it upon himself to protect his family and most importantly those who are loyal to him, but it changes him from a respected member of society to a calculated, ruthless, and authoritative figure who will lie and murder others in order to keep his family together. This dramatic change takes years, but Michael justifies his ways towards the end when he speaks about how any person who wields power can come after you and the people you love, so you need to protect those around you, and who are loyal to you, at all costs.
Thing about the Corleone sons is that they all have distinct personalities. Sonny: The Oldest was running affairs in interim as his father recovered, he's a hothead. Fredo: He's the middle child, though he usually means well, he's not exactly very sharp. He's the screw-up. Michael's the youngest, and the most Americanized, which the family realizes is very useful in society. And because of how proud Vito is of him, he's the golden child. Michael's the brains behind the brawn.
I think each of the sons inherited one aspect of Vito Corleone’s power. Sonny had the ability to wreck violence without compulsion. Fredo could be charming and become friends with all kinds of people. Michael was a strategic thinker. He could see a couple moves ahead of the opposition. Vito was great because he combined all three traits.
@@michaelstach5744 I believe you mean wreak violence without compulsion, but apart from that misspell you are kinda right. But it was because Sonny was a hothead and compulsion that led to his demise. And the same thing with how "friendly" Fredo could be with anyone. And like I said, "Michael was the brains."
First thing I thought when I saw this post was, " How could she possibly do a proper reaction in 25 minutes?" Then I saw it was part one , so I was like ok that's better.
@@paulp9274 Ikr? I was waiting to see if she'd recognize either of them, hopefully she does in the second half of this reaction. I was glad to see her recognize Diane Keaton & Al Pacino though.
The Godfather didn’t get shot for saying no to the drug business. He got shot for saying no while Sonny looked receptive. So obviously, they felt if they got him out of the way, Sonny taking over would be good for business.
Some stuff to know: Sonny's wife is knowledgeable of his "affair". You see her showing that his member is of a huge size, so she lets him sleep with other women, as its painful for her. A previous attempt on Don Corleones life had Luca Brassi go on a murder spree that the families begged Corleone to stop. Translation for the dinner scene between Michael and Solozzo(the reason its not subtitled is because what Solozzo says is unimportant, as its just a no on his part at the end.) Sollozzo: “I’m sorry….”(gestures to the jaw) Michael: “Forget about it.” Sollozzo: “What happened to your father was business. I have much respect for your father. But your father and his thinking are old-fashioned, and you must understand why I had to do that. I am a man of honor.” Michael: “You don’t need to tell me these things. I understand them. What I want, what’s most important to me, is a guarantee that there’ll be no more attempts on my father’s life.” [Waiter brings McCluskey’s veal, then exits.] Sollozzo: Michael, what guarantees can I give you? I’m the hunted one. I missed my chance. I’m not that smart, and you give me too much credit. I think that we can find an agreement. I want peace, and let’s cut all this bullshit and work through where we go.” Michael: “I want to…How do you say…?” [Then Michael speaks English.] [Michael returns from the bathroom] Sollozzo: “Everything all right? I respect myself and cannot allow another man to hold me back. What happened was unavoidable, and I had the unspoken support of the other families’ dons. No disrespect intended but if your father were in better health, without his eldest son running things, we wouldn’t have this nonsense. We will stop fighting until your father is well and can resume bargaining. (It’s very hard to understand this. Sollozzo is chewing words here) No vengeance will be taken. We will have peace, but your family should interfere no longer.” (the sound of the whistle covers most of Sollozzo’s final words, making it a bit unclear)
“OMG, I’m thinking about how to murder someone!” - Cassie at her most adorable. Yes, that is Al Pachino and Diane Keaton. Also, that’s James Caan as Sonny. He was the Dad in Elf! This is an all time classic! You should see the miniseries called “The Offer” which is based on the book about how The Godfather was made. It was written by Al Ruddy, the Producer of The Godfather. It’s an EXCELLENT miniseries! Incredible story.
For the scene in the restaurant, Sollozo was saying they had to order the hit since his dad was too stuck in outdated thinking and that it was just business. Michael said what he wants most is a guarantee to stop trying to kill his father. When he didn't give it, Michael knew it wouldn't even if they made a deal. It got rid of all doubt in killing them. It's a big scene where he's starting to lose his innocent compared to his other brothers in the business.
The resignation to the fact that he could no longer avoid the family business was the real conflict within Michael... killing less so, as he had plenty of that from his service in the Pacific.
One of my favorite moments in this is when Michael tells his whole plan to kill the two guys, you can totally see his posture change and the seriousness on his face, that's the moment when the next Godfather is made.
I wonder if Cassie recognized James Caan whom she saw in Misery. And Talia Shire as the bride who was Adrian in Rocky. And Marlon Brando who played Supermans natural father.
It's great that you finally got around to this masterpiece. The best part of this reaction was Cassie trying to remember all the names: the horse Croatia, Don Caliente, and about 75% into the reaction : "That's the guy from Scent of a Woman with the Italian name!" Oh the innocence! At least Diane Keaton's name isn't that difficult.
"A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man." -Vito Corleone The Godfather is my all time favorite film and I can't wait for you to react to "The Godfather: Part II" (1974), which is the greatest sequel ever made!
@@paulfeist comon maverick what is the story? they need to go to a mountain to destroy a bomb? whos the enmy we dont know.. the story for the oponen is bad!! GF part 2 and T2 are the best sequel ever
The Baptism scene is one of the most perfectly shot and executed scenes in cinema history. The Godfather is truly a masterpiece based on Mario Puzo's novel.
At least the movie doesn't have the whole subplot about fixing the woman who slept with Sonny at the beginning. When I say fix, what I mean is ensmallening her gaping vagina, and yes, it's all there in the novel.
I really wish you watched this one before Goodfellas, as it is the pinnacle of mafia movies. You're going to be devastated to watch Michael's transition into cold-hearted mafia boss in part 2. Such a great movie. One of the best ever done. Great script, great actors, great writing, every scene means something.
Episodic cliffhanger television at it's best. I am now waiting for part 2 with baited breath...lol. This is one of the greatest films of all time and I'm glad you're reacting to it. This also has one of those rare sequels that is as good as, or better than, the original depending on who you ask. Everything about this film is perfect...the sets, the cinematography, the direction, the acting, the script. It's top of the line... ...and so is the sequel; including being different from the original in enough ways to be unique in its greatness. Happy Thanksgiving.
Yeah all the ingredients are there. And Francis Ford Coppola is totally great. I just have such a hard time caring about what happens to these characters. They're all kind of POS.
Hey I really liked your reaction video, I watched it on Patreon. I used a few seconds of your video in my video that I did about the 4K transfer of the movie. I included a link for your video. I really enjoy your work. Thank You
Also, if you didn't know, Filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie (The Usual Suspects, M:I Fallout, Edge of Tomorrow) approves of Cassie via twitter: twitter.com/chrismcquarrie/status/1593571031335272449
I can't believe you didn't recognize the actress who played Connie Corleone (The Godfather's daughter who got married) at the wedding celebration! She was in another favorite movie of yours.
I was waiting this whole time to see if you'd recognize Sonny from Misery. But I'm glad you recognized Pacino. And I bet the Men In Tights scene makes a lot more sense now.
The irony is, as much as Michael doesn't wanna get involved in the family business as well does his father, he & Don Corleone think VERY alike and with Michael's military experience, he also has a very tactical mindset.
I was wondering if she was going to recognize, Scent of a Woman. Also Jor-El from Superman, Adrian, Paul Sheldon from Misery, and Max Mercy from The Natural. 🤭 Great movie, great cast. 👍 Always looking forward to your reactions. ☺️💕🍿 (and go ahead and eat your popcorn, you are wanting to experience what we experienced)
I was too, hope she recognizes any of them in the rest of this reaction tomorrow, especially Caan & Shire. I was proud of her for recognizing Diane Keaton & Al Pacino though.
@@TheBraunMachine2011 I didn't mention Keaton but I don't recall her reacting to her in any of her posts. Plus she's probably seen her in some of her rom-coms. Still, good eye on catching a younger Keaton. 👍
One of the funniest movies he ever did, was with Ferris Bueller, and young Clemenza from godfather 2, who was also in when Harry met Sally and City Slickers, where Vito played a caricature of himself, in a movie called, The Freshman!
My favorite film. I’ve caught it thrice in the theater. Seeing it on a big screen was profoundly amazing. My favorite scene, and quite probably my favorite scene of any film, is the entire sequence of Michael in the restaurant which culminates in his killing Sollozzo and McCluskey.
The guy who played Luca Brasi was a real Family enforcer. His rehearsing of his lines was actually him rehearsing his lines because he was nervous to meet Marlon Brando.
Finally, I’m glad you’re starting to watch The Godfather movies, it’s one of the greatest movies of all time, this movie is a masterpiece, and I can’t wait for you to watch the rest of the trilogy
@@denniszenanywhere "So that is how it ends. My last Dundies ever. I was hoping it'd be more like Godfather III. That wrapped up the whole franchise in an extremely satisfying way. But instead it is like Godfather I! That was very confusing, had maybe three big laughs. Oh, well."-Michael Scott
Thanks for watching this incredible movie... Please note the daughter getting married at the beginning of the movie plays Adrian in Rocky!!! I have heard it said that the real actor wanting help to get the movie part in real life was "Frank Sinatra"!
By the way, I don't know if most English speaking people who watched this movie already know, but Corleone has actually a meaning in Italian. It means Lionheart. "Cor" -> "Cuore" -> "Heart", "Leone" -> "Lion".
I'm a big fan of how you always use the movie title's font as your own "Popcorn in Bed" font. But you've topped yourself this time, with the puppet strings dangling down to a bucket of popcorn! Fantastic work!
One of the single greatest films ever made. It also rewards repeat viewing because of the masterful performances and attention to detail. There are so many little nuances to each character and interaction that can only be noticed after second or third viewings.
Interesting note: Francis Ford Coppola didn’t want to direct the movie at first but George Lucas helped change his mind because the production company they both founded was in debt and needed the cash.
Although greatest movie? Really? .. a ww2 veteran, a decorated marine who fought Japanese in the Pacific that has to be taught by fat ass Clemenza how to use a gun and shoot from it.....
@@Fonny222 Did Coppola have any first hand experience with the mob before the movie? Don't know much about his personal life but I'm pretty sure he's Italian.
There are so many great gangster movies, "Goodfellas" "Casino" "Scarface 1983" "Heat 1995" "A Bronx Tale" A Bronx Tale is more of a love story /crime drama, something you girls would like
"These powerful families; how did they get that way?" Oh, what a treat lies in store for you come Godfather II! Always a unique and fabulous reaction. Your takes are always fresh, different and enlightening.
Johnny Fontaine is played by Al Martino, a great singer overall. Defiantly recommend checking his music out if you liked his little performance in the movie.
I remember watching this for the first time and it became my gateway to becoming a film enthusiast. It was such a huge influence to me that my film palette has expanded to classic, foreign, independent, and art films. I even created my own server because my collection was so vast and streaming services were so "limiting".
Same for me. I had a library of 50 VHS videos. 70s American movies was my way in, Serpico, the conversation, apocalypse now. I then discovered a whole new language with David lynch. I've loved movies ever since
@@porkyparry1 "The Conversation!" Much overlooked bit of gold. There's a Denzel Washington & Gene Hackman film "Enemy of the State" that is in many ways a sequel to that. I recommend!
Well before she started this, I thought there is no way she likes this movie, but now she does look invested. We shall see how she likes the end. And her messing up the names is adorable 😄
One of the rare occasions where nearly everyone agrees the novel is no where near as good as the movie. Which is interesting. A tribute to a great director. Francis Ford Coppola was a special filmmaker...really not sure why he fell off the map? I know his Megalopolis project is finally getting off the ground. Really want it to be great. He's so much more than a mob movie.
I've always loves that touch, too. It calls out that the content of the meeting in unimportant to the events as Michael wasn't even listening. And watching the emotions play across his face as he psychs himself up. Brilliant.
@@PrometheanConsulting they say that scene saved Pacino. Nobody but Coppola wanted him there. I can’t even imagine a time where Al Pacino wasn’t regarded as an absolute legend. Another part of Coppola’s brilliance: picking talent! Whether you like the film or not, look at how many people came out of The Outsiders.
Cassie, I won't tell you any spoilers, but I'll tell you what's already shown. Vito has three sons, in addition to his adopted son Tom. Sonny is the oldest, and is kind of next in line as Godfather, but he's a hothead who thinks with his emotions rather than his brain. Fredo is next, but he's an incompetent coward, and also a pervert. They more or less but him in charge of the brothels. Michael is the youngest, but also the smartest. Vito didn't really want Michael to get mixed up in the crime business, but as it turns out, Michael gets pulled into it anyway. Vito would prefer making a deal rather than using violence, so he always makes a generous deal. If the other person turns it down, he does so at his own risk. Tom didn't kill the horse, one of Vito's underlings did that. Tom only handles negotiations and paperwork. Godfather II goes back in time and explains how Vito got started and built his empire, as well as carrying on the story after Vito's death. Vito is actually far more agreeable and less violent than the other Godfathers.
That's a pretty horse. It WAS a pretty horse. In the scene with the horses head, the actor was told to just jump in the bed under the covers. He was then told to just wait for his cue. He never got the cue. It took a minute, but the reaction of him checking his hands and then screaming are real. He didn't know the prop was there
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The cat was a stray on set, it gravitated to Brando, who loved cats. It got on his lap and they just kept filming, Brando just went with it.
Brando made him an offer he couldn't refuse. The cat counted his remaining lives and said "ok".
That's cute.
Didn’t he take it home after filming was wrapped up too?
And they didn't have to pay it...I've been on set for films and tv where the animals made more than me.
@@jancw lol nice hehe 😂
"Don... Carriloni". Girl, I wheezed. You said it with such gravitas.
John Cazale, who plays Michael’s brother Fredo in The Godfather I and II, was a brilliant actor and a fascinating human being. He had a tremendous influence on both Al Pacino and Robert De Niro as actors. In his short acting career Cazale was only in five movies, but all five were nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. When he died from lung cancer in 1978 he was only 42 years old. His girlfriend at the time was a young 28 year old actress who for the last nine months of his life dedicated herself to taking care of him. They were very much in love and had planned on getting married. Years later in an interview she said of Cazale, "He wasn't like anybody I'd ever met." She would go on to earn a record 21 Oscar nominations, winning twice for best actress and once for best supporting actress. Her name is Meryl Streep.
I have read this comment like a million times in other videos 😒
@@di3486 but Cassie hasn't
@@di3486 and it never gets old
@@arrtttuurri so hard to write “as I have read elsewhere”… “I don’t know who posted this originally but here I go”…
@@di3486 why tf do you care
Now it’s time for Part II. You won’t be disappointed.
“Leave the gun, take the cannoli.” Freaking classic all around.
Also totally improved. That line was not in the script.
u took the words out of my mouth
Now this is a reaction I can’t refuse
We came to her on the day she reacts to The Godfather
Too funny
Leave the gun, take a second to like, share and subscribe.
@@everyonelovesmajima Don't forget the cannoli...
Leave the Gun .... Take the Popcorn!
Our girl is all grown up.
Enzo the baker, who helped Michael at the hospital, was the same Enzo that The Godfather arranged to stay in America. Enzo didn't have to help Michael, and (even though he was terrified) he stood by Mike. In The Godfather Part III you may notice that the Corleone family never forgot this, and made sure Enzo had a very successful career.
Its a shame the third one didnt have the original story where it was Tom vs Michael. You can see the seeds being planted in the first two movies.
For your father, for your father. If there is trouble I stay to help you. Stand up guy, that Enzo. The Don didn’t need to call upon him to do his service. Great scene.
Tilapia got what he deserved
@@AlexG1020 Michael would’ve just got him killed, and quite easily at that.
He had a kind of interesting backstory too. He was an Italian solder during WW2 that was captured by the Allies and came to the US as a POW. He was released temporarily and worked for a baker in New Jersey. When the war was over he would be sent back to Italy but fell in love with the bakers daughter. If he had been caught and arrested helping Michael guarding his father he’d have been deported for breaking the terms of his visa.
Cassie: What's a hit?
Cassie five minutes later: I can plan a murder better than that.
Getting away with murder was far easier in the 40s, but still there were persistent witnesses, who needed to be dealt with (not killed), and someone else copped to the murder (all master-minded by the Don of course), before Michael could be brought home.
Fun facts:
1. Lenny Montana who plays Luca Brasi was actually a mafia enforcer sent by the Colombo crime family to oversee the filming. Francis Ford Coppola liked Lenny, and so cast him in the role. But he was so nervous when acting around Marlon Brando that he always kept forgetting his lines. So Francis decided to use this as a character trait.
2. When auditioning for Vito, Brando decided to make Vito Corleone look like a bulldog, so he stuffed cotton in his mouth, which is why when you hear him in the movie, the way he talks is because of it. They later switch this out with special dentures.
He also had the actors wear cue cards in order to remember his lines which is why most of the actors have their backs turned.
3. This was the book author Mario Puzo’s first movie that he ever wrote. After two Oscar wins, he later decided to do screenwriting more and bought a book on the topic. The first chapter was “Study The Godfather”. He'd later go on to write 9 films after, including the first two Superman movies with Christopher Reeves....
A bunch of the guys at the wedding are real mobsters also.
Great information.
Another fun fact to go with those, Corleone is a real place in Italy, and despite coming from the books well before the movie is actually where Al Pacino's maternal family is originally from.
For the Luca story I thought it was that FFC caught him rehearsing his lines outside and recorded it, then the guy still faltered on the takes with Brando.
But I also thought Luca in the book was very nervous around The Don, he was the only man that Luca himself feared, and was rehearsing before seeing The Don.
"Powerful families...how'd they get that way?" When Cassie does the second installment - The Godfather II - the flashbacks will explain it all.
This was the true heyday for the Mafia, operating peaceably with the other 4 families, but part of the brilliance in the movie was the long-term foreshadowing about drugs bringing trouble to 'business', and getting on the FBI's radar...
@@claya7580 It wasn't just the *illegal* drugs, but also the other crimes. And the corruptibility of government.
Godfather II is my favorite. She has to watch it.
I know, in fact I really think you should watch the first and second movies back to back. I know that sounds like a slog, but it both give you a fuller picture of the family. You can skip the third one.
I cannot tell you how deeply you inserted the dagger into the hearts of most of us when you stated during the Johnny Fontaine singing at the wedding scene," Would this be like Justine Bieber coming to my wedding?" Uh, no Cassie. we think he can't hold a candle to Frank Sinatra (which is who this is supposed to be).......but it was funny.....lol
Lol
Frankie Fontane. lol
Oh so true. Justine Bieber isn't fit to shine Frank Sinatra's shoes.
I find it incredible that the line you’re most familiar with is “On the day my daughter is to be married” rather than “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse”
To be fair, Zootopia IS a pretty cute flick ;)
@@chefskiss6179 say what?
Also a similar line in Rugrats in Paris lol
@@rosario508 Zootopia parodied the scene cassie knows from the Godfather ruclips.net/video/wf3N8AJvi7U/видео.html
@@rosario508 The daughter line appears in Zootopia. I figured it's a 'current' flick so maybe a better likelihood of her having heard the line from that. It's a cool scene actually, I could look for a link if you'd like.
True story: The first time I saw this movie was on TV, in a room filled with actual Mafia members. I was in my early 20's, and had just completed my military term of service. I was visiting my uncle's house, to help my cousin get through a rough time (drug abuse related). My uncle (related through marriage) was Italian, and grew up with a number of friends who ended up working for various Mafia businesses (gaming equipment, gambling, vending machines). At one point my uncle expressed an interest in working for one of the businesses, but my aunt forbade it. So while he didn't end up working for the mob, he remained friends with them, and became acquainted with many of the Associates, Soldiers and higher up.
The weekend I was there, on one of the nights The Godfather aired on TV. It was the 2nd time it aired (early 80's). This was a few years before VCRs and video rentals were widely available, so to see that movie on TV was a big deal. On that day my uncle said he was going to cook up some Italian food and invite some "friends" over to watch. The moment they stepped in the door and began talking, I knew who they were. Before the movie began, they were all talking and laughing loudly, but as soon as the movie started, everyone went silent, as if at church. During commercials, they gave running commentary and critique on the story details as if it was personal, which it was. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, from watching that incredible movie for the first time, and because of who I was watching it with!
YAAAAS I also have extended family who were "connected" (accountants, restaurant/caterers, and waste management) and the dichotomy between how we revere the mob (watching these movies is like watching a family reunion) and how we revile them (my dad owned a food-related business and hated when his customers- medigaaaans, all of them- stereotyped him being mobbed up) is absolutely fascinating to me. My uncles had lots of great mafia-adjacent stories that always ended with them not being involved in any way at all. 😉😉🤐🤐
Noice.
Best editing I've seen in a reaction, crisp, clean, didn't miss a single plot point!
AND, She ended part 1 exactly where the intermission was originally planned..terrific job!
@@curtismartin2866 Does Cassie do her own editing? It seems that they're edited by someone who knows the films a lot better than she does.
@@davidz3879 perhaps. But I still like giving her credit. If it does belong to someone else I trust Cassie to pass it along.
@@curtismartin2866 She's a very good reactor, but her editor also deserves a lot of credit.
Yeah her editor is a real pro -- they do great work 👍
There's a shot in this movie that no one ever talks about but to me is one of the most important in the film. It's when Michael lights Enzo the baker's cigarette outside the hospital. Enzo's hands are shaking, as most people's would be. Michael's are not. It's the first time we see that innocent little Mikey is naturally cool in these situations. They even show Michael's face looking down inquisitively at his own hands, as if he himself is intrigued by this development. Sure, you could say the military groomed him to be calm in life-or-death situations, but I look at it as the first indication that Michael is meant for the mob. Especially based on how Coppola shot it.
I believe they mention Michael being in the Pacific in the books. If he was, that fighting was absolutely brutal. Mikey was a captain, so he was in charge of a bunch of people, and would’ve had to of had a really cool head.
yes...Enzo wasn't familiar with all of this, and Michael is cool as a cucumber. He looks at himself and has the realization that in spite of what he wants to be, he really was in denial. Gorgeously filmed and acted moment. This movie is perfection.
Yes Michael not shaking at all steady as can be was so badass like oh maybe he’s the best kept secret the man who’s truly meant for his family’s life
That is one of my favorite scenes. It was the moment that Mike joined the family's business.
You forgot that Michael was a war hero or?
Something I really wished they included from the book was how Michael calls out the line “it’s business not personal” that it wasn’t true. The line is used to brush aside horrible things people do in the name of “business” and that always bothered me. Then I read the book and Michael tells Tom, “don’t let anybody kid you, it’s all personal, every bit of business”. And that he learned that from his father.
Yep. Also, the book makes it very clear that organized crime is inherently destructive to society, so much so that ultimately it's bad for the gangsters as well. Whether or not it's what Coppola intended (I lean toward "not," but I haven't seen any comment from him either way), I know a LOT of people who walked out of this movie thinking, "Wow, being a mafioso looks So. Freaking. COOL."
OTOH, the movie doesn't spend nearly as much time talking about genitalia. So that's a definite advantage of the film adaptation.
@@Philistine47 yeah the book does a better job showing how bad the characters actually are. Except I think Sonny is just slightly better in the book because he’s the only one that takes the spousal abuse seriously even though it leads to his death.
It's such a cop out. "I beat up my best friend to steal his wallet because I needed money. It's not personal...it's just business."
Also, the love story of Michael and Apollonia. It's the most beautiful love story ever, in the book. This way everyone thinks that Apollonia was just a convenience, to fill a position, while he is abroad, but Kay was the side chick in the story.
Al Pacino was so beautiful when he was young. The first two Godfather films are really good. Cassie being horrified that the movie is making her think through how she could get away with murder, made me laugh out loud.
I agree, Al Pacino was crazy handsome when he was young.
laugh how?
she makes you laugh? like a clown?
she's her to amuse you?
Fun Fact: You mentioned that the Don doesn't move his mouth when he talks. Marlon Brando (the Godfather) actually auditioned with cotton balls in his mouth. During the filming, they made a mouthpiece and that's why his mouth doesn't move. Sonny aka James Caan, was the lead male actor in Misery.
And Rollerball
@@raymondleggs5508 The *real* "Rollerball!"
That would be a great reaction video too.
And The Bull queer in “Shawshank Redemption
And Buddy’s dad in Elf.
About Michael:
The beginning of the film is 1946, just after the end of World War 2. At the wedding, Michael is wearing a WW2 US Marine Corps officer's uniform. The insignia on his shoulder epaulets show his rank is Captain, an officer commanding a Company of 150-200 men. The ribbons on the left front of his jacket are (top row left to right): Silver Star (3rd highest award for combat valor with serious risk to own life), Navy and Marine Corps Medal (highest award for non-combat life saving valor with serious risk to own life), Purple Heart (for being wounded in combat), 2nd row left-most ribbon is WW2 Pacific Theater Campaign Medal with 2 Stars for repeat awards (indicates participating in a total of 3 WW2 Pacific battles).
So he is a combat veteran who has both led and commanded a significant number of men (as a 2nd lieutenant a platoon of 40-50 men, and as a Captain a company of 4 platoons); is trained and experienced in the use of personal weapons, tactics, taking decisive action, and clear thinking in stressful situations; been promoted through 3 officer ranks (2nd Lieutenant -> 1st Lieutenant -> Captain); shown personal bravery both in combat and non-combat situations; been wounded in combat; and seen some of the bloodiest battlefields of WW2. Some of those battles had very intense hand-to-hand combat, not just shooting. Also, the Marine Corps is not a union job: promotions are not given based on seniority, wartime promotions are given meritoriously: i.e. to those who distinguish themselves as particularly skilled, talented, and/or competent.
These older mafiosi laugh at him for proposing to shot Tattaglia and the police captain, but really have no idea what his experiences are or how coldly ruthless he will be to decisively defeat his enemies.
It bothers me that they said it was in 1947 in part II.
"That was his $600,000 horse that was... Croatia? What was the horse's name?" 😂
I'm sorry, Cassie, but you really had me in stitches with that line.
His name was 'Khartoum' btw.
I literally screamed
This is such fun listening to her try and pronounce the names. I swear she came up with a different version each time.😂
“ Leave the gun, take the cannoli “. My favorite movie line!
He was only supposed to say, "Leave the gun." "Take the cannoli" was an ad lib.
Personal fave: "It's not personal, Sonny. It's strictly business."
The fact that it took her so long to recognize Pacino is so epic! 😂
To be fair, he aged the fastest of anyone!
The way you get people's names all mangled up always makes me laugh out loud. Love your reactions.
@lukaasismael995 I find the way Cassie does that very endearing and i do laugh out loud myself !! AL PANCOLLI ANI!😅 ( Ahem AL PACINO ) she 's one of my favourite reactor's great channel and this is a classic !!
CHEERS.
I was thinking maybe a shade too much of that, but that's a minor quibble, overall very charming.
I nearly lost it when she described Al Pacino as 'that guy from Scent of a Woman'. I love you Cassie but good lord do I hate the ignorance of millennials.
@@geraldmorgan6906 ya her blonde was showing hard in this one. But is young I guess. Lol
@@GlennShook She's giving it "the ol' college try," folks; cut her a break. I think she did this quite a while ago but posted it only recently. She has gotten more "cineliterate" over time with tons of great reactions and insights.
The graphic of "Popcorn in Bed" suspended by marionette strings is priceless. And flawlessly executed. Wunnerful, wunnerful. After haunting YT for 2 or so years, there's not a lot that I haven't seen, but this graphic is stunning.
Cassies team of editors take real pride in the graphics, and truly appreciate the recognition, and appreciation. -Jon
Yeah I like how the logos are similar to the ones of the films she's watching.
The movie star nephew is quietly known to be based on Frank Sinatra. He got the role he wanted (with help from the mob) and won an Oscar for it.
Yes, From Here to Eternity is a movie she should react to.
"From Here To Eternity"
@@michaelstach5744 she would love it
Godson, not nephew.
The Don's Godson is not a movie star. He's a SINGER (ie Sinatra), who wants to get a big movie role (From Here to Eternity). Based on what actually happened. 🐴
You are the ONLY reactor to recognize Diane Keaton!!!! Yes, that is definitely her! Like most of the actors in this movie, this was the movie that made her a star (along with the Woody Allen movies she made at the same time). Isn't she great? That part could have completely unmemorable, they give her so little to work with.....and yet you couldn't imagine The Godfather without her! She's Kay! Every scene she's in, she totally holds her own.....in this mobster movie, with all these guys chewing up the scenery, all these Italians! It's so weird that she pulls it off, so cool....so Diane Keaton! 🤣 Her stuff in these two Godfathers and the string of Woody Allen movies she did in the 70s are the total bedrock of her reputation. Total one-of-a-kind actress.
The Godfather isn't really about gangsters. Yeah the all the characters are gangsters but the story is all about family and loyalty. One of the greatest films ever made .
Well, yes, its still about the Mafia,but the dynamics of the family, pull the viewer into becoming sympathetic to their side even tbough you know they are criminals and murderers.
@@kbrewski1 It's all for family?! But the ending of both 1 and 2 show the cost. In 2, he destroyed the family to save the family. Even in the mediocre #3, he dies like a dog in the old but now broke down villa he once used as a hide out! Even some real mobsters started patterning themselves after the fictional foolishness. I agree, it made them sympathetic as too many people missed the message, especially after the 2nd one. 'You see all the people that are dead or estranged and, in foreshadowing, or back shadowing( Mike is alone, and he even killed his loving brother). She seems sufficiently horrified by the violence.
Exactly. And that's why Michael shoots McCluskey twice - his murder was personal. Punching Michael for doing nothing more than being loyal to his own father.
It's not even remotely about family. It's about futility and the follies of boundless pride and hubristic ambition condensed in a satire of the American dream.
Umm... It's still about gangsters though. One thing doesn't take away the other and the movie would not be lesser than a masterpiece if you say "It's a movie about gangsters". It's a movie about a family mafia if you will.
I absolutely loved you trying to pronounce the family names and characters 😂😂😂. The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, and The Shawshank Redemption the 3 best movies of all time
Literally my top 3
One thing I enjoy about some GF reactions is the way some folks forget that people used to be unreachable if they were out of the home or office. No cell phones or pagers or any other way. So if someone’s shopping or at the movies and something happens…
Furthermore, it illustrates how many newspapers often had a morning edition and an evening edition in the same day.
My niece and nephews get their mind blown away when I told them in the 80's and before, being around 10 years old, in summer you spend the whole morning and the whole afternoon away from home, playing with your friends and your parents didn't really know where were you. And that was normal where I lived.
By "away" I mean in a radius of 10 blocks from home ... unless we were on bikes.
being unreachable was the best part of pre-cell phones.
When you said “that’s a beautiful horse” then seeing your reaction of the head being under his sheets WOO! My same reaction first watching this movie. So good
Part 2 is a must, it covers how the family comes to prominence.
And Chinatown, Once Upon a Time in America, Donnie Brasco, Scarface, Casino, and White Heat.
Don Corleone's modus operandi was an elaborate BARTER SYSTEM, trading his enforcement/protection/backing for various goods, deeds, "forgetting"s, and more.
The Corleones were already a prominent family due to Don Vito. Michael was clever enough to keep it going for decades after his father passed.
Not to be confused with part 2 of her reaction video 👍😊
I do like part 2. I would have happily watched a tv series based around young Mr Corleone in New York.
"Johnny Fontaine," the singer, is based on Frank Sinatra. Supposedly that exact scenario played out: Sinatra was under a contract to a bandleader that he wanted out of and his mob friends made the problem "go away." This is all Hollywood legend and disputed by Sinatra's family, but... miiiiight have happened.
The movie was “From Here To Eternity”. Sinatra’s career was in the dumps… That movie made his career again.
Watching Cassie impersonate an Italian mobster is way too precious.
Ikr?
Badabing badaboom
Don... Carryloney...
Sounded like she was doing an L.A. Chicano accent lmao
I’m half way through your reaction, and all I want is for you to suddenly shout “Wait! Sonny is Paul Sheldon!” or maybe “Wait! Is Michael the blind guy from Scent of a Woman!”
I don’t know why, but those light bulb moments of yours are my favorite part of your reactions.
No, I think Sonny is Buddy's dad from Elf.
The cinematography of Paulie Gatto's assassination is magnificent and the scene is further elevated by the 'Leave the gun, take the cannoli' line being improvised.
I just heard that in the FBI scene, Caan improvised the breaking of (and compensating for) the photographer's camera, which is why the extra looks so legitimately terrified, lol.
@@claya7580 I didn't know that. I heard once that it was improvised later in the film when he threw a stick at Carlo before kicking his ass in front of everybody. James Caan told Coppola or somebody to get him a wooden stick.
@@slwh111 And he actually hit Gianni Russo in the head with it when he threw it.
The guy who is practicing his lines is actually a real Mafioso and was super nervous to be working with Marlon Brando, so they saw him rehearsing and decided to add it in the movie!
Hi Cassie. Yep, that is Al Pacino playing Michael. I don't know if you noticed but Sonny is James Caan from Misery. Packed with stars. When you get done with the next part, check out Godfather part 2. You get a lot more on how Don Corleone became the Godfather.
The horse's head was real. It came from a slaughterhouse where horses were being destroyed for dog food. A member of the production went to the company, chose a horse that resembled the thoroughbred used in the earlier scene, and asked that when the time came, the head be sent to the filmmakers. The company later sent a box with the head wrapped in ice.
You can file that under "We didn't need to know that". 😀
@@DocSardo why not? shows dedication to creating a movie,d/w horse would die anyways.....
The story is about how a man who is an outsider to his family's business takes it upon himself to protect his family and most importantly those who are loyal to him, but it changes him from a respected member of society to a calculated, ruthless, and authoritative figure who will lie and murder others in order to keep his family together. This dramatic change takes years, but Michael justifies his ways towards the end when he speaks about how any person who wields power can come after you and the people you love, so you need to protect those around you, and who are loyal to you, at all costs.
Thing about the Corleone sons is that they all have distinct personalities. Sonny: The Oldest was running affairs in interim as his father recovered, he's a hothead. Fredo: He's the middle child, though he usually means well, he's not exactly very sharp. He's the screw-up. Michael's the youngest, and the most Americanized, which the family realizes is very useful in society. And because of how proud Vito is of him, he's the golden child. Michael's the brains behind the brawn.
I think each of the sons inherited one aspect of Vito Corleone’s power.
Sonny had the ability to wreck violence without compulsion.
Fredo could be charming and become friends with all kinds of people.
Michael was a strategic thinker. He could see a couple moves ahead of the opposition.
Vito was great because he combined all three traits.
@@michaelstach5744 Great comment, I agree.
@@michaelstach5744 I believe you mean wreak violence without compulsion, but apart from that misspell you are kinda right. But it was because Sonny was a hothead and compulsion that led to his demise. And the same thing with how "friendly" Fredo could be with anyone. And like I said, "Michael was the brains."
First thing I thought when I saw this post was, " How could she possibly do a proper reaction in 25 minutes?" Then I saw it was part one , so I was like ok that's better.
The tension of waiting for her to recognize Sonny is unbearable!
For me it's Connie, given how much she loves Rocky.
@@paulp9274 Ikr? I was waiting to see if she'd recognize either of them, hopefully she does in the second half of this reaction. I was glad to see her recognize Diane Keaton & Al Pacino though.
Especially considering how recently she watched the movie he was in...
I keep waiting for an Elf reference when she figures it out.
She's not going to figure it out.
The Godfather didn’t get shot for saying no to the drug business. He got shot for saying no while Sonny looked receptive. So obviously, they felt if they got him out of the way, Sonny taking over would be good for business.
As always, it wasn’t personal. Just business.
Some stuff to know:
Sonny's wife is knowledgeable of his "affair". You see her showing that his member is of a huge size, so she lets him sleep with other women, as its painful for her.
A previous attempt on Don Corleones life had Luca Brassi go on a murder spree that the families begged Corleone to stop.
Translation for the dinner scene between Michael and Solozzo(the reason its not subtitled is because what Solozzo says is unimportant, as its just a no on his part at the end.)
Sollozzo: “I’m sorry….”(gestures to the jaw)
Michael: “Forget about it.”
Sollozzo: “What happened to your father was business. I have much respect for your father. But your father and his thinking are old-fashioned, and you must understand why I had to do that. I am a man of honor.”
Michael: “You don’t need to tell me these things. I understand them. What I want, what’s most important to me, is a guarantee that there’ll be no more attempts on my father’s life.”
[Waiter brings McCluskey’s veal, then exits.]
Sollozzo: Michael, what guarantees can I give you? I’m the hunted one. I missed my chance. I’m not that smart, and you give me too much credit. I think that we can find an agreement. I want peace, and let’s cut all this bullshit and work through where we go.”
Michael: “I want to…How do you say…?” [Then Michael speaks English.]
[Michael returns from the bathroom]
Sollozzo: “Everything all right? I respect myself and cannot allow another man to hold me back. What happened was unavoidable, and I had the unspoken support of the other families’ dons. No disrespect intended but if your father were in better health, without his eldest son running things, we wouldn’t have this nonsense. We will stop fighting until your father is well and can resume bargaining. (It’s very hard to understand this. Sollozzo is chewing words here) No vengeance will be taken. We will have peace, but your family should interfere no longer.” (the sound of the whistle covers most of Sollozzo’s final words, making it a bit unclear)
Don't call it a member
@@theguywhoisaustralian1465 Call it whatever I want!
“OMG, I’m thinking about how to murder someone!” - Cassie at her most adorable. Yes, that is Al Pachino and Diane Keaton. Also, that’s James Caan as Sonny. He was the Dad in Elf! This is an all time classic! You should see the miniseries called “The Offer” which is based on the book about how The Godfather was made. It was written by Al Ruddy, the Producer of The Godfather. It’s an EXCELLENT miniseries! Incredible story.
For the scene in the restaurant, Sollozo was saying they had to order the hit since his dad was too stuck in outdated thinking and that it was just business. Michael said what he wants most is a guarantee to stop trying to kill his father. When he didn't give it, Michael knew it wouldn't even if they made a deal. It got rid of all doubt in killing them. It's a big scene where he's starting to lose his innocent compared to his other brothers in the business.
The resignation to the fact that he could no longer avoid the family business was the real conflict within Michael... killing less so, as he had plenty of that from his service in the Pacific.
@@claya7580 This. He was a decorated junior officer in the Marines in WWII. Not the first time he'd killed someone or ordered someone to their deaths.
Proof or you gay
Sterling Hayden, the crooked cop, was one of the 20th century's most interesting men. Actor, soldier, sailor, spy .
One of my favorite moments in this is when Michael tells his whole plan to kill the two guys, you can totally see his posture change and the seriousness on his face, that's the moment when the next Godfather is made.
I wonder if Cassie recognized James Caan whom she saw in Misery. And Talia Shire as the bride who was Adrian in Rocky. And Marlon Brando who played Supermans natural father.
No, she didn't.
You gave us a great long edit here with all the important lines and scenes. Nice!
It's great that you finally got around to this masterpiece. The best part of this reaction was Cassie trying to remember all the names: the horse Croatia, Don Caliente, and about 75% into the reaction : "That's the guy from Scent of a Woman with the Italian name!" Oh the innocence! At least Diane Keaton's name isn't that difficult.
The tailgaters instead of the Tattaglias was great
"A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man." -Vito Corleone
The Godfather is my all time favorite film and I can't wait for you to react to "The Godfather: Part II" (1974), which is the greatest sequel ever made!
Godfather Part II now has a rival for best sequel ever made.... Top Gun: Maverick. Not saying it's been beat, but, that, too is a damn fine sequel!
@@paulfeist comon maverick what is the story? they need to go to a mountain to destroy a bomb? whos the enmy we dont know.. the story for the oponen is bad!!
GF part 2 and T2 are the best sequel ever
@@andreprefontaine3824 WHOOSH! Went the point of Maverick, right over your head... Tip: It had nothing to do with the mission....
*we gonna leave “The Dark Knight” out of the greatest sequel conversation?*
@Raylan Givens Terminator 2
Funny, you never noticed that Adrian was in this as michael’s sister Connie, or that James Caan played sonny, just as he was played Paul in misery
The Baptism scene is one of the most perfectly shot and executed scenes in cinema history.
The Godfather is truly a masterpiece based on Mario Puzo's novel.
The horse's head scene is also great.
No more spoilers
@@oobrocks lol, she already watched the whole thing
I know that; here’s what u Don’t know: everyone else Hasn’t
At least the movie doesn't have the whole subplot about fixing the woman who slept with Sonny at the beginning. When I say fix, what I mean is ensmallening her gaping vagina, and yes, it's all there in the novel.
I really wish you watched this one before Goodfellas, as it is the pinnacle of mafia movies. You're going to be devastated to watch Michael's transition into cold-hearted mafia boss in part 2. Such a great movie. One of the best ever done. Great script, great actors, great writing, every scene means something.
This is my favorite film and favorite series of all time. Very glad you're reacting to this and can't wait for the rest of the series!
Do you like Donnie Brasco?
That quote at the beginning fluctuated between Antonio Banderas and Count Dracula 😂
Episodic cliffhanger television at it's best. I am now waiting for part 2 with baited breath...lol. This is one of the greatest films of all time and I'm glad you're reacting to it. This also has one of those rare sequels that is as good as, or better than, the original depending on who you ask. Everything about this film is perfect...the sets, the cinematography, the direction, the acting, the script. It's top of the line...
...and so is the sequel; including being different from the original in enough ways to be unique in its greatness.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Yeah all the ingredients are there. And Francis Ford Coppola is totally great. I just have such a hard time caring about what happens to these characters. They're all kind of POS.
Hey I really liked your reaction video, I watched it on Patreon. I used a few seconds of your video in my video that I did about the 4K transfer of the movie. I included a link for your video. I really enjoy your work. Thank You
Walter, thanks for the shout out! I'll make sure Cassie see's your video ;-)
Also, if you didn't know, Filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie (The Usual Suspects, M:I Fallout, Edge of Tomorrow) approves of Cassie via twitter: twitter.com/chrismcquarrie/status/1593571031335272449
I can't believe you didn't recognize the actress who played Connie Corleone (The Godfather's daughter who got married) at the wedding celebration! She was in another favorite movie of yours.
In fairness, we don't see much of her in this segment. She'll get a better look at her in the scenes with Carlo.
@@paulp9274 Good point there, she'll probably recognize her in the Part 2 of this reaction.
The greatest film that Hollywood has released to date. One of Coppola's 3 great masterworks.
@@timetheory84 I loved all of those films and throw in his version of Dracula.
Nice to see you finally reacting to this classic! Your pronunciations of Italian names is.... unique. Lol This movie is always on during Thanksgiving.
I was waiting this whole time to see if you'd recognize Sonny from Misery. But I'm glad you recognized Pacino.
And I bet the Men In Tights scene makes a lot more sense now.
I was too, hope she recognizes Caan & Shire in the second half of this reaction tomorrow.
The irony is, as much as Michael doesn't wanna get involved in the family business as well does his father, he & Don Corleone think VERY alike and with Michael's military experience, he also has a very tactical mindset.
I was wondering if she was going to recognize, Scent of a Woman. Also Jor-El from Superman, Adrian, Paul Sheldon from Misery, and Max Mercy from The Natural. 🤭
Great movie, great cast. 👍
Always looking forward to your reactions. ☺️💕🍿
(and go ahead and eat your popcorn, you are wanting to experience what we experienced)
I was too, hope she recognizes any of them in the rest of this reaction tomorrow, especially Caan & Shire. I was proud of her for recognizing Diane Keaton & Al Pacino though.
@@TheBraunMachine2011 I didn't mention Keaton but I don't recall her reacting to her in any of her posts. Plus she's probably seen her in some of her rom-coms. Still, good eye on catching a younger Keaton. 👍
James Caan from Misery 🥶🥶🥶🥶
One of the funniest movies he ever did, was with Ferris Bueller, and young Clemenza from godfather 2, who was also in when Harry met Sally and City Slickers, where Vito played a caricature of himself, in a movie called, The Freshman!
My favorite film. I’ve caught it thrice in the theater. Seeing it on a big screen was profoundly amazing. My favorite scene, and quite probably my favorite scene of any film, is the entire sequence of Michael in the restaurant which culminates in his killing Sollozzo and McCluskey.
Shhhhh....don't give things away... .lol
Looking into his eyes, it’s almost like you can see the switch being flipped.
SPOILER ALERT>>TOO LATE
The guy who played Luca Brasi was a real Family enforcer. His rehearsing of his lines was actually him rehearsing his lines because he was nervous to meet Marlon Brando.
I think he was an associate with the Colombo family in New York.
Finally, I’m glad you’re starting to watch The Godfather movies, it’s one of the greatest movies of all time, this movie is a masterpiece, and I can’t wait for you to watch the rest of the trilogy
The last one was really just a compromise. She can avoid the last one.
@@denniszenanywhere "So that is how it ends. My last Dundies ever. I was hoping it'd be more like Godfather III. That wrapped up the whole franchise in an extremely satisfying way. But instead it is like Godfather I! That was very confusing, had maybe three big laughs. Oh, well."-Michael Scott
I burst out laughing 3:32 “don kerry-loney” 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Thanks for watching this incredible movie... Please note the daughter getting married at the beginning of the movie plays Adrian in Rocky!!! I have heard it said that the real actor wanting help to get the movie part in real life was "Frank Sinatra"!
The hospital scene with the walking noises in the hallway is for me one of the most intense scenes in any film I’ve seen lol
The Godfather impression is what got the 👍 before I even watched the reaction. Love it! ❤
Brando's cheeks were stuffed with cotton-baton in the first scene, plus to get the Godfather right, you need to be very nasal.
By the way, I don't know if most English speaking people who watched this movie already know, but Corleone has actually a meaning in Italian. It means Lionheart. "Cor" -> "Cuore" -> "Heart", "Leone" -> "Lion".
15:30 'He thinks he sold out Don Caliente.' LOL! I'm gonna have to steal that one. 👌🤣
I'm a big fan of how you always use the movie title's font as your own "Popcorn in Bed" font. But you've topped yourself this time, with the puppet strings dangling down to a bucket of popcorn! Fantastic work!
Your Don Corleone impersonation (“he doesn’t move his mouth when he speaks”) was 👌
One of the single greatest films ever made. It also rewards repeat viewing because of the masterful performances and attention to detail. There are so many little nuances to each character and interaction that can only be noticed after second or third viewings.
And to this day people didn't get the movie aka trilogy.
Interesting note: Francis Ford Coppola didn’t want to direct the movie at first but George Lucas helped change his mind because the production company they both founded was in debt and needed the cash.
Although greatest movie?
Really?
.. a ww2 veteran, a decorated marine who fought Japanese in the Pacific that has to be taught by fat ass Clemenza how to use a gun and shoot from it.....
@@Fonny222 Did Coppola have any first hand experience with the mob before the movie? Don't know much about his personal life but I'm pretty sure he's Italian.
@@ct6852 Not to my knowledge , he is Italian.
There are so many great gangster movies, "Goodfellas" "Casino" "Scarface 1983" "Heat 1995" "A Bronx Tale" A Bronx Tale is more of a love story /crime drama, something you girls would like
This is pretty consistently listed as one of the best movies ever made
"These powerful families; how did they get that way?"
Oh, what a treat lies in store for you come Godfather II!
Always a unique and fabulous reaction.
Your takes are always fresh, different and enlightening.
Part 2 is the jewel in the trilogy
1 and 2 are both jewels but I agree Part II is the best.
Johnny Fontaine is played by Al Martino, a great singer overall. Defiantly recommend checking his music out if you liked his little performance in the movie.
this girls a WINNER!! a keeper just based on her movie picks!!
"Who's Michael?" - how I laughed 😁
I remember watching this for the first time and it became my gateway to becoming a film enthusiast. It was such a huge influence to me that my film palette has expanded to classic, foreign, independent, and art films. I even created my own server because my collection was so vast and streaming services were so "limiting".
Same for me. I had a library of 50 VHS videos. 70s American movies was my way in, Serpico, the conversation, apocalypse now. I then discovered a whole new language with David lynch. I've loved movies ever since
@@porkyparry1 "The Conversation!" Much overlooked bit of gold. There's a Denzel Washington & Gene Hackman film "Enemy of the State" that is in many ways a sequel to that. I recommend!
Did you notice Connie was played by Talia Shire who played Yo Adrian in the Rocky movies?
I really really really hope she has subtitles on ESPECIALLY WITH GODATHER II
She also didn’t recognize that Sonny is played by James Caan - who also played Paul Sheldon in Misery
Well before she started this, I thought there is no way she likes this movie, but now she does look invested. We shall see how she likes the end. And her messing up the names is adorable 😄
You should watch THE OFFER on Paramont fun stuff
Cassie, this is the advanced class for people who are not naïve. Whoever suggested you watch this threw you into the deep end to amuse themselves.
One of the rare occasions where nearly everyone agrees the novel is no where near as good as the movie. Which is interesting. A tribute to a great director. Francis Ford Coppola was a special filmmaker...really not sure why he fell off the map? I know his Megalopolis project is finally getting off the ground. Really want it to be great. He's so much more than a mob movie.
Agreed, there are parts of the novel that are just awful.
"'To the mattresses?'...That's from You've Got Mail!" You kill me, Cassie! Lol!
No subtitles is intentional, genius move by Coppola to enhance the suspense of the scene.
Exactky
I've always loves that touch, too. It calls out that the content of the meeting in unimportant to the events as Michael wasn't even listening. And watching the emotions play across his face as he psychs himself up.
Brilliant.
@@PrometheanConsulting they say that scene saved Pacino. Nobody but Coppola wanted him there. I can’t even imagine a time where Al Pacino wasn’t regarded as an absolute legend.
Another part of Coppola’s brilliance: picking talent! Whether you like the film or not, look at how many people came out of The Outsiders.
What I heard was that they were talking so fast they couldn't do the subtitles.
"He was just living a normal life with that cute girl and then BADABIM BADABOOM"
Yep, that's the Godfather alright.
I applaud you for growing your movie library so to speak. One of the most beautiful movies ever and the story is pretty great as well!!
Cassie, I won't tell you any spoilers, but I'll tell you what's already shown. Vito has three sons, in addition to his adopted son Tom. Sonny is the oldest, and is kind of next in line as Godfather, but he's a hothead who thinks with his emotions rather than his brain. Fredo is next, but he's an incompetent coward, and also a pervert. They more or less but him in charge of the brothels. Michael is the youngest, but also the smartest. Vito didn't really want Michael to get mixed up in the crime business, but as it turns out, Michael gets pulled into it anyway.
Vito would prefer making a deal rather than using violence, so he always makes a generous deal. If the other person turns it down, he does so at his own risk. Tom didn't kill the horse, one of Vito's underlings did that. Tom only handles negotiations and paperwork.
Godfather II goes back in time and explains how Vito got started and built his empire, as well as carrying on the story after Vito's death. Vito is actually far more agreeable and less violent than the other Godfathers.
Cassie won't like the horse's head!
That's a pretty horse. It WAS a pretty horse. In the scene with the horses head, the actor was told to just jump in the bed under the covers. He was then told to just wait for his cue. He never got the cue. It took a minute, but the reaction of him checking his hands and then screaming are real. He didn't know the prop was there
The sequel is a masterpiece as well and does a good job of showing how Don Corleone became so influential and powerful.