If you are under 40, have you ever seen The Godfather?

[Anonymous]

I'm 50 something and remember seeing the first movie when it came out with my Italian parents; there was a line around the block to get into the movie theater. Yes Parts I and II are classics.

And my goodness - Al Pacino and Robert Di Niro were so hot. James Caan wasn't bad either.

To the pp who mentioned John Cazale - he was amazing and he was Meryl Streep's boyfriend when he died. He was also incredible in The Deer Hunter, which my 50-something friends here will also remember well. Another incredible movie with a great cast.

Part III gets no respect - but I did love Andy Garcia as Lucy Mancini's son with Sonny. A few years ago when I was in Sicily, I had to make a pilgrimage to the steps of the Opera House in Palermo.

[Anonymous]

39- No, I have not seen it. I read one of the books though, but I don't remember the details at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 50 something and remember seeing the first movie when it came out with my Italian parents; there was a line around the block to get into the movie theater. Yes Parts I and II are classics.

And my goodness - Al Pacino and Robert Di Niro were so hot. James Caan wasn't bad either.

To the pp who mentioned John Cazale - he was amazing and he was Meryl Streep's boyfriend when he died. He was also incredible in The Deer Hunter, which my 50-something friends here will also remember well. Another incredible movie with a great cast.

Part III gets no respect - but I did love Andy Garcia as Lucy Mancini's son with Sonny. A few years ago when I was in Sicily, I had to make a pilgrimage to the steps of the Opera House in Palermo.

A) if godfather I and II are on every list of best movies of all time, you should see them. Even if you aren’t Italian or from the NY area (of which I am both and of course I’ve seen both a million times).

B) re: Cazale - if you haven’t seen Dog Day Afternoon or Deer Hunter, you are not a film fan. Ditto Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, for that matter. Spend a weekend watching good, quality filmmaking. Those were some truly magical years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 50 something and remember seeing the first movie when it came out with my Italian parents; there was a line around the block to get into the movie theater. Yes Parts I and II are classics.

And my goodness - Al Pacino and Robert Di Niro were so hot. James Caan wasn't bad either.

To the pp who mentioned John Cazale - he was amazing and he was Meryl Streep's boyfriend when he died. He was also incredible in The Deer Hunter, which my 50-something friends here will also remember well. Another incredible movie with a great cast.

Part III gets no respect - but I did love Andy Garcia as Lucy Mancini's son with Sonny. A few years ago when I was in Sicily, I had to make a pilgrimage to the steps of the Opera House in Palermo.

So I am 32 and I think Jimmy Caan is sooo hot in this movie.

[Anonymous]

43 and never seen it

[Anonymous]

35

I’ve never seen the movie, but I know it’s about a magic family. That’s pretty much it.

[Anonymous]

People- you have your marching orders. Go lock yourselves in a room and watch I and II. III can be skipped.

I’m a II person.

We are Jewish and are going to be honorary godparents for our friends’ daughter. DH now wants to be called “Godfather” and have his knuckles kissed by all.

[Anonymous]

Yes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm 50 something and remember seeing the first movie when it came out with my Italian parents; there was a line around the block to get into the movie theater. Yes Parts I and II are classics.

And my goodness - Al Pacino and Robert Di Niro were so hot. James Caan wasn't bad either.

To the pp who mentioned John Cazale - he was amazing and he was Meryl Streep's boyfriend when he died. He was also incredible in The Deer Hunter, which my 50-something friends here will also remember well. Another incredible movie with a great cast.

Part III gets no respect - but I did love Andy Garcia as Lucy Mancini's son with Sonny. A few years ago when I was in Sicily, I had to make a pilgrimage to the steps of the Opera House in Palermo.

A) if godfather I and II are on every list of best movies of all time, you should see them. Even if you aren’t Italian or from the NY area (of which I am both and of course I’ve seen both a million times).

B) re: Cazale - if you haven’t seen Dog Day Afternoon or Deer Hunter, you are not a film fan. Ditto Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, for that matter. Spend a weekend watching good, quality filmmaking. Those were some truly magical years.

Poster who originally mentioned Cazale and I completely agree with this!

[Anonymous]

37. And yes, I saw all 3 as a teen.

[Anonymous]

38 and bits and pieces, but I’ve never watched any of them straight through.

[Anonymous]

I’m 38 and I’ve seen it several times. The Godfather Saga is interesting because it puts it in chronological order. DH is 42 and loves the movies.

I’ve only really half-watched III, when it’s on AMC or whatever and I’m doing some household chore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm 50 something and remember seeing the first movie when it came out with my Italian parents; there was a line around the block to get into the movie theater. Yes Parts I and II are classics.

And my goodness - Al Pacino and Robert Di Niro were so hot. James Caan wasn't bad either.

To the pp who mentioned John Cazale - he was amazing and he was Meryl Streep's boyfriend when he died. He was also incredible in The Deer Hunter, which my 50-something friends here will also remember well. Another incredible movie with a great cast.

Part III gets no respect - but I did love Andy Garcia as Lucy Mancini's son with Sonny. A few years ago when I was in Sicily, I had to make a pilgrimage to the steps of the Opera House in Palermo.

So I am 32 and I think Jimmy Caan is sooo hot in this movie.

100. I'm 38.

[Anonymous]

Ha! No, of course not.

I also haven’t seen Gone with the Wind or Charlie Chaplin movies. I recognize these names (and basic plots) as historical cultural references.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I thought everyone who went to college watched this at some point. I'm 38 and that's when I first saw it. I think we spent an entire hungover Saturday watching all 3 one day.

Why? It's not Animal House.