The Godfather DVD Collection [DVD]

Everyone seems to have reviewed the Steelbook Amazon Exclusive version of this. I actually prefer this version and it is the one I bought. For one thing I feel that cramming all the discs into one small case means that it gets lost on the shelf. A substatntial box means that it has more of a presence up there, and also it's not AS big as the original 2001 release due to the slimline individual cases, which I prefer than having all discs in one case because each story gets its own front image and synopsis on the back. The combination of shiny black outer-box with blood splattering gives a very stylish finish to the collection. My only complaint would be that the box itself is probably the least durable out of the three (ie. this one, the 2001 release and the steelbook), but not if you take good care of it. This is probably my number one film saga. Beautiful, dark, stylish. And not only that but compared to the 2001 release you are provided with the ultimate picture & sound quality and colour giving you the ultimate film-viewing experience. Truly the films could not have been more restored than they are here, and the Supplements Disc goes into detail on how this was achieved. Also Part II is on only one disc, which avoids the need to get up half-way through to switch discs, although it's worth noting that even though it's on one disc the word 'Intermission' appears for a brief moment in between where the the two dics would have to have been swapped. Presumably that's how it was shown in the cinema. People always slate Part III but I think that when taking the three films as an entity it serves it purpose superbly. I love all three, and take them as one story - so trying to single one out is like saying I prefer the beginning or the middle or the end of the story. Parts I and II form the bulk of the Godfather story, and Part III serves as the epilogue. Part I begins with the introductions and then chronicles the end of Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) and the rise of Michael (Al Pacino) as the new Godfather, as well as his transformation from someone who wants nothing to do with his father's business, to being far more ruthless than his father ever was. Part II serves as prequel and sequel showing the beginnings of Vito (Robert De Niro) and how he arrived at the beginning of Part I, as well as Michael at the height of his powers, his continued descent deeper into corruption as he takes the path he began in Part I to its inevitable end. Part III then is all about the guilt, regret and pain Michael feels because of his past sins and the man he became. The 9-hour long epic that is "The Godfather" then culminates in one of the most powerful film endings ever. The ultimate film trilogy and restoration, with 4 hours of special features, provide the ultimate DVD collection.

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The Godfather Part I is definitely a classic 5 star film brilliantly directed and a compelling insight into the lives of the Don Vito Crime Family: Don Vito the ageing patriarch played brilliantly by Marlon Brando, Sonny the hotheaded yet likeable oldest son, Tom Hagen the lawyer for the family business and Michael in the beginning reluctant to be involved in the "business" but finds himself becoming the next "Don" of the Family. The film is rather episodic in it's plot: gang war, different troublesome incidents arise; but what are fascinating and are highlights of the film are the insights into the "Family" and Michael's unexpected transformation from quiet "Black Sheep" of the family to powerful and vicious Don. Many people say the Godfather glamorises the Mafia; that is ridiculous the film never glamorises the characters and shows how violent and vicious The Mafia really was. Godfather Part II is good follow up yet only a three star film, it delivers nothing special and feels rather pointless. The films shuffles between Michael expanding his business and facing problems and Don Vito's early days in Little Italy. The Don Vito flashbacks are random and unconnected and even though are interesting feel pointless. Michael trying to expand his enterprise in Cuba is muddled and uninteresting. Part II feels like just a lot of incidents bundled in without any core theme or story to hold it together: Michael although sympathetic in the first part has now lost any of sympathy and even when he finds himself in front of committee and is threatened with imprisonment I couldn't really care if he would be arrested or not; not because I was bored but because the character had no longer anything to like about him. Godfather Part II boasts the same memorable music, the deals behind closed doors but lacks anything to make us feel involved, ultimately this feels like a unneeded sequel to a far superior film. I won't even waste my time naming the countless faults of the painfully bad cash-in Godfather Part III; it deserves all the bad criticism it gets a solid 1 star film yet This Coppola Restoration boasts beautifully restored transfers that is well worth getting hold of, worth it just for the first one alone.

A good series of films imo I preferred the 2nd disc over all of the others.

A fantastic boxset where the trilogy is presented in an excellent HD transfer and full of extra. Watching it again I must say that the first film looks now, if not better than the second one, usually considered the real masterpiece of the trilogy, at least at the same level. I'm not saying that the 2nd is not still great (with its double storyline set in the past and the other showing how everything "evolved" and changed since De Niro poor origins, and its intense drama and strong political and social statement about the twisted side of American dream) but the first one is maybe even more consistent and compelling. It still looks closer to classic gangster's stories, but Brando's character and performance really make it so special and the directing style looks different, darker, even more shakespearing (and less political) than the sequel. What makes those two films unique is that, maybe for the first time in cinema history, the sequel actually is a prequel and a sequel at the same time, so you jump back in the past to see how it all started and it draws a parallel line with how the saga unfolds and evolves as Pacino replace Brando. The third chapter is still the weakest and, despite some bold and provocative statement about italian politics, it loses that sense of almost sacred tragedy and the characters become more like those of a common crime film, as the story focuses too much on showing Mafia new connections and business, and on dramatic relationships among new characters that look just more common without being either tragic or realistic. Frankly too long and not so interesting or tragic.

If you don't already own 'The Godfather' box-set on DVD, this Blu-ray edition (which features all three films in individual cases along with a disc of bonus material, housed in a lovely embossed box) is the one to go for. If you do, it is NOT worth parting with your hard earned cash as the improvement in sound and picture quality over standard definition is miniscule. The original 'Godfather' is the most disappointing, with sound that is merely OK and picture quality that varies from passable to poor (The scene where Michael meets Enzo the baker at the hospital has more grain than a corn silo). How Paramount could allow this masterpiece of a film (a strong contender for greatest movie ever) to fall into such a state of disrepair is baffling. Parts II and III look and sound slightly better, but ultimately are about the same as an upscaled DVD. The only real advantage this blu-ray box set has is that the bum-numbingly long 'Godfather Part II' now fits comfortably on one disc as opposed to the 2 dvd's of old, saving you the hassle of having to get up and change discs midway through the film. Whether this alone is enough to warrant purchasing these movies again is questionable. The problems with the negative for the original 'Godfather' are well documented and unless some revolutionary new technology allows for a pristine restoration in the future, this is sadly as good as it's going to get.

Godfather 1 and 2 are rightly judged to be two of the greatest films ever made - period. The positive reviews are entirely justified. If you have never seen these two films then you are in for a treat. I have given a fair few 5 stars before but the first two godfather films deserve a new classification of 10 stars - such is the sheer class of Coppola and when you watch the behind the scenes films your awe and wonder hit the stratosphere. Amazing Mr Coppola! The commentary is also excellent - the story about recreating the lost shirt in Godfather 2 during the Havana scene when cutting the cake is a personal favourite. The trilogy is a must buy but to be honest Part Three was a let down and fails on many levels - choice of actors for certain parts,forced dialogue searching for grandeur but sounding pretentious,a strange storyline which I felt took Michael's character and other characters in the wrong direction - Andy Garcia is good, Pacino is always awesome but we miss Tom Hagan - shame Duvall dropped out forcing Coppola tgo rewrite, I think that action pretty much ruined the whole film. Part 3 is an ok 3 star film when compared with other mainstream cinematic efforts but compared to the original two films falls woefully short. Nevr mind, the bonus extras and first two films and excellent effort put into this dvd package make this trilogy set a must buy...until they release the next set...and then the next set...and the next set...

A wonderful restoration of this classic film trilogy, overseen by their director, Francis Ford Coppola. I bought this DVD set for my Dad, who loves these movies. In fact, I got my love for them from him. The Godfather is the original classic from 1972, based on Mario Puzo's novel. It tells the story of a New York Mafia family and their personal and gangland dramas over a number of years in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The film is utterly absorbing, a great story made and acted to perfection. The Godfather Part II (1974) is the first sequel, and continues the story of the family while deploying flashbacks to their origins in Sicily and then turn-of-the-century New York (these sequences based on parts of Puzo's novel as well). It's long, complex and gripping - a wonderful sequel. The Godfather Part III came out later, in 1990, and is often considered a weak film in comparison with the other two. Of course it would be difficult to recapture the previous greatness, but Part III is a very good conclusion to the story and has plenty of qualities in its own right. It's touching and tragic and, like the others, beautiful filmmaking.

The Godfather saga is to this day one of the very best trilogies ever filmed and these videos are Redigitized to perfection! I definitely recommend you get this box set !

Si la vidéo n'a pas la définition des films récents, je doit féliciter le travail de restauration de l'image (aucun défaut). Je trouvais le début du premier film trop sombre, presque noir, mais dans le bonus, il nous explique pourquoi. La VF est très claire. Et le BR Bonus est excellent. De plus cette version "The Godfather Coppola Restoration [Blu-ray] [Import anglais] " est entièrement en français (menu+ VF 5.1) avec 4 BR dans des boitiers indépendants et une boite en carton (toutes les jaquettes sont en anglais) et ne coûte que 16,74 euro. Une très bonne affaire. Je le recommande.

esta edicion inglesa contiene las tres peliculas remasterizadas bajo supervisión propio coppola con un disco extra con el material del antiguo dvd y extras nuevos.eso sin castellano.solo lo lleva disco extras.eso si no te importa el precio es un regalo

fantastic

Eine immer noch spannende, unterhaltsame und empfehlenswerte Serie..!