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'The Godfather' Is Still Better Than 'The Godfather Part II' 50 Years Later
MovieWebStory by James Evenden
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Marlon Brando's iconic performance as Don Corleone solidifies 'The Godfather' as the superior crime drama, even 50 years after 'Part II' hit theaters.
beat sheet
- Critics argue Brando's nuanced portrayal of the Godfather patriarch is the X-factor that gives the original film an edge over its celebrated sequel.
- With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 98%, 'The Godfather' remains a towering achievement in filmmaking that continues to influence the mob genre decades later.
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Marlon Brando, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II