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The Godfather, Part III

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As Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) ages, he finds that being the head of the Corleone crime family isn't getting any easier. He wants his family out of the Mafia, but the mob kingpin (Eli Wallach) isn't eager to let one of the most powerful and wealthy families go legit. Making matters even worse is Michael's nephew, Vincent (Andy Garcia). Not only does Vincent want a piece of the Corleone family's criminal empire, but he also wants Michael's daughter, Mary (Sofia Coppola).
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Critics Consensus

The final installment of The Godfather saga recalls its predecessors' power when it's strictly business, but underwhelming performances and confused tonality brings less closure to the Corleone story.

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Jake Cole Slant Magazine 03/18/2022
The Godfather films have set home-video standards for decades, and that trend continues with Paramounts astonishing 4K restorations. Go to Full Review
Zaki Hasan San Francisco Chronicle 01/10/2020
Allows us to take in the full scope of Michael Corleone's (Al Pacino) tragic journey - from optimistic military veteran to cruel crime boss to emotionally shattered old man. Go to Full Review
Noel Murray The Dissolve 05/12/2014
2.5/5
[...] a crushing disappointment. It's a sluggish movie with nothing to say about the moral rot of the powerful that the first two parts didn't say much better [...] Go to Full Review
Julian Singleton Cinapse Jul 12
For all its flaws, it’s hard to deny just how effective most of Godfather: Part III actually is. Go to Full Review
Megan Fisher Loud and Clear Reviews 01/11/2025
The Godfather Part III is both better than its reputation and not good enough for a reclamation project. It’s a mediocre movie that has the misfortune of trying to recapture the magic of two of the greatest movies ever made. Go to Full Review
Terry Francis Southern Voice (Atlanta) 05/09/2023
2/4
Starts off strong, becomes bogged down in expository dialogue, and finishes with an anti-climactic climax. Go to Full Review
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Stu F @Astrostu Mar 4 Often unfairly compared to its legendary predecessors, The Godfather Part III is a powerful and deeply moving conclusion to the saga. Instead of repeating past glories, it explores guilt, aging, and the cost of power with a somber, operatic weight. Al Pacino delivers a raw, vulnerable performance as Michael Corleone confronting the consequences of his life, and the climactic sequence set to Cavalleria Rusticana is among the most emotionally devastating moments in the trilogy. Its reflective tone and tragic ending give the story a poetic final chapter that deserves far more appreciation. See more Jason R @JasonLovesMoviesForever Mar 3 Possibly my personal favorite in the entire trilogy! The Godfather Part III returns for one final epic chapter in the world of Michael Corleone. The film sheds an uneasy light of what happens when corrupt faith leaders get in bed with the criminal underworld. Michael Corleone looking to make amends for his past mistakes pulls him into a timeless battle between light and darkness. It is no longer a war for the city but for the entire world. From the streets of NYC to the grand city of Rome, the Godfather Part III is a masterpiece of ushering in this epic finale. See more Jason H @RT50328122 Feb 25 The most interesting character in the movie is barely in it, and is killed off with about 90 minutes to go. Not smart. See more Charles B. @charlesbrand Feb 19 Outstanding! Loved It! See more Jamie-Lee L @JLoveBuzz Feb 16 Al Pichinos hair is mental looking in this but his voice sounds more 'Al Pichino' that the first 2 installments. See more Милош Ћ @MilosMickeyCiric Jan 5 Love this movie,the frst time I watched I was excited,and every time I watch again,I love even more.GOOD ACTING. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis As Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) ages, he finds that being the head of the Corleone crime family isn't getting any easier. He wants his family out of the Mafia, but the mob kingpin (Eli Wallach) isn't eager to let one of the most powerful and wealthy families go legit. Making matters even worse is Michael's nephew, Vincent (Andy Garcia). Not only does Vincent want a piece of the Corleone family's criminal empire, but he also wants Michael's daughter, Mary (Sofia Coppola).
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Screenwriter
Mario Puzo
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Zoetrope Studios
Rating
R (Violence and Language)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 25, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$64.6M
Runtime
2h 41m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track
Aspect Ratio
70mm, Flat (1.85:1)
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