marthsword
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I appreciate Tim Burton's work. I had trouble with Corpse Bride though. Sometimes I have trouble distinguishing dreams from reality, and until the DVD release, I was convinced the movie had been a vivid dream of mine. I can't help but be reminded of this when I watch his movies, at times make me feel as though I'm tripping.
More importantly. The original intent of AMC was to screen dramatic films, much like TNT. But nowadays along with FX, it provides more quality original programming then HBO and Showtime. However, it was nice to see the network return to its roots with a Godfather marathon on Thanksgiving day. Found something interesting.
The second film of the trilogy is often said to be one of the greatest sequels of all time. However, I can't help feeling this is is an idiotic statement. Nowadays in the age of DVD's and youtube, it's become increasingly clear that the film is riddled with plot holes, if only for the fact that fans and theorists are still debating today. Unfortunately, the holes take place during the pivotal scenes of the movie. During the Nevada compound assassination attempt, Kay and Michael may not have survived if Kay had never noticed the the open drapes. The drapes were left open to give the assassins a clear shot, but even after the traitors are revealed, you realize it's nearly physically impossible for a traitor to have spread the drapes. The second plot hole takes place during the same scene. When the assassins are found dead, fingers point to certain characters. However, the explanations given by the characters give us no clear indication of how the deaths happened, and the most plausible answer we are left with may be the assassins killing themselves.
The final plot hole, as I promised, takes place during another pivotal scene, the death of the film's main antagonist (which is actually a clever allusion to the Lee Harvey Oswald shooting). Murdering the antagonist was a guaranteed suicide mission, yet Michael, who controls an army of trained hitmen, sends one of his top advisors to carry out the shooting. His advisor is immediately shot dead by FBI agents. No mention of his tragic (and puzzling) death is ever given.
Overall though, I still have to give the film a 4.5/5. Godfather being a perfect 10. The original Godfather as a standalone picture is flawless in all aspects. Or if you'd like, watch the first two films together to view a success story in reverse. Very cool stuff.
More importantly. The original intent of AMC was to screen dramatic films, much like TNT. But nowadays along with FX, it provides more quality original programming then HBO and Showtime. However, it was nice to see the network return to its roots with a Godfather marathon on Thanksgiving day. Found something interesting.
The second film of the trilogy is often said to be one of the greatest sequels of all time. However, I can't help feeling this is is an idiotic statement. Nowadays in the age of DVD's and youtube, it's become increasingly clear that the film is riddled with plot holes, if only for the fact that fans and theorists are still debating today. Unfortunately, the holes take place during the pivotal scenes of the movie. During the Nevada compound assassination attempt, Kay and Michael may not have survived if Kay had never noticed the the open drapes. The drapes were left open to give the assassins a clear shot, but even after the traitors are revealed, you realize it's nearly physically impossible for a traitor to have spread the drapes. The second plot hole takes place during the same scene. When the assassins are found dead, fingers point to certain characters. However, the explanations given by the characters give us no clear indication of how the deaths happened, and the most plausible answer we are left with may be the assassins killing themselves.
The final plot hole, as I promised, takes place during another pivotal scene, the death of the film's main antagonist (which is actually a clever allusion to the Lee Harvey Oswald shooting). Murdering the antagonist was a guaranteed suicide mission, yet Michael, who controls an army of trained hitmen, sends one of his top advisors to carry out the shooting. His advisor is immediately shot dead by FBI agents. No mention of his tragic (and puzzling) death is ever given. Overall though, I still have to give the film a 4.5/5. Godfather being a perfect 10. The original Godfather as a standalone picture is flawless in all aspects. Or if you'd like, watch the first two films together to view a success story in reverse. Very cool stuff.
