Post by criticalzephyr on Sept 5, 2013 18:05:55 GMT
Saying the Godfather isn't an emotional movie is not even close to accurate. If you truly think that than I would have to assume you haven't actually watched them. There are several deeply emotionally complex characters. namely Michael and Kay. In the second movie when she talks about the *Spoiler Alert* abortion. The look behind Michael's eyes should have gotten him the Oscar. Seeing the complexity of his emotional change at this point is not only beautifully done but also relatable and heart wrenching.
Furthermore Michael's interactions with Freddo in both of the first two films is incredibly dynamic and interesting. Watching Michael develop from the war hero at the beginning to a man willing to *Spoiler Alert* kill his own brother over a betrayal is one of the most emotional journeys in modern cinema. The most interesting part about Michael is that he goes from a clean cut Ivy League student to a mafia boss. At every step in his path he never says that he wants to be evil. Every choice he makes is to protect himself and his family. At every milestone he makes the human and relatable choice.
The reason Michael is interesting is because he never wanted to be evil. He never wanted to be a don. He was supposed to be a Governor or a Senator. He was meant to be a man in legitimate power. He had his future forged for him out of necessity and a willingness to serve those close to him. He made the choice any one would have made. He was just a man, who became a monster.
Furthermore Michael's interactions with Freddo in both of the first two films is incredibly dynamic and interesting. Watching Michael develop from the war hero at the beginning to a man willing to *Spoiler Alert* kill his own brother over a betrayal is one of the most emotional journeys in modern cinema. The most interesting part about Michael is that he goes from a clean cut Ivy League student to a mafia boss. At every step in his path he never says that he wants to be evil. Every choice he makes is to protect himself and his family. At every milestone he makes the human and relatable choice.
The reason Michael is interesting is because he never wanted to be evil. He never wanted to be a don. He was supposed to be a Governor or a Senator. He was meant to be a man in legitimate power. He had his future forged for him out of necessity and a willingness to serve those close to him. He made the choice any one would have made. He was just a man, who became a monster.
I may be biased though, after all I don't believe in art.
Also, saying "I'm going to assume you are ignorant of the topic because you disagree with me" makes you look like an asshole as well as someone who has no idea how to have a debate. If you didn't want to hear other opinions you shouldn't have started a thread on an open forum.
If you see no emotional value in any film at all why would you feel the need to point out its lack of existence in The Godfather? If you don't believe in art why are you even posting on a thread debating the artistic merit of films?
The point I was attempting to make by saying you must not of seen them should have been that you must be a completely emotionally cold individual. If you cannot see emotion in a film then you are going about the process of examining the film completely incorrectly. Going into the experience unwilling to connect with the characters prevents you from getting more than half of the experience a good film has to offer. Films are all about he emotional connections and the self-relations we can make to a character. The best way to develop a character is to make them relatable and make your audience at least understand if no like a character.
I am more than willing to entertain other opinions, but this thread was to talk about the movies we think are the best, not to go though and shoot down other's choices.
The point I was attempting to make by saying you must not of seen them should have been that you must be a completely emotionally cold individual. If you cannot see emotion in a film then you are going about the process of examining the film completely incorrectly. Going into the experience unwilling to connect with the characters prevents you from getting more than half of the experience a good film has to offer. Films are all about he emotional connections and the self-relations we can make to a character. The best way to develop a character is to make them relatable and make your audience at least understand if no like a character.
I am more than willing to entertain other opinions, but this thread was to talk about the movies we think are the best, not to go though and shoot down other's choices.
