r/Godfather

Would Michael have had a happier marriage with Apollonia?

I always assumed that he would have, since Apollonia would have never pushed back against him the way Kay did. She would have kept her head down and avoided learning more than she needed to know about Michael's business. And I doubt she'd ever consider divorcing him, assuming that she's a traditional Sicilian girl who takes her Catholicism seriously.

But at the same time, Michael fell in love with Kay for a reason. She was an assertive intellectual, someone whom Michael could hold a genuine conversation with, and who wasn't afraid to speak her mind. I feel like Michael would eventually miss that with someone like Apollonia.

And regardless, Michael's emotional and psychological decline would be a hurdle for any partner, even someone like Apollonia. She might also have a personality shift when she comes to the US and matures beyond her traditional upbringing. Who knows whether she'd even like Michael all that much when he becomes, in Coppola's words, "a zombie"?

I'm not sure if there is an intended hidden meaning but did Don Vito look at Sonny as he delivered this line for a reason? Was is it because Sonny is cheating on his wife & we're led to know that the Don knows about his son affair? Or was it just the Don trying to teach his son a lesson regardless?

Anthony not being able to go should have raised a red flag.

I just wanted to share a podcast I listen to, and really enjoy, and thought that any of you crazy superfans like me (hopefully everyone in the subreddit) want to listen. It's basically a podcast with two fans who review 1 minute of the Godfather for 20-40 minutes per episode. I would highly recommend it, as the hosts do a great job at making it entertaining.

Yes, they've done Godfather Part 2 as well on the same show.

This is Vito's first big power move (against Fanucci). You would think his consigliere would also be here.

How would younger Michael have reacted if he could see his future self, and future actions in the Second movie? The reason I ask is because of an iconic scene

from the show The Clone Wars where Anakin was shown his future self from The Son, was horrified by his and the empire's actions, ergo turned to the Dark Side in order to stop the ensuing Darkness and bring Peace. So what would Godfather One Michael have done?

Did Tom never notice how loyal and loving Clemenza was to the family? He was always there in the family meetings, he would try to come up with ideas (while Tessio was quiet most of the time), he taught Michael some cooking (probably has done it many times for the kids), he helped a lot with the Sollozzo and McCluskey hit, he said he hates Barzini, and he said he would do anything for Michael after Michael became the don. He was pretty much their uncle. I hope Tom felt bad about thinking it was Clemenza.

One thing that puzzles me is the role Pat Geary played in the senate hearings. Since he was firmly in the Corleone’s pocket by that point, I would’ve expected him to run interference for the mobsters. Instead, he makes a little statement and then excuses himself. What gives?

Everyone has either criticized their boss and/or had to criticize someone as the boss… Whether it be boss at your job or in your own family.

GF2 has multiple storylines (past and present) intertwined throughout the film.

But the storyline of Michael Corleone being the boss of bosses is the focal part; all the challenges he has to manage. It continuously makes the movie-watcher ask themselves "what would I do in that situation?"

Most people have NEVER and will NEVER be in those situations, which is a big reason why this classic is timeless.