can a movie be as good as this one? i think both part 1 and part 2 are complimentary to each other. it's such a joy to see this kind of story telling because it just doesn't happen anymore these days. the most obvious would be micheal's transformation from a kid wide-eyed of the world to his ascent as the head of the family to his downfall. it changed him inside - he is more inward, contemplative, suspicious to the point of paranoia - pushing everyone away - even killing a family member - something his father will never consider of doing.
to what point - business is for the family, or is family for business?
the dynamics of each characters, the seamless story telling, the colours and moods of the era - something in the past that the present at times, despite of technologies, fail to emulate.
