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The Godfather Part III
Crime · Drama · Thriller · 1990
In the midst of trying to legitimize his business dealings in 1979 New York and Italy, aging mafia don, Michael Corleone seeks forgiveness for his sins while taking a young protege under his wing.
Movie details
The Godfather Part III
“All the power on earth can't change destiny.”
1990 Crime · Drama · Thriller 2h 42m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.4 / 10
Community rating
In the midst of trying to legitimize his business dealings in 1979 New York and Italy, aging mafia don, Michael Corleone seeks forgiveness for his sins while taking a young protege under his wing.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over The Godfather Part III?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Francis Ford Coppola
Written by
Mario Puzo · Francis Ford Coppola
Al Pacino
Michael Corleone
Diane Keaton
Kay Adams
Talia Shire
Connie Corleone Rizzi
Andy Garcia
Vincent Mancini
Eli Wallach
Don Altobello
Joe Mantegna
Joey Zasa
George Hamilton
B.J. Harrison
Court is in session
Put The Godfather Part III on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.