Even if you're not interested in Hollywood movies at all, you're definitely not unfamiliar with the name The Godfather.
One of the greatest series in the history of cinema, after the test of time, is still regarded as a classic god by countless people.
Through the "Godfather" series, many top filmmakers have been achieved.
For example, director Francis Ford-Coppola, from the initial unknown name, to the later international film industry.
For example, Marlon Brando, who fell into a career trough, completely achieved a comeback with the screen image of "Vito Don Corleone" and ushered in the second Oscar trophy in his life.
There is also legendary actor Robert De Niro, who also emerged as a young man as "Vito Don Corleone", and eventually won the oscar for best supporting actor.
But in the final analysis, the real "soul figure" that runs through the entire series is the "second generation godfather" - Mike Corleone.
And he is played by the famous Al Pacino.
Al Pacino became famous very early, and in the early stages of his acting career, he has already starred in many important works in film history.
In the 1970s, he was also known as the "Big Four Talented Actors" along with three other outstanding actors.
Al Pacino has created too many classic screen images, but most people still favor his "godfather".
Cold and stoic, there is both a dark and cruel side and a tender and pure side.
There are few "gangsters" on the big screen who can be as elegant and noble as him, and they are charming in their hands and feet.
Al Pacino's interpretation of The Godfather was emulated by countless actors who regarded him as a "hally" actor.
This not-so-tall man seems to have been at the pinnacle of Hollywood acting!
Regarding the Godfather series, the first two are recognized as top-notch and top the charts on all the movie charts.
The later "Godfather 3" seems to be somewhat mixed.
Although the overall rhythmic atmosphere remains unchanged, the story content expounded cannot be recognized by many fans, coupled with the acting skills of some actors "dragging their legs", making the evaluation of "Godfather 3" inferior to the first two.
Of course, "The Godfather 3" is still a masterpiece compared to most movies of the same type!
The reason why the content of the story is difficult for many fans to accept is mainly due to the personality change of the character "Mike Corleone".
He is no longer as cold-blooded and decisive as in the past, and even becomes a bit of a mother-in-law, and the new generation of godfather "Vincent" played by Andy Garcia takes on another storyline, which makes "Mike Corleone" lose a lot of chewiness.
In fact, fans do not have to be too harsh, the shooting year of "Godfather 3" has been away from the first two for a long time, and many actors are difficult to return to the crew to continue to interpret their roles.
Even director Francis Coppola did not want to make "The Godfather 3" at first, and finally decided to end the story of the family in order to give fans an explanation.
As he grew older, Al Pacino was no longer as heroic as he had been when he was younger, his face was full of vicissitudes, and even his voice became more and more hoarse.
Despite this, his acting skills have become more and more old-fashioned. No longer too restrained in their body movements and expressions, but naturally transparent, become very penetrating.
When he stood next to the young and vigorous new generation of godfathers, the powerful aura was undoubtedly revealed, which was what a tyrant should look like.
At the end of The Godfather 3, Al Pacino presents an unparalleledly stunning performance. Without the assistance of any human voice, only the facial expressions also made the audience deeply feel his inner despair.
Perhaps the truest expression of the idiom "grief-stricken" is more or less so!
Al Pacino's performance can be both sharp and weight-lifting.
When you watch "The Godfather 3", you will understand that this man is absolutely qualified to stand at the peak of Hollywood acting!