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The Godfather Part 1
The Godfather part 1 attained a world status as an epic film that set the stage for other gangster-depiction films. The film centers on a prominent book that goes by a comparable name, which is The Godfather by Mario Puzo. It is among the utmost respected films of all times as it occupies the top 500 films of the Empire magazine annually. It has an indelible foundation in the world cinema as it set a new stage for the production and conception of films.
This film describes the feuds and wars that exist between five families in the organized crime sector of New York. The story has killings on both sides of the families as they violently settle their disputes. It also follows the development of Vito Corleone who is worried over handing his business empire to his sons.
There are vital unique aspects that herald this movie as an epic in the production and directing of movies. Every part of the plot struck a meaning to the intended process of the story. In close relation to this concept, there was a clear emphasis on the process, instead of the conclusion of the movie. In the concluding parts of the movie, it was discernible that no clear star character pointed the movie towards a particular direction. As the plot develops, it is notable that the meek and subtle Michael is developing into a fearless head of a large crime business empire.
The movie entailed proper graphics that affected the contexts and themes of the different scenes. As the movie opens up, it is discernible that the family occupies a serene and garden setting. There is depiction of warmth and familial love in light settings. However, the movie used intense and quick-changing effects in depicting murderous scenes. This was an intention of showcasing different sides, thoughts and emotions of characters as the movie progressed.
The color of the film is principal in setting the mood of different contexts. In the scenes that entail Vito sat as the don in his office, there was mild light that accorded the same a dangerous feel. However, there is enough light that humanized the godfather. The wedding provided the brightest scene in the form of brig costumes which influenced a joyous mood. The major part of the film grounds in dark and gruesome representation of the mob nature.
The key scenes employ graphics, colors and additional effects to portray Michael’s character development. At the restaurant, where Michael expresses a plan to kill Sollozzo and his counterpart, the camera shot projects in a menacing sense. The camera advances forward on Michael when he elucidates the plan to Sonny. It is notable that Michael does not create any eye contact with any person. Through his positioning in the chair, it is discernible that he professes power and authority. As the camera stops moving, Michael blurts that he would kill both Solozzo and his counterpart. This form of camera movement focuses the audience into Michael’s eyes. Since he possesses a monotone voce, his eyes embody the emotion. This is a turning point for Michael whose dark and cold nature effuses. At the killing of Sollozzo and McCluskey, the camera pans to express the intensity in Michael’s eyes. Additionally, complimentary sound effects occur in the form of a squealing train whose breaks’ noise intensifies the experience of the scene.
In the opening scene, the part thrives on the background of slow jazz soundtrack. This compliments the plain background, which connotes affluence, evil, and mystery. The white writing is a contrast that professes fear, death, and coldness. This expresses the control that the Don had on individuals around him. As the title vanishes, there is an appearance of a black screen, which adds suspense and mystery to the film. A male voice, in an Italian accent, slowly blurts that he believes in America. The camera focuses on a character that would mildly appear in the film again. As he maintains a close-up talk the camera, the camera zooms out as the character slowly tells of his daughter’s rape. This opens up the audience into the theme of the film; corruption and crime. The scene comprises darkness that only lights his collar. As the camera zooms out, it is revealed that the man is conversing to a different person, Al Pacino, who ironically begins to cry. The protagonist reveals a soft and caring side in spite of the dark appeal that the room gives. Ads the camera moves to accord a close-up of the two individuals conversing, it is discernible that they open the audience into the theme of conspiracies that dominate the movie.
Another notable scene is the baptism part that employs montage editing. The scene appears and reappears as it both depicts Michael’s nephew baptism and his henchmen killing the family’s enemies. The montage editing expresses the disparity in activities between murders and a clam religious ceremony.
In the death of Vito Corleone’s death’s scene, there are two characters that are present; Vito Corleone and his grandson, Anthony Corleone. This scene transpires in an orange garden where the retired Don is spending his last times with the grandson. This is a moving scene that two individuals, from two different generations, sharing their lives in a mutual sense. Througout the scene, it is observable that Vito is trying to enlighten his grandson about his Italian identity. This scene projects a different side in Vito’s character. Oranges are elements that may signify Vito’s birthplace, Sicily. When Vito attains the shot, Anthony runs and asks where he is. This is a demonstration of a query about the birthplace of Vito. Vito replies that the best place to live is the Shadow of orange trees where he dies. The director intentionally leaves the body lying on the ground while the camera disappears.
The theme of this movie centralizes between the character of Vito Corleone and Michael Corleone. Vito Corleone is a strong, rational and standard leader. While he is strong in his businesses, he is caring and soft to his family. However, emotions considerably control Michael as he strives after avenging the death of his father. While Vito is spending his life’s last minutes with his grandson, Michael is hatching a plan to kill the family’s enemies. Vito has a static character of a man of whom individuals fear but also need. He strives to keep peace with other families who had threatened and killed his son. Michael is, on the other hand, a dynamic character who switches his caring character to a ruthless individual. Michael conceals a dark side that surfaces in his murder for all the New York dons.
The Godfather is a robust story from the beginning of the plot to the end. It follows the character development and change of Michael, which serves to draw the audience’s attention. It also possesses a simple cinematography that is effectively visceral. The acting is sincere and realistic and this lends credibility to the portrayal of the crime families in the 1960’s.
