In this episode, we break down The Godfather Part III and explain why it falls short of its predecessors. We discuss the film’s missteps, including issues with the plot, pacing, and character development. From its lackluster execution to its overall deviation from the brilliance of the first two films, we explain what didn’t work and why it left us disappointed as fans of the trilogy.
Chapters:
00:00:00 Post movie reaction
00:05:44 It was all a money grab
00:10:01 It's weird seeing the characters old
00:11:38 Couldn't ask for worse dialogue
00:18:30 The Kay subplot & Michael not being Michael
00:21:07 More too on the nose call backs
00:23:19 Wtf is going on with the cousin love???
00:27:10 Why was Vincent not Tom's son
00:29:44 Is Michael just giving up?
00:32:49 A cool moment of symbolism
00:36:17 Did Al Pacino actually care about this role?
00:37:22 Why Michaels fate turns out the way it does
00:39:58 So the mob can just order helicopter attacks now??
00:43:08 What the people of Letterboxd think
00:44:33 The one praise Gray gives
00:46:59 We can't get over the fact this was a money grab & Sofia Coppola
00:51:26 More poorly acted characters
00:52:17 Our rating and review of this disaster
01:00:33 Cue the music
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