Devotees of the iconic The Godfather film series remain divided over its ending, altered by the director long after the initial release.
Francis Ford Coppola , a titan of Hollywood with masterpieces like Apocalypse Now, Dracula, and The Godfather saga to his name, was discontented with how the third installment, starring Al Pacino, concluded.
In pursuit of satisfaction, Coppola revisited the work decades later to proffer a director’s cut, subsequently polarizing opinion among fans.
- The Godfather fans thrilled as they spot clever reason behind use of oranges
- Marlon Brando’s genuine fury at The Godfather co-star that was captured on
While some applaud the reimagined finale for its coherence compared to the original, others loyal to the initial wrap-up of Michael Corleone’s story feel let down by Coppola’s revisions.
Moreover, the fact that the end had been tweaked at all slipped by unnoticed by several, creating quite the revelation some 34 years on.
The first two installments in The Godfather series were lauded with critical acclaim upon their debuts and stand as cinematic landmarks.
However, The Godfather III didn’t resonate as strongly, striking a discordant note among a portion of the audience.
Labeled “shocking” during its re-release, The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michale [Michael] Corleone saw Coppola amending the “beautiful” denouement to Pacino’s narrative arc, inciting enduring ire amongst enthusiasts.
