The Godfather” has been a great success since 1972, such an epic masterpiece, the significance of the history of cinema does not need to be described, even if the film is three hours long, the story structure is huge, the relationship between the characters is chaotic and complex, many people are willing to watch it over and over again, and it is regarded as a classic.

Kubrick said: see the tenth time, I believe that the Godfather is the greatest film ever made.

So, what is so good about the Godfather piece? Why is it so fascinating? As if it has a powerful magic, not only is it known as the “Bible of men”, and even become a highly concentrated cultural symbol. I hope I can interpret it from my own perspective and enjoy it together with you all again, but I also want to make it clear that here, we only elaborate on the film itself and do not consider the original text. Film is essentially the art of storytelling, in a limited time, vivid and full of a complete story, in a film, see the life of others, also seems to have finished their own life. The story of The Godfather, from beginning to end, takes place in a completely closed and isolated space, where the world has completely abandoned our original worldview. Therefore, it is difficult for us to use our original view of good and evil to evaluate the right and wrong of the Mafia, we are here, instead, from the perspective of the Mafia, and will use the internal perspective of the Mafia to evaluate good and evil and right and wrong. In this completely closed world, the principles of morality are close to the old godfather’s way of doing things, our standards of judgment, family style, our justice and commandments, the bottom line and code within the mafia. The only villains are traitors. Never go against the family. The good thing is, if there is a clear stream in this world of the mob, it is the fairness and integrity observed by the old godfather, which is the source of conflict throughout the film. The other families and the Corleone family between the bottom line of the struggle, but also throughout the old godfather consistent tradition of people, only involved in the gaming industry and never drug trafficking, behind the dramatic story, are therefore.

The first shot of the film, I believe that the United States, a few words, but the picture is all black, and then the first close-up to the love of the daughter of the funeral home owner. The American dream, the middle class in the social context of the time vulnerable exposed, dark point of the old godfather also came to the United States from Sicily to start with nothing, at the same time, indicating the future Corleone family will face the predicament. The calm solemnity of the opening scene sets the overall long and simple tone, from his painful monologue, slowly receding, giving the old godfather a blurred back.

Slow long shot pulled away, the boss’s grief and despair with a black background curtain very appropriate, then the camera panned to Marlon, Brando, the real big man appeared, he is the main character of the camera, the center of power, he lurked in the darkness slowly clear, leaving a deep impression on the audience. The calm pace maintains the tension and reflects his authority, which is depressing but does not give pressure, revealing the majesty and modesty of a successful man in power.

Not angry from the authority, arrogance, but also let people dare not overstep, mastering such great power and wealth of the godfather, but quietly stroking a kitten in his hand, the rose on his chest delicate, can be seen in its heart also has a deep loneliness. Interestingly, this kitten originally did not have a role, is Brando temporary from the set to pick up, actually became the film’s God.

On the surface of the family rising, but behind the scenes there will be a huge crisis lurking in the dark.

The scene is set in a different way, but reasonable, in this rigorous and elegantly decorated but dark and closed room, the two began a meaningful conversation, Corleone to the upper echelon of the art of attacking the heart to show the most exquisite. From refusal to acceptance, from advance to retreat, first to apply sleight of hand, and then to appeal to the feelings, the old godfather’s tactics are incomparable, between the transport, seems to be comfortable, completely mastered the other party’s psychology, in addition to obtaining what they value most, for the godfather, respect is more valuable than money, but also in line with their own principles of fairness in dealing with.

“Accept this justice, as a small daughter wedding gift” seems to be the Lion King, in fact, has reached the twilight years, his light, doing the last burn, but he is still unfathomable, let people awe. This is one of the most classic opening in the history of cinema, the role is crucial, not only the beginning of the story clues, but also the tone of the whole film style. Immediately after, the scene shifts to the sunny outdoors, but it still gives the impression of dimness, with characters coming and going through the background, as complex as the plot itself. The masterful hand of the filmmaker allows each of the main characters to make an appearance at the wedding. Each scene has its own deep meaning. In the first scene, the family warlord Tom and the eldest son Sonny appear at the same time, while his second son is only given a shot in the family group photo, hinting at their different positions in the family, their end, and each different. A special inquiry was made of Mike and refused to take a picture without Mike, showing his preference for his youngest son, who, at that time, had not yet become the future godfather of the idea. The younger son, Mike, was an officer’s identity, originally uninterested in the family business, the old godfather had a deep trust in him, the mob was cleansed into the light, but also his long-cherished wish. Corleone personally came out to receive another mobster Basini, one of the Godfather’s greatest enemies, the eldest son Sonny followed around and also took the initiative to introduce in the kissing face behind the etiquette, if not for the big shift in the plot at the back, the new generation of godfathers should be Sonny. But Sonny does not have the qualities to become a godfather, his character for his tragic death later laid the root of the trouble. In this scene, the Godfather once again showed his wisdom, and Basini’s closeness, reflecting another of his famous words. Be close to your enemies instead of hating them, or your judgment will be clouded.

The Godfather is a man who really cares about his family, who values family ties very much, who loves his wife and loves his children very much. He said that a real man must spend time with his family, and that a man who does not take care of his family is not a man at all. Later in the movie there is a detail of the dinner table scene, which reveals a family rule of their family, and the family is not allowed to discuss business matters when eating together. This is also the Godfather’s personality, and other different is that Corleone between righteousness and profit, the word righteousness first, but in this dark world, the Godfather has been dying, so his order is replaced sooner or later, the family’s crisis gradually exposed, “emotion” does not compete with “Business”, everything will become an exchange of interests rather than complementary emotions.

The mob boss Basini ordered his men to seize the Corleone family cameraman’s machine and destroy the film with his own hands. One of the hidden contradictions of the major families, the surface of the affinity is a set, but behind the scenes of the calculations are unusual. Tom, the master of arms, said to his wife, he was adopted by the godfather’s righteous son, raised from childhood, he is a capable minister of the world, but in the future change of sentence is difficult to occur, the lack of blood ties, will eventually have some alienation from the family. Rude to agents and reckless treatment of camera reporters, the eldest son Sonny’s character flaws make him simply incompetent as a godfather, and his impulsiveness and lack of brains when it comes to things echoes the later trick of being shot dead indiscriminately. Here, the two lines of indoor and outdoor narrative began to cross, the outside is sunny, the inside is dark and claustrophobic, the Godfather’s life, is also in the light and dark between the constant wanderings. One window, two worlds. The opening arrangement of each person who comes to the Godfather for help is to set the scene. It gives us an impression of the high status and the greatness of the Godfather’s image. With soothing music and warm sunshine, Mike finally appears with his girlfriend. As the real protagonist, the director used the method of depressing before appearing when the wedding was going on for a while, he has been in this wedding as the third perspective to observe everything. A great man is not born great, he is slowly experienced and honed during his growth. Who would have thought that the youngest son, Mike, who appears under the laughter and sunshine, would end up taking over the sinful throne of the Godfather. His life will also be here for the beginning, slowly from the light to the pinnacle of darkness. Corleone in both of them along the way, are silently watching through the window of his favorite son. The Godfather’s old will in repeatedly rehearse their own to see the Godfather to say the blessing, side reflect the prestige of the Godfather, but also reflects the family cohesion is now much less than before, has been fast appearance. The wedding of this section of the pre-movie delivery, can be said to be the focus of the entire film, so we will spend more ink here, in the back will be as simple as possible to elaborate. The laughter in the sun is always short-lived, most of the time, or under the shade of a shadow. This old man singing dirty jokes, Sonny flirting with people upstairs, echoing each other.

The mob is ultimately the mob, even if the Godfather’s political power is strong, the family still will not be easily accepted by the white channel, so many MPs did not come to the wedding, only a polite book letter in response, which is also helpless. The Godfather’s most beloved godson Johnny made an appearance, a star of the entertainment industry. Do you think the Godfather really love him that much, no, he just value the power of the entertainment industry, otherwise it will not help Johnny’s star road later to clear the roadblocks. Mike’s a military uniform, in this environment seems out of place, he is the godfather’s favorite young son, the family’s palm, but has always been away from the family’s power, their own sparring. The so-called conditions that can not be refused is nothing more than the threat of intimidation and even shooting. Mike reluctantly told his girlfriend the story, because he himself did not want to expose her to these dark sides, and even he originally did not like these darkness. The girlfriend was shocked, Mike’s facial expression was also very complicated, this violent story, just wrapped in Johnny’s already tired voice, a lyrical ballad unfolded. That’s my family, not me. Little did I know that, as fate would have it, Mike would end up on this same bloody, dark path, even more sinful and violent. This is really a mockery of fate. The only outward anger of the Godfather in the film, but also only in the teachings of the younger generation above. How can you cry like a woman? The whirlwind also mimics a bit, amusing himself and the big guys. What a complicated man. I love this quote, a treasure trove of wisdom for men, the Godfather charm lives on. Although he says it to Johnny, he actually says it to Sonny, who seems to have long been unhappy with his oldest son’s incompatibility with his wife. The godson’s request was immediately granted without the slightest hesitation. Why? As mentioned above, it was the godfather’s attention to the power of the entertainment industry, and only such a wise man knows how to maintain a balance between interests and emotions. Corleone’s only request to his daughter and son-in-law, this is his wisdom, since ancient times, no good can come from the meddling of foreign relatives, in the movie, the family’s downfall is indeed because there is a son-in-law’s betrayal.

All the tasks are explained one by one to complete, each thing is properly arranged and handled, the final group photo of the wedding, as the epilogue of this section. A wedding finished the story, almost finished all the padding behind, textbook movie. This group photo also has a hint, that is to represent, Corleone Godfather, his final glory, after the family was hit hard one after another, the Godfather was also assassination attempts, the story of the epic sense pushed to the peak, and then slowly slide down.

The real restoration of that era of American society, full of elegance and nostalgia, the streets are full of Beetle-like sports cars (not screenshots, go see the movie yourself), so that people are filled with a sense of dislocation of time and space. This section of the bgm is very good to hear, some say it is the cat and mouse inside also used, but also some say it is the love of suicide, and then ask for sustenance. Johnny’s matter was satisfactorily resolved, directly slaughtered this golden incomparable horse, the horse’s head was thrown to the director’s bed, scared people incontinence. Can not refuse the reason, really no one dares to refuse, the means of the Corleone family is evident. The front pavement for so long, here, to fast forward to the main plot, that is, the drug trade. Although the godfather is ruthless, but the principle position is very firm, drugs, is absolutely not touched. However, in addition to him, who can resist the drug trade naked huge temptation, in addition to him, who can have a long-term vision, know that drugs are forbidden areas of politics and police, as long as the dip, absolutely will be a million ruin. Unfortunately, there are too many greedy people in this world who will take the risk and push themselves into the abyss for the sake of huge profits. Don’t let outsiders know what you are thinking, especially your enemies. The Godfather’s wisdom in handling the situation was not inherited by the eldest son, which made Corleone very upset. Corleone is the moral core of the entire movie, and also when we go to see the movie from the inside perspective of the Mafia, we will take the fairness and integrity within the Godfather’s law as our own moral principles. The Godfather’s world will not have drugs, even if other crimes, but definitely not drugs. The aforementioned master who made the knife subdued the spy sent by the Godfather in a flash, because of the Godfather’s refusal to cooperate, and on the same day, the conflict was put on the stage and immediately turned from a joint talk into a bloody conspiracy. Another spearhead pointed to the Godfather, while the Godfather alone to buy fruit, the two assassination team appeared. Capture the thief first, as long as the Godfather fell, the Corleone family will naturally fall apart. Note that the movie inside the orange is an interesting reminder that whenever this fruit is on camera, bloodshed will occur. The Godfather’s keen observation, quickly fled to the car, but also to no avail, after all, is a long-range attack, can not be blocked. Loudly call for help their second son Fredo, but unfortunately this son is a waste, even the pistol can not hold steady, and did not save the godfather in time. Fortunately, the Godfather was not killed. This scene, reflecting the cowardly incompetence of Fredo, the Godfather’s resourcefulness and calmness, because of this cowardly character, but also echoes the later incompetent second son will inevitably help to outsiders, betraying the family, in the second part, was executed by Mike. Then, at the back, we will choose the classic shot, add up to elaborate. The loss of the old man will lose the umbrella of the political world, and the Corleone family will fall, swallowed by other families. The cohesion of this family is entirely in the Godfather alone, unless, a new king is born. The power of the Corleone family is gradually being eroded, and all parties are constrained. The eldest son can not, the second son can not, the adopted son more can not, only Mike’s decisiveness and wisdom can, but he has no way to intervene at this time, in between ignorance.

Mutiny, the most intolerable evil in the mafia world, in this set of shots of the execution of Paulie, the tone is comfortable, the picture is natural, even the shooting seems extremely calm, accompanied by a soothing music afterwards. “Leave the gun, give me the oil cake” can be seen in the black world, the casualness of life, killing is as simple as eating and drinking. In the frightening hospital night, Mike uses his keen observation and decisive wisdom to save his father’s life. He is the only one who has truly inherited the character of his godfather. When he whispered in his father’s ear: “I’m with you”, his life was destined to take a different path. The bribed police officer’s punch, witnessed the beginning of Mike’s blackening, the bruises on his face did not fade for a long time, from this moment on, the flame of revenge in Mike’s heart has been ignited.

The turning point of the story is here, in the tavern for his father killed his enemies, and later fled for his life to Sicily. At this point in the car, although Mike’s strong will, but still very nervous. The classic toilet hidden gun, Mike came out decisively a few shots to kill the enemy, the whole change of eyes complex, the audience as if they were there, was brought into the subjective perspective of Mike. Thrilling, exciting! Mike fled in a panic to throw the gun, and did not follow the said, let the gun slide down the cuffs, see his heart was also very panicked nervous. Sicilian style trumpet blowing, after a climactic murder thing, Mike fled to Sicily to take refuge. The beautiful Sicilian town, the warmth of love. The world’s ten thousand kinds of style, are not as good as the first encounter with your joy, the first glimpse of the two met, has been like a lifetime of love. Mike fell in love with the Sicilian girl here, and married her, the secluded town, the secluded love. What if, what if, what if. Unfortunately, the world is not so much if, the loss will eventually lose, fate has long chosen a road for you, no matter how it deviates, in the end, you still have to go back, your road, is bound to be thorns and blood dense. Brother, dead, love the woman, also dead, revenge, revenge, revenge! Who can say that Sonny is not a good brother? Impulsive, easy to anger, do things without thinking, maybe he is not suitable to be a godfather, but he is willing to dedicate everything for his family. In order to defend his family, he ended up being designed to be killed by his brother-in-law who colluded with the field. Besides blaming him for his lack of ability, we can only sigh for him. The sister who was severely beaten, the anxious phone alarm, the child’s cries, every ambush, every rendering are very cleverly designed, in the dark, let people feel the back of the upcoming omen. Sure enough, the massacre, the bloodiest shot in the movie, Sonny for his impulse to pay the bill, was shot dead. He was a good brother, but not a good leader, and that’s all. After hearing the news of his son’s tragic death, the Godfather was still able to calmly analyze the situation, control his inner emotions, and stabilize the family, which is the true great wisdom of the old man, the Godfather deserves. The wonderful and wonderful part of the movie is here, every ambush and detail of the pre-wedding, can be echoed in the latter, the funeral home owner is ready to reply to the Godfather’s favor. Marlon. Brando, acting once again, the Godfather heart of the pain of the performance of the heart, frowning five times in a row, each time, are the emotional level of progression, the inner world of the tumble vividly. We will forget that he is performing, he is the Godfather himself, and the play as one, to reach the highest level of people that is the play, the play is people. The dying lion king, still sharp fangs, love his son, he will make everything to protect his young son, Mike. What about deep hatred, I have a good son, he will complete everything for me. Embrace your enemy and know your enemy so that you can finish him off. <There, the old godfather let go of power, the family’s burden is almost all on Mike’s shoulders, internal and external problems, crisis, how can Mike become a real godfather, the real family patriarch. All he needs is an opportunity to complete a spiritual baptism.

Mike’s first appearance, he has fully equipped with the temperament and qualities of a leader, he said to the second brother, showing that he is ready to assume all the responsibilities that a family patriarch, the godfather of the Mafia, should assume. The first is always the family, always for to be family responsibility, no one, including his own brother, can betray.

Classic line debut: I spent a lifetime, just learn to be careful, women and children are able to be careless, but not men. Mike and his father’s long talk, this is the old godfather to Mike’s last lesson, Mike here made up his mind, but also insight into everything. I’ll do it, Dad, I’ll do it. The old godfather finally repeated again and again, remember, come to let you attend the family chief meeting of people, that is a traitor. It was as if the words had magic power and convinced us all. Orange appeared again, the first time it appeared, the old godfather was shot five times and survived the catastrophe. This time, again, the plot was laid for tragedy. What is incredible is that the Mafia was never good, but in the film we are so deeply vicarious that we admire, and even sympathize with, him and his family.

A giant has fallen, fallen in the sun, fallen in his own tomato field, fallen beside his own young grandson, he walked away happy, walked away well, knowing that he had a son to be proud of, a family that was about to flourish in the future. What a wonderful world. A new legend, too, was about to be born. At the old godfather’s funeral, Mike did not say a word, he was watching, watching everyone. People who see the essence in a second and people who spend half a lifetime and can not see the essence of a thing, naturally, are not the same fate. Remember, don’t let anyone, know what you think. All the flashes of character of the old godfather, was completely inherited by him. The climactic part of the movie finally came – the baptism. A baptism between light and darkness. The use of montage, the two scenes keep switching, while the pure baby is baptized, while the bloody killing is carried out. The crying of the baby and the thumping of the gun make a stark contrast. The legendary assassination, eliminating the heads of the five families in one fell swoop, yet with a perfect alibi. Guardianship and killing, holiness and sin, at the same time, kept intertwining. The priest asked: “Mike, do you believe that God made the world?” “Do you believe that Jesus is the only Son of God?” “Do you believe in the Holy Spirit and the Church?” Mike: “I believe”, and the answer was always the same. At this point, Mike completed his double identity change, became a true Godfather, and officially, said goodbye to his past self. You are destined to accept your destiny, accept this reincarnation, Mike. In the light of the Holy Spirit, blood is flying.

Anyone who betrays his family will be punished. Mike decisively executed his sister’s husband, and when he did wrong, he had to pay for the family’s death. Since your child already has a godfather, there is no need for you to exist. Finally, Mike’s sister came to him and frantically questioned why she killed her husband. Mike was cold, ordered people to take her away and got a doctor to come. He was already the godfather of a new generation. He doesn’t want his wife to know what he did, but he can’t turn back.

At the end of the movie, the wife silently watches Mike and receives the blessing of the patriarchs. Don Corleone! The study door is slowly closed by the assistant, leaving only a complicated look in the wife’s eyes. The door is closed, the screen is all black, there is no going back, there is no going back, everything is cut off, there is only the peak of darkness ahead.