The Godfather III

You're good just watching the first two. The third seems more like a "what if" than an actual continuation of the first two films.

It's like watching the prequel to Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid or Alien VS Predator. It doesn't add any enjoyment to the original. It's interesting more in the fact that it got made than in it's value as a part of the original story.

The Godfather Part III had the unfortunate luck to have actress Winona Ryder pull out at the last minute, leaving Francis Ford Coppola no choice but to cast his daughter in the role Ryder was supposed to take. What you got was one of the worst performances in mainstream film history from a woman who, in her defense, had absolutely no acting experience whatsoever. When you combine that with a plot that was somewhat far-fetched, you are left with a film that left a bad taste in the mouths of more than one critic.

Be that as it may however, the film still got solid reviews due to the performances of Pacino, Talia Shire and Andy Garcia (who was nominated for an Oscar for his performance). The Godfather Part III was still nominated for 7 Academy Awards - including one for Best Picture. So it's not a terrible movie by any stretch of the imagination. I think the problem is the first two Godfather films are so good, Part III just looks bad in comparison.

The version where they combine 1&2 and it plays chronologically with added scenes is the GOAT

Hey, Joey Zasa...up your arse! Up your arse, Joey.

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The version where they combine 1&2 and it plays chronologically with added scenes is the GOAT

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The Godfather Epic is epic.

OP-skip number 3.

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e. What you got was one of the worst performances in mainstream film history from a woman who, in her defense, had absolutely no acting experience whatsoever. When you combine that with a plot that was somewhat far-fetched, you are left with a film that left a bad taste in the mouths of more than one critic.

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sofia was bad, no doubt
the interaction between her and garcia (who was great) was off-putting and awkward

the vatican narrative was a nice twist though and really did illustrate that michael's business was not really that different from theirs

The helicopter attack removed any doubt that this was a run of the mill Hollywood gangster movie and not your classic Godfather pic.

Agree. Love when you can catch the chronological version.

Michael felt guilty for killing Frodo and he wanted his family to have legitimacy. I don't think he regretted what he had to do overall, he just was tired of it and wanted to enjoy what he worked for.

I love most of the story, but as has been mentioned, the lack of Tom was distracting and unfulfilling. Other parts were really good such as the Vatican scenes. But too many misfires made the movie unGodfather like, if that makes sense.

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When you combine that with a plot that was somewhat far-fetched

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It may seem far fetched but, like the other two films, is actually loosely based on real life events. Look up "Propaganda Due," "P2 Conspiracy," or "Vatican Banking Scandal." That shite went down, or something similar anyway...
Either way, not a good movie.