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THE GODFATHER (1972) LIVES UP TO THE HYPE! MOVIE REACTION! First Time Watch | Al Pacino MarlonBrando

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I'M GONNA MAKE HIM AN OFFER HE CAN'T REFUSE!! The Godfather Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Download PrizePicks today at https://www.prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/REJECTS & use code REJECTS to get $50 instantly when you play $5! - Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 Coy Jandreau & Aaron Alexander React to The Godfather (1972), Francis Ford Coppola’s towering crime drama and one of the most influential films in cinema history. Adapted from Mario Puzo’s bestselling novel, the film chronicles the rise and transformation of the Corleone family, blending operatic tragedy, ruthless power plays, and intimate family drama into a landmark American epic. Set in post–World War II New York, the story centers on the aging mafia patriarch Don Vito Corleone, portrayed by Marlon Brando (On the Waterfront, Apocalypse Now), whose quiet authority and moral code define the family’s empire. When outside forces threaten that empire, Vito’s youngest son Michael Corleone — played by Al Pacino (Scarface, Dog Day Afternoon) — is pulled from reluctant outsider into a cold, calculating successor. Michael’s descent from decorated war hero to feared crime boss forms the film’s haunting emotional core. The legendary ensemble elevates every frame: James Caan (Misery, Thief) as hot-headed eldest son Sonny Corleone; Robert Duvall (Apocalypse Now, Tender Mercies) as the family’s steady consigliere Tom Hagen; Diane Keaton (Annie Hall, Something’s Gotta Give) as Kay Adams, Michael’s moral anchor and witness to his transformation; John Cazale (Dog Day Afternoon, The Deer Hunter) as the fragile Fredo Corleone; and Talia Shire (Rocky, Creed) as Connie Corleone, whose personal tragedy echoes the family’s violence. Iconic moments include the opening wedding sequence, Vito’s whispered advice — “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse,” the shocking horse-head scene, Michael’s restaurant assassination, Sonny’s brutal tollbooth ambush, and the unforgettable baptism montage that seals Michael’s fate. With its moody cinematography, Nino Rota’s immortal score, and endlessly quotable dialogue, The Godfather remains a defining study of power, loyalty, and the price of legacy. #TheGodfather #TheGodfather1972 #AlPacino #MarlonBrando #FrancisFordCoppola #CrimeDrama #MobMovie #ClassicCinema #AmericanEpic #CorleoneFamily #MovieReaction #FilmReview #CinemaHistory #ClassicFilm #ClassicMovies #React #ReactTo #Reaction #DonCorleone American Gangster (2007) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/KkYhz3L-Z7o Goodfellas (1990) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/FBYETV4Q6NI Scarface (1983) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/z5J5uuEHPGg The Untouchables (1987) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/ZMUu9tlzFdc Dances with Wolves (1990) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/w2jBdP6nvIY 0:00 Checking In! 1:45 The Godfather Reaction 35:23 PRIZE PICKS 36:45 The Godfather Movie Reaction 1:11:47 JOIN US ON PATREON 1:13:37 The Godfather Review Follow Coy: https://www.youtube.com/@CoyJandreau https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau Follow *Aaron Alexander* https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG Follow GREG On INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ https://twitter.com/thegregalba PLAYLISTS: Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8

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@althelas 2025-12-23

The cat in the opening shot was not supposed to be there. It was a stray cat that just wandered on the set and made itself at home on Brando's lap and he ran with it.

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@bronxbombersnyyankees7644 2025-12-23

Sophia Coppola is the infant being christened.

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@fedos 2025-12-23

Lenny Montana, the actor who played Luca Brasi, was an actual mafia enforcer.

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@kylewestlake982 2025-12-23

Fact: The guy who played Luca Brasi was an actual mob enforcer. He kept fumbling with his lines because he didn't wanna embarrass himself in front of Brando, lol

88 1 replies
@Welsh_Dragon756 2025-12-23

The scene in the restaurant is one of my favourite scenes in film history. Pacino barely says a word but his acting with his eyes so great you can almost hear his thoughts.....like you feel that you know exactly what he's thinking..... The studio never wanted him because he was an unknown stage actor..... They were pushing to fire him, so Coppala showed the studio heads this scene..... That ended any debate and they happily allowed him to continue.

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@dudermcdudeface3674 2025-12-23

"They had numbers on their side." As soon as they see Michael and Enzo standing guard outside the hospital, they know something went wrong with their plan, and have no way of knowing what the situation inside is. Since only their best guys would be on a job like that, there's no way they go ahead under those circumstances.

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@sheilaomalley4055 2025-12-24

The way Michael settles in his father's chair (throne) ... the change in Michael has already occurred and nobody in the room realizes it yet.

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@Firsthillsecret 2025-12-24

No death scene with Brando?! Unbelievable choice in editing.

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@bobhoffman9848 2025-12-24

Brando was in his 40s, but by his later scenes, you were convinced that he was a much older man. Brilliant acting.

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