The Godfather narrative festival

2021-10-13 18:31
"The Godfather" is very well-rounded in narrative, and the half-hour wedding line is dense, which plays a key role in the development of the huge relationship network of characters and the plot. The several foreshadowings buried at the beginning of the film all echoed in the later plots, and what makes people feel novel is that these echoes do not determine the plot direction, but are connected in a grassy line. For example, the second time the owner of the funeral home appeared, after the godfather's eldest son Sonny was shot and killed, the godfather asked him to organize his beloved son's remains. Enzo, the son-in-law of the cake shop owner, appeared for the second time after the godfather was shot, and in the hospital he and Michael pretended to be a bodyguard to guard the godfather. These plots do not determine the direction of the plot, but connect the front and back plots, and merge the complex network of characters into a close whole; and this kind of echo is a common "benefit-reward" echo in classical narrative. The narrative rhythm is vigorous, and it is also an exaggeration to the characterization itself  .
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  • Verda 2022-03-25 09:01:02

    It is a classic because after watching so many movies imitating it, I still think it is outstanding.

  • Luther 2022-03-23 09:01:02

    I'm not tired of watching it many times

The Godfather quotes

  • Don Corleone: We have known each other many years, but this is the first time you've come to me for counsel or for help. I can't remember the last time you invited me to your house for a cup of coffee, even though my wife is godmother to your only child. But let's be frank here. You never wanted my friendship. And you feared to be in my debt.

    Bonasera: I didn't want to get into trouble.

    Don Corleone: I understand. You found paradise in America. You had a good trade, you made a good living. The police protected you and there were courts of law. So you didn't need a friend like me. Now you come and say "Don Corleone, give me justice." But you don't ask with respect. You don't offer friendship. You don't even think to call me "Godfather." You come into my house on the day my daughter is to be married and you ask me to do murder - for money.

    Bonasera: I ask you for justice.

    Don Corleone: That is not justice. Your daughter is alive.

    Bonasera: Let them suffer then as she suffers.

    [the Don is silent]

    Bonasera: How much shall I pay you?

    [the Don turns away dismissively, but Bonasera stays on]

    Don Corleone: Bonasera, Bonasera, what have I ever done to make you treat me so disrespectfully? If you'd come to me in friendship, this scum who ruined your daughter would be suffering this very day. And if by some chance an honest man like yourself made enemies they would become my enemies. And then, they would fear you.

    Bonasera: Be my friend... Godfather.

    [the Don at first shrugs, but upon hearing the title he lifts his hand, and a humbled Bonasera kisses the ring on it]

    Don Corleone: Good.

    [He places his hand around Bonasera in a paternal gesture]

    Don Corleone: Some day, and that day may never come, I will call upon you to do a service for me. But until that day, consider this justice a gift on my daughter's wedding day.

    [a gratified Bonasera offers his thanks and leaves]

    Don Corleone: [to Hagen] Give this job to Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. I mean, we're not murderers, in spite of what this undertaker thinks...

  • Connie: What's the matter, Carlo?

    Carlo Rizzi: [punk sore at the world] Shut up and set the table!

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