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Essay on Film Analysis Paper: God Father
Following the conclusion of the Godfather I, one is left speechless but puzzled. How did Vito rise to power? What was Vito's background? Many more questions seem to linger in one s mind, as some explanation is desperately needed. These questions and others are answered in Godfather II, as the epic saga continues by filling in all the missing blanks of Vito s rise to power and the Corleone family history under Michael. Continually shifting between the two themes of Vito s rise to power and Michael s struggles to direct the family, the Godfather II opens in Sicily in the earlier part of the century.
Immediately, Vito's father is murdered by a rival Don, who has a disagreement with him over control in the small town of Corleone.
Unfortunately, this means that little Vito must also be killed, for the rival Don has a speculation that he might grow to become a powerful Don. Here, little Vito grows up. He starts a family, works in a grocery store and develops thoughts of establishing one of the greatest crime families ever. In the other storyline, Michael is attending his son's First Communion.
Next, the director mimics Godfather I by portraying similar scenery, as Michael is dealing with his associates and allocating favors to those in need. At this party, there is one particular guest named Frankie, who makes Michael very uncomfortable.
Frankie has requested a hit, but Michael is not able to execute it for it would interfere with some delicate business deals.
Also, this refusal eradicates Michael s true desire to turn the Corleone family into legitimate businessmen (motivated by his all-American and honest wife, Kate). Furthermore, Michael is burdened by Connie s (his sister) sly attempts to hurt him and Fredo's (his brother) instability, and feels he can't bestow....
