Michael Corleone is looking to legitimize his operations by reducing involvement in illegal activities. He wishes to get back to his separated wife Kay and spend more quality time with his kids Mary and Anthony. Enemies keep cropping up even now as the Don isn't able to live in peace.
His elder brother's son Vincent has a prominent presence as he takes control of the gang now. He has a temper much like his deceased father Sonny. His affair with Michael's daughter Mary has to be foregone in order for him to become The Godfather.
Michael repents for all his sins and whether he lives in peace with his family or whether his enemies catch up with him?
The film moves slowly but has lot of substance. There are a lot of characters and a lot of enemies for the Don. Towards the end, when all the revenge is taken, we need to pay apt attention due to the number of characters involved. The revenge scenes coinciding with the opera scenes are a nice touch much like how the revenge scenes in the first part coincided with the baptism scenes.
Al Pacino plays the old weary don and he is required to curb his general aggressive instincts at many points. Andy Garcia is the cold blooded aggressor as the young Vincent. Sofia Coppola looks angelic and is damn sexy as Mary. Talia Shire has a somewhat influential role as Connie. Al the villains are typically cold and calculating.
The references to the Pope, the revered Archbishops and the Vatican banking scandal within the church are engaging.
The BGM track has the legendary Godfather themes running along.
VERDICT: Finale of the most epic gangster movie series. Has its moments and is engaging. Al Pacino and Andy Garcia carry the movie along.
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