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Going to see "The Godfather" on the big screen. (Original Post) ificandream Feb 2022 OP
I saw it on the big screen Jilly_in_VA Feb 2022 #1
I guess it could be worth seeing the restoration Auggie Feb 2022 #2
Review: It looked really good. ificandream Feb 2022 #3

Jilly_in_VA

(9,966 posts)
1. I saw it on the big screen
Mon Feb 28, 2022, 04:42 PM
Feb 2022

when it first came out. They are always cooking and eating in that movie! Somehow it's even worse on the big screen. I was pregnant the first time I saw it and I was absolutely starving when I came out of the theater. It was Monday, and of course many restaurants are closed on Monday nights. We had to look around for one that was open and served pasta. I've never forgotten that.

Auggie

(31,169 posts)
2. I guess it could be worth seeing the restoration
Mon Feb 28, 2022, 05:26 PM
Feb 2022

Always thought the film to VHS and DVD transfers were poorly done. Then again, as someone who has seen the film dozens of times, can’t really stomach the idea of one more viewing.

ificandream

(9,372 posts)
3. Review: It looked really good.
Mon Feb 28, 2022, 10:57 PM
Feb 2022

The theater didn't vibrate with the gunshots and explosions, but the movie looked great. And as usually the case, I noticed a few things on the big screen that I don't usually pay attention to (like Al Martino walking in back of Marlon Brando during the wedding scene a few minutes before he sings). The theater was practically empty. It's only playing two more days here. The film was preceded by an intro by Francis Ford Coppola. Hadn't seen him recently. He has really aged.

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