• Is "The Godfather: Part II," the perfect sequel?

  • Dec 20 2024
  • Length: 11 mins
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Is "The Godfather: Part II," the perfect sequel?

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  • Given the fact that it seems like Hollywood churns out nothing but sequels, you would think the industry would have perfected the genre by now.

    Some sequels are pretty darn good, but many believe the perfect movie sequel came out 50 years ago this month.

    Of course, we're talking about Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather: Part II. It's not only considered the greatest sequel of all time, it's also considered one of the greatest movies of all time.

    So why does Godfather II work, and where so many other sequels fall short?

    NPR producer Marc Rivers weighs in.

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