GODFATHER PART III
Corleone’s Epilogue Given A New Cut
In recent years, we have seen numerous films and franchises return. It’s either by remastering the film or a complete overhaul, and new cast members are taking on vintage roles. With iconic films being brought back into the limelight, few would mind The Godfather as one that needs a revisit. The franchise offered films that did the great Michael Corleone justice for many. That is all films, except for one. Thirty years later, we will revisit The Godfather once more.
In September, there was word of a new cut of The Godfather: Part 3. And it has since been confirmed. The last of the franchise will be released on December 8 via streaming. Its original release was nearly thirty years ago on Christmas Day. The film will be re-titled Mario Puzo’s The Godfather, Coda: The Death Of Michael Corleone. Mario Puzo, the author of the original novel, pitched this title. Puzo was also a co-writer on the final film. The first two movies were based on the book, but the screenplay also included different themes.
Instead of being the third of its kind, an epilogue to the two films has slowed talks of a potential fourth film rumored to feature a young Leonardo DiCaprio as Sonny. (Leo the Don. Let that sink in.)
Despite Puzo’s and director Francis Ford Coppola’s idea to veer away from the first two films’ theme, Paramount Pictures opted to keep the tag line as is. It led to mild and confused reviews from Godfather enthusiasts. The third film was centered around tenured Mafia boss Michael Corleone’s demise. Played by Al Pacino, Corleone struggled to remain on top. It led to an external conflict between kingpins. Corleone tried to find ways to escape his past while protecting his family. Unfortunately, that would not be the case, and his exit from the mob was as fatal as his entry.
The film’s remake will include small fixes that will enhance the essence of the original. It will also place a brighter light on Sofia Coppola‘s acting debut and serve as a retrospective of how far Sofia Coppola has come. The updated version will offer a proper conclusion. Theatrical cuts take an extensive amount of time to create and add deleted scenes. Nevertheless, with all the fanfare, another classic is in the works. Perhaps one that will be looked at fondly by the younger generations beginning next month.
