Easily Francis Ford Coppola's 2nd best movie (OK maybe rivaled for that honor by "The Conversation") and #1 IS NOT the Godfather. "Apocalypse Now" forever of course. BUT Godfather II delivers on all the promises made by part one and then some. The film offers standout performances. sumptuous sets that span almost a century and two continents. The sweep of the story is fantastical the acting is in depth the structure a balanced homage to the principles of part one but far more polished. Get with the program. sure, part one is a great action movie, but this is pure cinema gold.