For years and many rewatches, I have always thought The Godfather (1972) to be the stronger movie but after a recent viewing this movie just blew me away. For one, Al Pacino gives one of the strongest performances of all time as Michael Corleone, he is just cold and ruthless while also being one of the most terrifying characters of all time with the cold stare he does as he stares into people's souls. He does something that I have never seen any actor do, which is use his eyes to primarily show his intentions. The way Coppola structured this film is genius while juxtaposing DeNiro (who is also fantastic) as a young Vito, earning respect and love with his community while witnessing Michael losing everything he once had with people and family. Some emotionally powerful scenes and a rivetting story, this is a truly perfect drama.