1. Haircuts completely wrong in that 1970's manner. James Caan, for example.

2. Clothes ditto.

3. Nothing personal, but Brando was a ham.

4. Al Pacino simply does not have the physical presence, at least not then. In the 'gangster' suits and hats he looks ridiculous, not important or scary.

5. Extravagant son-et-lumieres do not an epic make.

6. For its time, The Godfather was a refreshing change from the regular fare of 1972 with some good catchphrases, that's all.

7. Greater than the sum of its parts because it's lush, visually and musically; but actually there's not much holding the set pieces together.