I love Al Pacino because of this movie. He was good in several other films but never again offered the understated genius of this role. Pacino played many parts that could have been performed better by other actors (Any Given Sunday, Sea of Love, Dick Tracy, et al). Even in his acclaimed performances, he over-acted. Right? But only Coppola could contain Pacino's smoldering essence of Michael Corleone. He said as much with his eyes as his lines. Nowadays, Godfather 1 & 2 are i chronological narrative within one story and are the very best in Cinema history (imho). The story, the sets, the camera shots, the music, the cast, the script, the story, the performances - none other can match this standard.