I didn't enjoy this film as much as the first. It seemed to be far more political and the jumping back to Vito's early life, while the more enjoyable part of the film, was a bit confusing. You never knew when you would suddenly find yourself back in time again. I'm not sure it added to this story as a whole and might have been better as a prequel in its own right as I think it had the better focus and potential to show a character that we were already curious about his origins.

The actors were all very good, but nobody really stood out for me this time, except of course Al, who manages to twitch his face his slightly to imply his desires to his men. There's a lot said by his face that words can't do.

While the time jumping was confusing, the film in general was put together well. I do think it could have been about an hour shorter though.

I'm not sure we needed to find out what happened to Michael after the end of the first film, but I can appreciate why others might like this one and why some might prefer it, but for me number 1 just had more going for it.

Michael is not a happy man, having fallen in to his position, despite his attempts not to. It's a hard balance for him to maintain his family and his "business" life. As a result the film is quite sulky and dark. He doesn't want that life and it's difficult to watch him so unhappy and with no one he can trust.

I don't dispute that this is a good film, it's just not my sort of film. It lacks something that the first had and it's not just Marlon Brando.