Im thinking about seeing it but I don't want to be completely underwhelmed. Is it still worth the watch?
shareThis film transcends aging but it takes a more mature and experienced audience to appreciate and take in it's overwhelming beauty.
So some may get it the first time around while others need repetitive viewings or time to get it.
You liking it depends on you and your general taste in films.
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This is a masterpiece! Ofcourse it has aged great because there is very few films that have aged as good as this one. All the (deserved) hype surrounding this film shows it and you wouldn't be dissapointed if you decide to see it. ofcourse its from the early 70's so maybe what has aged is purely technical.
Although at the end of the day what's important isn't how a film has aged but if it's good enough (which it is).
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I think how it ages is very important as to if I actually like it. Some movies have not aged well and I respect what they did for it's time but I personally don't like the film. However after having seen The Godfather, I can say that this film has aged incredibly.
shareWhat type of films do you think have aged well or not? I think it depends on the viewer, I personally know someone who can't watch any film prior to 2000, because they find films from the 20th century boring, even if it's from 1999. There are some who think any b/w films haven't aged well despite a very modern conscious-feel, while others feel like films don't age well if it doesn't have a lot of quick cuts and uses long extensive shots. So, it really depends on the viewer, on what they perceive as 'haven't aged well.'
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Perfectly... I doubt that I'll be alive by 2072 but if the miracle happens and I'm still around I'll definitely rewatch it once again on its 100th birthday. It's the greatest film ever created in my opinion, and my second personal favorite, only behind The Dark Knight. It's a timeless masterpiece... it's 100% worth watching, even if you have doubts I'm sure they'll be gone by the first scene with Marlon Brando.
shareYes. Its very much worth the watch.
shareWell I was 3 in 1972 and probably didnt see until 1990 and was great then. Still watch often although its been a while and as good everytime.
Good movies are ageless.
Some of the violence is a bit dated with bullet holes and blood showing up after the scenes. And there's one painfully obvious overdub near the end that detracts from the actress' performance. Other than that, the movie has aged extremely well.
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A lot of young folks who grew up with constant action in films will probably be bored with it, which is a shame.
You have to remember, it's not an action film, it's a film about succession from father to son and the changing of the times that has action in it.
The action is pretty spectacular though, if you are patient enough to wait for it. It comes suddenly and incredibly violently. But some of the best set-ups ever.
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