Rarely can it be said that one movie can define a genre, but never is that more true than in the case of The Godfather (1972). The film acquired ten Academy Award nominations and was named Best Picture. Since it's release, gangster movies have been judged by the standards of this one, unfair as the comparison may be. It is an exquisitive Mafia classic that constructs a compelling saga from outstanding performances. <Tab/&…showed first 75 words of 941 total…

…showed last 75 words of 941 total…this intricate film. In a way, the character of Kay Adams represents the viewer. She is the girlfriend of Michael who once did not know anything about the Family. But through her conversation with Michael at the wedding and through the rest of her experiences in the film, she is exposed to the Mafia criminal life. Through this film, the viewer is able to receive a clear study on violence, power, honor, corruption, and justice.