Al as Michael - GangsterBB.NET Forums for Mafia Movies & More

Funko Pop! Movies:
The Godfather 50th Anniversary Collectors Set -
3 Figure Set: Michael, Vito, Sonny

Register Log In Home Forums The Godfather Trilogy Al as Michael

Who's Online Now

4 registered members (The_Marble_Guy, Toodoped, Malavita, 1 invisible), 709 guests, and 2 spiders.

Site Links

>Help Page
>More Smilies
>GBB on Facebook
>Job Saver

>Godfather Website
>Scarface Website
>Mario Puzo Website

NEW!

Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli: The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather

June
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
						1
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30

Active Member Birthdays

No birthdays today

Newest Members

TheGhost, Pumpkin, RussianCriminalWorld, JohnnyTheBat, Havana
10349 Registered Users

Top Posters(All Time)

Irishman12 67,851

DE NIRO 44,945

J Geoff 31,286

The Italian Stallionette 25,984

Hollander 24,554

pizzaboy 23,296

SC 22,902

Turnbull 19,535

Mignon 19,066

Don Cardi 18,238

Sicilian Babe 17,300

plawrence 15,058

Forum Statistics

Forums21

Topics42,455

Posts1,061,259

Members10,349

Most Online992
Jun 1st, 2024

Print Thread

Al as Michael #5798 01/06/04 02:27 PM 01/06/04 02:27 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 64 Ireland Accardo OP Button
Accardo OP Button Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 64 Ireland	I would like to hear everybodys opinion on this: What features of Al Pacino make him most suitable for the role of Michael Corleone? The answers you give may well have been on FFC's list when he was casting him and others! "Can't you give me a straight answer anymore?"

Re: Al as Michael #5799 01/06/04 03:10 PM 01/06/04 03:10 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,393 Tampa, Florida johnny ola Underboss
johnny ola Underboss Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,393 Tampa, Florida	One of Al's strong points in portraying Mike, is his broad acting skills. He went from being a "nice college kid" to a ruthless head of a crime family. I love my Chrysler and tuna fish sandwiches.

Re: Al as Michael #5800 01/06/04 03:20 PM 01/06/04 03:20 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 25,984 California The Italian Stallionette
The Italian Stallionette Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 25,984 California	I think that's easy! His intensity! Escpecially his eyes. I can't think of any actor who can "act" without saying a word, and merely express himself thru his "look" better than Pacino. (i.e. just before he shoots Sollozo/McCluskey) He captured Michael's sweetness as well as the "Don" Michael's "coldness". It's gotta be his intensity!! TIS "Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK "War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon

Re: Al as Michael #5801 01/06/04 03:46 PM 01/06/04 03:46 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 19,066 OH, VA, KY Mignon Mama Mig
Mignon Mama Mig Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 19,066 OH, VA, KY	[QUOTE]Originally posted by The Italian Stallionette: [QB] I think that's easy! His intensity! Escpecially his eyes. I can't think of any actor who can "act" without saying a word, and merely express himself thru his "look" better than Pacino. I agree 100 o/o with TIS. It's his eyes. Ex. The scene when Kay is telling him about the abortion, the look in his eyes. If looks could kill she would have been 6ft. under. Dylan Matthew Moran born 10/30/12

Re: Al as Michael #5802 01/06/04 04:11 PM 01/06/04 04:11 PM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,183 Nederland Michael Corleone 14 Underboss
Michael Corleone 14 Underboss Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,183 Nederland	Like TIS said, his non-verbal acting is just amazing. Just a close-up of him of 10 seconds says more than a hundred words! "I won't be a man like you." - Michael to Vito, orginal Part II ending

Re: Al as Michael #5803 01/06/04 04:21 PM 01/06/04 04:21 PM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 8,224 New Jersey AppleOnYa
AppleOnYa Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 8,224 New Jersey	Quote Originally posted by The Italian Stallionette: I think that's easy! His intensity! Escpecially his eyes... WAY TO GO, TIS !!! 'Intensity' is EXACTLY the word I was thinking for Pacino (and exactly what FFC saw in 'Panic In Needle Park)...only I didn't post an answer. For the role of Michael Corleone, a character who literally evolves from one extreme of human behavior to another, it's what was necessary in whatever actor was cast in the part. Amazing to think that Al was close to being fired until that Sollozzo killing scene was shot. I guess they had filmed all the minor stuff first which hadn't given Pacino the chance sink his teeth into the part! Apple A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government. - THOMAS JEFFERSON

Re: Al as Michael #5804 01/06/04 04:31 PM 01/06/04 04:31 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,393 Tampa, Florida johnny ola Underboss
johnny ola Underboss Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,393 Tampa, Florida	Quote Originally posted by The Italian Stallionette: I think that's easy! His intensity! Escpecially his eyes. I can't think of any actor who can "act" without saying a word, and merely express himself thru his "look" better than Pacino. (i.e. just before he shoots Sollozo/McCluskey) He captured Michael's sweetness as well as the "Don" Michael's "coldness". It's gotta be his intensity!! TIS No doubt about it, the intensity is #1. I especially like the scene with Senator Geary in his tahoe study. You just had to look at his eyes to know what was going on... I love my Chrysler and tuna fish sandwiches.

Re: Al as Michael #5805 01/06/04 05:15 PM 01/06/04 05:15 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 701 Connecticut Don Lights Underboss
Don Lights Underboss Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 701 Connecticut	Al Pacino's facial expression and mannerisms is what won him the role of Michael Corleone. A great actor.

Re: Al as Michael #5806 01/06/04 06:48 PM 01/06/04 06:48 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,393 Tampa, Florida johnny ola Underboss
johnny ola Underboss Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,393 Tampa, Florida	Quote Originally posted by Don Lights: Al Pacino's facial expression and mannerisms is what won him the role of Michael Corleone. A great actor. Plus he was Italian I love my Chrysler and tuna fish sandwiches.

Re: Al as Michael #5807 01/30/04 06:16 AM 01/30/04 06:16 AM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 59 New York Don_Michael_Corleone Button
Don_Michael_Corleone Button Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 59 New York	The only person suitable for the role of Michael Corleone is Al Pacino. Big Al is the best!!!

Re: Al as Michael #5808 01/30/04 10:39 AM 01/30/04 10:39 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,629 chile angiez23 Underboss
angiez23 Underboss Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,629 chile	i agree with u and TIS al is the best and have great eyes. " What sane person could live in this world and not be crazy?" " Take me out tonight Because I want to see people and I Want to see life"- there is a light that never goes out by The smiths.

Re: Al as Michael #5809 01/31/04 01:37 PM 01/31/04 01:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 59 New York Don_Michael_Corleone Button
Don_Michael_Corleone Button Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 59 New York	Johnny Ola - As a matter of fact he's Sicilian

Moderated by Don Cardi, J Geoff, SC, Turnbull

Powered by UBB.threads™