Originally posted by Blitzkrieg:
I dont understand why michael himself cant be consiglieri after vincent becomes the don.
michael himself after all got council from his father when he become the don.
But during GF3, Michael shows a clear disinterest in the criminal aspect of the Family business, which makes him turn the leadership of the Family over to Vincent and it makes Michael vulnerable to his enemies later in the film. This is not the same Michael who is always one step ahead of his enemies like in the last two instalements, this is an embittered old man struggling for redemption and forgiveness from his loved ones.
And I would imagine Mary's death would turn him off forever from having anything to do with the Corleone's criminal affairs.
