Hey, Paisans....It's kinda hard to do a really good sequel to the greatest movie of all time. Primary reason, the original cast members are either much...MUCH older or dead (i.e. John Cazale). Using orig's would lend much credibilty to the story. Also, very few sequels are ever even half as good as the 1st.

However, that being said (heh, heh) I think the story of the Corleones coming to power in the late 20's - 30's would be the best bet. Showing how Sonny took over for Don Vito when he was shot and how the family grew to power during the Olive Oil wars probably has the most chance of being a successful film and story.

Also, I think, a good way of showing this would be to line it up with a modern day storyline of what happens to the Corleone empire after Michaels death.

You know, the big talk on these boards is that Vincent really was not Sonny's child. Lucy had him with the guy she hooked up with when she moved to Vegas, after Sonny was killed. (Not gonna go into that here. Check around the other postings. You'll see what I mean).

If that is so, howzabout this one. As in GFII, go back and forth between the 20's-30's and the present day. If Vincent is not really a Corleone, Sonny's true son, Frank shows up with Connie's kid (remember the baptism GFI...) and fights Vinnie for their birthright....the Corleone Family legacy!!! Eh? Just a thought.

I could realy expound on this one (thought about it too much), but I get tired typing for too long.
Maybe, one day, when I'm old and grey, I'll spend some time on this and post a story outline so you all can give opinions. (Hey, wait a minute, I am old and grey!!!)Whatever!!!


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