For me GFII makes everything so real. The struggle of Vito to cross the ocean to escape death, his name change at Ellis Island and the isolation he experiences there. The color and the feeling of Little Italy is amazing. And how can I forget...I just want to wet my beak. Then his growth as a man until he morphs into a leader at the dinner table over a plate pasta. Of course there's Micheal's change, and how he becomes darker and is more concerned about the "family" than his family. For me, the trial is one of my favorite parts, just because suddenly Frank remembers nothing when his brother shows up. I do however enjoy the first movie, but GFII is my favorite for these reasons.