But what about the movie on its own, isnt it showing Vito to be too good because i'm sure any member of the mafia should be shown to be greedy and ruthless which i dont think the movie shows Vito to be.
Not ruthless?
"Give this to a jew congressman not in our district."
"cut of Woltz' horse's head for Johnny."
"Ok you killed my son so I need Michael back, and I will compromise on the drug business, since we'll onloy be selling it to blacks."
"I will never break the peace, (but why do you think I am bringing Michael home?)"
"I'll take money from Tessio and Clemenza, use it to set Don Ciccio up,shoot him several times, and once in the mouth, and then steal the money from his wallet."
If that's not ruthless....te salute Don Corleone
