Last night I was watching GFII and I realized that there is another scene that Duvall just shines in.


In the scene, right after the attempt is made on Michael. He's conversing with Tom about his always trusting him, how he's going to be the Don, etc. etc.

It's when Michael tells him that he's always thought of him as a brother, that once again, Duvall shows what a fantastic actor he really is.

The way that he makes himself well up and become partially emotional is so convincing. It's probably one of the most underated scenes in the movie. Duvall just makes that scene so convincing, like he does several others, with his brilliant acting.