...and I'd like to point out some differences between what I saw there, and the DVD version (which is the only version I have seen otherwise).

The print I saw was a new, anniversary one.

-The opening of the wedding sequence on the DVD is rather bleary and out-of-focus. This was rather less evident on the big screen.

-Needless to say, the edge enhancement on the DVD is not visible on the big screen, resulting in a better-looking image. I noticed this especially in the scene where Sollozzo is arriving at the Genco Building. The DVD has a lot of greasy edge-enhancement, which is totally invisible on the big screen.

-On the other hand, thewre was a lot more grain on the film (it evidently was not brand new) which degraded the image.

-Jack Woltz sounds much, much louder in the cinema - I don't know if this is because I watch DVDs at a more quiet volume!

-Oh yes, and the jokes seemed much funnier with the whole audience laughing. They especially laughed at Woltz (like when he finds the horse-head, which didn't seem so funny on DVD!).

-The weird white flash at Michael's mouth when he tells Fredo not to do anything against the family again (in Las Vegas) was still there.

-The notorious "red face" that appears at Vito's funeral (you know the one?) is barely visible on the big screen, although it is definitely there. On the DVD it is much more evident.

-The blood that comes out of Moe Greene's eye (shades of Bugsy Sigel!) has always annoyed me on DVD, because it is orange. It looks like Fanta. On the big screen, I am positive it looked much, much redder!

-The sound effects when Carlo is garrotted still sound fakey. (BTW, it was a stereo/Dolby print, I was sure of that. So probably it is different from the original mono soundtrack).

-The changes in the film alleged by another poster on this board - viz. the brief extra shot of Kay when she is asking Mike to become godfather to Francis Rizzi; and the extra shot of Al Neri as he closes the door on Kay, do NOT exist on the big screen. I am therefore doubtful if they exist at all.

The overall impact was quite different. I never felt I was watching a DVD. The whole atmosphere of watching the film in a darkened cinema (with my brother) was very pleasant. I'd like to see it again! The heavy contrast photography was especially beautiful in a darkened cinema. It is quite different when you're watching the film on DVD on a sunny day!

uh... what theater did you see it in, because im at regalcinemas.com and nuthing comes up for the godfather...

I envy you, Mr. Cicci (and welcome, by the way)! However, I was under the impression that this "white flash" on Michael's mouth was his inhaling cigarette smoke? Or did I miss something else?

Snake, my friend, you are right on with this assumption. The "white flash" is Michael exhaling and then quickly re-inhaling his cigarette smoke. I have seen a few of my buddies do that, and I am 100% sure that is what it is. I never even considered it mysterious!

Grazie for the confirmation, Hollywood. I have to inquire about such things at times 'cause I'm gettin' old and senile! Thanks again, man!

Beavis,

I live in Sydney Australia. A boutique cinema called the Chauvel was playing Godfather on one day only! I went there with my brother two days ago.

I'm looking forward to Gone with the Wind and the new print of Metropolis, which should be playing there soon...a cinemaphile's dream.

definately smoke....used to do it all the time when i was at a pack and a half a day....but those days are over, thanks to the patch...

Correct me if I am wrong but there are two things here.

One is when Micheal says to Fredo not to turn side against the family (with Moe Greene in the casino, part I)

The other one is in Part II when thet discuss the betrayel. This is NOT cigarette smoke but (FFC commentary on DVD) it was below 0c in that room.

Francesco Corleoene.