Hello all. A GF fan from down under here.

I have loved the trilogy for decades. Yes, even part 3. I acknowledge it's not in the same league as its two predecessors, but it's a fine film anyway.

To my point. I have never understood Roth's plan. He sent Johnny Ola to Tahoe to reassure Michael that he wouldn't object if he pushed Klingmann out. This had the desired effect. It eased Michael's concerns and made him entirely relaxed and comfortable. You can clearly see this in his conversation with Johnny. In other words, Roth had Michael exactly where he wanted him.

What he should have done is ... absolutely nothing! The Havana meeting was already in the works. Michael arrives in Cuba, blissfully unaware and is executed. Roth wins.

Instead, he instigated the most ham-fisted assassination attempt, which fails spectacularly. Michael's legendary cunning comes to the fore and we know the outcome.

I know my way wouldn't make for much of a film, but it's surely smarter?