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It's so subjective. The Departed has evolved far beyond The Godfather films but they're also unmistakably derivative of it.
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David (aka David)
Apr 14 '10, 10:14
What is a fair process to evaluate the three?
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eh. In what ways has it "evolved" beyond The Godfather films (ignoring the third one)? It's not even close to the same league as the first two. -- nm
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Don Homer
Apr 14, 10:16
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We've watched The Godfather 1 and 2 over the past year and I kept thinking "this is no different from an average Sopranos episode".
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David
Apr 14, 10:20
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but then The Sopranos - when it was on its game - is one of the best 5 TV shows ever.
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Reagen
Apr 14, 10:31
This is what I found when I finally watched The Godfather last year.
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Shaun
Apr 14, 10:24
a more complex plot doesn't equate with better drama. twistier, but pretty hollow thematically -- nm
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the 40 year old virgin
Apr 14, 10:22
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Right. Not to mention lesser-quality acting. Nicholson's character and his arc were a major negative on that. -- nm
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Don Homer
Apr 14, 10:23
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