Does The Godfather only appeal to men?

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I was discussing The Godfather with a friend, having just watched it again and she insists that it's just a movie for guys which seems odd to me. I'm sure a lot of people don't like it, regardless of sex, but I'd imagine that it has fans of both sexes, likewise numerous other stereotypically "male movies"

Which made me wonder, are there any other movies that you think are almost exclusively a "guy thing"?

It's one of my favourite films, I've seen it countless times and I still took myself off to see it in the cinema last year.

It's got everything - brilliant score, great cinematography, an amazing cast, beautiful scenery, a brilliant story.

The Rewatchables podcast episode about it is really worth a listen.

I'm not such a fan of Part II though - I find it too disjointed and complicated and don't get as involved in it as much as Part 1.

What an odd thing to believe, The Godfather is superb! I’m female and it’s one of those films that if it’s on tv, I’ll probably end up watching it again. I had a massive crush on Pacino in my youth 🤣 As a result, I’ve seen GF and Dog Day Afternoon more times than is normal.

I rewatched Goodfellas over Christmas and it’s another where you see so many memes and gifs of it, you forget how good it really is

I'm not such a fan of Part II though - I find it too disjointed and complicated and don't get as involved in it as much as Part 1.

I prefer the first too though so many of my favourite moments and quotes come from part 2 but I'd rather spend more time with the brothers, Michael, Tom and Fredo than learning about Vito's backstory, interesting as it may be.

Fantastic Saturday afternoon film, I'd rather watch that than Dirty Dancing any day.

Goodfellas has that amazing shot (all one shot, on a steadicam) from street to table. 3 minutes long.
Brilliant.

I hate most romantic “chick flick” movies. Give me a good action anyway over the fucking notebook. We have a shrine wall dedicated to Arnie movie posters, Terminator 2 was a bonding movie for me and DP

One of my favourite films, got my eldest Son’s name from one of the characters

That's piqued my interest.
Is your son:

Vito
Michael
Santino (Sonny)
Frederico (Fredo)
Tom
Hyman
Clemenza
Buonasera
Frankie
Johnny

I really want to know now.

My sons middle name is also one of the characters in Godfather but his dad is Italian 😂😂

Not necessarily just for men, but I think The Godfather is overrated, too long, and boring. Just don't see the appeal at ALL. It leaves me cold. Sorry to those who like it. 😬

It’s amazing! A family drama, crime film
but also like a period piece (and Godfather II gives a great insight into American immigration at the turn of the century)

Your friend is weird. I'm female and the godfather movies are my favourites. I also write historical fiction and have a New York mafia based book in progress.

Absolutely not. The Godfather & The Godfather part 2 are among the very greatest films ever made, and you don’t require particular genitalia to understand that and enjoy them.

The whole idea of ‘guy films’ & ‘chick flicks’ is reductive, outdated sexist nonsense.

Of course not. This is probably my favourite movie and I must have seen at least 20 times by now! I have Italian origins and I love that film and know most of the dialogue by heart...

Santino (sonny) 🙄😂 could defo be worse going by that list I suppose. I overheard him telling a neighbour who he’d named him after. When I pulled him on it he said ‘I thought you knew’? He never told me and he knew I’d never seen the godfather

Loved it, made Dh watch the trilogy with me.

My DM actually introduced me to the Godfather movies. I love them. I love mobster/mafia movies though. Something about that culture/era that is very intriguing.

I love the Godfather too. I read the book many times before watching the film.

@Allblackeverythingalways
I love the frenetic scene where he is making spaghetti sauce and has to pick up family from the airport, the babysitter is being sassy and the Feds are tailing him. It's acted our brilliantly.
Whenever I'm juggling a lot and feeling chaotic I liken myself and life to that scene.

No. It’s a classic film that appeals to men and women.

Love Godfather 1& 2. Visited the town in Sicily where the church scene was filmed. (The same church was in all 3 films)
Also love "Once upon a time in America"
Brilliant film, beautiful soundtrack.

Godfather is a classic -

I also love goodfellas, deer hunter , raging bull, taxi driver apocalypse now!

GladysPew forgot about once upon a time in America - brilliant

Love the Godfather !

No, I’d say they appeal to everyone. I re-watched them recently and, tbh, now think they’re a bit overrated. Not bad (on the contrary), just overrated. The first one is the best.