Here are a few thoughts on The Godfather: Part III:

• I had never seen this movie and quite enjoyed it (despites to follow). Given its place in pop culture, I was expecting Jar Jar Binks meets Cadyshack II
• The despites:
• • Sophia Coppola can't act. Too bad.
  • George Lucas makes exactly the same mistake as Coppola in Star Wars I-III: they confuse the MacGuffin with the story
  • The Andy Garcia (Sonny Corleone's illegitimate son) plotline is poorly integrated, to say the least. At the beginning of the movie he doesn't even rate an invitation to big event; at the end he's the Godfather despite the fact he really doesn't really accomplish much
  • Tom Hagen is missed.
• What's the point of the Godfather trilogy: is it just that Michael has to pay for his character flaws of being disproportionate and losing sight that it's supposed to be for the family, not for honor? That Michael's sins put him outside of forgiveness? Just asking...

Despite the critical tone above, if you haven't seen it, take the time.