Francis Ford Coppola, one of the world’s premier movie directors, has apologised for making what many consider to be one of the greatest films ever.
Coppola told the Washington Post Monday that “I’m the jerk that started numbers on movies.”
Coppola was referring to movie sequels, and in particular 1974’s The Godfather Part II.
“I’m embarrassed, and I apologize to everyone,” Coppola declared.
Francis Ford Coppola apologizes for making ‘Godfather II’ and starting sequel trend: ‘I’m embarrassed’ https://t.co/S4700xqZrB pic.twitter.com/z4Z30kFJ4f
— New York Post (@nypost) December 5, 2024
True, there are hundreds of pointless movie sequels now, betraying just how creatively stagnant and unwilling to take risks modern Hollywood production studios are.
But come on, The Godfather II doesn’t fall into that category.
Godfather 2 won 6 Oscars including Best Film & Best Director while cementing his legacy and making him millions.
— SmirKing Revenge (@InvisibleHand78) December 5, 2024
I’m sure if given the chance he would totally go back and NOT do it. ?
Imagine apologizing for making one of the best movies of all time.
— Ginger (@GingerAmero) December 5, 2024
Godfather II was probably the best sequel ever made. He has nothing to apologize for.
— FloridaDame (@Fantine21) December 5, 2024
Now, there is one sequel he should apologise for.
Godfather 2 was great, he should apologize for 3.
— LeChuck Rising (@lechuckrising) December 5, 2024
It was a bridge too far.
WHAT? Personally I prefer 2 over 1, but admittedly its a close call. If he's in the mood to apologize, apologize for 3.
— NKLein (@kleinlegal) December 5, 2024
But just imagine what’s coming down the pipeline…
But Godfather II was great! One of the best sequels of all time, and one of the greatest movies ever made.
— Dylan Sandas (@Dylan_Sandas) December 5, 2024
It’s 3 that was dogshit but just wait, after he’s passed away, they’ll make a 4 with a gay black woman as the head of the family.
Put a chick in it and make her gay… and lame.
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Fine by me. I hate the Godfather movies. Thing is he wasn’t apologizing for making the movie, he was apologizing for making a sequel since that started the trend. This article has it totally wrong.
Godfather 4 with Oprah Winfrey?
Well, at least he didn’t say it was internalized misogyny that he regretted.