Family Guy | Peter does not care for The Godfather

Summary

In this humorous dialogue, a father confesses his dislike for the acclaimed film 'The Godfather', much to the shock of his family. He criticizes its pacing and inability to engage him, admitting he's never seen the ending. His family argues the film's subtlety and importance in cinema, but he counters with his preference for 'The Money Pit', highlighting a generational and taste divide in film appreciation.

Takeaways

• 🎬 The conversation revolves around the movie 'The Godfather' and the differing opinions on its quality.
• 👨‍👧 The father figure expresses a dislike for 'The Godfather', which is met with disbelief by his child.
• 🌟 The child argues that 'The Godfather' is a perfect movie, highlighting the performances of Robert De Niro and Al Pacino.
• 🤔 The father's dislike is attributed to the movie's slow pace and inability to engage him throughout its runtime.
• 🔍 The father admits he has never seen the ending of 'The Godfather', which prompts a debate on whether his opinion is valid.
• 🗣️ The child and another character, Stewie, agree that it's unfair to judge a movie without watching it in its entirety.
• 🛋️ A particular scene with characters sitting on easy chairs is mentioned as a point of contention between the characters.
• 🇮🇹 The father's confusion about the characters speaking Italian is highlighted, indicating a lack of understanding of the movie's subtleties.
• 💬 The child defends the movie's dialogue as being in the 'language of subtlety', suggesting the father's disinterest is due to a lack of appreciation for nuance.
• 💰 The father counters with a preference for 'The Money Pit', a movie that seems to align more with his taste.

Q & A

What is the secret being shared at the start of the script?

The speaker confesses that they did not care for 'The Godfather' film.

Why is the other person shocked by this confession?

The person is shocked because 'The Godfather' is widely regarded as a perfect movie, and it’s unexpected for someone to dislike it.

What reasons does the speaker give for not liking 'The Godfather'?

The speaker says it 'insists upon itself,' takes too long to get going, and that they can't even finish it.

What does the phrase 'it insists upon itself' mean in this context?

The speaker likely means that the movie feels overly self-important or tries too hard to make an impression, making it difficult for them to enjoy.

What is the other person's counter-argument to this dislike?

The other person defends 'The Godfather' by saying it has great actors like Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Robert Duvall, and they argue it's a well-regarded film, especially the scene where the characters sit around on easy chairs.

How does the speaker respond to the defense of the movie?

The speaker maintains their dislike, saying that they don’t understand what’s happening in the movie, especially in the scene where the characters are speaking Italian, which makes them lose interest.

How does the speaker justify their inability to finish the film?

They argue that they lose interest because they don’t understand what’s being said and the pacing feels slow.

What movie does the speaker say they prefer instead of 'The Godfather'?

The speaker says they love 'The Money Pit' as a response to the debate about 'The Godfather.'

Why does the speaker bring up 'The Money Pit'?

They use 'The Money Pit' as a contrast to 'The Godfather,' implying that they prefer lighthearted and less complex films.

How does the conversation end between the characters?

The conversation ends with a somewhat resigned 'Whatever,' as one character acknowledges that both sides have their own preferences, despite disagreeing.