It begins in the early 20th century, shining light onto the early life of Vito Andolini in Corleone, Sicily, who is renamed to Vito Corleone at Ellis Island. The Godfather: Part II tells a few stories. Of course, that means that the sequel is also considered one of the greatest films of all time. The response from critics and audiences was similar: it may have seemed impossible to follow up one of the greatest films of all time in only two years, but the crew of The Godfather: Part II pulled it off in spectacular fashion. The Godfather: Part II received 11 nominations, beating its predecessor by one, and it won six of those awards, compared to three for The Godfather. I should warn you that both of these articles contain spoilers regarding each film.Īs I mentioned in my previous article, the first Godfather film received 11 Oscar nominations initially, but this was reduced to 10 because of a controversy regarding Nino Rota’s score. My previous article took a look at the first film in the series, so I recommend that you read that article HERE, before you read this one. It has become shorthand in popular culture for a perfect sequel, and is considered by many to be even better than its predecessor. Released only two years after its 1972 predecessor, The Godfather: Part II, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, stands the test of time as one of the greatest sequels ever made. The Godfather: Part II shows the arrival of a young Vito Andolini at Ellis Island in 1901, where he received the name Vito Corleone.