Francis Ford Coppola Making New Godfather Part III Cut

Francis Ford Coppola is releasing a new cut of Godfather Part III. Because apparently one version of the controversial final chapter wasnt enough.

The new version reportedly reorders scenes adds footage and changes the beginning and ending. Coppola has been tweaking his films for decades but touching Godfather III is bold given its reputation.

Variety broke the news about the recut and Coppolas vision for it.

Part III has always been the ugly duckling of the trilogy. It had production problems casting controversies and followed two genuine masterpieces. Expectations were impossible to meet.

Classic film revisionism is controversial. Some directors improve their work. Others just cant leave well enough alone.

The Sofia Coppola casting remains the biggest criticism and no recut can change that. She was miscast badly. The director has acknowledged this over the years.

What Coppola can change is pacing and emphasis. If the new edit makes the story clearer and the themes stronger it might rehabilitate the films reputation somewhat.

Hardcore Godfather fans will watch regardless. The question is whether this version converts the skeptics or just gives them something new to criticize.

New cut announced 2020