Everyone talks about Spielberg, Scorsese, and Tarantino when we talk about the biggest American filmmakers, and for a clever reason. But Francis Ford Coppola is a standout director who falls outside of verbal exchange (pun). And listen, I get it. It can simply be said that their most productive days (mainly in the 70s, 80s and 90s) are behind them.
But, with its star-studded saga, Megalopolis, despite everything coming to theaters, I thought it was the most productive time to be offering your flowers to the prestigious director. Here are Francis Ford Coppola’s ten most productive films, ranked.
Oh, really? Captain EO? On this list?And my answer is yes, because Captain EO is awesome.
Essentially a theme park charm at Disney World (which is unfortunately now closed for good), Captain EO, starring the King of Pop, is necessarily Star Wars, but only the Han Solo parts. . . and with Michael Jackson. Es a bit reductionist, but still, the story of this just over 10-minute film isn’t vital. What’s vital is that it was one of the first 4D movies, as fog sprayed your face and seats rocked to simulate what was coming down on the screen.
And beware, this film was released in 1986, so it was an ambitious technique for a guy who, at least until now, was rather kept in the drawer of making prestige films. That said, Captain EO is a laugh-out movie, let alone a scary one. than some other Michael Jackson movie that marked me for life.
The other Francis Ford Coppola/S. E. Hinton, Rumble Fish is arguably great for The Outsiders, because of its edgy style, but I tend to think it’s simply the most artistic film.
It’s smart, though. Like The Outsiders, Rumble Fish is also about gangs, though it focuses more on its two leads, namely Mickey Rourke as “The Motorcycle Boy” and his younger brother, Rusty James, played by Matt Dillon. What makes Rumble Fish shine is how a more grown-up edition of The Outsiders feels, similar to the book.
In a sense, it’s almost philosophical in nature, even with its propulsive plot. I’m glad that Rumble Fish, despite everything, is gaining popularity these days. You can even get it in the Criterion collection, which shows its artistic character. nature even more.
Based on the novel of the same name written by John Grisham and starring Matt Damon, Danny DeVito, Claire Danes and Mickey Rourke, among others, The Rainmaker will be one of Coppola’s most underrated films.
The Rainmaker, the story of an upstart lawyer (Damon) who teams up with a lawyer (DeVito) to take on an insurance company, delves into the trivialities of the law, but is still compelling.
Maybe it’s because we care about all the characters, because each actor is better compatible with the role they’re assigned. The story is in constant motion and all the private character-driven moments eventually blend and feed back. in the overall plot. If I have a reproach to make of it, it is that it is not as intelligent as the book. But very few film adaptations are, so I can’t blame him.
Undoubtedly, screened in studios across the country, The Outsiders, starring Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, Tom Cruise, Rob Lowe (who have an engaging story around this film), and many more, is fantastic.
The story of a teenager named Ponyboy (played by C. Thomas Howell), who runs away with his friend after his friend kills someone. The rivalry between the Greasers and the Socs plays out perfectly in this classic 80s film.
Sure, the acting can be a little better at times, but for such an old novel, the film does an excellent job of replicating that ’60s sentiment that made the book beloved among teenagers around the world. Over the years, this iconic film has yet to figure out a way to remain golden.
Probably the most debatable movie on this list, The Godfather Part III has a reputation for being a “bad” movie, but it’s not. It’s just not as smart as the first two.
The Godfather III is necessarily a story of redemption. Michael (still played by Al Pacino) is riddled with guilt over his brother’s murder and tries to legitimize his business through the Vatican. But you know, just when he thinks he’s out, they put him back in.
A lot of people insist on Sophia Coppola’s performance, and yes, that’s a problem. But the movie is still entertaining, and Francis Ford Coppola has yet to prove that he can really return to this world. So, a masterpiece? No, but it’s still a very clever film.
One of the sexy horror videos of all time, Bram Stoker’s Dracula triumphs thanks to its setting and performances.
With a great cast that includes Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, and a certainly incredible Gary Oldman, among others, this film does a mediocre job of telling the celebrated novel, but more than makes up for it by being a compelling gothic masterpiece. In fact, unbeatable when it comes to its tone and mood.
There may be other, more accurate interpretations of Dracula, but this one remains, to this day, my absolute favorite.
Francis Ford Coppola has the distinction of being one of the few administrators to have directed two films in competition for Best Picture in the same year. And, in 1974, the two films were second on that list, along with The Conversation, which stars Gene Hackman as an increasingly paranoid surveillance expert who has probably just overheard a murder plot and a wiretap.
The Conversation is a tense (but deliberate) film, and it builds on Hackman’s thrilling performance, as he engages in the lives heard in the film, but also in his own. The film, unpretentious, is perfect and in the end, we find ourselves absolutely breathless.
The first and rare example of a sequel winning Best Picture, The Godfather Part II, deserves this honor. Telling a dual story of Vito Corleone (played by Robert De Niro) as a young man and Michael Corleone (Pacino) as an existing gift, The Godfather Part II has a purely epic scope.
Considering the day, I can say that the moment component is larger than the original, as it feels much more personal. And there are such beautiful scenes! The shot of the Statue of Liberty, the kiss of death, the boat scene. Whatever the point of view, it would be a director’s film, but there are still two places available!
Our choice for the war movie ever made (and my favorite movie), Apocalypse Now is like a descent into madness. Starring Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen, and a very young Laurence Fishburne, Apocalypse Now is set in Vietnam, but focuses on the themes of Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness.
I love everything about this movie: the scary storytelling, the slow, progressive pace, the soundtrack, the visuals, and of course, the acting. Marlon Brando has never been so scary. I think Apocalypse Now is the most important film ever made, but I know the public and most people who consider it to be Coppola’s most productive film.
There is no more classic crime movie than The Godfather. There have been plenty of movies about the crowd before this ’70s epic, but none have captured more attention and hearts than Coppola’s first adventure in the Corleone family’s life.
And here’s the problem. I love the timing part, but the original is much easier and has more effect. Marlon Brando as Don Corleone is among the most important characters in film history, along with Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz and Darth Vader, and it’s unlikely that we won’t see the effect this movie has had on film and television in general, even today.
Whenever someone ranks the biggest movies that have ever won Best Picture, the original The Godfather is usually among the most sensible on that list, and for a clever reason: it’s beautiful.
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Rich is a guy from Jersey, track and way. He graduated from Rutgers University (Go, UK!) and believes the Garden State is the most productive state in the country. That said, you’ll prefer the Chicago Deep. Serve pizza in a slice of New York any day of the week. Don’t hate it. When she’s not caring for her two children, she’s reading a novel, watching old movies, or reading a hard-to-understand book.
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