I think that most people in the world enjoy the Godfather series, or at least the first two films. However, one thing that is seldom discussed are peoples favorite scenes from any of the three movies. So...pick your favorite scene and tell us why you like that scene....

Here's mine:

The Hospital Scene in THE GODFATHER is sheer brilliance. This is an odd selection I know because most people pick more climatic scenes or cooler scenes, but here is what I love and enjoy about this particular scene.

There is something spectacular that happens during this moment of the film. This scene seems insignificant, which is exactly why it's so powerful. This is the point in the film where Michael must first act as the new leader of the family. His father is perhaps going to die, people are coming to kill him, and Michael must be quick on his feet. Yet, at the same time he must not only act as the head of an organized crime family, but he must also protect his dad. There are emotional ties happening here as well. Michael remains calm and uses the guy from the bakery as his 'partner' for the moment. His quick thinking and stategy truly show him to be a calm, cool, and collect individual even under heat. We also see The Godfather look up at Michael and smile and we understand his love for his son. Sometimes it's hard to imagine that corrupt gangsters could still have feelings, but this scene manages to capture both and do that incredibly well. Coppola masterfully constructs this unusual scene, which pivots as a crucial turning point in the film. While there are other crucial scenes to this saga it is still my favorite because it's unique and powerful.