Originally posted by SC:
The only thing FFC was great at (using these two examples) was showing his arrogance - (FFC): You don't agree to my terms (salary, etc.) to appear in a sequel, you get written off in a very vague manner to show you weren't important to the story. You dare to cross me, I'll show you!
I do, however, agree that tying up other loose ends in the movies is unnecessary.
I agree totally, well he learned, GF III suffered a big loss from what it could have been from the lose of Robert Duvall which was completly a budget thing. I mean I'm sure he could have gotten another 3 actors in on GF III for the salary Robert Duvall was demanding. Live and learn I guess. Hey it's ironic that Arrogance is a theme in the GF, FFC should have listen to his own advice.
Also I agree with you SC, GF II was rushed in the making and it's lucky that FFC had the clout from GF to push for the longer time. GF III I feel suffered from a similar problem, but where GF II suffered from too much to say and too little studio time, GF III suffered from too much of a complex plot and too many themes to fully elaborate upon, which I feel are slight weaknesses of the film due to the 3 hour time limit that was alotted.
