i think the film is at times a good representation of the mafia, in ways where it shows that the mafia is more a family orientated organisation. it doesnt potray the mafia a gun holding gangsters who kill at random any fool who step in their way.

i feel Coppola's Godfather movies introduced a new tone, a kind of solemn dignity, to Mafia entertainment. coppola created a sense of respect towards the mafia

ill add more comments later, im at work at the mo'

thanks