I didn't like the movie, not because it didn't live up to the first two, but because it had so many flaws. I like the idea of Michael seeking redemption.

1. I can't follow what's going on. I read reviews by well-known movie reviewers, and they had no clue. I listened to Coppola's commentary and still can't follow.

2. There are too many new characters. This adds to the problem of number 1.

3. Sofia Coppola was horrible. I don't care about her looks. I care about her performance. There is no chemistry between her character and Vincent.

4. Incest. Enough said. I don't care what is acceptable in Europe as I've seen on some boards.

5. Al Pacino. It's hard to accept the older Michael. His voice has been ravaged by cigarettes. We didn't get to see him age.

6. Connie. How did she get to be a big shot? Talia Shire is the queen of over doing it. Have we seen her in anything besides the GF and Rocky movies?

7. Straying from the original novel. Sonny never had a child with Lucy. Hence, no Vincent. Michael had two boys in the novel. No Mary. Part II ruined that.

8. Unrealistic. The helicopter scene where the stars survive. Too much like an action flick. Killing someone with glasses?