Originally posted by Ace_Reutzel:
I agree that Michael was never a very warm person, but IMO his coldness grows as he transitions throughout the movie.
Basically what I am saying is I don't believe when he first began as Don he would've been able to order Fredo's death. But by part II his heart was completely cold.
And everything and everyone in his life were just pieces in his chess game.
Ace True. Even in his conversation with Anthony, in which the boy asks to accompany his father to Cuba, Michael's coldness is evident. Anthony says, "I can help you."
I always thought Michael's reply of "Someday" was the coldest moments of GII. His expression doesn't change; he lacks all paternal warmth as he envisions Anthony's future involvement in the family business.
