While The Godfather, Part 3 doesn't quite achieve the epic grandeur of its two predecessors, it is nevertheless a respectable sequel to two of the greatest films in cinematic history. Loosely based on King Lear, The Godfather, Part 3 opens in 1979, when Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) is attempting to make the family business legitimate, as well as gain some spiritual peace by investing in the Catholic church. However, he is pulled back into the gangster life, both by corrupt influences within the church, and by the appearance of Vincent Mancini (Andy Garcia), the long-lost son of his brother Sonny. As Michael sinks deeper into complicated dealings within the church and some former business associates, Sonny falls in love with Michael's daughter, Mary (Sofia Coppola). Inevitably, the entire saga ends in tragedy. The story of The Godfather, Part 3 is quite complicated, demanding the full attention of the audience. Pacino excels in bringing new melancholy textures to his timeless character, while Garcia energizes the film with his violent Vincent. While the film is slightly disappointing compared to the other two Godfathers, it nevertheless is remarkable on several levels, particularly how it leads Michael Corleone to logical, if tragic, conclusion. The Godfather, Part 3 was released on home video with nine minutes of unreleased footage.
source of story--Hollywood Online
My comment:
This movie is my first recommendation. An Andy fan said: "He (Andy) made this movie." I agree.