# The “masterclass” 1974 movie Gary Oldman and Javier Bardem agree is the greatest ever made

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-masterclass-1974-movie-gary-oldman-and-javier-bardem-agree-is-the-greatest-ever-made/
- Published: 2026-11-14T21:45:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T22:26:56+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/masterclass-1974-movie-gary-oldman-javier-bardem-agree-greatest-ever-made/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- Bardem and Oldman both rate *The Godfather Part II* among their favourites.
- Oldman praised its craft across acting, design and direction.
- The film contrasts Vito’s rise with Michael’s darker rule.

## Summary

Javier Bardem and Gary Oldman both named Francis Ford Coppola’s *The Godfather Part II* among their five favourite films, with Oldman calling it a “master class” in filmmaking. Their shared choice highlights the sequel’s enduring reputation for performances and storytelling that build on the original.

Bardem praised the film’s ability to transport viewers to another era and singled out Al Pacino’s performance. Oldman pointed to its acting, production design, directing, lighting and composition; the article also notes that Robert De Niro won Best Supporting Actor for his role, while Coppola and Mario Puzo won the adapted screenplay Oscar. The 1974 film contrasts Vito Corleone’s rise, played by De Niro, with Michael’s growing cruelty, played by Pacino.

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