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Synopsis: After the death of his older brother, Giuseppe "The Guppy" Calzone (Kevin McDonald) becomes head of the Calzone Mob Family. His aging father (Dom DeLuise) knows his son is not cut out for the job, so he sends him to "Mafia University." The head of a rival Mafia Family (Rodney Dangerfield) sees this an opportunity to strike and bring the Calzone Family to its knees. Surrounded by danger, double-crossing and pasta, THE GODSON proves that some wise guys just aren't so smart.

Starring: Rodney Dangerfield, Kevin McDonald

Supporting actors: Dom DeLuise, Fabiana Udenio, Lou Ferrigno, Paul Greenberg, Carol Arthur, Barbara Crampton, Bob Hoge, Irwin Keyes, Eileen Kenney, Bobbie Brown, Carlos Alazraqui, Terry Ray, John LaMotta, Perry Stephens, Rich Willis, Jerry Lambert, Jerry Douglas, Don Pardo, Dom Irrera, Joey Buttafuoco

Directed by: Bob Hoge

Genre: Crime, Comedy

Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes

Release year: 1998

Studio: Lionsgate

MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for violence, language, crude sex-related humor and drug content.

ASIN: B000JNO77A (Rental) and B000JNO76Q (Purchase)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #56,317 in Amazon Video On Demand (See Bestsellers in Amazon Video On Demand)

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Format: Amazon Video on Demand (streaming online video and digital download)

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The Godson DVD ~ Carlos Alazraqui

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Theatrical Release Information

US Theatrical Release Date: October 05, 1998
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for violence, language, crude sex-related humor and drug content.
Production Company: Shoreline Entertainment, Three Spear Productions
Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California, USA

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1.0 out of 5 stars One of the worst , February 26, 2005

By	Robert J. Unger "Dr. Gates" (Bonita Springs, Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Godson (DVD)

If you liked Caddy Shack II, you will like this. Until I watched this, I had really believed that Caddy Shack II was the worst movie I have ever seen. No longer. I am a HUGE RODNEY FAN and I laughed at half of his one liners, unfortunately he only delivers a few during his rare appearances in this film. Save your money. This movie truly stinks.

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1.0 out of 5 stars TOTAL WASTE OF RODNEY DANGERFIELD & DOM DELUISE, May 11, 2005

By	James J. Varela (Sarasota, FL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Godson [VHS] (VHS Tape)

It it were possible to give less than 1 star this Mob turkey yarn would get it. I bought it because it had Rodney Dangerfield but fell asleep watching it. This film had great potential to be a great mob SPOOF film along the lines of the many Mel Brooks's spoof films but was utterly runied by a poor script.

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1.0 out of 5 stars They're right, it IS a crime..., December 27, 2006

By	TagFerret - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Godson (DVD)

The script, that is. And it is a crime that you can't rate a film ZERO stars as this one deserves.

One would not think you could get such consistently funny people as Dom Deluise, Rodney Dangerfield and Dom Irrera to turn in poor performances in a genre so ripe for a good natured ribbing -- but somehow, writer/directer Bob Hoge manages to do just that.

If you truly love "Kids In The Hall" and think that it was the highest high point in the history of comedy, perhaps you will like this film just because of the presence of Kevin McDonald. But based on some of the other reviews here, I guess that even his presence doesn't necesarily carry this film even for KITH fans. For those like me who didn't care much for KITH (I'll admit it did have its moments...), there is absolutely nothing in this film to save it.

Rodney Dangerfield does some of his "I don't get no respect" shtick, but in a lackluster and utterly pointless way in regards to the so-called script. All it does in this case is detract from the character of the film's main antagonist. Dom Deluise turns in the only halfway decent performance in this turkey and then only when he is playing it straight rather than for laughs. He DOES do a great "Godfather" impression, but that is not what this genre calls for -- it calls for a Godfather PARODY. And his pointless double-appearence as both "The Oddfather" and himself in one scene is simply that... pointless. And confusing. It is only there to point out that the imbecile writer thought it was funny to note that "Don" sounds like "Dom."

About halfway through the film one of the comic stage's great performers (Dom Irrera) appears as himself, doing part of his comedy club bit. "Ah, now at last it will get funny!" I thought, only to be dissapointed again. His only purpose in the film is to be heckled before he can get any good material out there, and then he slugs Kevin McDonald in the face. A perfectly understandable thing to do as I certainly wanted to do the same as well by this point, but utterly un-funny and again without any rhyme or reason as to why it would be in the script. And if you are wondering why I didn't put "SPOILER WARNING" before that, it was because this whole thing is spoiled by itself, I can do nothing at all to make it any worse than it was.

I will admit. I cracked a smile from a couple of the lines. But beyond that, I feel that watching this film was an utter and complete waste of an irretrievable hour and a half of my life. I used to think that "Doctor Detroit" was the worst failure at comedy filmmaking in cinema history and that "Call The Cops" was the worst waste of comedic talent in a film (John Candy), but I may have to revise those opinions now. I only spent $1.99 on this DVD at the supermarket checkout stand, and I am very sorry I spent that much. It is not even worth foisting off on some poor sucker for free at the flea market. I would flush this piece of $#!+ down the toilet if I didn't think that porcelain fixture would vomit it back up as a result.

Save your money and don't even look at the jacket of this bomb. I can honestly say that no matter how long I may live, I will *NEVER* see another Bob Hoge film. Ever.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Really funny if you are smart enough to laugh at dumb jokes
This is one of those films that lacks luster the first time you see it then weeks later you find yourself quoting it , then the next time you see it, you laugh at stuff you missed... Read more

Published 13 months ago by C. Dunn

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst Movie EVER!
Not funny at all. I knew I wasted my money 1 minute into it...good thing I only paid $2.00! I am a huge Rodney Dangerfield fan. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Prepgirl

5.0 out of 5 stars If you have a really random sense of humour...
(At least I act like a kid.)

This movie is not for everyone, unless everyone is like me, in which case they should all see it right away. Read more

Published on June 2, 2005 by Molly Rosen

5.0 out of 5 stars Crisp, Clean Fun
A hilarious movie spoof of The Godfather. One of Rodney Dangerfield's greatest performances! A classic film. A must see.

Published on October 17, 2004 by Film Pro

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie
This is a great movie that you will enjoy over and over again. My brother and I saw this movie a couple of years ago and we still can't stop talking about it. Read more

Published on February 9, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Art as Cinema
This film is, by far, the defining moment in American cinematic history.

Published on December 1, 2003 by James Lane

1.0 out of 5 stars So stupid it's a crime.
This movie was horrible. I can't believe I wasted fifty cents to rent this straight-to-video flop! If your going to make a spoof of "The Godfather", MAKE A DECENT ONE... Read more

Published on September 28, 2001 by Adam

5.0 out of 5 stars KITH Fans rejoice!
Godson is a great film for KITH fans. In the past Kids members can't seem to get a job but Kevin McDonald does a great job portraying Guppy in this film. Read more

Published on June 25, 2001 by John Crenshaw

5.0 out of 5 stars Kevin McDonald is a comic genius!
I rented this movie and ended up watching itat least 6 times. It isn't a sophisticated movie, but it's hilarious. Read more

Published on May 12, 2001 by Baby Cindi

3.0 out of 5 stars The Godson
The Godson is a very good movie. One of the better comedies about crime. If you enjoy comedies, I reccomend this movie.

Published on September 2, 2000

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