YoBlazer posted...
I think the title could certainly refer to either and would never take a committed side there (though I think it actually does refer to Vito, especially when paired with the iconic logo of the hand pulling the puppet strings).
What blows my mind is that the Oscars people thought Vito was the main character. He has a very limited screentime and lines in the last 2 hours and 15 minutes of a 3 hour movie. It's like a less extreme example of someone arguing that Sauron is the main character of the LotR movies. Sure, his presence and influence constantly hang over everyone, but come on, it's not his story first.
I agree 100% with this, except I kind of believe it's really about Michael. Like you say though, strong arguments both ways.
What I can't understand is that, if it's really about Michael (IMO), why do I prefer the Vito flashbacks in G2? I haven't figured that one out yet, despite dozens of rewatches.
But Vito does absolutely disappear in the last couple hours of the movie.