What does the final scene in The Godfather mean?

At the very end of the movie, Michael lies to his wife, Kay, about having Carlo killed. When Michael’s capos gather in his office, the door shuts on Kay, ending the movie. It symbolizes the fact that Michael will try to be simultaneously wicked and a loving family man—living an unlivable contradiction.

What happened to Tom at the end of Godfather 2?

While waiting for his death, Tom recalled some of his fondest memories: meeting Sonny, being taken in by the Corleone family, his wife Theresa, his two sons Frank and Andrew, and his two daughters Gianna and Christina. He died with happy memories in his mind, as the water engulfed Tom and the car totally.

What is the point of Godfather 2?

The main reasons that the back story is in “2” are 1) to show how Vito went from being a shy, scared immigrant boy to a man of respect in his neighborhood (back stories are usually interesting – and should be in books), and 2) to compare and contrast Vito’s life with that of his son Michael, that is, to show how Vito …

Who does Michael have killed at the end of The Godfather 2?

Take Michael Corleone’s (Al Pacino) decision to have his older brother Fredo (John Cazale) killed at the end of “The Godfather II.” It’s shocking enough to see any character want their own sibling dead. It’s especially shocking in Michael’s case since he’s so strongly defined by his love for his family.

Why did Michael kick Tom out?

Two reasons. Because Tom wasn’t a war time Consigliere. And what Michael was preparing for, under the ruse of peace, was war. For the move that he was planning, he needed a clean person.

Why was Godfather 2 and 3 so long?

Francis Ford Coppola had some financial trouble and agreed to make the third movie. Part 2 would have also not been made had it not been the same motivations. Coppola felt that the novel and movie ( first) had concluded the story and felt there was no need to add anything else.