We mostly agree except for Brando. Whereas Pacino was unlucky as far as awards go, Brando got lucky.
He got top billing in spite of the story mainly being about another character. The novel was an unexpected runaway bestseller. He was surrounded by top talent in acting and directing who weren’t yet recognized at the time.
The best part of Brando’s character was the costume and makeup. He was only 47 at the time but a still photograph would never indicate it. Other than that it was all mumbling, cotton, and cue cards. His career was already in decline for many years (Brando was fortunate that he was the director’s favorite pick for whatever strange reason.) He was working mainly for money, full of himself, and a crazy Democrat who long stopped putting much effort into his acting.
Hard to believe that same year he did "Last Tango in Paris."
***Other than that it was all mumbling, cotton, ***
Why pick on THE GODFATHER! Brando mumbled and sounded like he had cotton in his mouth in ALL his movies! Some were still good.