Critic Justino Dormiendo of Sagisag gave the film a negative review for its melodrama, toilet humor and commonplace musical scenes.
Actress Boots Anson-Roa considered Dolphy to be inspiring and comfortable to work with on set, describing him as compassionate in his role as a film producer in order to provide work in the film industry.
[1] It was the last film to feature all six of Dolphy's initial children with actress Engracita Dominguez.
[2] Justino Dormiendo, writing for Sagisag, gave The Goodfather a negative review.
He cited the film's melodrama, toilet humor, filler scenes, and the presence of song-and-dance numbers that are already found in local television musicals.