SCARFACE (1983)
Featuring: Al Pacino; Michelle Pheiffer; Steven Bauer
Director: Brian De Palma
Certain eras seem to be dominated by certain movie genres. Since the turn of the century it seems to be comic-based superhero flicks.Before that it seemed to have been mobster and mob-related. This movie is a good example of that particular era and genre.
Tony Montana (Al Pacino) is a Cuban refugee that seeks political asylum in the USA. But when he realizes how easy it is to achieve the American dream of 'life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness', he ruthlessly goes after it regardless the consequences. Although this film came out over thirty years ago, its message is just as relevant now as it was then: If you can think big enough, crime does pay! It's a scary thought but unfortunately it is true. Just look at what is happening in the world today. Crime and corruption has never been more rife and lucrative than it is right now. Therefor this piece of social commentary serves as a sad reminder that although things change, they never really do...
As usual Pacino delivers a powerhouse performance while the rest of the acting is not bad either. The story, on the other hand, is not quite original or unique and one keeps getting the feeling you have seen it all before; lots of gratuitous violence though.
Still, overall it is good enough to earn 3 out of 5 stars from me.
Trailer link:
Michelle Pheiffer and Al Pacino in a scene from the movie
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