Scarface Lite

Rating: Null/10 (26 April 2001)

I have seen the comments comparing (usually unfavorably) to Goodfellas, Traffic and Boogie Nights (generally). The movie doesn't come close to seriously contending with Goodfellas in any category except the general premise. I find no credible connection with either Traffic or Boogie Nights either. What this movie is is a poor attempt as a Scarface wannabe. If you enjoyed Scarface don't risk seeing this movie because, when viewed from that perspective this film really fails.It is simply a very average movie, too long for it's own good and totally without originality...all of which was lamentable, because I was ready for a dose of Depp with substance....Alas!