It's good but not that good

Rating: 7/10 (14 August 2000)

There were some scenes that I will never forget from "Scarface" The ending scene in hindsight is so lame that it's funny. And "Say hello to my little friend" is now one of my favorite lines. This was a good movie, but there are some things said about this movie that I don't think are true
1. Greatest gangster movie ever- Give me a break. This movie paled in comparison to "godfather" that it's not even funny. The end of godfather is probanly the most well done scene I've ever seen in a movie. I don't think this movie was too long however
2. Most violent- Yes, it's violent enough that I wouldn't recommend showing a 10 yr old. However, 17 years after it was made, the violence is a little more than what you would see in your common rated R action flick. I am shocked to hear that this movie was originally an X but i guess things weren't just that violent at the time. The chainsaw scene is a little gross and pretty bloody although they don't show anything else besides the blood spilling out. There are a couple other murders that are a little disgusting
3. Great acting- Al Pacino was very good in the role that you don't even recognize him. However, he is such a good actor that I wouldn't rate this among his better films and he rightfully did not get nominated for an academy award. I thought the other acting was mediocre at best. Michelle Pfifer was very unmemorable in her first major role as a super bitch and Robbert Loggia as an Italian, give me a break.
Sometime, I would recommend you see this movie because although it is not as powerful in today's times. it still is a little powerful. Plus, there is still probably more cursing than anything i've seen maybe outside "goodfellas" and "glengarry glen Ross". But don't make the mistake of expecting a lot out of "Scarface" because you will come out dissapointed. **.5 stars