One of a kind...

Rating: Null/10 (31 August 1999)

Think back to the early 80's and the types of movies that were coming out at that time. Mainly you had typical heroes that triumphed over evil throughout the course of the film. That pretty much sums up hollywood film in the 80's. Yet SCARFACE takes that traditional role and turns it upside-down. It also set the precedent for the majority of 90's films.
There's no need to describe Al Pacino's flawless acting in this film, you really have to see it to believe it. As for Oliver Stone's story, I am honestly surprised that he wasn't given more attention for it. Brian DePalma must have studied Kubrick's work closely, because that is what sealed it for me. DePalma's direction was so good, through numerous scenes of combining dreary music with long, drawn-out shots were unbelievable.
You really can't help but love Tony Montana, his passion & lust for the American Dream along with his criminal roots that he can't shake. In the end, he pays the ultimate price, but does it in a way that any Cowboy or Soldier would. SCARFACE is not a nice movie, it is a movie that can be both beautiful & gruesome at the same time. Sort of like the United States don't you think? I will always think of this movie as being just what it is, one of a kind.