Class!

Rating: Null/10 (25 June 2001)

I haven't seen the original, but the re-make is certainly something very classy. The plot is not innovative, but the performances and direction are pretty good. There are times when the picture spends little time adding meat to a few scenes, but overall this is a terrific picture.
Al Pacino is over-the-top, but you know what? It works!
The films core is about getting to the top, but the top is not good enough!
The photography is good, I didn't think it was awesome, there are some stunning shots, though. The widescreen composition is excellent.
The music is awesome, the electronic score works wonders for the mood.
Overall, it's probably the best gangster picture of the 80s.