The aggressive side of snow white (DVD)

Rating: 4/10 (2 January 2010)

At last, I saw it. This movie is one of the most talked of Paccino's movies but so far, it was just reviews for me. Now, I can understand why it remains a reference in the 80's movies.
I was very surprised by its violence. Even for today, the bathroom scene is really vivid and all the subsequent killings are violent. Then, Paccino's character is unusual because he is totally driven (or nuts or stoned as you wish). He knows what he wants (liberty, power, money, woman) and he goes on even if it leads him to big troubles. At first, I was a bit shocked by all his macho attitude but under the skin, you can still find the good old Al. His scenes with Pfeiffer are great and he really know how to win a woman with his smile.
It was also funny to see actually big names 20 years younger and I dare everyone to recognize "young maid Marian" as she really look like terribly different.
I would conclude that this movie could really be viewed as a prequel for "Carlito's Way'. I like the similar Hawaiian beach poster, but the latter is really a masterpiece because all the team have mastered their skills with the time.