The best DePalma ever did.

Rating: 9/10 (3 May 2009)

Along with "Dressed to Kill," this is DePalma's masterpiece. Whereas "Dressed to Kill" is a brilliant mix between early Argento and Hitchcock, I think "Scarface" is a nice combination of the 1970's Italian crime exploitation flicks, (like those of Castellari,) and a brutal Sergio Martino slasher. (If you don't know what I'm talking about, check those guys out!) Violent as the day is long and filled with something to offend almost anyone, it is no wonder that "Scarface" has made such a mark on pop culture. It is appealing to almost anyone. Those who criticize Pacino's over-the-top portrayal of a Cuban guy need to get a grip; it was meant to be that way and anything less would not have been as entertaining. He becomes a caricature of himself and it really works. I mean, there are action figures made of the guy and I wouldn't even call this an action movie.
The music, the acting, the direction and the flow of the story are masterful and history will prove that "Scarface" is one that will go down as a classic because it is one kickass movie, no doubt.
9 out of 10, kids.