The best crime drama ever by far!

Rating: Null/10 (25 January 2000)

This movie delivers in every way that the Godfather isn't but is praised to be. I'm not putting down Godfather but it definitely does not deserve the status it has been given. It is an above average film for sure but it no way compares to the brilliance of Scarface.
Everything is acted perfectly by everyone in this film. The only three flaws I have with this movie are one old man in the riot scene is waving his board pointlessly in the air. By his actions, you can tell he is being instructed by the director to act according to the action of the scene and is confused. They really should have removed this extra and shot the scene again because he really sticks out.
Another problem is when Montana stabs the former Cuban official, the blood is not realistic for a stab wound.
The third problem is the police sirens after shooting the Colombian. I can't imagine the police know about this and are rushing towards the crime scene without a pursuit ensuing. They should not have had police sirens here.
I loved this film as the mannerisms of each character including minor ones were totally realistic. Exceptional acting from everyone involved. This film delivers felt emotions from each character.
Al Pacino's acting is, at least, one of the all-time best performances. The best I have ever seen for sure. I haven't seen all movies so I won't say it is the best. He gives a great accent all through the film. He wisely avoids trying a full Spanish accent but delivers a perfect Spanish speaker who has learned English and is in the middle of adopting an American accent.
This movie is one of the few that goes completely over the top while maintaining extreme realism. One of the things I really enjoy in a film.
You also see a lot of Latin American mannerisms and attitudes in Tony's jeolousy and protection over Gina. Also in his attitude when about to cause harm to a family. As someone who's spent a lot of time with Hispanic friends, I am amazed at how Al Pacino was so convincing as actually being from Latin America.
The violence is extremely realistic even the implied violence. Although it was famous as the F-word king for quite some time, it did not seem as though they were included just for its own sake as in most movies today. They seemed consistent with the characters at every point.
This movie delivers in both excellent drama and action. This is one of the all-time best movies ever made, if not the best.