Not a Fan

Rating: 6/10 (15 February 2015)

I am not a fan of this film. It is the story of Tony Montana, a Cuban refugee in America (everything he says about Cuba read like propaganda). In Cuba he was an assassin of sorts, but in America he could be whoever he wanted to. Unfortunately, he immediately gets wrapped up in the Cocaine Distribution business through a friend. Tony moves his way up the ladder too quickly, breaking rules and making enemies left and right, even as he gains power and money. This movie had so many flaws in it. I just could not like it. I know it is a classic, and well received, but not by this man.
Soundtrack: 8- The soundtrack was decent, nothing too exciting, it didn't add anything to the movie. But it wasn't bad.
Script: 2- I think this is the movie's biggest flaw. The script itself reads like the man who wrote it was on Coke when he did it. The dialogue was broken, and didn't make sense most of the time. When it did make sense, it was so shallow and one-dimensional that it still was bad. The writer seemed like he tried to throw in bits of humor to cut through the movie's intensity. It was a good idea, and the only reason I'm not grading this at a 1.
Originality: 8- Gangster movies have been done many times over. But this one was pretty unique. Predictable, but unique.
Cinematography: 7- The cinematography in this movie was OK. The camera-work gave good angles and such. But there was nothing that really made it great. Just sort of generic.
Casting: 6- So many choices in this movie did not work. Especially Al Pacino. Sure, he's a great actor, but if you are doing a movie about Cubans, don't cast an Italian in the main role.
Acting: 5- Al Pacino's facial expressions. Seriously... Also, the rest of the actors seemed to be trying hard, but it is hard to act when you have such a terrible script to use.
Overall: 6