Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (3 November 2008)

When this movie was released it was bashed by many a critic, most of which have withdrawn their statements or updated their reviews. It is now considered one of the best portraits of American crime ever made. Actually a remake of a Paul Muni classic it is possibly the most quoted movie of all time. In the history of movies it may never escape being eclipsed by the cinematic accomplishment that is the godfather, scarface lands on the opposite end of the spectrum. It is a more kinetic, exciting and darker look at what it is to be a gangster in America. It has been copied by many a movie and referenced in more hip hop songs then could be counted. Not for the faint of heart Scarface is the quintessential "the world is yours", "I want it all" crime saga. Despite the end sequence, Tony Montana will never die in the memories of the ever growing audience of this classic gangster flick.
Logan Lamech www.eloquentbooks.com/LingeringPoets.html