A Big Score

Rating: 7/10 (4 July 2016)

"Scarface" is a near-to-masterpiece, due to the amazing cast and the plot that makes you feel the tension and the excitement the film has to offer. Just like in other mafia classics, such as "Goodfellas", that tension, that overwhelms you while watching, releases and turns into joy and satisfaction while walking towards the exit in the theater hallway after the film ends.
Al Pacino also plays a huge role, his performance is stunning and memorable. It is no doubt that is one of his best performances, because he is very involved and all his dedication and talent are shown in this role as Tony Montana. The film, of course, couldn't be so thrilling without Michelle Pfeiffer's Elvira Hancock. Her role is similar to Sharon Stone's in Martin Scorsese's "Casino"; a depressed, frustrated late-twenties/early-thirties married woman.
Here's only one thing to complain about "Scarface". Is Brian De Palma's directing, which simply doesn't deliver anything, but B-class movie material. De Palma might not be a bad director, he is actually talented and ambitious, but this time he didn't do his best.
All in all, this film should be watched, because, even though it is poorly directed, the cast, the plot and the script are great.