Greatest Gangsta Movie Ever

Rating: Null/10 (12 September 2000)

I remember seeing Scarface when it first came out and being absolutely mesmerized by it. I have to say that the cursing somewhat bothered me at the time, but it doesn't seem that extreme compared to a lot of films today.
The chainsaw scene in the motel will ALWAYS stick in my mind. I thought that was one of the most terrifying scenes I had ever seen on film.
Al Pacino is unbelievable, at times a little over the top, but I think maybe that was intentional.
This was Michelle Pfeiffer's first big breakout role. After this one, the parts started pouring in. I love her performance in this, especially the coke speech in the restaurant.
For you gen-Y youngsters out there, you don't realize how brilliant filmmaking was in the 70's and 80's, before it was spoiled by the moronic big studio mentality of today. You can criticize this film, but this was very daring and provocative stuff compared to the pap produced today.
I'm a woman, and I love violent gangster movies. This is one of the best ones ever. I like it much better than the Godfather films.