Al Pacino's greatest film, an American epic.

Rating: 10/10 (30 April 1999)

Scarface is Al Pacino's greatest work as an actor. His portrayal of a Cuban refugee turned drug cartel leader is intense and believeable. The movie epitomizes the dream of the American underworld and Tony Montana is a Gatsby like figure that is unsatisfied by the attainment of his dream that he pursued so long and hard for. Michelle Pfiefer as Elvira Pacino's eventual wife and Steven Bauer as Manny his lifelong friend just add to Pacino's rivetting performance. This movie has more memorable scenes than I could dare to recall. The passion and realness of Pacino's acting are unparalleled.