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Originally Posted by trackercowe
I know I will get flamed for this, but I honestly find Scarface (the Pacino version) to be one of the most overrated movies of all time.
I mean it's good, probably very good, but way too many people consider it to be the greatest movie ever made. Just my opinion of course, but I just don't think it's better then movies like Carlito's Way, Donnie Brasco, The Unouchables, Heat, or Goodfellas.
I find myself being forced to watch it constantly whenever buddies are over for poker or whatever, but I just don't think it's that great. Even the Muni version from the 30's is a better film. Heck I bet I could name more then 5 Pacino movies that are better than Scarface (The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, Heat, Serpico, Donnie Brasco, Insomnia, even The Insider, or Glengarry Glen Ross).
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Very fair comment. It does get a lot of buzz. The cult following behind it is ridiculous and the relationship between hip hop and this movie is a bit much as well. People treat it like it's the best thing to happen to film making in a long time, when it couldn't be farther from the truth.
I said it's my number one movie of all time, but it's my favorite movie of all time. Not what I think is the best. Huge difference.
Scarface was panned by critics like crazy when it came out. It's far from a flawless movie.
I love Scarface because it's infinitely quotable(see tags, my favorite line), Tony Montana is an awesome character, Pacino did a hell of a job, the story is simple, but effective, the dialogue is real, the music, the tone, etc, I could go on and on. I love this movie. But I understand your overrated comment. I just don't agree with it.