Amazon.com Essentials:
Hoo-hah! After seven Oscar nominations for his outstanding
work in films such as The Godfather, Serpico, and Dog
Day Afternoon it's ironic that Al Pacino finally won the Oscar for
his grandstanding lead performance in this 1992 crowd pleaser. As the
blind, blunt, and ultimately benevolent retired Lieutenant Colonel
Frank Slade, Pacino is both hammy and compelling, simultaneously
subtle and grandly over-the-top when defending his new assistant and
prep school student Charlie (Chris O'Donnell) at a disciplinary
hearing. While the subplot involving Charlie's prep-school crisis
plays like a sequel to Dead Poets Society, Pacino's adventurous
escapades in New York City provide comic relief, rich character
development, and a memorable supporting role for Gabrielle Anwar as
the young woman who accepts the colonel's invitation to dance the
tango. Scent of a Woman is a remake of the 1972 Italian film
Profumo di donna. In addition to Pacino's award, the picture
garnered Oscar nominations for director Martin Brest and for
screenwriter Bo Goldman. --Jeff Shannon
Amazon.com Essentials:
Hoo-ah! After seven Oscar nominations for his outstanding
work in films such as The Godfather, Serpico, and
Dog Day Afternoon,
it's ironic that Al Pacino finally won the Oscar for his grandstanding
lead performance in this 1992 crowd pleaser. As the blind, blunt, and
ultimately benevolent retired Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade, Pacino
is both hammy and compelling, simultaneously subtle and grandly
over-the-top when defending his new assistant and prep school student
Charlie (Chris O'Donnell) at a disciplinary hearing. While the subplot
involving Charlie's prep-school crisis plays like a sequel to Dead
Poets Society, Pacino's adventurous escapades in New York City
provide comic relief, rich character development, and a memorable
supporting role for Gabrielle Anwar as the young woman who accepts the
colonel's invitation to dance the tango. Scent of a Woman is a
remake of the 1972 Italian film Profumo di donna. In addition
to Pacino's award, the picture garnered Oscar nominations for director
Martin Brest and for screenwriter Bo Goldman. --Jeff Shannon
Amazon.com Essentials:
Hoo-ah! After seven Oscar nominations for his outstanding
work in films such as The Godfather, Serpico, and Dog Day Afternoon,
it's ironic that Al Pacino finally won the Oscar for his grandstanding
lead performance in this 1992 crowd pleaser. As the blind, blunt, and
ultimately benevolent retired Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade, Pacino
is both hammy and compelling, simultaneously subtle and grandly
over-the-top when defending his new assistant and prep school student
Charlie (Chris O'Donnell) at a disciplinary hearing. While the subplot
involving Charlie's prep-school crisis plays like a sequel to Dead
Poets Society, Pacino's adventurous escapades in New York City
provide comic relief, rich character development, and a memorable
supporting role for Gabrielle Anwar as the young woman who accepts the
colonel's invitation to dance the tango. Scent of a Woman is a
remake of the 1972 Italian film Profumo di donna. In addition
to Pacino's award, the picture garnered Oscar nominations for director
Martin Brest and for screenwriter Bo Goldman. --Jeff Shannon
