The Film:
Say hello to my little friend!
Isn’t that the most quotable line ever? Under-appreciated and left for dead in 1983, Brian De Palma’s Scarface remake starring Al Pacino secured a status in pop culture thanks to the urban culture utilizing the film as a ghetto manifesto, yet Scarface is much more than a rapper’s delight. Despite the violence, the cocaine, and the rules of the game, Scarface is undoubtedly an American story, which twists the notion of Capitalism, into a winning game of rags to riches.
Tony Montana is an American hero. America, when it is at its best, is a place of freedom and a place that harbors the idealism of success. Montana’s story is no different than say an Irish immigrant landing in New York during the late 1800s who faced persecution just as the Cuban-born Tony, but within the Melting Pot society...
Say hello to my little friend!
Isn’t that the most quotable line ever? Under-appreciated and left for dead in 1983, Brian De Palma’s Scarface remake starring Al Pacino secured a status in pop culture thanks to the urban culture utilizing the film as a ghetto manifesto, yet Scarface is much more than a rapper’s delight. Despite the violence, the cocaine, and the rules of the game, Scarface is undoubtedly an American story, which twists the notion of Capitalism, into a winning game of rags to riches.
Tony Montana is an American hero. America, when it is at its best, is a place of freedom and a place that harbors the idealism of success. Montana’s story is no different than say an Irish immigrant landing in New York during the late 1800s who faced persecution just as the Cuban-born Tony, but within the Melting Pot society...
- 9/15/2011
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
Chicago – We’re heading into that time of year when people buy gifts for loved ones of things they already have. Sorta. As we get closer to the holidays, catalog titles get the upgrade with new transfers and special features to make the fact that you already own your favorite movie on a now-useless DVD easier to bear. HD catalog additions this year include “Star Wars,” “Ben-Hur,” “The Lion King,” “Jurassic Park,” “West Side Story,” and much more. But the first is arguably the greatest with a stellar Universal release of the wildly-influential, controversial, and infamous “Scarface.”
Blu-Ray Rating: 5.0/5.0
The first question I usually ask when a catalog title hits my shelf on Blu-ray is a simple one — How has the movie itself held up? It’s always about the actual movie. We talk about HD quality and special features, but most people buy Blu-rays for the actual movie itself.
Blu-Ray Rating: 5.0/5.0
The first question I usually ask when a catalog title hits my shelf on Blu-ray is a simple one — How has the movie itself held up? It’s always about the actual movie. We talk about HD quality and special features, but most people buy Blu-rays for the actual movie itself.
- 9/7/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Growing up in the '80s, Scarface was always one of those films I watched when I was younger because of the violence and Al Pacino's over-the-top, yet mesmerizing, portrayal of the title character and my enjoyment of it continues to this day. I notice a bit more than I did then, but the point of emphasis remains.
Of course, those were the days of VHS and I remember back in 2003 when Universal finally reissued Scarface on DVD for its 20th anniversary as eBay had been swarmed with bootlegged copies for years selling anywhere from $50-100. I know because I almost bought a copy on several occasions.
Eight years later and not only do fans of this '80s gangster classic no longer have to spend upwards of $100 on a cheap DVD bootleg, but you can spend $35 on a pristine high-definition Blu-ray edition that also includes the DVD edition of...
Of course, those were the days of VHS and I remember back in 2003 when Universal finally reissued Scarface on DVD for its 20th anniversary as eBay had been swarmed with bootlegged copies for years selling anywhere from $50-100. I know because I almost bought a copy on several occasions.
Eight years later and not only do fans of this '80s gangster classic no longer have to spend upwards of $100 on a cheap DVD bootleg, but you can spend $35 on a pristine high-definition Blu-ray edition that also includes the DVD edition of...
- 9/7/2011
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
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