Scarface (DVD 2004)

Scarface is in the top tier of gangster films, its depiction of ruthless violence and the underworld drug scene has influenced the genre powerfully and inspired many films and even video games (Grand Theft Auto: Vice City). The film charts the rise of Tony Montana (Al Pacino) from small time Cuban refugee hood to gold plated drug baron sitting crazed in his mansion with a mountain of cocaine on his desk. Directed by Brian De Palma, with a screenplay penned by Oliver Stone, a fantastic score from Giorgio Moroder and a great cast it shouldn't be any surprise that this film is uncompromising and highly exciting viewing.

Inspired by the 1932 classic of the same name this movie helped modernise the way the underworld has been depicted in film. Tony (Pacino) badly wants to be a big time gangster, in fact he is prepared to go a lot further than most to achieve his goal. His violent nature is established early on in one of the squalid immigration camps used to hold those trying to flee to the States. He sees America as the land of opportunity and he is determined to stamp his mark there but his vision of the American dream is a little more blood soaked than most.

He arrives in Miami with his friend Manny (Steven Bauer) and they set about looking for work. Tony is determined to make some real cash and it isn't long before they are working for gangsters. Despite his apparent success Tony is never satisfied, his mother is disgusted with his criminal ways but his naïve younger sister seems dazzled by the lifestyle and the money, not to mention the drugs. Tony soon decides to claim power for himself, and he wants to claim all the trappings, including his boss's trophy girlfriend, played by Michelle Pfeiffer. The action builds to an incredible ending, which simply cannot be forgotten.

The direction is fantastic; the film moves at a fast pace and really brings across the hyper charged character of Tony Montana. Pacino exudes power in the role, his charisma ensures your eyes follow him on the screen and despite being sickened by his actions it is difficult not to root for him. He does a stunning job of taking Montana from the quiet, hungry street hood all the way up to the raving paranoid coke-head he becomes, the picture of defiance and arrogance.

The script is excellent, the conversations and arguments are believable and nicely portrayed by the cast. The use of popular music ties the action into the social scene in which the film is set and definitely adds to the overall style. The violence in this film is extreme and the tension built in certain scenes, such as the chainsaw attack, is powerfully affecting.

The character 'Scarface' has become a stereotype in modern culture; the image of him with a gun in each hand spitting fury on scores of enemies is iconic. He is fascinating and repulsive at the same time. Ultimately driven by a warped desire to make something of himself, to become a 'big man' but when he gets there and the hunger is replaced with arrogance, the whole thing comes tumbling down around him.

This is a truly great film, which sits alongside the Godfather II and Goodfellas in the gangster genre. Much admired and copied it is a gripping and exhilarating tale, which should leave a lasting impression in your mind.

This is my favourite film of all time ,al pacino defines what being someone who came from nothing to being a top end drug dealing baron/ gangsta was all about. The action and the famous lines like "say hello to my little friend" and " your a cockaroach " still live on till today. i cant really say i disliked anything about the film to be honest, it was brilliantly made had a wonderfull actor playing the lead role and it was so advanced for that time that people still rave about it today!! you should defintly buy or at least rent or borrow this film because once youve watched it youll want ot watch it again and again and again.................!

One of the best films ever to star Al Pacino as Tony Montana a ganglord kingpin whos starts from the bottom by being shipped in from cuba and works his way to the top by killing and selling drugs until he shows his true strenghth and hunger for power as he takes out the local druglords one by one! a drug frenzied crime spree with many famous lines and quotes which will be remebered forever a great classic! buy this one for sure you wont be dissapointed!

Never got the dvd. I tried to reach this seller but the only reply I had was that he sent the mail. Any further mails that I sent were never answered. Bottom line, I paid money for a dvd that I never got.....

It was a great DVD it came really quickly and was in excellent condition, it was a great price which I was able to re sell after watching it

Al Pacino at his best!
One of the classic mobster movies of the century that can be enjoyed by all.
It is funny as well as lots of action. One hell of a story that will leave you waiting to see what will happen next.

a absolute classic , and to think there is drug lords out there with houses and money like that, im jealous, accept for the drug dealing of course, and i bought the original 1939 via ebay and received 2 versions of the 1983 one ? they did not reply to my complaints about and i left bad feedback for them as i new after 2 weeks they were not going to reply, another ebay seller who spreads hundreds of dvds for sale and if you have a problem they ignore you as your just a lttle fish in a big pond, they want to thankgod im not high up in ebay as they wouldnt be allowed to do this poor practice, so i havent watched the 1939 thanks to ebay frauds, ebay is fantastic but there is some sharks out there waiting for us dolphins, i 100% sure you will enjoy the 1983 version :)

greate buy, would recommend anyone buying or loooking for a dvd to get this, great stroyline! I loved this video because the story line was so great and you really got into the video and i bought it because i was looking for a dvd and i was recommened by a friend and they were right, wat a dvd!

any film with al pacino starring in will be good but this film is exceptional as it shows how a person can achieve anything but it also shows how greed can destroy years of hard work, an excellent epic action/drama with a history lesson too.

Everything was fine the postal was the best coz it was freee!!! and the seller was very friendly!

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I brought this fantastic dvd for my 2 daughters, they both adore the wiggles and if they could watch it all day everyday they would!!!!!
A MUST HAVE FOR ANY MOTHER WITH A ENERGETIC TODDLER!!!! :D:D:D

Scarface is one of my top 10 favorite films of all time. It\'s definitely my # 1 gangster film because it\'s the perfect depiction of the rise and fall of a gangster. Al Pacino did such an amazing job in Scarface that I totally forget it\'s him and feel that Tony Montana existed so how. Acting wise, I think it was Al Pacino\'s best work.

FILM TO SEE BEFORE U dIE

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I got this film since i heard it was like GTA vice city, when watching it parts reminded me of Vice city but also the music reminded me of GTA 3, overall a good film.

this dvd skips many times and for that reason is poor quality. i have tried playing the dvd on several dvd players and the same problem occurs so it is definetly a fault in the dvd.

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One of the best films ever and deserves to be in everyones dvd collection.

The film stars al pacinos rise and fall as he plays the role of a cuban imigrant turned gangsta drug lord.

lengthy and gritty masterpiece.

if you dont have it, buy it.

classic film. Watch it again and again. would recommend. A favourite among friends...Al pacino is great in this film, Say hello to my little friend!!! Egg egg egg egg egg egg egg egg egg egg egg egge egg egge egg. to wop a looo bop. vvlgafgfahdvhdbvfaiyfvglavblhfdvbfhlhvggva

this film is the business, if you don't have it get it!!!

100% happy with the quality, & mega quick delivery.

classic iconic film, billiant acting and action sequences. really good mental machine gunning and chainsaw stuff. lots of swearing. totally full on crocket and tubbs mentalist stuff, miami vice gone mental

Al Pacino would always be remembered for his portrayal of the ruthless Tony Montana in this classic remake. The story begins with a small time Cuban refugee and his companion entering the USA illegally. Once given the chance to obtain a greencard, the pair never look back. Dissatisfied with the jobs working in a mobile kitchen, a unique opportunity arises and from then the ambition and determination of Tony Montana knows no bounderies as he embarks on a campaign from small time to big time. On this journey his boss, and associates would discover that Tony Montana would allow nothing or noone to stop his rise to the top. When he achieves his goal (including his bosses woman)Tony Montana becomes arrogant and despite all his security would soon realise that the man behind his rise was not one to cross. The ending of this movie is probably one of the most famous conclusions of all time, incorporating the infamous 'say hello to my little friend'. There is no fairytale ending and all the main character's fates are determined in a violent bloodbath. A cocaine fuelled Tony Montana takes dozens of bullets before succumbing to a single shot in the back from the silent assassin. Scarface is truly a bloody gangster movie that despite being nearly 3 hours long would keep you engrossed. I rate this movie as Al Pacino's finest, his portrayal of Tony Montana surpasses that of his role in The Godfather trilogy, and hats off to the man played a blinder in Scarface. This movie is not for the fainthearted, and although the message it sends out is not a good one, it also shows the dangers that come with the fast lifestyle, classic.

watched it then had to buy it worth every penny watch it over and over again
its a brilliant film you get hooked on it brilliant acting just watch it and see.

theres no doubt in my mind that this is the best film ever. al pacino is the best actor of all time.

In my personal opinion it is one of my favourite films of all time! a real cult classic and some of Pacino's best work