Brian De Palma's (Dressed to Kill, Phantom of the Paradise) updating of Scarface is one of those films that runs the gamut from "all-time favorite" to "worst film I've ever seen" among critics and non-critics alike. Some love the ultra-violent nature while others loathe see it as the main detraction. Some like the stylistic touches dolloped on by De Palma, while others feel it jars with the grittiness of the story. Regardless of where you stand, it is still a memorable viewing experience, and while it may not please everyone, it is engaging enough to garner a reaction in anyone who sees it.
Admittedly, the main plot is predictable, and not too complex in structure. Al Pacino (The Godfather Part II, Serpico) plays Tony Montana, a Cuban immigrant and one of many criminals sent to the United States in 1980 by Fidel Castro claiming political asylum. He starts off as small time crook and works his way up to big time drug dealer in Miami.
Scarface is most memorable for the......
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