Many gangster movies have predecessors, and Scarface is no exception; some viewers may not realize that this film is actually a remake of an earlier black-and-white version. Considering that, the level of violence felt new, largely due to Brian De Palma’s direction—though I don't think he intended it to be so extreme as to earn an NC-17 rating. Al Pacino’s portrayal of Tony Montana is what resonates with most people; his character is fantastic, complete with a Cuban accent and memorable lines. He has a friend named Manny, a younger sister, eventually replaces Frank Lopez, and struggles with cocaine addiction. This film marks the first appearances for Steven Bauer and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. I really enjoy the soundtrack—it’s wonderful and impressive, even preceding Grand Theft Auto III, which is quite something. Songs like "Rush Rush," "Shake It Up," "Push It To The Limit" (my personal favorite), “She's on Fire,” and "I'm Hot Tonight" are all standouts. If you had forgotten that the Scarface starring Al Pacino is a remake of the black-and-white film from the 1930s, it’s worth remembering. The original Scarface was filmed in black and white in the thirties, and now we have what I consider to be the definitive gangster movie—a true badass! Al Pacino delivers a strong performance as Tony Montana; he is truly unforgettable. “You wanna play rough? Okay. Say hello to my little friend!” "You know what I'm talking about, you f**king cockroach." The script itself is excellent and was written by Oliver Stone, which is surprising when you think about it—he seemed to embody Tony Montana. The world will remember him as… Scarface.

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