I guess its sort of a 'Mommie Dearest' of Gangster movies; in that there are so many memorable set-pieces and lines. I think that is some of the appeal.
I went back a few months back to pull audio off Scarface, cant remember why; but I was reminded:
-its a re-make [well, in that that there was another 'scarface' before it, but I doubt its even close]
-it's a great reminder of the time. No spoilers, but the opening sequence is basically about the situation between Cuba and the US back then; when Castro, I may be wrong here, Sunday night Memory, but Castro as a gesture of good will or whatever; let many refugess come to america. What he didnt tell them was the refugess sent were the worst fucks that Cuba had, and Castro was dumping them on us.
-Pacino really inhabits this character, in my opinion. I cant believe its the same whiny guy in Dog Day Afternoon.
-Fantastically violent. One scene [we all know; no spoilers] I think had to be almost completely cut; way too gory for the ratings people.
-Fantastically over the top. The end scenes, for me, where the Mommie Dearest kicks in.
-Great supporting cast. I forget almost all the names except Frank Langella, but great.
-I almost didnt recognize Michelle Pfiffer when I re-watched it. Wow.
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