Scarface
•••ONE OF MY TOP FILMS EVER•••
This film traumatized me as it traumatized entire generations, even today little ones are molded by Tony, Manny or Sosa. The problem with this film and its reputation is that people have not retained the good morals and the good message, you must not become Tony Montana.Tony Montana is an incarnation of modern American capitalist society, in seeking social elevation, he will end up falling to his grave through excessive gluttony. Scarface shows us that money should not influence a man to the point of destruct himself and by consequences destruct everything that’s around him. The illegal want to succeed, which are seen as the result of success among many young people unfortunately only lead to two: the grave or prison. Scarface also critiques the modern American dream, unlimited money, a beautiful wife (Elvira), a big house, a bling-bling car, everything that De Palma gives to Tony during his rise.
« The world is yours » is one of the most popular sayings in modern American culture, signifying the desire to reach a peak, the will to succeed in a world strewn with obstacles. This motivation will follow our protagonist throughout the film, through appearances on screen, ending with a breathtaking climax where we see the reason for Montana's death, the world is yours because the world will eat you despite your rises, your business, your success.
To talk more technicly, De palma made a beautiful work for the construction of the characters, the casting, the sequences that mix violence or cult sayings. Contrary to other movie of his genre, Scarface is little bit different, it gives us a rapid tempo and a perfect climax that allows spectators to never squint their eyes.
10/10