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Scarface (Platinum Edition) (1983)

Al Pacino , Michelle Pfeiffer , Brian De Palma  |  R |  DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (921 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer, Robert Loggia, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
  • Directors: Brian De Palma
  • Writers: Oliver Stone
  • Producers: Martin Bregman
  • Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, NTSC, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (DTS 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
  • Dubbed: French, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Rated: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Universal Studios
  • DVD Release Date: October 3, 2006
  • Run Time: 170 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (921 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000GGSMB2
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,837 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Scarface (Platinum Edition)" on IMDb

Special Features

  • SCARFACE SCOREBOARD: Watch Scarface like never before...keep track of the number of times the "F" word is used and the number of bullets fired.
  • DELETED SCENES:  Over 20 minutes of deleted scenes
  • MAKING OF SCARFACE: THE VIDEO GAME:  Immerse yourself in the world of Scarface in this behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the video game.
  • THE WORLD OF TONY MONTANA: Experience the decadent world of the ultimate gangster in this all-new feature. Revel in Tony's luxurious and extravagant life in the underworld.
  • SCARFACE: THE REBIRTH: Actor Al Pacino, director Brian De Palma, producer Martin Bregman, and screenwriter Oliver Stone examine the history of Scarface, from the original 1932 classic to shooting the script.
  • SCARFACE: CREATING: A fascinating look at the controversial making of Scarface and the triumphs and struggles experienced by its filmmakers, including the filming of the unforgettable chainsaw scene, location changes, the producer's battles to gain an "R" rating and more.
  • SCARFACE: ACTING:  Al Pacino and other cast members offer insider stories and revealing insights into how these legendary characters were created.
  • SCARFACE: TV VERSION MONTAGE: A revealing and hilarious montage of film clips that compare and contrast the theatrical release to the network version of Scarface.

Editorial Reviews

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This sprawling epic of bloodshed and excess, Brian De Palma's update of the classic 1932 crime drama by Howard Hawks, sparked controversy over its outrageous violence when released in 1983. Scarface is a wretched, fascinating car wreck of a movie, starring Al Pacino as a Cuban refugee who rises to the top of Miami's cocaine-driven underworld, only to fall hard into his own deadly trap of addiction and inevitable assassination. Scripted by Oliver Stone and running nearly three hours, it's the kind of film that can simultaneously disgust and amaze you (critic Pauline Kael wrote "this may be the only action picture that turns into an allegory of impotence"), with vivid supporting roles for Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Robert Loggia. --Jeff Shannon

Product Description

Digitally remastered, the ultimate gangster film will be available as a two-disc edition,complete with an all-new audio track for a moreimmersive and dynamic experience. The PLATINUM EDITION includes new bonus material and highly collectible packaging.

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This is one of the best movies ever made. Jason Buckmaster  |  166 reviewers made a similar statement
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174 of 198 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! November 2, 2003
Format:DVD
The reason to buy this DVD is simple: one of the most influential films of the 20th century has finally been released in a newly restored, pristine transfer. As an owner of the original DVD release, I can testify that the difference is like night and day.

With every viewing, I come to appreciate Brian DePalma's Scarface more and more. Although not perfect, there is much more right with this film than wrong. It helps to compare it with its countless imitations: where most subsequent crime films rush headlong from one bloody gunfight to the next, Scarface takes its time. Its languid, gliding camera has a certain elegance in the way it reveals story points without relying on clunky Dick-and-Jane dialog or overwrought MTV pyrotechnics. A prime example is the infamous scene where Tony Montana (Al Pacino) attemps to buy two kilos of cocaine from some Coloumbians for his boss, Frank Lopez (Robert Loggia). Watch the way the camera drifts from the Miami Beach hotel room, across a peaceful sun-drenched street, over to the car where Tony's associates are waiting for him, then slowly back up to the bathroom window, where the sound of the idling chainsaw grows louder. Creepy. Insinuating. It's comparable to the best work of Hitchcock - a day-lit nightmare where the ordinary becomes sinister. Watch closely as the Columbian dismembers Tony's friend limb by limb. In spite of the scene's reputation, we never actually see what's happening. Like the shower murder in Psycho, all the violence is implied - so strongly, in fact, that DePalma had to fight the MPAA in a well-publicized battle to keep Scarface from receiving an X rating.

It's interesting the way that the improved picture and sound seem to contribute to every aspect of the film....

Once you get past those 160-odd f-variants, Oliver Stone's screenplay begins to seem as thoughtful as it is blunt. The language is harsh, but also truthful, with plenty of quotable lines (though you would not want to quote them in polite company).

The improved sound mix also brings into relief something that I had always looked upon as a liability of Scarface - the very "80's" music score, which had always seemed to me the newer equivalent of those ham-handed "jazz" scores from certain 50's melodramas like Man With the Golden Arm. But now the music seems "dated" more in the way of an early James Bond score; it is appropriate to the era. Were Scarface made now, it would still be a legitimate choice of styles.

The extras are thorough, though the "making of" documentary seems to be a longer version of the one from the original DVD release. There is also a documentary on Scarface's considerable influence on hip-hop music, but I smell an Obvious Plug for a CD of music "inspired" by the film. (The package insert proclaims that it's In Stores Now! from DefJam records.)

In any case, Scarface has finally received its due respect in a form that showcases the late John Alonso's brightly-hued, yet somehow gritty cinematography. Alonso also photographed the sumptuous Chinatown. This DVD is also a tribute to him - a master of light and shadow, whose old-fashioned, hard-lit chiaroscuro images contributed in no small way to Scarface's status as a modern classic. Read more ›

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49 of 58 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars On DVD, yet again... October 8, 2006
Format:DVD
Brian De Palma's blood soaked gangster epic is on DVD, once again. I'll say this right off the bat, if you own the previously released Special Edition of Scarface, there's no reason to run out and buy this Platinum Edition, which has an assortment of previously released extras to go along with a counter for how many times the "F" word is used and how many bullets are fired. Besides that, there's nothing here that hasn't been seen before, but if you don't already own Scarface on DVD, well then, this is worth picking up. As for the film itself, it's a bloody crime epic featuring one of Al Pacino's best, and most infamous, performances as Cuban hood turned drug kingpin Tony Montana; but chances are, you already know all that. The DVD's picture quality looks cleaner, and the "remastered and remixed" sound is crisper as well, but whether or not you want to lay down the cash for this depends on how many times you've been suckered into buying the movie.
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27 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Gritty, Underworld Masterpiece. January 2, 2000
Format:DVD
"Scarface" is one of the greatest of all mob movies. It's an epic crime drama done with style and care. Brian DePalma presents a film that ignites the screen with a great screenplay by Oliver Stone and an amazing performance by Al Pacino. Unlike "The Godfather," which was more about family and relationships between father and son, "Scarface" is an exhilarating and intriguing journey into Miami's mob underworld, seen through the eyes of Tony Montana, a Cuban refugee with some of the greatest lines in movie history. The degree of excess here is brilliantly done and adds even more realism to a great work. DePalma shows a wonderful touch of style in the sets, costumes, cars, even in the violence. Look at the brilliant eye for composition he shows in a scene where an assassination attempt is carried out on Tony in a nigh club. The movie is full of that Latin style and intensity. The screeenplay By Oliver Stone is brilliant because it's complex in the way in which we are not just interested in the action, but characters and events as well. We really care about what happens with these people, least of all Tony. Pacino gives one of the greatest and most intense performances, always believable. He steals the show entirely through his accent and facial expressions. The action sequences aren't dim-witted, but smart and stylish. "Scarface" vibrates with style and realism like few gangster dramas have. It stands as a masterpiece. One of the greatest crime pictures of all time.
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21 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "Say hello to my little friend" February 16, 2003
Format:VHS Tape
Brian De Palma's epic blood soaked remake of the 1932 Paul Muni gangster classic may not have gotten all the critical acclaim in the world, but it stands as a landmark performance of the great Al Pacino. Pacino brings to the screen one of his most well known characters in his career as Tony Montana; a cuban refugee who rises to power in Miami's cocaine underworld. Along with him is his best friend Manny (Steve Bauer) and the two begin working for Frank (Robert Loggia), a slimy, manipulative excess driven drug kingpin whose wife (Michelle Pfeiffer) Tony soon develops an obsession for. Oliver Stone wrote the script and helped make Tony one of the most unforgettable characters in all of American cinema. Scarface has since become a cult classic and contains some of the most memorable lines of dialogue in film, not to mention the most rampant use of profanity that would not be topped for years to come. The only problem I ever had with Scarface was it's length; clocking in at nearly 3 hours, there are times when the film drags, but that is only a minor complaint. All in all, if you want to see one of Al Pacino's finest performances (aside from Devil's Advocate, Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, or anything beginning with the title The Godfather), then consider Scarface essential viewing, but be warned, this is not a film for all tastes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the 5 best gangster films of all time!
Brain De Palma creates a truly heart stopping crime drama. Scarface was one of the first films to introduce audiences to a completely new level of violence that had never been seen... Read more
Published 2 hours ago by Natja Kristy
5.0 out of 5 stars Scarface DVD
Loved the movie and love the CD. Thanks for your help and I'm sure we'll continue buying from Amazon for a long time.
Published 8 hours ago by Arantha
5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Treasure.
I have own this on Laser Disc and DVD. Now I have pre-order it on Blue Ray. Scarface deserves a slot in my Blue Ray collection as it is a timeless treasure which I am eager to see... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Lam Hoon Leong
5.0 out of 5 stars cool classic
Rented this on pay per view. My wife had never seen it and it was as awesome as ever. Great film, great actors, great piece of history that brings back a lot of memories.
Published 3 days ago by Adam
5.0 out of 5 stars Top ten of all time!
Without a doubt in the top ten movies of a time! From the acting and directing, the rags to riches storyline and the right amount of violence. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Lakeside Upholstery and Canvas
4.0 out of 5 stars classic
One of the best gangster films of all time. A must see film for anybody who is a Pacino fan.
Published 10 days ago by Mike Maniaci
5.0 out of 5 stars SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND
ACTION AT IT'S BEST...AL PACINO NEVER MADE A CLUNKER !!! ENOUGH SAID...:)
IT WILL BE A WELCOME ADDIITION TO YOUR VIDEO LIBRARY
Published 10 days ago by BossHoss300
5.0 out of 5 stars better with time
I saw this on its initial theatrical release and felt it was too far over the top and too violent. but today, after several viewings I regard it as a great film. Read more
Published 19 days ago by edgar christensen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
What I most liked about this movie was that it is a remastered film, and that it is also an anniversary edition.
Published 23 days ago by Isauro Rodriguez
5.0 out of 5 stars Where's the chainsaw?
Finally!!!! After all these years I've seen Scarface. A must see. Al Pacino, what can you say? He OWNS this role.
Published 23 days ago by Davittslat
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Overlooked acting/ad lib from Tony's mother
Agreed, I saw this movie a few weeks ago on cable. Just saw that part, and was thinking the same thing about the mother.
Sep 6, 2011 by Sean M. Alexander |  See all 2 posts
5.1 audio?
it's 7.1 audio and it's AMAZING!
Sep 15, 2011 by writer chick |  See all 2 posts
Omar Suarez, really a stoolie?
Everyone knows that Omar was a stoolie and yes he did set him up because Tony had disrespected Omar.
Apr 18, 2011 by soccer mania |  See all 6 posts
skipping/freezing issues?
Same here just a little earlier. The Blu Ray plays fine til Tony get to the club and catches his sister there in the bathroom stall. Just before the shooting in the club it completely freezes. Contacted Amazon and they are sending a replacement.
Sep 18, 2011 by Roland Torres |  See all 7 posts
WideScreen or Not?
It is 2:35.1. I prefer it to be 1:85.1 or lower simply because the blu ray does a better job at restoring a full image. Even dvds have 2:35.1 but atleast it looks good. For Blu ray however I feel its a waste because now it just looks like a dvd and it doesnt give you a good close up to the... Read more
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