Scarface (18)

★★★★ "This scorching update of Howard Hawks's 1932 classic by director Brian De Palma relocates events to Miami and follows the rapid rise and violent fall of a Cuban refugee turned cocaine-smuggling kingpin." ~ Radio Times.

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One of the most influential gangster epics of all time, Scarface is the rags-to-riches story of Cuban immigrant Tony “Scarface” Montana, who finds wealth, power and passion beyond his wildest dreams… at a price he never imagined.

From acclaimed director Brian De Palma, this action-packed crime classic features an eye-popping remastered picture in explosive 4K.

A modern-day classic, Scarface stars Academy Award winner Al Pacino in an unforgettable performance as one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film, and Academy Award nominee Michelle Pfeiffer. 

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★★★★ De Palma's 1983 movie is still a must-see for Pacino's potent and influential performance. ~ The Guardian.

★★★★ Pacino's drug-crazed, bloodshot performance gives this gangster movie a terrifying edge. ~ Sky Cinema.

★★★★ This is very much a film of the 80s in its portrayal not of moral decline (there is little declining left to do) but of unstoppable ego-centrism. With guns. ~ BBC.

★★★★★ Perfomances are excellent, and despite its moralistic conclusion, the film has since become de rigueur viewing for crack barons, who know a good shoot-em-up when they see one. ~ Empire.

★★★★★ Scarface has become a touchstone of pop culture, one of the half dozen or so most frequently referenced films of our era. ~ The Times.

★★★★ To call the whole thing visceral is a palpable understatement. ~ London Evening Standard.