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65 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 93 Ratings

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    Scarface is one of those special movies, like "The Godfather," that is willing to take a flawed, evil man and allow him to be human.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    100
    A beautiful, at times poetic exercise in excess from Brian De Palma.
  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Jay Carr
    25
    It plays like a crude "Godfather" parody, the sort that might amuse as a 10-minute sketch on "Saturday Night Live," but curdles and collapses as a 143-minute film. [09 Dec 1983]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 4 out of 24
  1. randomdude
    10
    I'm insanely in love withe this movie. I will say no more.. watch it. Whether you are shocked or dismayed and digusted.... well, it's awesome either way. I'm an adult, and was one at 18 when I first saw and loved it. We each have our own opinions. GAWD I LUV THIS MOVIE!… Expand
    • 4 of 4 users said yes
  2. TheDaveHimself
    5
    One of the most overrated films of all time. For people that set out to glorify this lifestyle, there are much better films out there to be attracted towards (Goodfellas, for one). There are times it comes across like it's begging to be parodied (how often do you hear "say hello to my little friend?"). Every now and then, Oliver Stone's script shines and Al Pacino does his best, but ultimately, I believe, it falls flat.… Expand
    • 0 of 4 users said yes
  3. ReviewCritic
    3
    Nothing more that mountains of cocaine, and never-ending violence. Scarface has absolutely no storyline. It is true that hollywood only makes movies with action, that have absolutely no meaning these days.… Expand
    • 2 of 7 users said yes

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