Scarface
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Metascore
65 out of 100

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8.4 out of 10

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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. Time
    Reviewed by: Richard Corliss
    80
    It is a serious, often hilarious peek under the rock where nightmares strut in $800 suits and Armageddon lies around the next twist of treason.
  4. 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: 28 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 33
  3. Negative: 3 out of 33
  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
  2. imthenoob
    8
    Good acting, Plenty of enjoyable action, and a story that is satisfying from begining to end. Scarface is the kind of movie that you simply must see. It's fantastic.… Expand
  3. nathanl
    7
    This movie has a generic story that does little to distinguish itself from other rise to power stories, but there are some great monents and al pacino does a great job.… Expand
  4. JimS
    3
    The best C movie ever made. This film and most people that enjoy it don't seem to notice that it is a parody. I can't for the life of me figure out why anyone takes it seriously or would want an airbrushed t-shirt proclaiming their love for it.… Expand

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