Guest Blogger: Patrick S2

Scarface is a remake of the 1932 film, which follows the rise of Tony Montana with his friend Manny Ray, who which builds a strong criminal empire in the 1980’s. The main actor in the movie is Al Pacino who plays the role as Tony Montana which did a very good job in his performances earning himself the reward of an Oscar with 27 other wins and 37 nominations. Another actor is Steven Bauer who plays the role of Manny Ray. He also did well earring himself the Best actor Obie, which is awarded to the Best-Off Broadway performance.
The character Tony Montana is the true mastermind behind the whole criminal organization because his idea is what got them started in the first place. Tony Montana had scars and tattoos that did not go unnoticed so therefore he was sent to a detention camp along with his friend Manny and from there they organize a cartel hit that allows them an early release along with green cards and a job washing dishes. Then there is Manny Ray who is Tony’s right hand man, pretty much his brother. Manny was a womanizer never finding the right women until he started dating Tony’s sister, and this outraged Tony. They stated to lose trust in one another and got into a fight which led to Manny and Gina (Tony’s sister) to disappear for 3 days which then later on Tony found out that Manny was sleeping with her. Without even thinking twice Tony shot Manny to later find out from his sister they we planning on getting married and wanted to make it a surprise. The theme of the movie is the focus on Tony Montana’s life showing how the criminal life isn’t the easiest life. Critics rated the movie well but it was closer to just average. The main downfall of the movie critics say that it just wasn’t credited which brought the ratings down a lot. Other than that the critics say it is a great movie. I think this movie is worth our time and money because it helps people better understand the life of people struggling even if they may be breaking the law but it’s truly their only way to make a living with that kind of lifestyle in the environment where they we raised.