What Happened to Scarface?

Of all the big-screen gangsters, none outside of maybe the Corleone family have had the impact on audiences that Al Pacino’s Tony Montana has had. To this day, dialogue from Brian De Palma’s Scarface is referenced in hip-hop, and it’s hard for people to remember that in 1983, Scarface was not considered all that successful a film. It did decently at the box office, but it wasn’t a runaway smash. De Palma was faced with a lot of criticism for the movie’s extreme violence, with him infamously swapping an X-rated cut of the movie with the MPAA-approved R-rated cut for general release. In this episode of WTF Happened to this Movie (written by Jake Dee, edited by Ric Solomon and narrated by Mathew Plale), we dig into the making of De Palma’s classic. So say hello to my little friend and press play on WTF Happened to Scarface!
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[@tafsir5780]

you never get bored of repeat viewing of this classic film

[@jaysharpESQ]

Right Goodfellas and the shining too. These are probably my Three favorite films

[@ResidentRaccoon]

Probablty the most quotable film ever... me and my old man had a bond over this masterpiece

[@BALAAABOYYYY222]

Indeed mane. Fucking cockroaches think this is overrated

[@dbt7624]

For some reason I’m that way with this movie and Nolan’s dark knight i don’t know why but I could never get tired of watching those movies no matter how many times I do

[@Crimetvuk]

Great movie, but I got to be honest and say I’ve watched the first half 100s more times that the end 😴

[@ajtaylor8750]

This is one of those film where the term "overrated" gets thrown around, and it bothers me because this film is a true masterpiece that is even better than its 1932 original film. Brian del Palma brought his magic to this film and I can't imagine someone making this with as much passion and flare like he did.

[@matthewdaley746]

In that same vein, Grease was as overrated as Grease 2 was underrated, people totally destroyed it because they thought it was basically a remake, though, it seems to have received a vindication in recent decades.

[@domwalker6526]

Facts

[@matthewdaley746]

@@domwalker6526 Absolute facts, zero question.

[@jetstreamdefalpha5411]

I like the original better. The car to car shootout after tony gets attack in the Club. And Tony's sister shooting it out with the police and getting shot by the police, instead if tony having sexual urges toward Gina. Not only that but in the original film shows tony making moves after saying hes gonna make some money. Al Pacino scarface dosent show him doing any of that. The original kinda shows his rises abit more than a 40 second montage, it shows tony doing dirty work . so Paul Muni's film really seems like more of a gangster film, dont get me wrong i love Als Scarface ,but,,,,,,its kinda overrated

[@jaysharpESQ]

Oooh. Wow. Yeah, you've finally inspired me to watch the original.

[@jamesstaggs4160]

The "Look at de pelican fly! C'mon pelican!" scene may be the funniest sequence in any non-comedy. It's incongruous with what's going on and the stupidity of the Montanna character, whether Tony knew it wasn't a pelican and was just being goofy or he really thought it was a pelican, is just gold. Thank God nobody was allowed to redo the soundtrack with a bunch of contemporary rap songs. Also, Son of Tony? What a blessing from heaven that was never made.

[@TheTenaciousDog]

Son of Tony?? But Elvira’s womb was so polluded!

[@raymonbristol9628]

Wym ? The soundtrack was used many times in Rap. Maybe not Contemporary rap

[@joe_8699]

My buddies and I still say it from time to time. Look look at, come on pelican

[@umachan9286]

Actually that was one of the lines that he originally had to learn to get the accent down. That's why it was included in the movie.

[@hennagaijin100]

Those are not pelicans ?

[@johnedwards1580]

I saw this movie in the theater and it's still one of my favorite films all these years later.

[@LordTalax]

I didn't get to see it in the theater but it's stupendous. I love it.

[@tyrenblanch9739]

I saw it in the theaters too

[@jaysharpESQ]

If this, goodfellas or the shining is ever on... I drop what I'm doing and watch. Also, i tend to watch these movies every year or so. The shining always reminds me of halloween spooky season

[@johnedwards1580]

@@jaysharpESQ I love The Shining. One of my favorite classic movies

[@SirSmoldham]

Beautiful piece. This was the first movie I saw in a theater over two hours long that flew like lightning. Many thanks for including the chainsaw edit. A lot of my friends thought I made it up. DePalma RULES.

[@Pangolin-Mandolin]

You always know that you've just seen a great movie if it has a 2+ hour runtime and it feels like 45 minutes!

[@jaysharpESQ]

Wait , they edited out the chainsaw scene? Well, what happened then? Was it replaced with something else... Or? What?? How did that play out. I wanna see now

[@SirSmoldham]

@@jaysharpESQ They just removed the hanging severed arm. DePalma planned to cut it when he knew it would give him an X rating.

[@hectorbartlett567]

It just gets better with age. Arguably one of the greatest gangster movies of all times. In layman terms ... A must see and an absolute timeless classic!

[@brownie_shenandoah]

It is the MOST overrated piece of shit ever

[@hectorbartlett567]

@@brownie_shenandoah My friend, you lack personality, imagination and integrity!

[@xlxl9440]

You know there's a 3rd remake in the works where "Scarface" is going to be based in SO CAL with the Mexican Mafia and Hispanic and Black gangs involved. Seems interesting but would not be the same.

[@AnonymousAccount514]

@@xlxl9440 it will come and go unnoticed like all the other shitty remakes

[@AnonymousAccount514]

@@xlxl9440 what I don’t understand is….instead of remaking it….they should re-release them in theatres…they would make a ton of money….especially if they are remastered

[@darylmccormick]

I spent most of my life in the New York, New Jersey tri-state area and people are still obsessed with this movie. I would go to businesses and there would be wall size movie posters on the wall. My mother loved this movie so much that it must’ve played over 50 times in my house back then when it came on VHS. I probably actually sat own and watched it about 20 times.

[@dannysart3990]

Scarface was also a time traveler. The Actress that plays his Mom was almost the same age as Pacino.

[@pauldehayes1898]

Welp, this film aged me hard, considering I turn 40 this year. It's an absolute classic, and I feel that everyone needs to see it, at least once. I can't count how many times I've watched this movie, but still my fave scene by far is still the chainsaw scene!

[@jaysharpESQ]

The what

[@haggard1378]

@@spanishprisoner sorry bro dances with wolves is not a good movie

[@TopFix]

It's crazy that this movie is 4 decades old.

[@romerjusu3804]

Giorgio Moroder soundtrack as well. He also did Midnight Express and many others.

[@seanmetro3496]

2023: the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest movies of all-time!!

[@jironthunder7519]

Saw this in the theater at 13, I'm so proud that Scarface was the 1st Rated R film I snuck in solo! Tony Montana the Goat

[@omarvelasquez2614]

That’s not Geena Davis at 8:48 That’s Lisa Brock from Weird Science

[@KenAdams426]

Kelly not Lisa. Lisa was her name in the movie.

[@Luka2000_]

Honestly im very happy that they changed the theme from the 30s to the 80s miami. I think thats what made it really memorable

[@Chitchatjf2]

Saw in the theatres twice and have the 4K disc They should show this UNCUT on broadcast TV (late at night of course)

[@NYCZ31]

The 80's went from being lame to being cool again, and this movie likewise became cool again by association.

[@blackamerican40]

A violent masterpiece where power, drugs and possible incest were a perfect mixture.

[@HampETX903]

I actually seen al pichino walking in Beverly Hills last summer

[@mikeyfn-a6684]

"You're looking vewwy pwetty today" 😂😂😂 Steven Bauer was cool 😎👍

[@MrJemoederopeenstokj]

I fell asleep 3 times before i managed to watch the whole thing. Great OST tho

[@Ironheart73]

This movie deserves credit for its historical accuracy 1. Castro indeed dumped immigrants in US territory, many had criminal records 2. The cocaine trade built the economy of Miami. While the rest of the country was on recession, Gucci and Mercedez stores were opening left and right 3. They also got the nightlife correct. Most of these clubs had glass tables so that patrons can chop cocaine on them 4. The motel scene was not an artistic exaggeration. It was actually based on a real case 5. Banks were indeed having problems with the inflow of cash, they were taking in money more than they were legally allowed to 6. According to a report, at the time about 7 out of 10 newly graduated police were dirty 7. The use of the Mac 10 submachine gun was very popular at the time. It was not as bulky as rifles or shotgun. You can quickly spray a lot of bullets. Its so light, one can shoot it while riding at the back of a motorcyle 8. Sosa was based on a real drug lord

[@dinorocker8647]

Well considerin' it was Castro and Batista before him who were largely responsible for the environment that caused those Cubans to turn to crime to survive, well that shit's on them, not the people.

[@domasavpedzivin]

*Tony was also based on some real mobsters*

[@choicetaco44]

Your editing skills are astonishing

[@darkspeed62]

Scarface is the most perfect gangster film in my eyes. In a single film it shows the rise and fall of an immigrant coming to the US to relaise the American Dream, brick by boring brick, achieved it, but ultimately spoiled it and threw away his success. Every aspect of the film is masterful from the smybolism, the cinematograpy, the story and the acting. As much as I like films like Goodfellas and Casino, Scarface didn't have any of the goofy voiceover narration. Nobody could convince me this film isn't incredible.

[@aditbiju3717]

18:38 Scarface deserves an R-Rating in the first place despite originally being X-Rated. I’m glad, the Director was able to secure an R-Rating rather than X-Rating.

[@yudhabagaskara98]

Hard to choose between Michael Corleone and Tony Montana

[@moroyalty]

This was a good watch very informative & interesting facts about 1 of my Favourite films ever Thank you

[@therichdarley]

Perfect timing. I just rewatched this yesterday 🙃

[@Jabberstax]

You said Geena Davis but showed a picture of Kelly LeBrock. The usual standard of factual information from JoBlo.

[@simonwoodthrillerwriter]

I'm a big fan of DePalma's films but not this one. It always comes off like a bad B-movie. I know there's a lot of love for this film but the performances come off overwrought and cartoonish at times. It just falls flat for me.

[@deadseamonster]

Love that little David Lynch part. lol

[@BatkoNashBandera774]

Leave the gun take the canoli, Chichi take the yayo.

[@KeeGan1926]

How did I not know Mirodor was involved with the score?!?

[@DTA707]

@8:48 that's Kelly LeBrock in that pic(picss from Weird Science), not Geena Davis

[@tomhahnl1927]

Great movie, for sure one of the best Al Pacino Film.

[@juniorrok1]

Still my favorite movie to this game wish they would make a new video game tho

[@thomasschweda5104]

"Come on Pelican!"

[@Irishdrivingbloopers]

Even Scott Hall (RIP) liked this movie so much that he made up his WWF character Razor Ramon based on Tony Montana.

[@Merlinmagi]

The picture you flash up when you say Geena Davis is Kelly Le-Brock

[@BroodallyHonest]

I don't understand this question. What does it mean to ask what happened to Scarface? It's available for streaming like most other films.

[@BlackcurrantJam84]

I watched scarface for the first time last night, it was amazing 🎉

[@jawick]

Paul Mini should have won an Oscar for "Scarface."

[@okosuntom2808]

Jeezzz...Sharon Stone as Elvira would have been explosive but then i will still give credit to Michele Pieffer..she was great in the role.

[@jaysin197800]

8:48 you say Gina Davis but show a photo of Kelly LeBrock…lol

[@nomsantuli6023]

I wasn't born when it came out but this film was legendary

[@bboss7874]

Well it's been over a year for me, so I guess I can rewatch Scarface.🤔

[@OnmuphuckinOne]

That's Kelly LeBrock at 23:38 not Gina Davis lol

[@Lamtitude]

I had no clue that Dutch used the ACTUAL prop gun made for Scarface! I just assumed it was the same model with the same mods.

[@johnrumpf6014]

A clip from the critic!

[@buddefreitas8945]

Nothing happened to scar face it’s a great movie that never gets old.

[@walksinthedarkness]

That's Kelly LeBrock, not Geena Davis

[@Valmont1978]

Came here to say just that.

[@dozierleigh2980]

BEST GANGSTER MOVIE OF ALL TIME

[@Jannes-pj4cd]

This is a great movie with awesome oneliners. Al Pacino is amazing as Tony Montana.

[@molejam8166]

Scarface the best gangster movie of all time no matter what time period where in in the future or in the present Scarface will always remain the best gangster films ever made it's a masterpiece and should never be remade ever in this lifetime The World is yours indeed and everything in Chico!🌍

[@garrysmith1029]

If it's the best gangster movie I'm scared what the worst is. I think Goodfellas is better but admittedly I haven't seen too many gangster movies.

[@ALNizhoni]

Yeah...*that's not Geena Davis*. At 8:47, that's not "Geena Davis." That's Kelly LeBrock, of Weird Science and 'actually married to Steven Segal' fame.

[@tomlichnofsky.7048]

Nothing Has Happened!?! 🤔 It's on DVD And Blue Ray - 4 K -😊 You Can Streem it on your Big Screen TV Now! ✊👊 LOL 😁😄😅 The Movie is a Masterpeace! 👍👌🍁♈🍁

[@oyayemayafaro7307]

I was today year's old when I learned that Azealia Banks' song Chi Chi makes a reference to Scarface

[@AnonymousAccount514]

Can you guys make a video about The Life Of David Gale

[@AdvancedLiving]

Rush rush get the yea-yo!

[@lilcutthroat_]

Gangster movies back then we're better

[@fuzzypanda1684]

I agree with everything said in this video except for one thing...the claim at the end that America is still a meritocracy. How do I know America is no longer a meritocracy? Mindy Kaling, the person responsible for the atrocious Velma series, has already been given a new project. If America was still a meritocracy, she'd be working at McDonalds.

[@RIFFRaffi1205]

i find it funny that Al Pacino would've have been better off in the end if they had just let him snort real cocaine in all the scenes.

[@raminrouchi202]

Ask Sosa

[@tedburton8490]

Dude...... Anyone that confuses Geena Davis with Kelly LeBrock needs to get their eyes checked... At 8:48

[@bradley163]

"Fly, pelican!" is still my go-to quote when I see ANY bird that isn't an actual pelican.

[@darkspeed62]

and they were actually flamingos on the tele

[@dbt7624]

@@darkspeed62lol for real 😂

[@Atlsynth]

I do that too. Nobody knows wtf I'm on about. My favorite is " I know who I am.............I know who I am...." Not from scarface tho.

[@cleantoronto3658]

I got a Niagara Falls Bird Kingdom membership just to say that too

[@swervon617]

"Hey....You gotta job!" - Most underrated line in the film

[@chrisdee1583]

😂😂😂😂

[@NuGanjaTron]

Yeah, too bad we didn't see more of Chi-Chi! But at least he got the yeyo. 😆

[@MrRickyBill]

I was 15 years old when this came out. The whole reason I wanted to see it, was because I had read in a magazine, that it was originally given an X-rating. I had to convince my mother to let me see it. She drove me to the movie theater and asked the ticket guy, if it was appropriate for a 15 year old, thankfully he said yes.

[@Pangolin-Mandolin]

Haha! That's awesome! Remember when the age ratings on movies, alcohol and cigarettes were seen more like guidelines? Bill Burr has an anecdote with a similar theme, it's really funny too. I think maybe he was on Joe Rogan or Conan, but either way, it shouldn't be hard to find on KZbin.

[@520beardown]

That man deserves a round of 👏🏼.

[@invisibleloveone]

Scarface was such a masterpiece. I was planning to watch 10 minutes at first and ended up watching 3 hours straight. I missed dinner and a study group but it was worth it.

[@D33Lux]

I was told about this movie by some guy in the late 80's, he kept talking about it over and over, but never invited me to see it. Saw it a few years after with a friend who's dad had it on VHS, finally got to see it and we ended up watching it a few times that summer. Carlito's Way was also an amazing movie with Pacino.

[@tazinboor3913]

I’m with you @invisibleloveone I watched this movie all the way through when I got home one day, and I ended up doing work I had to do late that day, I think that’s why I consider this film to be an experience film, because of the story and how I watched it all the way through.

[@azohundred1353]

Brian De Palma remade Howard Hawks' Scarface, which was already a masterpiece, with his own De Palma style infused with Sam Peckinpah level violent shootouts. You really can't get much better than that. It's a classic.

[@D3MON_KOR3]

Scarface is and always will be one of the longest best entertaining movies. This is one of those movies if you fall asleep on it, it's so long that you wake up from a nap and it's still not even close to over 🤤

[@jaysharpESQ]

Hahaha. Yeah.

[@D3MON_KOR3]

@@panther666tbh doesn't matter, well after you saw it like 50 something times, it's easy to fall asleep to, it's a long ass movie, that's all I was saying. It's just the type of movie you play sometimes and fall asleep, but only wake up up halfway through it lol. Regardless I don't care who understands my comments or not, 59 people agree. So I can't be that far off. In no way am I saying it's not entertaining, referring to the length that's all.

[@christophgunster254]

Maybe it has been noticed and brought up by others: when Geena Davis is mentioned auditioning for Scarface, the picture supposedly showing her is actually Kelly LeBrock on the movie "Weird Science"!

[@playerunkown8699]

Alot of criminals saw scarface as the face of drug trade they always had a huge poster of him hanging around in the house cops actually started to suspect the pattern that how crazy the impact of this movie was

[@nasalpolecat091]

Robert loggia deserved a Oscar nomination for his part.

[@TheRealest127]

Agreed.

[@hennagaijin100]

Don't underestimate the OTHER guy's greed.

[@moserfugger6363]

Many of the things that went wrong made the movie even better. Nowadays Hollyweird plays it much too safe, so classics like "Scarface" are a thing of the past. Which makes them even more precious and special. Greetings from Germany :)

[@Thathorrorguy12FU]

It's because the movie is timeless. It's funny because it definitely has that early 80s feel, and it captures that capsule of time. But the real answer is the realism, the rawness, and most of all, Pacino's performance. I mean this was one of them movies where we are rooting for the bad guy. Pacino's portrayal of Tony Montana is beyond mesmerizing. He does a lot, and I mean a LOT of bad things. And he makes us care about him. Also the movie is almost 3 hours and boy does it fly. The first half of the movie is Tony's journey to and through the American system. He starts off with nothing. And by the half point mark in the movie, he's got everything he wanted,"The World and Everything in It," then once he gets it, he begins his demise. And the last half hour or so is a complete master class of Tony's demise. I believe the whole movie is just a very tragic and cautionary tale. But Tony is a complete antihero, with more quotable lines in the film than probably any other. This movie blasted into the world in 1983. It is now 2023,and ppl still go back to it, the younger generation knows, the generation before that, and I'm sure this film will absolutely stand the rest of time. Imo, it's perfect. It's not like an American gangster movie that Martin Scorcese has pumped out many a time. And imo, I don't think that it should be compared to one. Sure, DeNiro and Pesci are the GOATS when it comes to the Italian American Mafia as we know. But this isn't like that. Yes, it's a gangster film but this deals with the Puerto Rican gangster, the cartel, the ppl who were supplying the mafia with cocaine and if you did that drug in the 80s,chances are , it probably went through the hands of ppl like Alexander Soda, and Tony Montana. This movie pulls you into Tony's world, the way he thinks, and his reaction to every aspect of his life. And you will never see a spiral into the bloody, fiery, and bullet riddled descent into hell that Tony goes to by the end of the movie. And when them credits role, the movie finally lets free of the grip it has on you. The thing about it is, this movie will stay with you, the cast and the acting is top notch. And you'll never see a bad guy like this again!

[@Thathorrorguy12FU]

Probably one of my favorites of all time. Hands down!

[@Thathorrorguy12FU]

Apologies for some misspelling. Spell check sucks dick.

[@shannontarrant1826]

@@Thathorrorguy12FU Mine as well!!!!

[@juniorcruz3866]

@@Thathorrorguy12FU tony was cuban not puerto Rican

[@Thathorrorguy12FU]

Exactly 💯

[@ygbgforever]

The chainsaw scene is unforgettable

[@badbenito]

Al Pacino. A master of the subtle performance.

[@glst1974]

In The Godfather, yes this is true. His own cocaine addiction help get the "louder" version.

[@ResidentRaccoon]

@@glst1974 GIVE ME ALL YA GOT!!!!

[@ShootingStar1313]

Brian De Palma to critics at the time: You need people like me so you can point your fingers and say, that's the bad guy! 👉😎

[@Malryth]

As a GenXer born in 1968, I fully admit, I didn't actually see Scarface until decades later when I purchased the DVD of it. I would always see a Scarface poster in University Students houses back in the 2000's when I was a Cable TV Installer/Service Tech. That is mainly what drove me to blindly buy the movie before I actually watched it. I never regret the purchase and I do re-watch it every so often. It IS a must seen gangster movie and, like so many other 80's and 90's movies Hollywood keeps trying to re-make for money's sake. You can't capture the magic of the cast that helped tell this well written story. Thanks for making this video JoBlo!!

[@Omar-wq9dz]

Brian De Palma gets criticized all the time for violence in his movies. I don’t mind it a whole lot, since I like a number of his movies

[@MrAngerissues1]

I remember seeing this the movies when it came out. The theaters were packed for weeks. The movie was beloved in the South Bronx.

[@vampirascoffin870]

Facts homie and am from there this movie is workship in the BX!

[@TheRealest127]

Damn. I could imagine how dope that time must’ve been.

[@hankscorpio6924]

Bro this movie was a major flop, you imagining things.

[@MrAngerissues1]

@@hankscorpio6924 Not in the hood.

[@interdimensionalsteve8172]

Watched this recently on 4k disc on my new 84' OLED... and my gawd, it's just as good as the first time I saw it 20+ years ago. It's just so endlessly captivating! Carrie also holds up beautifully from De Palma, but the Untouchables does not. That is kind of hard to get through nowadays.

[@cjewe1z]

'The Untouchables' was never a great film. It was OK at best.

[@theshadowman1398]

A timeless classic

[@_scabs6669]

My grandfather is Cuban and he absolutely adores this movie

[@reazonuk2362]

I never get the title of any of these kinds of videos. What happened to any of these films? Well.....Time passes . They stopped being shown in cinemas and they end up on and off on streaming services. Its not even like its a forgotten classic. Whats next? What happened to jaws? What happened to Batman (1989) I mean it would be more of a genuine question to ask what happens to certain films because of modern day censorship. Ie; what happened to bill and teds bogus journey ? ie; too many gay slurs/gay bashing. What happened to ace ventura pet detective?

[@nawfsideslim]

In my 45yrs as a Floridian and die hard fan of this movie, I've always thought it was filmed entirely in So. Fla🤦🏿‍♂️😂😂

[@rickfalcon5572]

Another issue Oliver Stone was going through, was that he was trying to get his project Platoon off the ground for years. This was while he penning Scarface and Midnight Express before that. Luckily, he got his wish, and Platoon won a few Awards as a result.

[@Pangolin-Mandolin]

I only first watched this movie recently (I'm 34) and it absolutely is a masterpiece but for some reason, I think that the films intro with all the news footage of Cubans leaving for the States and Fidel Castro going mental on the stage, is one of my most favourite movie openings of all time. I don't know why though

[@Studeb]

It is very nicely cut with great fitting moody music.

[@DialloMoore503]

It’s an iconic opening. It pretty much tells you what the film is about; Immigration and the American dream.

[@Jade_holloway]

it definitely is one of the greatest film openings of all time, and the music is unmatched.

[@nikoenciso01]

It just a feeling I love that intro too

[@haggard1378]

The music. Always pulls me right in like here we go

[@RockandRoll999]

An absolute timeless Classic and one of the greatest movies to ever be made

[@bigp3006]

They wanted to blame Reagan on the cocaine? Did they get jimmy Carter's approval?

[@Omar-wq9dz]

Say hello to my little friend!

[@DjadamGee]

Still play the PS2 game

[@iceberg4736]

It's gonna be interesting to see how they'll celebrate the 40th anniversary of this film, being that it's almost timeless and still remembered by generations since.

[@jaysharpESQ]

Im not sure i catch yer drift. Like, what are you anticipating or hinting at? Normally anniversaries are just a new edition release /limited theatre run... Home blue ray/dvd w new featurettes and director commentary

[@jamesmorant1406]

Regarded as the best gangster film and a cult classic

[@jayxavier7357]

WTF happened -- a much better movie made in 1932 got upstaged by an inferior 1983 remake...

[@Gogettor]

Movie did the following: 1) made your channel (Jo wouldn’t have Blo without Scarface) 2) created Don Eladio and Tuco Salamanca 3) made my favorite movie of all time.

[@8584zender]

damn now i have to watch scarface again this weekend dear god they better not ruin this with a sequel

[@-Gunnarsson-]

Was John Travolta even a choice for this? lol he doesnt fit to be a gangster at all. He belongs in the nightclubs dancing 😂😂

[@dsimpson530]

We all know that MTV's Cribs really gave the movie a second life. Almost every episode had the DVD version featured. The DVD was only released as a limited run and was extremely expensive to buy in the late 90's/early 2000's due to that run. The VHS version was common in comparison. The anniversary remaster on DVD is when it became widely adopted

[@Lamtitude]

@@spanishprisoner instant classic lol. No it wasn’t. It only did okay at the box office and received mixed reviews upon release. The guy is right. Every teenager in the 90’s and early 00’s had it on VHS or DVD and half of them had a Scarface poster in their room, which is why it’s so popular today.

[@ResidentRaccoon]

@@Lamtitude If you weren't there, then don' try to say what is and what isn't... you're making assumptions

[@cupcakechronicles4551]

One of my favourite movies. Carlitos way was also pretty good