"Scarface" - Reviewed by former Mafia Capo Michael Franzese

[@SimoExMachina2]

"Never get high on your own supply". The best advice Tony ever ignored.

[@riiadejaneiro3766]

But then theres this problem. If youre gonna get high, from whose supply is that coming from? Drugbusiness is very complicated indeed.

[@macfly6237]

Didn’t help the person telling him the rule was actively addicted to drugs at the time.

[@dhlhthriwdhskissos9606]

@@macfly6237 frank ? I don't recall him ever using , it was Elvira who was addicted

[@macfly6237]

@@dhlhthriwdhskissos9606 Frank was a serious alcoholic in the movie. I guess I always found it hypocritical that Frank was the one giving out the advice while drunk.

[@dhlhthriwdhskissos9606]

@@macfly6237 was he indeed ? It was never mentioned

[@pescatoralpursuit1726]

My favorite scene is when a drunk Montana in a fancy restaurant, makes a scene then starts berating the other wealthy patrons who were looking down their noses at him in judgement, with his lecture that ends in "say goodnight to the bad guy!"

[@tonym994]

"you need me, so you can point your finger and say, "that's the bad guy".or something like that. one of those films w/ too many great lines to count! and the line (like many in this movie) about Frank being "too big, too fat, to fly and stay in the air" is taken directly from the SCARFACE screenplay from 1932 w/ Paul Muni, directed by Howard Hawks. an Italian rises to the top w/ tommy guns and contraband booze. based on the CAPONE story. behind his back, and in newspapers, AL was known as "scarface". made during the days of the bullshit Hayes code, when you couldn't elaborate on Tony Camonte's relationship w/ his sister. just hint at it. as SCORSESE said, "you had to smuggle it into the film".

[@rickyhdz9102]

He wasn’t drunk he was coked out

[@tonym994]

@@rickyhdz9102 constantly snorting Coke, but he sampled too much of the wine menu, too.

[@skeletonbuyingpealts7134]

@@rickyhdz9102 Little column A, little column B

[@gman24310]

That's my favorite scene, too,

I’m Colombian and I’ve seen Scarface like 20 times and I listen through Michael’s review like if had never seen the movie in my life. Amazing

[@FilthyAngryIrishPeasant]

@johnny G - I'm not a Colombian or a Mexican-but learned mix & match Spanish. Extraño a las damas. Las Caleñas y Paisas. I was making breakfast once & you know you're not dating an American-born woman when the two looks; 1) They look at you like you are from Mars when you throw an egg yolk away & 2) When you don't understand how people aren't getting sick with eggs not being stored in the refrigerator.

@MANSQUITO lol

[@dalzvert9206]

@CJ P. or a Venezuelan 😂 saludo desde la cora de un Hondureño 🇭🇳 ❤ 🇨🇺

[@tony_fanta]

@CJ P. you don't need scarface to know this

[@Hunk62]

Then you probably know that Tony don't like fockin' Colombians, okey?

[@randallbowman2930]

The fascinating thing about that chainsaw scene is that the majority of that scene was IMPLIED violence! They didn't actually show much, but our subconscious was able to fill in the blanks so vividly that we didn't know the difference! That was brilliant, simply BRILLIANT directing!!

[@m1lst3r89]

I think it was terrible decision. I don't believe in implied violence. Either you show it or you don't. Just make sure you don't make it exploitative. People always say that human mind thinks it saw things, but I think it's pure bs

[@MH-zg5yw]

I believe there was an unedited version where the chainsaw scene was far more graphic. It was edited to get a theatrical release with an R rating

[@Corporate_Zombie]

@@m1lst3r89 I'm sure that if the movie showed the chainsaw actually cutting through the flesh and bone, the scene would be 10x more horrifying, but even without that image, it makes my skin crawl. As far as I'm concerned, it's horrifying enough.

[@m1lst3r89]

@@Corporate_Zombie i feel kinda cheated for not seeing it.

[@gregorylapointe4157]

@@MH-zg5yw I could have sworn that the first time I saw that scene it was much more graphic than the version that is out there now. Maybe I'm wrong and was just so shocked that first time but I really do believe I saw a more graphic version.

[@The-Clockwork-Eye]

The best line in Scarface, by miles, is... "You want a job Ernie?" 😉

[@avega2792]

Disagree, the best line is Chichi’s line “hey man, you got a job.”

[@aaronw8781]

Sure Tony.

[@gc4644]

Nah, best line is: Theres two things I have in this world, my balls and my word, and I don't break them for no body!!

[@Jman417]

Then guy says " hey man you got a job".Beautiful response.

[@daveblood00]

Hell yea. I love Ernie. Homey was pressed too (80s word). And he actually did work for Tony.

[@travisnelms6120]

AI Pacino is spectacular in everything hes done

[@Jay23445]

Sean Smith Cant believe he didnt get an oscar for this or any of the godfathers. What the actual F. And also can you believe people say Leo Dicaprio is better than Al Pacino?

[@callumdavidson1928]

My favourite film of his is Godfather 1 and 2

[@Tommy9834]

@@Jay23445 he was nominated for Best Supporting role for Godfather 1, but rejected it because he felt his role was a leading role, not supporting.

[@matchavez8530]

Nobody is spectacular in everything. Pacino has phoned it in a few times

[@marlonthomas8042]

Simone? I rest my case 👌🏽

[@stefkomilosevic]

Every time you hear "Let me tell you a quick story" you know it's going to be some great stuff!

[@warlaker]

All mob adventures begin with "Lemme tell you a quick story"

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

The final shootout scene in Tony's mansion was actually directed by Stephen Spielberg, not Brian DePalma. DePalma had never directed an action sequence like that and felt that Spielberg would have a better idea of how to shoot it. So, they reached out to Spielberg....and he did direct the epic battle in the mansion at the end.

[@ThunderspearNZ]

That'a really cool fact ! Thanks for letting us know :)

[@ShmuckOnWheels]

No. Spielberg and DePalma are buddies and Spielberg was there on set but he did not direct more than a few seconds of the shootout. Just a couple of shots, pun intended. If you watch the DePalma biodocumentary he clarifies the few seconds that Spielberg shot. It's also mentioned in at least one of the "Making of" extras about Scarface.

[@odd-eyes6363]

Spielberg directed a single shot of the mansion shootout, the sequence when the invaders get inside the house grounds

[@CLA82529]

Goddamn!

[@m1lst3r89]

No, it was shot by DePalma by... 95 percent. Spielberg is known for visiting sets and doing one shot, no more.

[@SFforlife]

One of my favorite scenes in the entire film was when Tony refuses to assassinate that high value target because he’s with his two kids. Even the hardened criminal and killer like Tony had a line they wouldn’t cross. That’s what set him apart from Sosa, the drug lord. It was ironic, it ended up being his compassion that ultimately got him killed.

[@Noitisnt-ns7mo]

Cheating, lying and murder has a pretty good success rate, which is why it's so popular. But nature is always true and will have the last word. - ( "HSBC was fined-HSBC was fined-HSBC was fined-HSBC was fined.... ad infinitum ") PRETTY NORMAL

[@cekojuna6930]

The thing is, Tony didn’t want to kill the target because the kids are literally in the crossfire. The kids being there isn’t a problem, the kids being a casualty is and killing kids is against his moral code. Which as you said, did get him killed. Also they had a car bomb and a drive-by wouldn’t have worked either.

[@SFforlife]

@@cekojuna6930 Right yeah, I should have worded that clearer I think, I meant the kids being there meant that they obviously die in the blast as well, something Tony could not bring himself to do.

[@xFlexz3D]

Tony was in the army let’s not forget it he’s says it the first scene and so does manny while taking to Omar when they get the Columbian job. that’s why he has this mentally no innocent casualties

[@Gamesta100]

@@cekojuna6930 Don't know about Mafia but from what I've heard from an ex biker gang member who had is own TV show, killing someone in view of their children is a big no and if you do so you will be executed.

[@Goldenstate21]

Let’s not forget that Michael Franzese just pretty much said he got rid of all the junkies who were antagonizing his sister... respect ✊

[@zilhad3584]

With no regrets, man has ice in his veins.

[@ricorp3043]

Dude, he was a Mafia boss, he probably fed those guys to dogs or something

[@sylvamoise5788]

It's not true ok don't believe everything you see in movie ok.i huse to be in gang I always stop fight whend we should have fight we huse to mostly in the club.but I never lets my guys take advantage on one person.if he leave is because he's a good guy ok.its not everyone is bad because we among the bad.if you ask me if I like what I was doing yes at that time.if you ask me if I am regret no.cause regret or not regret I can't never change what I was do in the past .yes if I can go back to the future to fixe them yes I will say right now I am sorry.so what is done it's done.before it's was a time we wasn't trust police can give us justice without take by ourselves.one day I hade a girlfriend I mean girlfriend not a date.one day she get bet by a guy.her parents go to the police 3days after the guy was out.cause the girl parents scare to continue.i find its wasn't fair.so me and my guys we was went to the guy house we fixe the probleme.and of quote .I don't think I should be regret things like that and at that time I was believe that the way things should done.now I am a parent I educate my children not to be introuble cause now things are more tough.

[@liverturcxdanpavs]

@Weghweh Hwewehwhe That’s bullshit

[@BLINC606]

@@liverturcxdanpavs Uh have you watched the movie lmao

[@ravenslaves]

I was driving home when I saw a body hanging from a helicopter flying above my neighborhood. Then about a half mile away I saw the movie vans and the set location. ...but for that half a mile...

[@maxamillion5175]

Damn

[@eliorios9420]

I think I would’ve hit a tree

[@jillvalentinefan77]

Must have been awesome to realize you got too peep the movie before it came out.

[@ravenslaves]

@@jillvalentinefan77 It freaked the hell out of me, is what it did. It was only after the movie came out and I recognized the estate and the mountains that this was the scene I watched being filmed.

[@jillvalentinefan77]

@@ravenslaves Damn. I've thrown many a gent from a helicopter

[@Brace67]

Someone may have commented on this already but this particular film was a remake of one produced in 1932 with the same title “Scarface”. That film starred Paul Muni as an Italian immigrant named Anthony “Tony” Camonte, who rises to the top in the crime world. The movie was pre-code and had plenty of violence but no “f words” because language of that type was not allowed. The substance being dealt with then was illegal booze and not drugs as in the modern version. Tony’s “little friend” was the not so little Thompson sub machine gun. Great performance as always by Paul Muni. For those who haven’t seen the film I think you would like it and you can see similarities between it and the newer version. Brian de Palma dedicated his movie to the writers of the original one.

[@elohimthedoctor777]

I seen it, it is actually a pretty good movie I'd recommend watching it. Lots of similarities.

[@Thehomelessathlete]

Michael needs to talk to Joey diaz about cuban bookies and crime underground fs fs.

[@andrewlancastera1642]

The scene where he tells the little kid “look at him, he gonna stick his tounge out at that girl” lol.. priceless

[@andrewlancastera1642]

@Chi Sam lol.. My bad, I get typing fast and misspell words from time to time.

[@andrewlancastera1642]

@Chi Sam but I’m pretty sure folks knew what I was saying, so pointing it out isn’t very classy. Have a good night

[@andrewlancastera1642]

@Chi Sam I chose to be nice about dealing with it because I am a classy guy. I am also currently sick with end stage liver cancer, and the meds I take sometimes get me loopy and I do misspell stuff lol.. I try to treat everyone nice and the way I want to be treated

[@andrewlancastera1642]

@Chi Sam wow!! Your parents must be proud

[@rasheemthebestfirstone3274]

@@andrewlancastera1642 man don’t worry bout him, you handled yourself well and he even deleted his comments or something, some people are so miserable lol.. that scene was marvelous 💯😂🙏🏽 all blessings to you as well.

[@rex8255]

Another detail about Castro letting those people go: Castro, not being a dummy, also emptied out his insane asylums and prisons. Hence Tony Montana with his prison tattoos, etc.

[@jamesmacaw3865]

and the Mafia didn't "leave", Castro kicked them out

[@MrChileno13]

@@jamesmacaw3865 Yup, but he's worst than the mob, he killed farmers and hard working people for not kiss his ass with the che Guevara

[@the_local_bigamist]

@@MrChileno13 Castro was a hero. As was Che. Cuba was a playground for the wealthy American elite and their gangster friends before Castro told them all to GTFO.

[@MrChileno13]

@@the_local_bigamist Castro and the Che were both totalitarian murderers

[@coinkidink9997]

@@MrChileno13 So is the great US of A except they kill hard working people & farmers in other countries instead. America can't point fingers at anybody cause they've done similar or worse.

[@Bot00010]

Michael Franzese saying "say hello to my little friend" is the best thing I've seen on this channel

[@aizakkutheweeaboo6429]

you know it's gold when a wiseguy says a famous line out of a gangster movie xd

[@Bot00010]

@@aizakkutheweeaboo6429 lol

[@donaldmcauliffe7653]

@@michaelfranzese may l ask you what western movies do you like did ever seen tombstone

[@NomeDeArte]

Hahaha, that's why Cuba kick your ass in Cochino bay. You didn't saw it coming 'Murica. That's why you can't won a war since Vietnam.

[@Jay-n262]

Tombstone would definitely make a good mob movie Monday. The Cowboys in their own way were mobsters. I've probably seen Tombstone more than any other movie.

[@nathanslay6342]

Scarface is a masterpiece. It’s one of my favorite movies of all time and I just find it so fascinating and entertaining. I can’t say enough great things about this film.

[@humanbeing5300]

a masterpiece of cinema for sure

[@krens11]

“The eyes Chico, they never lie”

[@Fai_2nice]

Manu choot that pizza chit

[@kryptonianblack7769]

"I always tell the truth even when I lie".

[@kryptonianblack7769]

♪Push it to the limit [Background: The limit!] No one's left to stand in your way...♪.

[@lastmanstanding-xp3ub]

It's actually a good quote to live by even if you're not a drug dealer or anything, I know when you say it in Pacino's voice it's kind of funny but it holds some truth even in every day life lol, ive usually always been able to tell someone is lying or at least suspect it based on how they hold their eyes, people always seem to look away or move their eyes a lot whenever they're lying or trying to deceive you

[@dcarroll3686]

Memorable Line 📽️

[@ScruffMcGruff86]

I respect the no drugs policy the mob had. I'm a former addict (12 years clean) and I can say one thing for certain. YOU CANNOT TRUST AN ADDICT. People aren't the same when they're using, they stop being that person you knew, they ARE the drug. Everything they do is about the next fix, the next score, the next high. They don't care who they hurt to get there, as long as they get there. It's fucking sad. I had to cut all those people out of my life when I decided to get clean, because all they will do is drag you back down with them. Sometimes I miss my friends, but I don't ever miss the times we were on drugs together, I miss the times before the drugs, fishing, camping, etc. That shit ruins lives.

[@regidon6816]

im an addict to abusing cociane last 20 years/ just stole hardwarwe frm job got 5 grams of coke then i got 3 more on tick and tht was tht.no food money jusy got wedges in the freezer till the 31sxt. thts my life a bum loney stinky,disgusting life.. all i do i sniff lines watch porn for 1 or two days staight,tugging of all the time. lost one job recnelty due to drugs now im only at my part time job.im pathetic bro scum of the earth. i did this to myself but i wanna get out but i actualy love doin the drugs fuck sake wot im i saying i love doin drugs. i dont but come closer the weekend my mind goes on auto pilot next thing i know imn drowniing in sin,sry.i wanna fix up have money and food and be happy,...srry ii had to let tht out..

[@CCROGGY]

Well said I lost an Uncle thanks to Drugs

[@juliusperseus8612]

Ten Crack Commandment : Rule Number 3

[@Mrz-sb1hw]

Jharris lm clever enough to never get started on drugs. I know to keep away from that death stuff. Sadly I have known people who died young. Sad but reality. Your hardly on the planet for 70 years why speed up the death process taking rubbish drugs. Hope you are healthy and happy.

[@flynlow43]

"The Cubans were against the film, they didn't want it made. I set up a meeting with them and got it straightened out. I also got Pacino the part..... can you believe it?" -Gianni Russo

[@raydersmiranda859]

Lmfaoooo I read your comment in Gianni’s voice

[@jimbojones806]

He sounds like a "hanger on" guy

[@themacabrecerberus]

@@raydersmiranda859 I did that as well.

[@Vlad-tt9is]

@@themacabrecerberus ha ha, good one

[@Beez27]

🤣🤣🤣

[@aguyfromscotland5552]

I love the positive energy Franzese gives off for being a former mob boss. Not an easy thing to turn around being brought up in that business. Hes a breath of fresh air!

[@danielp8433]

*street boss

[@gregorytrane7828]

You reminded me of what my father said in the early 1970's to me. He told me "Fidel Castro made Las Vegas the success that it is today." Then I said, "how's that"? To which he said, "when Batista was forced out, Cuban gambling was finished, people's appetite for gambling turned to Las Vegas and made it a financial success story."

[@MbisonBalrog]

LV likely still be successful otherwise. There is gambling in other Caribbean Islands anyways. In Costa Rica there is casino in every hotel.

[@MbisonBalrog]

@4th Chairman All that means LV be successful with or without Castro.

[@cesarloya4525]

I live in Vegas

[@wtfyomom]

the cuban people were tired of getting robbed by the mob and american business interests. they didnt need to be a place for the vices of gambling and prostiution of americans. castro kicked all the gusanos out, micheal mad his mafia couldnt control cuba after castro , good

[@자시엘]

@@wtfyomom Puerto Rico is better off than Cuba and I don’t think you’re Cuban you’re just another gringo communist I can tell.

[@timpope7274]

" Don't sniff anything " . Great advice Mr Franzese.

[@rajdeepsaha7335]

Unless it’s coochie lol If it smells like a fish Run,run for your life Jkjkjkjkjk

[@12345Yeah]

Unless it's good coke

[@lemankurtz8950]

@@rajdeepsaha7335 I was gonna say women's undergarments.....that can be as bad as H or Coke.

[@rajdeepsaha7335]

@@lemankurtz8950 lol

[@Sneak248]

Unless you’re China Joe

[@shamtenma5350]

Mr Franzese saying " Say hello to my little friend" was awesome! Been watching your content for years. Thank you for all the stories. life lessons and keeping us entertained. Your Channel is literally the only one I'm subscribed to on KZbin. All of the best to you and your family Sir from Cape Town South Africa.

[@the_monkeypox_commander6603]

@@michaelfranzese you should do a show on the biggest family ever. The CIA!

[@middletownmike1946]

SCAPPY

[@ahah08]

8:45 Socialism doesn't equal Communism, Socialism is more of a social system where it give people the power to control there own finances and financial freedom yet helps the people when they need it most, such as during a financial crises unlike capitialism. Other than that love the videos

[@chrisclement6789]

'Carlitos Way' is the most underrated Pacino movie. Michael please review it!

[@blazaybla22]

Already done

[@anthonyjona7779]

Movie sucked

[@mitchellwilliams5981]

He did

[@rustykuntz94]

Not a popular opinion but I think Carlito’s Way is better than Scarface

[@skskd1236]

No, his most underrated movie it's Dog Day Afternoon, not about gangsters but still

[@creescrossgaming7256]

I lost my sister to an overdose when she had just turned 18. It’s been over 10 years and that’s still a tough pill to swallow. I do think sometimes that it is better than having to watching her struggle with addiction and bad situations for years.I can only imagine what you dealt with.

[@Aint_no_senators_son]

Sorry for your loss. Dealt with an ex who got hooked and never stopped. Sad times.

[@nicoffee777]

I'm so sorry for you both

[@MarcusStaAnaBurSelF]

My deepest condolences for your sister’s death. May she rest in peace in God’s eternal paradise.

[@turtlewaffle3635]

I’m Sorry for your loss.

[@TheBuldog2000]

🙏🙏🙏

[@juliorodriguez9201]

I'm so sorry to hear about your sister, Mr. Franzeze.

[@ii-panniik-ii4332]

Right.. lots of Love Michael

[@EnglishItalian1]

Franzeze? lol it's Franzese mate

[@peter-jb]

@@EnglishItalian1 and?

[@Georgemeister777]

I'm also sorry about his sister's "friends" 😑

[@Tiger0408]

My condolences mr Franzese

[@sstsaldana24]

You're very right about drugs i had a problem got clean and its turned my life around been clean for 8 months now and my life has done a 180! God bless you sir. Enjoy your channel!!

[@I_Lemaire]

Congrats, Steve. Keep going and never look back.

[@sstsaldana24]

@@I_Lemaire thanks so much!!.God bless you!

[@callumdavidson1928]

He said "say hello to my little friend" love this your intro is great btw

[@gibthekid]

I thought he said, "Now go home and get your fucking shine box"

[@leeraymond1808]

I don’t know if you’ve seen it, but Carlitos Way is another great De Palma film with Pacino!

[@_Chris_D_3004]

Brilliant

[@aaronw8781]

Great movie! One of my favorites. “So long Dave”.

[@scooterdogg7580]

very underrated

[@ernestpratgarriga9879]

"I hate when these wiseguys come into MY office and push me around. Hey you...you, WOP! Spaghetti dick!"- Dave Klenfeld

[@dreamawake2670]

Inspired GTA vice city together with Scarface.

[@danielsarn3823]

"Chico get the Yayo" Still the coolest line in the film.

[@TheRealTrueNorth]

Its chi chi

[@anthonythornton4297]

I CONCUR

[@tonysoto8949]

I believe it’s actually Chi Che get the yayo. But it was not Chico.

[@zoubeirfaouzi149]

Chi chi

[@losbabytillidie5948]

@@TheRealTrueNorth boobie 🤡

[@melindelaine]

You come to this channel because of the intriguing content. You stay because of the wisdom and heart that Michael puts into every video.

[@estebanbarbosa3803]

As a Cuban ive been waiting for this one, thanks

[@mariofernandez7598]

Being Cuban as well and having uncles that not only came over on the mariel boatlift and were envolved in the game and they were married to Colombians during that time, there were a lot of Tony’s walking around. It might not be a true story, but a lot was based on real things. One thing that I found completely false was how his mom was, regardless what my uncles did, my grandma and family may have not supported it, but they would never act like that and would have done everything to protect them.

[@deduce9980]

@@mariofernandez7598 Incredible scene when she throws his money at him!

[@NaZtRdAmUs]

I loved Scarface my only grip with it is I always wanted to know more about Alejandro Sosa the character, Paul Shenar really nailed this role with how intimidating he was without bring violent.

[@thehealthykey6008]

I want his opinion on “narcos” Netflix series.

[@user-me7tr8uc2b]

I agree, Pablo Escobar is the most powerful richest ruthless criminal boss of all time.....

[@Based_Chameleon]

@Que Se Jodan A Todos Scarface is also not about the mob. In fact it has a lot more to do with drug cartels than the mob.

[@johnfisher1006]

@@Based_Chameleon but it is based in the states. I doubt he would know much about Escobar especially as his family didn't deal with drugs

[@aboybaker123]

@Que Se Jodan A Todos it would still be pretty interesting to hear his take on it. Cartels and the Mob both have to do with organized crime, so they’re not totally unrelated.

[@patrciaclemons8183]

Netflix series sux. Another big corp media BS

[@filmbuff2777]

The 1932 Howard Hawks film Scarface is said to be based on Capone, which this film is a remake of. I am so sorry to hear that about your sister.

[@Mattschannelism]

Hearing Michael say, "Say Hello To My Little Friend," brings a smile to my face 😁😁🤣.

[@johnmckee7640]

@@michaelfranzese. Hello from Glasgow. Scotland..

[@2021ruber]

@@michaelfranzese Though you probably know it by know ,Sosa's character was inspired in Bolivia's drug lord Roberto Suarez Gomez.The latter used to worked with Pablo Escobar in the eighties but had a fall out with him.Sadly, the actor that impersonated Sosa died of Aids in 1989.

[@ross5818]

This channel has helped so much on getting through these difficult times. Thank you Michael.

[@garyolivier792]

Ditto Ross !! Be well

[@coreylevine3856]

The only thing i hate in the movie that Tony killing his friend for dating his sister

[@tedipender]

Thats okay, He came back to life to star in Ray Donovan for a few years. LOL

[@cmbrock1]

They knew how crazy Tony was......they should’ve let him know before they started to mess around. That’s what happens when you try to hide your true intentions. Of all the women he had to choose Tony’s sister that really goes against the bro code anyway. Did he deserve to die for it of course not but I’d be wondering what else he was hiding from me and definitely wouldn’t trust him anymore.

[@sgallegos702]

Tony had a weird attraction to his sister. The whole relationship was bizarre.

[@nikeelite5969]

@@sgallegos702 Tony Montana was Overprotective

[@giveme_10]

Considering as a remake it's loosely based on the movie from the 30s it makes a lot of sense. Story of rise and fall and well ... incest...

[@jimbillyjenkims]

Dude. I have NO idea why you randomly floated through my feed, but I am SO glad you did! I have been absolutely binge watching your content for the past week, and I can't get enough. I've never been a mob 'enthusiast' or anything, but YOU, sir, are positively riveting.

[@NeverCheckBackOnComments]

"The worst thing I ever did in that life was in retaliation for those people hurting my sister " I think that's the closest I've ever Michael come to personally admitting to a specific act of (what I can reasonably assume was) violence. I've known a few people who leech onto and take advantage of women in that state...I'm satisfied that he doesn't particularly regret it.

[@nibiru379]

He must of had them beaten badly or whacked

[@NeverCheckBackOnComments]

@@nibiru379 Yeah... Sounds like he had a direct hand in it. He may have just made it happen though. Michael is pretty open about the fact that there is no avoiding violence in that life. Even though he was primarily an earner, I doubt you get to be a multi-millionaire capo without occasionally having to make certain people do what they are supposed to...... Or what you want them to. We'll never know for sure. Maybe Michael will leave a safety deposit box in his will with a list of everything he did after they can't touch him lol.... That'd really be something to read.

[@pagodebregaeforro2803]

@@NeverCheckBackOnComments ✅

[@Odinintheflames]

Seems the Scarface-house was sold back in 2014...can´t find a later sale: "“El Fureidis,” the elaborate California estate where scenes of the movie “Scarface” were filmed, has sold for $12.26 million-a fraction of its original asking price. The roughly 10-acre Montecito property went on the market in May of 2014 for $35 million, then had its price cut to $17.9 million." -Wsj

[@riseagainstfan1986]

ill take 12 million then nothing lol

[@DINO-MYTE]

Huge mudslides in Montecito following Thomas fire. Oprah has a home there.

[@hungoversolar1105]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5nVqZqrj76DeLM

[@wandaborowy9400]

That scene when Manny sticks his tongue out at that girl is so funny.

[@ajmckoi6815]

Manny:"U gotta flap da possy".... Tony:..."it looka like a lizzard"🤣🤣

[@Sharky165]

Love how Manny acts so shocked after he gets slapped in the face by the young woman..."Lez-bian !!" 😆🤣

[@wandaborowy9400]

@@Sharky165 😀

[@nicholascauton9648]

*LEZZBIAN!* Gets me every time.

[@jamous3226]

@ Nicholas Cauton me and my boy crack up at this all the time

[@darkestatheist]

Michael I can relate too well with the sister topic. The rage I felt when my sister was abused sexually was uncontrollable and I was very creative as well. Just like yourself I have no regrets what so ever, in my mind they deserved that and more. Great review of one of my favorite movies, thanks for that valuable knowledge over how it reflects in real life. Stay safe my friend.

[@brianbaker2884]

"your brother is a coked out, paranoid and vicious drug dealer who is incredibly protective of you....sure lets elope behind his back!"

[@Grimreepa220]

And then I'll open the door for him just wearing my bathrobe.

[@kryptonianblack7769]

Tony is not the type that likes surprises. "Surprise, we got married"! Bad Idea.

[@kryptonianblack7769]

It's time for another episode of Good Idea, Bad Idea... Good Idea: Marrying Gina Bad Idea: Marrying Gina and not telling Tony

[@sonnytopboy4975]

@@kryptonianblack7769 should of said it quickly could've saved him

[@peacefuldays4255]

@Michael Franzese How do we do it? Investing in crypto

[@JermaineLucious]

Any thoughts on the "No Wife, No Kids" scene where Tony kills the assassin, Alberto, in the car? I just thought it was the best scene in the movie. We have this character that was willing to do horrible things, but there was a line he wouldn't cross. How realistic is that?

[@gc4644]

I agree, id like to hear Michaels thoughts on that as well..

[@nightcrawler2717]

Best scene

[@JermaineLucious]

I know Tony wasn't mafia, but were there rules against harming children, wives, family's that weren't part of that life. If so, how closely were they followed?

[@guccimanlips]

@@JermaineLucious they were probably followed differently person to person. id have a hard time believing a lot of the scum had self-control at all

[@HolyDrugLord]

@@guccimanlips Why would u have a "hard time" believing that?

[@Vazir911]

"Mob guys..I don't trust em"- Scarface

[@andrewnesbitt2523]

The backstory about his sister and what some of his fellow members of the mafia did to her, and then what he did to them... for the people who've been in a similar situation--whether it's your sister, mom, or daughter--that hits deep

[@angrybear4602]

This movie made me become a lemonade stall king pin in my neighborhood.

[@ii-panniik-ii4332]

😂😂

[@allthingsvape6376]

I've always thought it was ironic that after Tony fell dead into the pool, that his his sculpture that said "The World is Yours" is sitting right there.

[@tigersman05]

The ironing is delicious

[@SuperCraft1999]

I thought that was a very nice touch as well

[@cactusjack2264]

It’s a callback to when Tony looked out the window and saw a blimp with “The World Is Yours” on it.

[@jonjones3958]

That shot was very deliberate.

[@angryhoneybadger4189]

I love how the channel (even if it's not really michael) goes thru and loves almost every comment. It's cool that they actually pay attention to their audience. Best mob channel on youtube by far, the only thing you guys are missing is a sitdown with Sammy the bull.

[@theenlightenedintrovertron9181]

This was such a great performance by Pacino. It was so good tht many people don't know that Tony wasn't an actual person.

[@Survivor-ng4te]

I think what makes “Scarface” and “Donnie Brasco” great is that there is a friendship established. In “Scarface” Tony has Manolo. In “Donnie Brasco”, Lefty and Donnie are friends; at least it seemed.

[@dariansawh5615]

Scarface is one of Al Pacino’s best performances and love the videos you give us always so insightful and truly my favourite channel on KZbin keep up the good work

[@dreamawake2670]

Most colorful at least. Very iconic cinematography.

[@daviedood2503]

"JU WANNA PLAY ROUGH!? HOKAY!" 😂

[@cliffordbodine5834]

"Anotha Quaalude and she gonna love me again!"

[@ereneren318]

you need a whole f.....ing army

[@daviedood2503]

@@ereneren318 how ju like that.. Huh!?

[@ereneren318]

@@daviedood2503 😊😊😊😎😎😎 i love it

[@gabylee5420]

I love the chainsaw scene. Everybody talks about how violent it is while everything is actually suggested. This is great acting and camera work here! Ps: can you please review "french. Connection" or the movie about french gangster Jacques Mesrines? Cheers from france 🇨🇵

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

Worst thing me and friends did in college did was for every time Tony drops an F-bomb , we took a shot of tequila. We were so drunk , we made it every other 2,3 and every 5th time cuz he said it so much

[@backseatswitchyy]

I believe he saith it somewhere around 230 times over the film *said

[@Wastelander1972]

@@backseatswitchyy 207.

[@bloodangel19]

Bruh that's legit the "take a shot whenever x says y and you will go in a coma" meme, only that you tried to pull it off irl. Respect

[@adamirishconundrum851]

Bullshit that's enough liquor to kill Andre the Giant at least 3 times.

[@3rdcoastghost]

We’ve been waiting for this one boss man

[@hashtag415]

When being attacked by a bunch of clowns it's always best to go straight for the juggler.

[@napalmkitty6686]

Two cannibals are sitting around a campfire eating a clown. One cannibal turns towards the other and asks him "does this taste funny to you?"

[@markforeman5529]

@@napalmkitty6686 😂

[@lilliangraham9850]

@@napalmkitty6686 lol

[@Gl6619]

@@napalmkitty6686 hilarious

[@hashtag415]

@@napalmkitty6686 When the cannibal chief had lit a fire under the water filled cauldron containing a hapless missionary, he asked the Godly man if he had any last requests. The missionary just smiled and said "Yes, do you have any toilet paper?"

[@thesmilingvagrants]

My favorite thing about scarface (the 80s film) is that it was completely made up and also completely truthful. None of it happened yet all of it happened. I love when they have movies and TV where gangsters react to scarface.

[@lukasbillera6277]

Thanks for putting a positive message out there, when you talked about drug addiction it really hit close to home. Me and several family members have dealt with and are still struggling with the endless problems that are caused by substance abuse.

[@gaeshak]

You’re a strong person Lukas! Keep it up mate. Cheerin for you from Australia!!!

[@rmjmoviereviews6876]

I still have nightmares from the "Chainsaw" scene. It's a chilling and disturbing scene, it showed how gruesome the drug game can get looking past all the fast money.

[@guillermo7298]

That scene scared me as a kid , and I watched a lot of horror movies at a young age, they did a great work showing the real drug game.

[@jackprecip5389]

Sadly, I watched a real narco terrorist video where a drug gang literally took a rival's head off with a chain saw and posted the video on Facebook. Wish I never saw it. The Mexican cartels were/are really big on killing rival cartel members in gruesome ways and then video taping it and plastering it on the internet. Sick stuff. Humanity has always been full of depravity and sadism, but now with technology millions of people can actually see pictures and videos of it, when they used to never get exposed to any of that stuff other than newspaper descriptions or library books. My belief in God probably has more to do with the unquestionable existence of evil that has infected man, as I just cannot make any other rational explanation for the levels of cruelty that man inflicts of others.

[@marcopologutierrez4772]

It was all you... All your imagination...That scene never shows anything !!!!

[@sudstahgaming]

@@jackprecip5389 there was two guys in the video wasn't there led next to each other? I turned it off couldn't watch it fuck that

[@martinflores1370]

@@marcopologutierrez4772 I was going to say that to! They never show anyone actually getting cut up, it was all in the imagination.

[@SiamHomeSource]

Best part of every Monday

[@dannygray4898]

I remember Oliver Stone saying that this film was "my goodbye letter to Cocaine". It's a great film. My fave quote "Who do I trust? Me, that's who!". Fantastic movie.

[@vellaropedart9190]

I would love to hear your review of another drug/crime drama,"King of New York" with Christopher Walken. A little under the radar,but a cult classic nonetheless. Keep them reviews coming!

[@thedarknate08]

He we get to it

[@davemort9166]

King of New York... one of the most brilliant and underrated movies ever

[@Zack0wnyu]

As a relatively new viewer and fan, thank you Michael for being a truly different channel! Love your story and content, I cannot pester my friends more than I already am to join in!

[@Zack0wnyu]

@@michaelfranzese absolutely!

[@vildachaya6462]

I love when tony is in the tub and he’s rooting for the pelican on tv “Cmon pelican”

[@warlaker]

Not even pelicans. They were flamingoes

[@sumthingwikked4257]

​@@warlaker "Manny, look at the pelican fly!!!"

[@BettyFL]

Thank you, Michael...from Miami :). Agreed on all points.

[@VictorLugosi]

" Scarface was actually based on my life and that guy was my underboss" -Gianni Russo

[@padowado]

You're D man Gianni.....Patrick in Ireland

[@NomeDeArte]

Hahaha, that's why Cuba kick your ass in Cochino bay. You didn't saw it coming 'Murica. That's why you can't won a war since Vietnam.

[@jonathanlralte5301]

😄😆

[@dawnprudenti1965]

HaHaHa why does everyone make fun of that poor man doesn't anyone believe any. Of the man's stories!? 😂

[@jonathanlralte5301]

Lmao when he mentioned Marilyn Monroe and his somewhat blah blah blah..I call it his dream, I think Pablo's crew hit him on his head too in Colombia

[@basedkaren51]

That entire era with the Cocaine Cowboys is really interesting

[@basedkaren51]

@@shack7631 Awesome documentary! Griselda Blanco is the real Scareface lol that woman is insane.

[@johnathoncastro]

I grew up in south Florida. I know all about it. theres still bundles washing up on beaches to this day. (square groupers and white lobsters) it has cleaned up down here a bit but the traffickers are still up and running. They always find ways.

[@basedkaren51]

@@shack7631 Is that book about Griselda? I’m thinking about making a video about her she’s an interesting character.

[@paulw.9015]

I’d love to hear more from Rivi if he’s still alive, amazing storytelling

[@basedkaren51]

@@shack7631 Sounds cool, I think I’ll give it a read. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@gc4644]

Best line in the movie: Hey Sosa, all I have in this world are my balls and my word, and I don't break them for no body!

[@nadiaell.3231]

It's Sosa lol

[@rick063092]

“Fly pelican “ is a better line.. ha!!

[@MrBastilleDay]

I think you speak from the heart, Montana. So I say to myself this Lopez, your boss if he had chivatos like this working for him ..then his judgement stinks.

[@richdiscoveries]

I'll never forget back in my Tommy Vercetti days when I actually overthrew that Mansion it took it for myself, those were the days

[@fear5735]

"Sanitation? I told you to tell them you were in A SANATARIUM!"

[@BigLje7]

That you had tb but you was cured

[@dieterludwig3006]

Never get tired of listening to Michael franzese, him and gravano seem to be straight up and tells it how it was. Always watch mob movie Monday to see how realistic the movies are from someone that knows the life better than almost anyone nowadays.

[@linusdn2777]

"Don't watch it with your kids". Say that to my mother who showed it to me when i was 13

[@Jack-mo2vo]

My dad showed it to me when I was 12

[@laurence_Production]

Me when i was 6 and im not joking

[@feng99]

I was fresh out the womb

[@jdizzlejake]

I was in my dad's sack when he saw it

[@Kate98755]

😳😳😳

[@JJ-qt8zb]

I've listened to a lot of Michael's videos now and he's a fascinating guy. I feel like I'm getting a history lesson every time. As a film buff and gangster film fan, it's great to hear his insight into these great movies and their authenticity

[@Thehomelessathlete]

Michael needs to talk to Joey diaz about cuban bookies and crime underground fs fs.

[@sasssports9664]

Fun Fact: Scarface was not actually a Blockbuster hit when it released back in 1983. It made way more through VHS tapes than it did at the Box Office. Having said that, I, along with millions around the world love Scarface. ✔

[@tonyjones1560]

I saw it in the theater and loved it, but recall the theater was almost empty. When it subsequently "blew up" I was surprised 👏👏👏👏👏

[@jondavis2032]

That's a true story! It was mentioned in an interview with Al Pacino and the cast that the movie didn't do so well in the box office. Still a classic though !!!

[@nupe4camg]

I saw it in the theater in NYC and the place was packed. Loved it soo much I stayed & saw it twice.

[@ShmuckOnWheels]

I was 18 when Scarface came out and I saw it opening weekend and the theater wasn't completely packed but still a fun crowd. I remember being tired from a long-ass day of work and I sort of spaced out on the movie and crowd reaction. It sucks because I couldnt afford to see it twice at the time. Then about 3 months later, the movie came back around as a second-run film and played at the local 1-screen theater in town for a week and by then I was in a more fun place in life per fun and work and balance, and a friend's older brother worked at the theater and let me and him and another buddy in for free every night, the balcony to ourselves, and we smuggled in 40 oz's of Old E and smoked cigs and a bit of weed and got fucked up. Best movie crowds next to The Thing to this day. Absolute full-on crowd enthusiasm every night. Scarface is in my Top 5 Most Watched Movies Ever.

[@ninjanizzle]

The original Howard Hughes Scarface is pretty good too.

[@petermartin7811]

Lesson #2 "Don't get high on your own supply"

[@davyboy9397]

Sir, I agree with you... Anyone messes with my family, especially my mom or sisters my nasty side comes out fast ... Thank you for sharing your life with us Godfather ... You are an inspiration to so many

[@a.dmagbatt9311]

What if your sister lies and deceives and takes advantage of your parents to enable and finance her drug habits who she got from a loser boyfriend. Is she not worthy of some of that anger obviously the boyfriend is but is sister 100% off the hook?

[@poohjan]

“In this country, you gotta make the money first. Then when you get the money, you get the power. Then when you get the power, then you get the woman.”

[@readthebookk]

And nothing has changed....

[@raubara8494]

Thank you for being you and my sincerest condolences for the loss of your sister, i lost an older sister to drugs and you never get over it you just learn to live with it... a fan

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

_"Manny, look at the pelican fly. Come on...pelican!"_ (They're flamingoes) 🤣🤣

[@amicusprimus7120]

Then there's the pigs that don't fly straight.

[@hectorrodriquez3182]

Lol

[@finnishzombiesgamer6382]

Lol this was the best

[@jordanvanderson]

Digging Mob Movie Mondays. Your personal insights along with commentary on the mob movies is very good. Thank you for sharing! 👋

[@jstewlly4747]

That restaurant scene is still some of the best film editing and atmosphere I ever seen on film the way he berates his wife El, was so disturbing that Michele Phifier actually cut his face with glass when they first filmed it so her reaction is pure real and look at people in background how they slowly stop eating and start looking at Tony it's an amazing scene cause it's so real

[@OlympicLeprechaun]

Michael, I get the impression that you are unaware that this film is a remake of the 1932 Scarface, which honestly surprises me since it is regarded as one of the classic gangster films of Hollywood's Golden Age. Scarface, Little Caesar, and The Public Enemy are the Holy Trinity of Depression era mob movies. Hoping we can look forward to a review of it.

[@malafakka8530]

Thought that as well. Well, he can't know everything but I his team could have done a better research job because that information isn't really hard to find. You'd almost have to intentionally evade it.

[@calebblood872]

As a man who used to live his youth under communism I really apreciate his true message and warning about it. He is 100% correct.

[@WhitePony556]

Ask these stupid kids nowadays and they’ll tell you you’re wrong and that North Korea is a paradise. What the hell is wrong with America’s youth man?

[@powpow9560]

Deluded person

[@toro5280]

Of course he is against communism - he wouldn't have had the sweet mobster life with the money and respect.

[@powpow9560]

@@toro5280 Exactly.

[@calebblood872]

@@toro5280 In fact he would. I use to live in that communist regime, and I can tell you that mobsters are doing much , much better in that system. It was so corrupted that mobsters usually lasted for very long time. And then they became advisors of our polititians (no joke).

[@korancebland]

Hey Mike. Have you critiqued "Carlito's Way?" Would like to hear what you think about this classic film.

[@rossl5908]

You read my mind

[@korancebland]

@Michael Franzese what does this have to do with "Carlito's Way?"

[@trynagetdonalds1016]

@@korancebland its a fake account its not actually him lol

[@korancebland]

@Jay R that's kinda dope though. What about this one: the dad on malcolm and the middle is actually dreaming about being walter white from breaking bad?

[@robertobriant3621]

I'm sorry to hear that about your brother, and sister, Michael. I watched my dad destroy my family through his addiction. I am so sorry about the loss of your sister

[@giannirusso5410]

“Al Pacino asked me for advice on how to act in Scarface, can you believe it?! Huhuhaha 😁” - Gianni Russo

[@nickhealey3388]

🤣🤣

[@MantasKi]

Lmao 🤣 🤣

[@NomeDeArte]

Hahaha, that's why Cuba kick your ass in Cochino bay. You didn't saw it coming 'Murica. That's why you can't won a war since Vietnam.

[@djdapper3721]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@thesupervisor3270]

🤣@ “Can you believe it”?

[@garethell]

I been strung out trying desperately to get off heroin and listening to you is so inspiring I just got a maths degree and I hope you know how you’re helping people

[@Frogingscope]

You will win that battle , keep strong

[@ii-panniik-ii4332]

💓

[@010WhatMy]

Been there man , you got another month to go.

[@nikiaclifton977]

Great my brother, keep fighting.

[@prlysis]

Have you tried kratom? Probably isn't for everyone, but ex-heroine users and alcoholics have had success with it. Good luck to you!

[@JUYAN16]

At the end of the day, Tony just wanted to be rich and have fun. He didn't want to go around killing Congressmen or nothing. He only killed people that screwed him over.

[@95Ldunc]

It was the kids in the car that stopped him from carrying out that hit. He was okay with killing that official, but once he saw his kids get in the car that was it for him.

[@shadowagent6051]

@@95Ldunc ,He was a guy that suffered too much because of the communism,so he saw the opportunity of success and took it,but I think his biggest dream was to be a family man,have kids,he had a beautiful wife but his short fuse screwed things up,but either way he was a good man,a CRAZY one,but a good one.

[@95Ldunc]

@Amadeus Lucian I understand what you’re saying, but let’s not get too crazy about this character having “morals”. I wouldn’t call anyone who traffics cocaine, steals another man’s wife and kills him, has an incestuous/weird kind of love/lust for his little sister, kills men to take what he wants from them, a man of virtue. Even some sociopaths have a line that they won’t cross. Tony Montana is not the kind of guy you wanted as your next door neighbor or you want to have over at your house for dinner. All you can guarantee, if he does decide to stop by is that the kids will be safe. Morals is defined as “The prevailing standard of behavior that enable people to live cooperatively in groups.” ‘Moral refers to what societies sanction as right and acceptable”. There was nothing at all about this character that fits into that description. Did he have loyalty and guts? Yes, I absolutely agree. However, drawing the line at killing kids is the only sign you have in the entire movie that he is not as totally depraved as the Drug Kingpins and the other killers that he’s associated with.

[@annrrf1464]

@@95Ldunc Ver good analysis

[@tylertheguy3160]

I think he got progressively worse as the film went on. During the first half he was mostly cool and collected. He just wanted to do business. After he gets hooked on coke and gains power in the second half he becomes noticeably much more antagonistic and paranoid. Some people cannot responsibly wield power and Tony Montana was one of them. Even if the whole car bombing thing didn't happen I'm positive he would've eventually burned out or been killed over something else anyway.

[@christopherjohnson2171]

No matter how many times I watch the movie the soundtrack gets me right in the mood to watch again in the opening scenes. One of my all time favorites.

[@staceymcdonald4243]

The interrogation scene was one of my favorite scenes. It showed how much he wanted out. Great acting. The Columbia scene was another favorite.

[@tonysoto8949]

The scene in the indoor sauna when Antonio say “Fly Pelican” as he watches Pink Flamingos on TV was an absolute comedic genius moment in an otherwise serious and violent movie.

[@carlosmagana4180]

wow michael i really love how you share your personal feelings and experiences, smart man with good advice

[@SaSouthSide210]

“ never underestimate - the OTHER guy’s Greed!” Also, “ Mano, shoot that pizza chit!”

[@batmanofchicago1546]

I’d say Scarface is more of a cartel rather than Mob

[@bostontowny4life744]

You mean Tony’s crew? No lol. They were just a crew of drug dealers. A cartel is a massive drug dealing organization that usually spans worldwide. Think of it as like Tony and his crew were like a success local business, but a Cartel is like Walmart, or Amazon.

[@spvcs3615]

Tony had Miami on lock. He was just a massive international drug dealer from Miami. The mob was more organized but if you played video games like Vice City that's another game close to Scarface but on a mob level Tommy Vercetti was close to Tony Montana only he was Italian & they tried to use him to go to Vice City fictional (Miami) Florida to gain opportunity off Drug buisness. To out shine other mob families in the buisness. Back up north. TBH a vice city movie would be awesome

[@ProtomanButCallMeBlues]

@@spvcs3615 Best way of explaining it was Tony's gang was a Criminal Syndicate in the making. Cartel's handle distribution and shipping hence the "Cart" part. It wasn't a Mob movie because there was no formal organizational positions and protocols; Tony was the main guy, if he goes down, it's over.

[@bloodangel19]

@@spvcs3615 i loved that game.

[@cripbk2147]

@James Anderson don’t forget the Mexicans too. Cubans Colombians & Mexicans all worked together

[@Seeker_Blade]

I’m glad he started his own channel. I saw him play mafia on buzzfeed. And I gotta say he’s an interesting guy! Love this channel!

[@DaMangChase]

Michael “gasoline” franzese

[@northernking6610]

Forget gaspipe he was the gas pump!😄

[@zahinelahi2655]

Michael "defraud the government out of tax" Franzese

[@mattherrera1255]

In the "gasoline business "

[@foresthillsdrive59]

30 cents on every gallon of gas Quite a big operation Bought in the Russians Bringing in 8 to 10 million a week

[@alexandergreene6986]

Hey, Michael I kinda lost touch with your channel in the last year. I greatly respect your ability to stand out and tell it like it is. I've had to go through a similar experience over the last four years here in Canada, in defending my wife against some very very powerful people, disguised as human beings so I can relate, but a man has to protect his family. My son gave me your book early last year, amazing read. Respect