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Scarface (1983)
Solid but over rated
When one thinks of an epic crime film many consider Scarface a "great movie". But, to me that isn't the case. It has entertaining qualities but really doesn't have the cinematography or dialog to live up to Goodfellas or the Godfather (part 1 and part 2). Al Pacino does a very good job but he really is the only top name actor in this movie. Rather than developing the story he almost automatically becomes a driving force in Miami. Which to me is totally unrealistic. The dialog is mediocre at best. There is no true acting it, is just a non-stop Al Pacino being angry the entire time. I enjoyed certain parts of Scarface but it is a very overrated movie.
Boss of Bosses (2001)
Very Good TV Movie
I rented this movie at my local video rental. I was looking for a mob movie that I haven't seen and this one seemed interesting. I saw that Chazz Palmerierri was playing the lead role and I really liked him in a Bronx Tale. He is a good actor that doesn't get a lot of credit. he played a good role in this true story.
It is about Paul Castellano, a Mafia Capo or under boss. He rises in the ranks and becomes the head of the Gambino crime organization. The crime organization has many rules but the biggest being a "NO Drug" Policy. You deal you die, as Castellano says. He is threatened by Jon Gotti. This is a very good movie and it came as a surprise to me.
If you enjoy mafia movies, this is something I suggest you check out. It isn't as good as Goodfellas, Godfather, A Bronx tale and others but it still has entertainment and an interesting story line.