This will be short...
Maybe its because I'm of Italian heritage or maybe because I don't like actors playing too many specific roles. At any rate, I have to say I've never seen Scarface for the simple reason that I don't want my Godfather being a Scarface!
First off, I love Al Pacino as my Godfather. I accept Al Pacino as my Godfather. Like any good Italian, I respect my Godfather. I accept his position as rightful heir to the Corleone Family (besides the fact that Sonny's dead and Fredo is a jadrool). What I don't respect is a traditore. Obviously not in a literal sense but I have to admit after seeing "The Godfather" at a young age and then (years later) learning of this "Scarface" flick, I felt betrayed! How could an actor play a character so close to his roots (as an Italian) then flip flop and play a dirty Cuban gangster-marona me!
Obviously, I'm not sincerely angry about this transition but I've never seen "Scarface" and I refuse to see "Scarface." That's because in my head Al Pacino is my Godfather! Maybe it's selfish, maybe it's childish, but at least "The Godfather" was shot on something other than an 8mm camera. Plus the story line is much more complex and thought out than "Scarface." The only appeal to "Scarface" was the drugs and guns. Plus I'd take Connie over Gina any day.
Now, I realize I'm nobody and the genius that is Al Pacino is to be recognized. He's a great actor and has conquered so many roles including one of my favorites being Satan in "The Devil's Advocate." I in no way mean to dismiss his great talent. I'm just saying that it's odd that actors get cast in so many different roles and chose to play them. I mean, when Al was first approached to play "Scarface," a Cuban immigrant, did he ever think about the effect on his previous role as and Italian mafia don? Or what his loyal fans of that iconic character might think!? I guess a paycheck with a certain number of zero's on it might sway your decision a bit.
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