10 Great Films Banned By The Catholic Church

1. Scarface (1983)

"Brian De Palma's ugly, turgid, foul-mouthed and violent movie owes little to the original and is classic only in the sense of its crude self indulgence. Perversely excessive violence." The reviewer here really went to town with their description of what is commonly regarded as a masterpiece in crime cinema. Scarface is clearly a 'crime doesn't pay' film, so to condemn it seems a little unnecessary but to call it "turgid, foul-mouthed and violent" really is just excessive in itself. Plus, it's like attacking the sky for being blue. At the time, it is understandable that the violence be considered excessive despite the fact it was used to accurately portray the dreams and ambitions of the character - Tony Montana is a man of excess. Here, it seems, is another example of the Church's outdatedness. This didn't hold back the film at all. If you've got a few free hours go and see it I guarantee you'll enjoy yourself and come away with a new fear for chainsaws.