Brian De Palma's crime drama classic
Scarface, made at the height of the director's incredible run of knockout films in the 80's and featuring
Al Pacino's completely wacky performance as Tony Montana, that like Jack Nicholson's Jack Torrence (The Shining) he would regularly and lazily tap back into for the rest of his career, is coming to Blu-ray in the U.K. this September 5th. This is a release that should be celebrated, especially as Universal Home Video are going all out with a disc that screams special edition. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jroIq779VEs If you've been reading our
Blu-ray reviews lately you will have noticed that Universal have been putting out some very fine looking back catalogue releases this year but we've been rather critical about the lack of supplementary extra's (a crime when a Blu-ray disc holds so much space) and their bog-standard and annoying dvd menu's that are the same and indistinguishable from title-to-title. Thankfully, this Scarface release is something different as there's NEW BONUS content included.
It's telling us this is a movie that's not to be forgotten, that can't be quietly released alongside a jumble of other titles. This one demands to be bought and seen. Though why the Blu-ray cover change? The original
Scarface one-sheet is so iconic on it's own!
(P.S. - Having said that, give it another five years and there'll be an ultimate Blu-ray released. How many Scarface special editions were released on DVD over years? Like 12? Scarface is one of those pop-culture cult classics than any young male feels like he must own to be a proper man... alongside Fight Club, The Godfather and Memento. Am I right?) See full specs below... and see the multiple special edition's available...
DVD Times have laid out the extra's for us...
The Scarface Phenomenon This all-new documentary presents Scarface as a unique phenomenon in cinema history. It explores how a film plagued by controversy leading up to its release has become a Hollywood classic, influencing a whole new generation of filmmakers and leaving a lasting imprint on popular culture. Deleted Scenes The World of Tony Montana Experience the world of the ultimate gangster and hear from experts on the real world violence, fear and paranoia that surrounds a drug lord. The Rebirth Director Brian De Palma, producer Martin Bregman, actor Al Pacino, and screenwriter Oliver Stone revisit the history of Scarface, from the inspiration of the original Howard Hawks classic to the evolution of the script. The Acting Join the filmmakers, Al Pacino and Steven Bauer to discover how each of the roles was cast and how Brian De Palma worked with his actors to get unforgettable performances. The Creating A fascinating, controversial and definitive journey through the making of the film, which began with the production being forced to leave its initial location in Florida. Discover how the chainsaw scene was filmed, learn about the production design, the photography, and the struggle to get the film an R rating. Scarface: The TV VersionA revealing and hilarious montage of film clips comparing the theatrical version to the network television version of Scarface. The Making of Scarface: The Video Game: Immerse yourself in the world of Scarface in this behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the video game. U-CONTROL - Scarface ScoreboardWatch Scarface like never before. Keep track of the number of times the F word is used and monitor the bullets fired! U-CONTROL - Picture in Picture Available in English with subtitles in French, Italian, German, Spanish and Japanese. Access interview footage of Brian De Palma, Al Pacino, Screenwriter Oliver Stone, and others without interruption to the movie experience. Also featured is a scene comparison between the 1983 version of Scarface and Howard Hawks original film. BD-Live / Pocket BLU Standard version has the pre-order prize of
£16.99 at Amazon... Whilst there will also be a limited edition steelbook that's
a quid more... And if you have more money than sense, a Limited Edition Box Set at
£44.99, though it is gorgeous...
Hinged rigid cigar-style boxset with belly band and vac foam tray Steelbook limited edition: Triple Play Blu-ray The Making of Scarface exclusive booklet including stills and production notes Tony Montana signature money clip Green card envelope including Tony Montana dollar bill, green card and 3 exclusive artcards