New Hollywood Cinema (Scarface)

Alex Liasides New Hollywood Cinema (Scarface) The gangster movie has always been a favourite for most audiences since the early days of Film Noir. The reasons for the success of such films are due to the fact that they create an illusion of an underworld of which is glorified and provides a positive view point to the audiences. In turn, we become in awe by the power and lifestyles of the Maffia and side with …

…As soon as it was released many people were coming back for more of this Cuban gangster flick. This helped make the movie a box office success and even today people still talk about Tony Montana. It is recognized as one of the classic Mob films in the same league as the Godfather. The film raises political and social issues that reflect on the time when it was comprised and informs as well as entertains.