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Scarface: 20th Anniversary Edition
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Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17. -
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Extremely violent remake. Not for kids!
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
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What Parents Need to Know
About Scarface: 20th Anniversary Edition
Parents need to know that this film is extremely violent from start to finish and is not recommended to anyone under the age of 17. It has developed a cultlike following, especially among teenage males. Despite the main character's death due to his violent criminal behavior, his dramatic outbursts may appeal to angsty teens. Additionally, the obscenity-filled dialogue is some of the most quotable in film history, with many lines having been incorporated into hip-hop lyrics of the past 20 years. Tony treats his wife quite poorly, verbally lashing out at her. Cocaine is a constant presence in the film.
Read our full review by David Gurney
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how Tony's story is a rise-and-fall scenario, and how it makes the obvious point that the decadent lifestyle of a drug kingpin can crumble very easily. Does Al Pacino's character make his violent lifestyle more attractive than it really is? Is the graphic and verbal violence necessary to convey the story, or is it overindulgent? What can be said of Tony's troubled relationships with women? Does Tony ever even appear to be happy or content for a moment of the film? For that matter, do any of the characters?
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Lives in WashingtonI rate this title on for age 7 and give it- Lives inI rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
It's a favorite among teenagers. Yes there is violence/blood, cocaine dealing is one of the main plots of the film and tehre is tons of swearing. However anyone over 13 would already know about this stuff.
- Lives inI rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
The movie with the famous line "say hello to my little friends
Don't get me wrong, this is one of the greatest movies ever made but boy oh boy is this not a movie for kids. The movie has the most use of the word F and the violence is disturbing. If you get past the graphic violence and language, you could like it. I strongly recommend this for kids age 13 and up.
- Lives in PennsylvaniaI rate this title off for age 17 and give it
The most pointlessly violent film ever
At least the original had a message to it.
- Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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