Release: Scarface

 

Scarface

Genre: Crime / Drama

Director: JC Chandor

Writer: Dwight Gallo

Based on the 1932 and 1983 films

Cast: Tenoch Huerta, Diego Boneta, Lily-Rose Depp, Bruna Marquezine, Demian Bichir, Adriana Barraza, Oscar Jaenada, Luis Tosar, Cole Hauser, Arturo Castro

Budget: $42,000,000

Domestic Box Office: $77,285,094

Foreign Box Office: $59,800,200

Total Profit: $45,195,000

Reaction: After the abysmal start to Season 31, the studio now finds itself on a bit of a hot streak with Scarface becoming the fifth box office success in a row.

"This third take on a Scarface film is visceral, violent and relentless, anchored by an impressive performance from Tenoch Huerta who delivers a much more internalized and imposing take on Tony Montana's rise to power. The film features a lot of similar scenes to the previous incarnations, but is infused with a modern, grim touch." - Cooper Wilson, The Earl Hays Press

"A well written remake, Dwight Gallo knew exactly what he wanted from his Scarface and executed it well. Tenoch Huerta brought a certain swagger to the role of Tony while having the grittiness required for such a role. The film was brutal, however that worked in its advantage, making it a dirty, gritty film. I’m overall a fan of this remake and some of the changes that were made." - J. Darrell Ellington, Behind the Camera

"In JC Chandor’s Scarface remake, Tenoch Huerta leads a powerhouse cast that includes Diego Boneta, Lily-Rose Depp, and Demian Bichir, all delivering performances that feel almost too good for the material. It’s clear the actors are having a blast in their roles, and the direction keeps things visually sharp, but Dwight Gallo’s script takes the same worn-out path as its predecessors. The film lacks the fresh air needed to give this classic tale a modern pulse. Despite the cast's best efforts, they’re overperforming in a story that’s too busy retracing old steps to break new ground." - Jason Helm, New York Observer

Rated R for strong bloody violence, language, drug content, and sexuality/nudity