Scarface Deluxe Gift Set - Scarface (1983) & Scarface (1932)

This is the best DVD, including both the actual movie and also the special features, I believe I have ever seen. I received the DVD box set a little over a day ago, but have been too busy watching it to come and review it. Well, after a day, I've finally seen most (but not all) of the special features that it includes. And all I can say is "wow!" From the moment I took it out of the box, I knew that this wasn't just ANY DVD. This was Scarface; in a league all by itself. Plot of the Movie If you have never seen Scarface before, it is a movie about the rise and fall of a Cuban refugee trying to make it in America and in the process becoming Miami's biggest cocaine kingpin. As most people buying this have already seen the movie before, I won't dwell on the movie itself. Sound and Video Quality The quality of this movie is incredible. After seeing the original 1983 version, I have to say that there is no comparison between it and this new digitally remastered version. The sound is incredible. And the video looks to be on par with other movies of our current generation, which is quite a step up from the older version of the film. Special Features The special features are also very nice. You can view the "Rebirth of Scarface," "Acting Scarface," and "Creating Scarface." All of which are extremely interesting to watch and don't ramble on and on like similar "Behind the Scenes" on other DVDs. Other features include "The Origins of a Gangsta'" Which I honestly haven't had time to watch yet (I told you there were a lot of extras!). Also included is a comparison between the Network TV version of Scarface and the actual version, which is short but fun to watch. Truly, I didn't think the deleted scenes that were included were all that great, with the exception of a few of them, but they are included for anyone who wants to view them. Box Set Versus DVD Only And lastly, if you are debating over whether to go for only the DVD, or instead get the entire box set, I think I would get the box set. It comes with many more things that make it worth the extra fifteen or twenty dollars. Maybe I'm crazy, but I think the box itself is really neat, and bigger than it seems to look from Amazon's picture. It measures to be about 12 inches long by nine inches wide. It also comes with a gold money clip with the Scarface insignia, and "lobby cards" which are pictures from the movie printed on some high-quality paper and are at least 8½ x 11. And, not to mention, it comes with the original 1932 version of Scarface which even comes in its own separate DVD case. So, if you're a fan of the movie I would recommend to spring for the box set. In short, if you loved the movie, you'll need to add this classic to your DVD collection.

I'm not going to comment on either of the classic films; both have enough recognition and good reviews (except, of course, for the single one coming from misguided-as-usual Leonard Maltin). Instead, I will concentrate on the box set alone. It is, beyond any doubt, the most visually attractive and best designed DVD set I have ever bought. The whole package is impressive enough on the outside - a huge faux-alligator-leather box (and the actual package box from Amazon, which the mailman brought in, was much, much larger - I truly did not expect it to be that big!), designed to be reminiscent of Tony's famous armchair (complete with his monogram, with an additional silver imprint saying: "Al Pacino - Scarface"), and accompanied by an informative leaflet - but it's the interior where even more treasures lie. Upon opening the box, a miniature poster for the film welcomes us; below, sleeping on a bed of (false :) red "silk", is Brian DePalma's film, in its glorious Anniversary Edition with all bells and whistles (well, except for a pointless and absolutely unwelcome pseudodocumentary in which some dull in-duh-viduals - who, apparently, constitute a group of rap "stars" - babble for half an hour about nothing... at least I *think* they drone on and on until the end, since I returned to the DVD's main menu about two minutes after that "documentary" began). This, however, is just the first level of this treasure box, since, underneath - this time on black "silk", for a change - lie three more items: a set of lobby cards printed on coated paper, a DVD with Howard Hawks's first classic "Scarface" from 1932... and a golden (obviously not made of real gold, mind you :) money clip decorated with Tony's monogram and probably the most famous quote from the film - "The World is Yours" (and, if I were to pick any major flaw in this set - ignoring the presence of the droll rap "documentary" - it would be the fact that these are imprinted rather than engraved, as the imprints may wear off quickly... not that I'm actually going to use the clip - it's too pretty for that!). The only thing that could make this set better would be getting rid of the aforementioned "documentary" and replacing it with a commentary track by Brian DePalma, Oliver Stone and, ideally, Al Pacino (the lengthy interviews are informative, but a commentary would be even better... I would particularly like to hear Oliver Stone's recollections of all the dangerous research he conducted in Miami's underworld). Either way, this is certainly the most visually appealing DVD set I have ever bought, and one of the (if not THE single) most impressive sets ever produced. I'm not even keeping it with the rest of my DVDs; instead, the whole box sits on a separate shelf, under a transparent dust cover. I can just wish that more of my favorite movies would get such a luxurious treatment.

i'm a huge classic movie buff so im not gonna beat around the bush i highly recommend this if you love a good classic movie not only you get this movie you get THE original scarface which inspired this film it also comes with 10 lobby cards some are really worth framing and putting up on the wall's and the last item it comes with is the money clip it's bronze but has that classic gangster feel to it with the initials of this renowned gangster T,M this is worth the money and these movies will always have that rewatch value

This movie has received a lot of flak because of all its violence and the overuse of the F word. Now lets talk about the most hated scene in the whole movie. The chainsaw scene. Sure it is a violent scene but if you watch closely you never once see the chainsaw actually cutting anything in fact you never see anything overtly violent. You see some very bad placed spurts of blood hitting Al Pacino. You can almost see the guy off camera with the bottle of fake blood. You hear the chainsaw, you hear the screams but not much else. It leaves everything up to your imagination sort of like the classic Hitchcock movie, "Psycho". Now lets get to the other reason people hate this movie. The F word. It is ridiculous how much they use this word in fact I was kind of annoyed after the 50th time. But after a while you kind of get used to it. Its really not that bad. Just think about it, the music these days is as bad if not worse with all that reference to ho's, bitch's, etc. This is just a couple hundred F words badly placed but seriously its not that bad. I have to give credit to the superb acting. Its absolutly excellent. Now on to the "gangsta' aspect. For some reason the Rap, Hip Hop, genre has adopted this movie as its proverbial bible. This group of people has somehow ignored the moral of the story (which is drugs do not give you a life it takes life away and it is never good to get involved in drugs) and somehow thinks that becoming Scarface would be very cool and all the things he does is cool. This is very stupid. in fact I resent all those who beleive that becoming Scarface would be cool.

This gift set is awesome! The cover to the gift set has alligator skin (which is really soft) and it has the MT (Tony Montona) symbal and the words Al Pacino Scarface! Once you open it, you got artwork, you got this thing that looks like a frame that is red that has the two-disc anniversary edition and the special features are: Scarface The Re-birth Scarface Creating Scarface Acting Scarface TV Version Montage Why didn't it also come with the f-bomb ticker and the shooting ticker? It also comes with this really nice slipcover and the film comes in DTS 5.1 which sounds really good, you got 8 lobycards and each one of them say "He loved the American dream with a vengeance.", you got the original 1932 version Scarface starring Paul Muni and this time, the main characters name is Tony Carmonte (Weird!), and you got a money clip! In order Scarface (1932) An ambitious and near insanely violent gangster (Paul Muni, I Am A Fugitive From A Chain Gang)(I call them gangsta) climbs the ladder of success in the mob, but his weakness is proven to be a falldown, Scarface (1982) When Fidal Castro opens the harbor at Mariel, Cuba, he sends 125,000 Cuban refugees to reunite with relatives in the United States and Tony Montona (Al Pacino, The Godfather Part 2)wants it all and takes over a drug cartel while succumbing to greed. My all time favorite Al Pacino movie! *****! Buy the Scarface gift set for a cheap price on www.amazon.com. Why didn't it also come with the Blu-ray steelbook?

This deluxe set is AWESOME! I was pretty happy when I opened it. As for the movie (the 1983 Brian De Palma one) it's a personal favorite. Definitely not the best movie ever made, but an awesome movie. If you've seen the Godfather, you might find it difficult to believe that Tony Montana is played by the same guy who played Michael Corleone. Lot's of great stuff about this movie and it's a classic. If you haven't seen it, you need to.

What a great deal! I The case looks sexy in what looks like black leather before you even open it you can tell its an awesome collector set. Inside you have your Deluxe edition with a ton of extras, underneath there is an older version of Scarface that I have not checked out yet but its cool to have, if I ever get around to watching it Ill update my review. Overall its stylish and it will look great on my display shelf in the living room.

For starters the box the movies, cards, and money clip comes in is Flawless. I bought this before purchasing the blu-ray ones because of all that is included with this box set. I got a kick out of the 1932 classic and it's a good conversation piece for when guests come over.

PERFECT!!! The best looking box set you will EVER own period! You get the great original 1932 version and of course the Legendary anniversary version! it is a beautiful box set with a black velvet inlay for the original edition at the bottom and a red satin inlay for the anniversary edition of SCARFACE! Collector cards. A beautiful gold plated money clip with Tony Montana's iconic initials engraved! Truly stunning and a great conversation piece and looks amazing in your DVD collection! If you are a fan of this legendary movie do NOT hesitate as it is worth every penny! You will NOT regret it! 5+ STARS!

Nice box presentation of the film Scarface.

Husband loved it, and great price with extras :)

Very good collectors box love it comes with everything you need and you will be very satisfied ya da ya da ya da

Al Pacino's finest 3 hours of film is displayed in stunning , realistic fashion. The movie represents the greed that so dominated the cocaine industry, and its casualities, of the '80's. A cult film of extraordinary proportion. Still has significant presence in todays society and sub-cultures.