Which is better scarface or the godfather

At one point, he even buries his face in a mountain of coke. Still, not even these outrageous indulgences make him happy. If you love villains, you end up pitying him and hope that he gets his act together. If you hate villains, you rejoice, knowing his uncontrolled emotions will eventually get him killed. The Godfather, on the other hand. It doesn't seem like trouble will come his way any time soon.

This takes the fun out of the movie. We'd love to see some weakness, sir. In The Godfather , Michael Corleone is a smart character who knows all the right moves to make. It's almost like he's modeled from Carlo Gambino , one of the few mob bosses to never be caught or gunned down. He knows the enemies and none of them sees it coming when he decides to take them down. Compare that to Montana who is driven by impulses. Also, Corleone doesn't do all the killings himself.

Delegation is a valuable strategy. That's a stark contrast to Montana who enjoys being the one pulling the trigger. Tony Montana has been referenced by several musicians over the years and there's no doubt that his lifestyle inspired many. In Scarface , Tony is the shiny don. He has a gold convertible, heavy gold chains, crystal decanters, million-dollar watches, and shiny suits.

The world of crime is full of flamboyance and Pacino portrays it well in this film. Think of Pablo Escobar buying hippos or John Gotti posing for photos for the press. Gangsters can't help but flaunt it. Tony is no exception. Ultimately, we have to go with the movie that good ol' Al Pacino received the most recognition for.

The clear winner here is The Godfather. For Scarface , Pacino only got a Golden Globe nomination. The movie itself was initially panned by critics for being too loud and excessively violent. Over time, opinions eventually changed. Philip Etemesi is an author, journalist, screenwriter and film critic based in Nairobi. As a child, he preferred watching movies like The Goodfellas instead of Home Alone. His girlfriend constantly has to pull him from the front of the TV but he just keeps returning.

Stubborn dude! An animal lover, Philip also has a pet giraffe called Refu. By Philip Etemesi Published Nov 23, Tony covers the sounds of his own attack with a chant he himself begins. It is a brilliant overplay, especially when compared to another scene that resembles The Godfather , with Tony killing a mid-level gangster and a crooked cop towards the end of Scarface.

A major difference between the two roles is best summed up in a line Tony says in Scarface. Montana comes from the Cagney tradition of broad gangster characterizations. The young soldier has to think about it. Pacino remains on an even keel in the Godfather films, but gives a tour de force of violent expression in Scarface , which burns like white heat.

In Scarface , Pacino gets to be almost as over the top as he is in Dick Tracy. His accent would never make it past the modern culture board at The Simpsons , but he pulls it off in because he says so.

Pacino bullies the audience into believing it. But the chilled reptilian stare of Michael Corleone is a visual representation of why Sicilians prefer their revenge served cold. Get the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox! Michael is diabetic, and is usually seen drinking water in The Godfather films. Sure, he has an occasional glass or red wine, and possibly some Sambuca with his espresso, but Michael always keeps a clear head.

Tony, not so much. He makes drunken scenes at his favorite nightclubs, and not only gets high on his own supply, but gets so nose deep in it he develops godlike delusions of superheroic grandeur. Montana is impulsive, instinctive, and decisive. Michael waits until his sister Connie Talia Shire is on a plane to Tahoe before he has her husband killed in a hit years in the planning.

Later Michael hangs his head silently as the shotgun blast which kills his brother, Fredo John Cazale , echoes in the distance. Tony is written to be charismatic. Tony sports white suits, satin shirts, and designer sunglasses. Michael accessorizes three-piece ensembles with an ascot.

Designed by Theadora Van Runkle, Michael preferred dupioni silk. The dark navy wool chalk-stripe suit Tony wears in his death scene was designed by Tommy Velasco and carries the class of a tuxedo. It was after 6pm. What do you think he is, a farmer? Tony was raised not to take any advice other than his own.

By contrast, Michael attended Dartmouth College and then dropped out to join the Marines after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Michael is both intelligent and well-connected, loosely modeled on Joseph Bonanno and Vito Genovese. He learns to expertly pull the strings of powerful men, like his father did, but as he grew, he bent. Michael is friends with senators, meets with the President of Cuba, has money in the Vatican, and confesses his sins to a Pope.

Michael was insulated throughout his childhood and criminal career. If Tony gets in trouble, he has to get out of it himself, or with the help of a handful of low-level operatives. Michael is the family rebel, risking his life and getting medals for strangers. He also gets to be both the prodigal son and the dutiful son.

He gets the fatted calf and pays the piper. Michael comes back to both of his families, crime and birth, with a vengeance. Need a role in a movie? Need to avoid the heat after killing a cop?

Newspaper headlines expose police corruption. They are everywhere, in everything. Sosa was probably his closest connection in the drug trade and look how that turned out Demeanor- as a previous poster pointed out Tony is emotional and half-cocked. He shot his best friend when he saw him sleeping with his sister. When Vito learns his son is dead he instantly orders a meeting of the families to sue for peace, even when his voice breaks with grief.

Michael does not undermine that peace even when his wife is blown up in the car bomb. There is no half-cocked vengeance. And when the time does come it is perfectly coordinated and precise, killing all of the other dons simultaneously. He survives the chainsaw scene and kills the Colombians. Michael has others do the killing and thrives behind the scenes, pulling the strings Winner- Probably Michael because rationality almost always prevails.

Tony is also capable of brilliant planning at times, like the phone call with Frank. Not a fan of either movie but the choice is easy. Michael Corleone.

Tony Montana is basically a cartoon character. MileHighCard said I can't put it above Godfather, but it's definitely an "all-timer" and really, who can argue against Goodfellas? Agree with comments here. Godfather is a better pc of film overall. From the pace of the film to the period clothing to the cinematography. And the scene when Tony is visiting Sosa at his place and they hang Omar from the helicopter, and Tony stands up to Sosa tossing the binoculars back to him is epic.

Some great gun scenes also.