Why Is The Movie “Scarface” So Popular?
Despite Being filled with misogyny and stereotypes, Scarface still captivates those fascinated by outlaws and the American Dream.
Tony Montana, or Scarface, was one of the first major Latino film characters that people respected and feared. The movie’s lines are oft repeated, people rap about it, name themselves after him (Geto Boys rapper Scarface, anyone?), and awkward teenagers still wear T-shirts with the movie’s original poster like it’s 2003.
It’s not lauded by everyone, howe…
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