Mystery/Thriller New 'Scarface' Movie

[The Morningstar]

Why call it Scarface then? It's simply cashing in on an iconic name. Why not just make a wholly original gangster epic set in modern times?

 

[Rodrigo90]

It's cause Scarface is a well known concept and is greatly admired by a lot of people. But that does only come from Pacino's take. The original movie was pretty iconic, Al Capone loved it!

The 2 movie's where iconic for a lot of relevant reasons, that spoke volumes of how crime was in society at the time. Can the same be done today? Of course...but only if the new Scarface follows the patterns of it's predecessors.

 

[marvelman2006]

 

[Daniel Thompson]

It's cause Scarface is a well known concept and is greatly admired by a lot of people. But that does only come from Pacino's take. The original movie was pretty iconic, Al Capone loved it!

The 2 movie's where iconic for a lot of relevant reasons, that spoke volumes of how crime was in society at the time. Can the same be done today? Of course...but only if the new Scarface follows the patterns of it's predecessors.

Exactly, both films were classics in its own way. So why can't this film be.

 

[ShredderX]

My first reaction to the title was a no, but after I read what they intended to do, I'm curious about it. I mean, the Pacino one was a remake, updated for the late 70s/early 80s, so why not do something for the 21st century?

The closest thing I can think of to a good modern telling was New Jack City, and that's 20 years ago (Pacino's Scarface is even referenced in that film). Though NJC felt like a combination of Scarface and the Untouchables.

As long as they don't revisit Tony Montana as a remake, reboot, prequel, or a ghost, I'll probably go watch it if the trailers are good.

I always thought the same thing about New Jack City.

 

[Mrs. Sawyer]

 

[Jackasscoley15]

 

[Octoberist]

David Yates In Final Talks For ‘Scarface’ Helm Now Universal “Very High” On Script

XCLUSIVE: There’s a ton of curiosity about Universal‘s Scarface reboot since both the 1932 Chicago bootlegging film and 1983 Miami cocaine-dealing versions were so iconic. Understanding that, the studio according to my sources has been refining the script with several screenwriters and drafts while keeping all names and details under wraps. “Universal has been through a couple of drafts and now is very high on the current draft. The first stop is the director. This is before any conversations on talent or timing.” I’ve learned that the studio is in final talks with British director David Yates who directed the final four films in the Harry Potter film series (#s 5, 6, 7, and 8 from 2007-2011) – and in my opinion should have won some Oscar nominations for them as the franchise grew dark and interesting under his helming. Though he normally works at Warner Bros, Yates has been the subject of considerable chatter over which film projects he’d do next.

A prolific TV director known for his gripping British TV six-part political thriller State Of Play (2003) and the Emmy-winning The Girl In The Café (2005), Yates is a founding member of Directors UK. He spectacularly made the transition to features thanks to Harry Potter and now is much in demand with the finish of that franchise. On Scarface, he will be tasked with updating the crime saga so it lives up to the Howard Hawks/Paul Muni and Brian De Palma-Al Pacino classics which both became part of popular culture. This is not a remake or sequel but a reboot of a crime kingpin who through a ruthless campaign of ambition goes in hot pursuit of his American Dream – whatever that is in this decade. Ethnicity and geography were important in the first two versions so expect the same here. Former Universal head Marc Shmuger and his Global Produce banner is producing along with Martin Bregman who produced the Pacino version

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http://www.deadline.com/2013/07/dav...script/#utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

I wouldn't oppose a remake, since De Palma was already a remake. But the ethncity plays a huge role here. Italian, Latino/Hispanic...what's next?

African? Russian? Middle Eastern? Asian? Hmmm.. There were rumors of a Mexican Scarface but that's close to the previous one.

I wouldn't mind a Russian one.

 

[747]

The Pacino Scarface is proof that a remake can be great in it's own way if done right. Let's see if it can be updated in an interesting way yet again!

 

[Piper Maru]

"Heisenberg" the movie.

 

[Wheels]

Who wants to bet they'll be a 3rd remake of The Karate Kid in 20-30 years?

 

[Piper Maru]

Watch, Shia Labeouf will be the new Scarface.

"Say Hello to my little friend! OH NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!NO! OPTIMUS!"

 

[Hamill-Joker]

I know I'm in the minority, but I prefer the 1932 Paul Muni version of Scarface.

I don't see this as a problem. I wouldn't mind seeing a take on Scarface using the Mexican drug cartels.

 

[Alex_Spider]

Harry Potter Director David Yates Up for Scarface Reboot
Universal reportedly very keen on latest draft.
by Jim Vejvoda AUGUST 1, 2013

Director David Yates, who helmed the final four Harry Potter films, is reportedly in final negotiations to direct Universal's Scarface reboot.

Deadline claims Universal "has been refining the script with several screenwriters and drafts while keeping all names and details under wraps." The studio's said to be "very high on the current draft."

This will be a straight reboot and not a remake of either the 1932 original film or the 1982 cult classic starring Al Pacino.

Previous reports claimed this film's Tony Montana-type lead would be Mexican and that the story, penned by Donnie Brasco's Paul Attanasio, would revolve around the Mexican drug cartels.

One comment. "WHY"..?? Hollywood seems to have no mercy on us these days.

 

[MrMaooz]

Danny Trejo for Tony.

 

[747]

There is already a thread for this, visible on the first page even.

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=366463

 

[Alex_Spider]

There is already a thread for this, visible on the first page even.

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=366463

My bad. I checked once in the main page but didn't notice it. I was looking only at the threads in bold letters.

 

[TheDreamMaster]

Wait, reboot? Not remake? How....how do you reboot this series?

 

[Piper Maru]

Damn it, Hollywood.

 

[venom892]

Sounds to me like they are just using the name and nothing else. It'll have as much to do with the 1982 film as that film had in common with the 1932 film. If it's good, I'll watch it.

 

[MMMMM...Pancakes]

MMMMM...Dounuts is interested.

 

[Octoberist]

"Say hello to my little friend" (Shoots laser gun)

 

[Schlosser85]

Does this mean David Yates isn't doing the Al Capone movie with Tom Hardy anymore, or is this some offshoot of that idea?

 

[roach]

I laugh at people who complain about remakes destroying Hollywood and use Scarface as an example

 

[Piper Maru]

I laugh at people who complain about remakes destroying Hollywood and use Scarface as an example

Oh the irony!