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Scent Of A Woman [DVD] [1993]

Al Pacino , Chris O'Donnell , Martin Brest    Suitable for 15 years and over   DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell, James Rebhorn, Gabrielle Anwar, Philip Seymour Hoffman
  • Directors: Martin Brest
  • Writers: Bo Goldman, Dino Risi, Giovanni Arpino, Ruggero Maccari
  • Producers: Martin Brest, G. Mac Brown, Ronald L. Schwary
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English, French
  • Subtitles: English, German, French, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish
  • Dubbed: Czech, German, Polish, Spanish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Uca
  • DVD Release Date: 2 Sep 2002
  • Run Time: 150 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004D37I
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,249 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Hoo-ah! After seven Oscar nominations for his outstanding work in films such as The Godfather, Serpico and Dog Day Afternoon, it's ironic that Al Pacino finally won the Oscar for his grandstanding lead performance in this 1992 crowd pleaser. As the blind, blunt, and ultimately benevolent retired Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade, Pacino is both hammy and compelling, simultaneously subtle and grandly over-the-top when defending his new assistant and prep school student Charlie (Chris O'Donnell) at a disciplinary hearing. While the subplot involving Charlie's prep-school crisis plays like a sequel to Dead Poets Society, Pacino's adventurous escapades in New York City provide comic relief, rich character development, and a memorable supporting role for Gabrielle Anwar as the young woman who accepts the colonel's invitation to dance the tango. Scent of a Woman is a remake of the 1972 Italian film Profumo di donna. In addition to Pacino's award, Scent of Woman garnered Oscar nominations for director Martin Brest and for screenwriter Bo Goldman. --Jeff Shannon

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Hard-up student Charlie Simms (Chris O'Donnell) agrees to a job over Thanksgiving weekend to earn some much-needed cash: he has to escort blind, embittered ex-Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade (Al Pacino) as he indulges the good life in New York city. Slade plans to eat, drink, make merry and womanise - but unbeknown to Charlie, Slade is also intent on blowing his own brains out at the end of the excursion.

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Hoo-hah! 21 July 2004
By george
Format:DVD
AT last Al Pacino got the Oscar he deserved, and for what is probably his finest performance ever. Yes, in my opinion his performance in Scent of a Woman beats those in Scarface, Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico and even the Godfather Trilogy. This is one of my favourite films of all time, if not my favourite.

Pacino plays a blind retired colnoel, who is miserable, mean, self-centered. When Charlie (Chris O' Donnel is assigned to look after him for Thanksgiving weekend, Pacino takes him to New York, for 'one last tour of the battlefield'. The film is heartwarming, heart braking and hilarious all at the same time (its difficult to believe without seeing the film), as Pacino meets old relatives (who are not too pleased to see him), lives the high life and teaches Charlie about life, booze and women.

The film is basically a two-man story of love and friendship; and is definitely one of the films of the twentieth century. The way it mixes comedy and tragedy is perfect, and strangely there were many moments in the films when you want to burst out laughing, despite feeling sad. Buy it, watch it, love it!

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Scent Of A Woman 25 Feb 2005
Format:DVD
I seriously doubt whether there has been a more deserving Oscar performance from a leading actor. Pacino is simply stunning in this virtuoso performance, he dominates the film from start to finish and the act is nothing short of magnificent. Playing retired Army Lt Col Frank Slade, Pacino takes the viewer through a whole range of emotions and feelings, from the dark black humour to tragic despondency; from standing ovation rooting to fatherly love it really does have it all.

Don't get me wrong, the film isn't all about Pacino, a young Chris O'Donnell puts on a great turn as the naive schoolboy and for all of Pacino's dominance of centre stage it's great credit to O'Donnell that his performance also shines.

Both characters are ably supported by a whole host of extras, like O'Donnell's school colleagues who play the rich spoilt arrogant role fantastically well, Gabrielle Anwar as the infamous tango partner who is grace and elegant personified, Leonard Gaines as the Ferrari salesman and I could go on.

The actual film composition is just scene after scene of great drama and emotion and you could pick any one of a couple of dozen of classic moments , just pick your favourite from these perfect instances; Franks and Charles's first meeting, the airplane scene, the Thanksgiving dinner, the school disciplinary council, the suicide attempt and the Ferrari test drive. I could mention several others that are just as good, there really isn't a weak moment in the whole film.

A must for any film fan.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful 18 Aug 2003
Format:DVD
One of those films that I wish I could watch again as if for the first time. If you are a Pacino fan in the slightest then this is a 'must see' for you!

The 'Tango' scene is definitely one of my all time favourite movie moments, Gabriel Anwar is just stunning!

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars scent of a women
The film was ok but a bit slow in places.
The tango dance scene was the highlight of film for me.
Published 4 days ago by Anne Clayton
5.0 out of 5 stars Passion and respect
A fantastic performance by Al Pacino. Joyous acting and a fabulous script ensure essential viewing for a very moving story concerning the respect and integrity of youth and age... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Fi Warner
3.0 out of 5 stars Skewed morality
An interesting film which makes some very good 'human relationship' points. Nevertheless, the film is sadly let down by the final school scene where the Pacino character berates... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Charles R. Day
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Film
I missed this when it was in the cinema so bought the DVD when the film was recommended to us. Thoroughly enjoyed it - fine acting, good story line.
Published 3 months ago by SerenityPatch
4.0 out of 5 stars A good story
Very enjoyable movie with a catching storyline. The theme about snitches and the influence of monied folks came over well even if Al Pacino played it a bit over the top at thee... Read more
Published 4 months ago by en avant
5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous movie!
I'm a big fan of Al Pacino since always and in this movie he's at his best. With an Oscar-deserving performance he's brilliant all the time, giving us all kinds of emotions... Read more
Published 4 months ago by MatthewOaken
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic movie
Bought it to watch with my wife. She did not expect what appeared on screen. It was a very emotional ride and a feel good ending. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Colin Banks
5.0 out of 5 stars Scent of a woman
The best movie I have ever seen. Very likeable for men and women even though my chap says he would have been put him from watching it because of the title. Read more
Published 5 months ago by margaret lobley
4.0 out of 5 stars A comedy or a tragedy?
What I like in this movie is that it is hard to judge if it is a comedy or a tragedy. It's both. May be it's just that, that makes it so engaging even if the story is not too... Read more
Published 11 months ago by S. Eliasson
5.0 out of 5 stars Tango
This dvd arrived in time and in good condition. Had to have a copy of this as I only had it on video. A good storyline and a good set of characters. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Owl
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