The devil, the scars or Al Pacino at 80

Al Pacino is undoubtedly one of the best actors in film history. His name was affirmed in the 1970s, the best years of the seventh art so far.

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The actor was born in the Bronx and his parents divorced when he was only 2 years old. She moved with her mother to her grandparents’ house. As he grows up, Pacino loves to watch movies and often replicates and situations with his favorite characters. He feels bored and unmotivated at school, but he soon finds salvation: school plays. And not long after, his passion turned into a professional career. But the beginning is not easy. As a stage actor, Al Pacino is often depressed and his limited resources make it difficult. In 1966, he was accepted into the prestigious Actors Studio, where he was taught by legendary actor Lee Strasberg. Pacino begins with some small roles. His first success was in “The Indian wants the Bronx”, and the play won the Obi Award. The next production with “Does the tiger wear a tie?” She was also awarded, but with the Tony Award.

Her film debut starred in “Me, Natalie,” and my second film presented the young actor in a slightly different light. Unlike his previous roles, with which he has earned the respect and approval of the public, in “The Panic in Needle Park” Pacino enters the image of a drug addict. But his third movie completely changed his life. He is the godfather, and the role is Michael Corleone. The names of Robert Redford, Warren Beatty, Jack Nicholson, Ryan O’Neal, Robert de Niro and others are all for the same character, but director Francis Ford Coppola trusts the unknown Pacino, although almost the entire cast doesn’t like it. . And although Coppola clings to his young actor, Al Pacino says in interviews that he was afraid of being fired all the time. This, of course, does not happen, and “The Godfather” turns into a monstrous punch that literally works wonders with each team’s runs. Pacino also received his first Oscar nomination for his supporting role.

And instead of choosing easier papers that simply fill out your bank account, Pacino delves into difficult but important movies. Such is “Serpico” from 1973 and “Tarde del perro” from 1975 (his nickname is Sonny, as his character calls him). His efforts go unnoticed, and Sonny receives three more Academy nominations, but this time for an important role. After a slight disappointment with his role in Bobby Deerfield, Pacino shines again in “… and justice for all.” and was again nominated. Unfortunately, this is the beginning of a slight decline as “Cruising” and “Author! Author” are not endorsed by critics or viewers.

His role in The Scarlet has returned to the glory of al Pacino.

But it was followed by a disappointing mistake: “Revolution”. However, the filming of this movie is horrible: the camera crew is completely disjointed, the weather conditions during filming are terrible and Pachino is seriously ill with pneumonia. On top of that, the constant changes in the script totally ruin the movie, which seems doomed from the start. “Revolution” is considered one of the most unsuccessful projects, as well as the worst in the actor’s career overall. The Aftermath: Really awful reviews ratings and the actor’s four-year absence from the screen.

Pacino seeks salvation in the theater, which is his first love. But in 1989, the actor made another attempt at the cinema. The film is “A Sea of ​​Love” and its appearance marks the second period of his career. Meanwhile, he also tried as a director with “The Local Stigmatic”, but failed. In 1990, Godfather 2 came out again with his participation, and that same year Sonny did his first comedy role, in “Dick Tracy”. His participation again receives an Oscar nomination, and two years later Pacino is still among the nominees, but this time for his reincarnation in “Glengarry Glen Ross”. Pacino’s talent is undeniable, so it’s no wonder that he also takes a romantic role in Frankie and Johnny. Finally, it was not until 1993 that Al Pacino won the coveted Oscar for his outstanding performance in Feeling for a Woman. There, he faces the difficult challenge of playing a blind and hellishly charismatic man. The paper was created specifically for him.

Over the years, Pacino began to feel increasingly secure in front of the camera, and this is evident in the films that follow in his remarkable career: Directed by Carlito and The Heat by director Michael Mann, starring Robert de Niro. After that, Pacino tries again behind the camera with “I, the King”. “Town Hall”, “Donnie Brasco” and “The Devil’s Advocate” appear in the same period: strong and well-received films. His work with Michael Mann and then Oliver Stone again leads to the unforgettable Inner Man and Every Sunday.

In 2019, Al Pacino played roles that are also noteworthy: in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and Martin Scorsese’s “Irish”.