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Scent of a Woman

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Scent of a Woman (1992)

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Reviews Counted: 33 Fresh: 31  Rotten:2 Average Rating: 7.1/10

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Runtime: 2 hrs 37 mins

Synopsis: Chris O'Donnell stars as Charlie Simms, a young and innocent scholarship student at an exclusive prep school in New Hampshire who agrees to look after Lt. Col. Frank Slade (Al Pacino), a blind retired army officer, to earn extra money over the Thanksgiving holiday. Frank is a cantankerous and... Chris O'Donnell stars as Charlie Simms, a young and innocent scholarship student at an exclusive prep school in New Hampshire who agrees to look after Lt. Col. Frank Slade (Al Pacino), a blind retired army officer, to earn extra money over the Thanksgiving holiday. Frank is a cantankerous and cynical bully who completely suprises Charlie with his plans for their weekend. He has bought them tickets to New York, booked a suite at the Waldorf, rented a limousine, and has big plans for a wild weekend in the Big Apple. Before Charlie realizes what he has gotten into, he is accompanying the colonel around Manhattan as they begin their wild and eye-opening adventures that include a fast-paced test drive in a Ferrari and a tango with a beautiful woman (Gabrielle Anwar). Frank's passion is women; he waxes lyrically on their bodies, scent, and sensuality, and gradually Charlie becomes aware of the sentimental romantic buried deep within the lonely man's heart. Charlie and Frank's growing relationship is the core of the film; Frank teaches Charlie how to see, and Charlie teaches Frank how to feel in this heart-wrenching and heartwarming comedy. Al Pacino is simply stunning as Frank Slade, relying on his vocal power and strong physicality to carry across a complex range of emotions. He is both intolerable and completely lovable in this Oscar-winning role of a lifetime. [More]

Genre: Dramas

Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell, Gabrielle Anwar, James Rebhorn, Richard Bradford

Director: Martin Brest

DVD Info

Release:

Dec 7, 2008

[DVD Details]

HD DVD Features:

  • Widescreen - 1.85

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 Surround - English
  • Dolby Digital Plus 2.0 Stereo - French
  • Subtitles - English (SDH), French - Optional

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Cole Smithey
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The guiding principle of Al Pacino's flamboyant performance (for which he finally received the Oscar) is that of revelation: Every scene discloses another facet of his mysterious, multi-shaded character.

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Clint Morris
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Philip Martin
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Christopher Null
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09/02/04
Andy Klein
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Brilliant performances, spotty script, poor ending.

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03/12/04
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal
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Volcanic Pacino performance, but the drama drags

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01/11/04
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette
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Goldman's screenplay never becomes a complete disaster, thanks to the vastly interesting and original character of Frank.

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Michael Dequina
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12/18/03
Brian J. Arthurs
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4/5

Great drama. Pacino rules, but O'Donnell holds his own.

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08/13/03
Fred Topel
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A memorable drama about a young man's initiation into adluthood.

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07/12/03
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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