SCARFACE EVALUATION 26.11.14

Based in Miami a Cuban immigrant, Tony Montana takes over a cocaine drug syndicate through his motivation and dedication. His greed becomes his downfall blinding him of who in his life are loyal and trustworthy.The film holds a stereotypical representation of women in regards to them being sexually objectified and unimportant where by their role and purpose is to sexually please their men. Elvera was seen as the most beautiful women involved in the social circle of Tony Montana, because of this she was seen as a ''trophy wife'' especially since she was married to Frank Lopez, the boss of the cartel of which Tony took over from. Elvera's reputation and role as the ''trophy wife'' also derives to the contribution of her marry Frank, of whom I had mentioned earlier was the former boss of the cocaine cartel. Where hierarchy and power is concerned amongst social circles and business dealings, Frank was of the highest ranking, obtaining the power to tell to give Tony , as well as others, orders. Being Franks wife, this level of hierarchy was reflected on her but in a negative prospective of such that she was seen as a 'prize' for men to 'win' . This representation is seen as sexist as it portrays Elvera to be at the males beck and call. To do their bidding and not have a say in it. When Tony had his place in the business as the new boss, it was shown that he felt that he owned Elvera just because of the promotion he got by killing Frank. The use of violence is filmed consistently throughout the entire film due to the linear narrative itself being naturally of a violent origin whereby the Beginning, Plot, and End  involve mise-en-scene of guns,bullets,chainsaws, and drugs that used in the violent methods and actions of the narratives characters to seek revenge. Themes of the film include vengeance, trust,lust,wealth, power, greed, love,friendship and family. The violent scenes include :
1) Chainsaw scene
2)Death of Tony
3)Tony and Monolo killing for a green card
4)Assasination attempt of Tony
5)Car bomb of wife and kids
6)Suarez Helicopterath of Monolo
7)Death of Frank
8)Death of Monolo
9) Death of Tony

Theses scenes are made to be violent so as to entertain and attract the targeted audience of which are mainly males above the age of 18.This is based on their interest and maturity of being able to watch a film of such violence.