Review of Scent of a Woman [HD DVD] (1992)
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Of all the movies that I have seen that has moved me, Scent of a Woman was the one that did it.A highly emotional movie which starred Academy Award Winning Actor, Al Pacino who portrayed Ret. Lt. Col. Frank Slade, and ChrisO’Donnell as the young fresh faced student of the prestigious Baird School,Charlie Simms.
Charlie(O’ Donnell) takes a job caring for Slade(Pacino),a washed-up, decorated military man who clings to his Jack Daniels, so hecan earn enough money to go home for the Christmas Holidays.Along theway, Slade takes the young man through different turns during theThanksgiving Day weekend in New York City not knowing what the boy willexpect.While the unpredictable occurs, Charlie contemplates his fate withhis school honor–a conflict of interest with who is your real friends andwho are not.
The entire movie wraps around relationships and howstrangers can make a difference in a little over 2 hours and 37 minutes. For one weekend, Charlie and Slade discover that they need each other morethan they thought, with different circumstances.You’d have to see themovie to know what I’m talking about, especially the finale.
Thedirector, Martin Brest(Beverly Hills Cop and Meet Joe Black), has the knackof bringing out the best in the characters even in unpleasant situations. The soft sides always show in those who don’t appear to have it.
Ifthis film had a theme it would be, living is worth living.
Product Description
Universal Scent Of A Woman – HD-DVDAl Pacino won his first Best Actor Oscar for his brilliant portrayal ofan overbearing, blind retired Lieutenant Colonel who hires a young guardian (Chris O’Donnell), to assist him. It’s a heart-wrenching and heartwarmingtale of opposites attracting when they embark on a wild weekend trip that will change the lives of both men forever.
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