Scent of a Woman

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Scent of a Woman

R

Released Dec 23, 1992

2h 37m

Holiday

Drama

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Frank is a retired Lt. Col. in the US army. He's blind and impossible to get along with. Charlie is at school and is looking forward to going to college. To help pay for a trip home for Christmas, he agrees to look after Frank over Thanksgiving. Frank's niece says this will be easy money, but she didn't reckon on Frank spending his Thanksgiving in New York.

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Critics Consensus

It might soar on Al Pacino's performance more than the drama itself, but what a performance it is -- big, bold, occasionally over-the-top, and finally giving the Academy pause to award the star his first Oscar.

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

As the irascible, drunken Frank Slade, Al Pacino is convincingly obnoxious and loutish, but the character doesn't grow: this is a lout with, underneath it all, the heart of a lout.

Rated: 1/4

Jan 11, 2023

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Angie Errigo

Empire Magazine

While fairly predictable and unoriginal, it is nevertheless entertaining.

Rated: 3/5

May 27, 2011

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

An irascible bully who proves to have a heart of gold, Pacino's character seems manufactured by a computer programmed with box-office grosses.

May 27, 2011

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Steve Warren

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

Scent of a Woman stinks.

May 9, 2023

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Mark Jackson

Epoch Times

There's nothing as convincing as an Army vet talking to privileged prep school boys about boys in battle getting legs blown off, and how, when the bullets fly downrange, some boys run and some stand their ground. Every high schooler needs to see it.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 29, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Pacino's performance is that rare kind that captivates all on its own, stealing every scene away from everyone else in it.

Rated: 7/10

Dec 7, 2020

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mary k

This movie was torture. There was no acting, just yelling. Pacino's character was unblelievable, as was the premise. I only hoped Pacino would have done himself in the first 15 minutes.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/19/24

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Chas S

Everyone must see this film; a masterclass in acting, scripting, directing – movie making.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/08/24

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kevin c

This movie is only worthy and saved by Al Pacino performance

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/09/24

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Fabrícia F

Atuação perfeita e com exageros na medida certa.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/22/24

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Rahul K

It took me a while to figure out why this is one of the best acting work of Al Pacino.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/22/24

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Faiz D

There was not much in the movie, except for the brilliant performance by Al Pacino. His performance took the film to another level.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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Martin Brest

Director

Al Pacino

Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade

Chris O'Donnell

Charlie Simms

James Rebhorn

Mr. Trask

Gabrielle Anwar

Donna

Philip Seymour Hoffman

George Willis, Jr.

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Synopsis

Frank is a retired Lt. Col. in the US army. He's blind and impossible to get along with. Charlie is at school and is looking forward to going to college. To help pay for a trip home for Christmas, he agrees to look after Frank over Thanksgiving. Frank's niece says this will be easy money, but she didn't reckon on Frank spending his Thanksgiving in New York.

Director: Martin Brest
Producer: Martin Brest
Screenwriter: Bo Goldman
Production Co: Universal Pictures, City Lights Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Holiday, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 23, 1992, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 7, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $62.1M
Runtime: 2h 37m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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