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Scent of a Woman [HD DVD] | ![Scent of a Woman [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51vTePKeo3L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Martin Brest
Actors: Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell, James Rebhorn, Gabrielle Anwar, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  139 reviews
Sales Rank: 18701
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: HD DVD
Region: 0
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Running Time: 157 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: 28692
UPC: 025193286925
EAN: 0025193286925
ASIN: B000QEIOUS
Theatrical Release Date: December 23, 1992
Release Date: July 24, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Hoo-hah! After seven Oscar nominations for his outstanding work in films such as The Godfather, Serpico, and Dog Day Afternoon it's ironic that Al Pacino finally won the Oscar for his grandstanding lead performance in this 1992 crowd pleaser. As the blind, blunt, and ultimately benevolent retired Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade, Pacino is both hammy and compelling, simultaneously subtle and grandly over-the-top when defending his new assistant and prep school student Charlie (Chris O'Donnell) at a disciplinary hearing. While the subplot involving Charlie's prep-school crisis plays like a sequel to Dead Poets Society, Pacino's adventurous escapades in New York City provide comic relief, rich character development, and a memorable supporting role for Gabrielle Anwar as the young woman who accepts the colonel's invitation to dance the tango. Scent of a Woman is a remake of the 1972 Italian film Profumo di donna. In addition to Pacino's award, the picture garnered Oscar nominations for director Martin Brest and for screenwriter Bo Goldman. --Jeff Shannon
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Hoo-hah! After seven Oscar nominations for his outstanding work in films such as The Godfather, Serpico, and Dog Day Afternoon, it's ironic that Al Pacino finally won the Oscar for his grandstanding lead performance in this 1992 crowd pleaser. As the blind, blunt, and ultimately benevolent retired Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade, Pacino is both hammy and compelling, simultaneously subtle and grandly over-the-top when defending his new assistant and prep school student Charlie (Chris O'Donnell) at a disciplinary hearing. While the subplot involving Charlie's prep-school crisis plays like a sequel to Dead Poets Society, Pacino's adventurous escapades in New York City provide comic relief, rich character development, and a memorable supporting role for Gabrielle Anwar as the young woman who accepts the colonel's invitation to dance the tango. Scent of a Woman is a remake of the 1972 Italian film Profumo di donna. In addition to Pacino's award, the picture garnered Oscar nominations for director Martin Brest and for screenwriter Bo Goldman. --Jeff Shannon
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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Showing reviews 1-5 of 139
 Scent of a Woman July 27, 2010
nucdaddy
Excellent movie. Al Pacino outdoes himself in this one; he should have gotten an award for his portrayal of a blind man, especially for the Tango scene, which remains one of my top ten movie menories.
Acting doesn't get better than this May 5, 2010
A. Chow (Stanford, CA)
I always knew Al Pacino was good, but I never thought he was such an outstanding actor, until I saw Scent of a Woman. His performance in this movie was so stellar that I think it ought to be the best acting that I've seen in any movie, by anyone. I know this is a bold statement, but I honestly don't think it's a hyperbolic one at all.
Almost every major scene can become a classic moment--one of those clips that they use to introduce a nominee at the Oscars--in this movie; from the first "interview" to the Tango, to the dinner, to driving the Ferrari, and of course, to the final speech at the school. In every scene, Al Pacino's acting was rich, deep, and highly nuanced. I just can't believe that acting can be that good.
This movie makes me sad that Al Pacino didn't get to do more movies like this where he can truly express his true talent. I feel like we're all missing out on what he could've done had he been in more dramas like Scent of a Woman.
Al Pacino's performance alone is a good-enough reason for watching this movie, over and over. That's not to say that the movie itself is bad in any way--it's a great movie in its own right. The direction, sound, cinematography are all outstanding, albeit overshadowed by Al Pacino's unbelievable role.
 scent of a woman March 21, 2010
~m (KY)
Al Pacino has been in many movies, but I do like him a lot in this movie. I have seen it many times on TV, but wanted the DVD.
review of SCENT OF A WOMAN February 13, 2010
Edmund W. Peaslee Jr. (PLANO,TX, USA)
Story of a prep school junior who took a weekend job taking care of a retired colonel. The colonel has gone blind but has developed an acute sense of smell. Excellent performances by Al Pacino and Chris O'Donnell.
scent of a woman January 7, 2010
Solomon Banda Jr. (san antonio tx)
great movie. enjoyed pacino role as a blind person. love the tango scene and the last where he speaks up at the school assembly for the young man.
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