Scent of a Woman Reviews

Scent of a Woman Review
by Anton Panagos
SCENT OF A WOMAN is one of the best movies of the year. The main reason for the above statement: Al Pacino. This is Pacino's best film role since DOG DAY AFTERNOON. The role is a fully rich one for Pacino, and he plays it to the hilt. SCENT OF A...more

Scent of a Woman Review
by berardinelli,james
Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell Director: Martin Brest Producer: Martin Brest Screenplay: Bo Goldman Music: Thomas Newman Released by Universal Pictures more

Scent of a Woman Review
by Andrew Hall
In this new drama, a real departure for director Martin Brest (BEVERLY HILLS COP, MIDNIGHT RUN), Al Pacino stars as Frank Slade, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who happens to be blind. Chris O'Donnell co-stars as Charlie Simms, a poor kid...more

Scent of a Woman Review
by Eric Walker
Martin Brest first hit the big time as the director of BEVERLY HILLS COP, the movie that epitomized the Hollywood formula of "good cop vs. evil drug dealer." Every bit of the movie was predictable; if it wasn't for Eddie Murphy's winning...more

Scent of a Woman Review
by Jon Webb
Al Pacino plays a blind former Lieutenant Colonel who, being depressed and irascible, has been left in the care of an impoverished prep school boy for Thanksgiving weekend. The Colonel plans a trip to New York City to experience the best life...more

Scent of a Woman Review
by Mark R. Leeper
Capsule review: SCENT OF A WOMAN is slick and well- made, making 157 minutes seem like a lot less. It makes the audience feel all the right emotions at the right turns. But ultimately there is less here than meets the eye....more