Al Pacino He is easily one of the most acclaimed and beloved actors of all time. There aren’t many movie stars who have stayed relevant for more than five decades, but Pacino is an elite group of great performers alongside Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Jack Nicholson, and Warren Beatty. Pacino began his career as a stage actor in New York City before the films of the 1970s turned him into a movie star. After the resounding success of The Godfather With both critics and audiences, it was clear that Pacino was an actor to be around for a long time. Its production has not diminished at all in recent years; He recently gave an acclaimed performance in the Prime Video series anglers and made an inscription in Once upon a time in hollywood.
Pacino had an astonishing nine hits Oscar Nominations, one win for Best Actor in Scent of a woman. However, Pacino has been so consistently excellent throughout his career that his Oscar-nominated performance is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to getting recognized for what he can do. While nine nominations sounds like a lot, it somehow seems too low for someone like Pacino. Here are the greatest Al Pacino performances that were rejected by the Oscars.
10 Gucci house
Gucci house is a film that allows its ensemble to embrace the absurdity inherent in the real-life characters they portray. While the performances by Lady Gaga and Jared Leto as Patrizia Reggiani and Paolo Gucci, respectively, are over-the-top, Pacino finds a balance of whimsy and realism that fits perfectly with the stern personality of family patriarch Aldo. His performance stood out in the stacked cast, and he deserved more serious consideration for Best Supporting Actor.
9 Danny Collins
While Pacino seemed to do no wrong in the early stages of his career, his 20th century output never quite lived up to the same quality. but, Danny Collins He gave him his best role in years as an ex-musician trying to get back together and reunite with his son (Bobby Cannavale). Although the film is corny in some parts, Pacino’s Oscar-worthy performance raises the bar for the material.
8 Devil’s Advocate
Pacino’s early work tended to be more restrained and intimate, but over the course of his career he gradually began to adopt more exaggerated parts. While that’s not always a good thing, there’s no doubt that Pacino fits the role of enigmatic lawman John Milton in Devil’s Advocate. With his character literally being an alternate stand-in for Satan, Pacino’s deliciously entertaining performance couldn’t be more fun to watch.
7 The Godfather: Part Three
Despite receiving nominations for both of his previous shows as Michael Corillon in The Godfather trilogy, Pacino was sadly snubbed for a Best Actor nomination The Godfather: Part Three. While it could easily be the weakest film in the trilogy, Pacino adds a new level of nuance to Michael as he struggles to atone for his sins and take care of his daughter (Sofia Coppola). Pacino’s emotional performance is easily the best part of the film, which takes up the challenge of living up to its perfect predecessors.
6 Scarface
While initial reviews were mixed, so was Brian De Palma’s epic crime epic Scarface It emerged as a cult classic. Fear is the only way to describe Pacino’s performance. Despite Tony Montana’s historic crimes, Pacino makes for a compelling character over the course of nearly three hours. Viewers may never learn to empathize with Montana, but Pacino was able to reveal how he made his name. The cultural legacy of his line “Say hello to my little friend” speaks for itself.
5 insomnia
It’s a shame Pacino didn’t collaborate with Christopher Nolan very often, but their one-and-done film together is a tight, nauseating modern noir. in insomniaPacino adds a level of deep sadness and regret to the character of Will Dormer, a lifelong detective who encounters a killer (Robin Williams) who challenges his morals. While the movie was a remake of a 1997 Norwegian film that starred Stellan Skarsgård in one of his best roles ever, Pacino’s annoying performance is somewhat better.
4 scarecrow
The Academy Awards might be forgiven for not naming Pacino for best actor scarecrowfor which he received a nomination the same year for Outstanding Crime Film Serpico. but, scarecrow It is a stronger role. Pacino plays a charming sailor whose vulnerability sets him apart from his other famous roles. It also proved that Pacino could act alongside a veteran performer like Gene Hackman.
3 Carlito’s method
In another collaboration with De Palma, Pacino gives an equally powerful performance as cocaine trafficker Carlito Brigante in Carlito’s method. However, it is a much quieter role; Pacino explores the psychology of a lifelong gangster who finds a reason to escape the criminal world only when it is too late. It’s a strangely tragic role, as audiences may be inclined to sympathize with Carlito during his final moments.
2 Donnie Brasco
Heartbreaking doesn’t come close to describing Pacino’s performance as gangster Lefty Ruggiero Donnie Brasco. A gangster who is also a family man, Lefty forms a close relationship with Undercover Detective Emeritus (Johnny Depp) who begins to view him as a protégé. Lefty’s reaction to the truth is utterly devastating; He accepted Donny with a paternal bond, and no betrayal affected him greatly.
1 heat
Pacino’s legendary performance heat He is perhaps more beloved than the majority of the works that have earned him Oscar nominations. After years of waiting, movie fans finally get to see Pacino and De Niro act opposite each other since they didn’t share any scenes together in the movie. The Godfather: Part Two. heat It lived up to the hype in every imaginable way; It is one of the most exciting films ever made due to the extensive exploration director Michael Mann does with both characters. The famous dinner scene between the two is one of the pinnacles of cinematic acting.
