7: Dick Tracy (1990)
Starring: Warren Beatty, Madonna and Al Pacino
In Seven (or more) Words: In other words the Seven Worst Al Pacino Films? Pretty much. We begin with Dick Tracy, where Pacino chews scenery and spits out a grotesque creation worthy of the films comic-book composition. Marmite.
6: Gigli (2003)
Starring: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez and Al Pacino
In Seven (or more) Words: Don't mistake me, if Pacino had a greater role, this film would rival for the number one spot. As it is, Al cameos as a mob boss, which in all fairness is what he does best. Still, Gigli is much maligned and possibly a contender for the worst film of the 21st century.
5: Jack and Jill (2011)
Starring: Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes and Al Pacino
In Seven (or more) Words: I don't know why I watched this. Al Pacino plays himself for a few minutes, before realising that, for all the money in the world, appearing in an Adam Sandler vehicle just isn't worth it. Again, this would be topping the list if Pacino had more extensive screen time.
4: 88 Minutes (2007)
Starring: Al Pacino, Alicia Witt and Deborah Kara Unger
In Seven (or more) Words: Before I ramble on, I must clarify Al Pacino is one of my favourite actors, and has submitted some of the most unique and celebrated performances in cinematic history; The Godfather, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon and Scent of a Woman to name a few. Having said that, 88 Minutes is fucking diabolical. I doused my eyes with drops post film, but this did not liberate the mind from the '106 minutes' of footage I had just witnessed. And to think, Mr Pacino made three inferior movies.
3: Righteous Kill (2008)
Starring: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Curtis Jackson
In Seven (or more) Words: With Michael Mann's Heat, where a profusion of action was hurled at excited audience members, one understated scene stood out. It occured in a late night cafe and had two of the greatest screen actors conversing over a coffee. This was the first time we observed them on screen together. Thirteen years later, Jon Avnet, the man behind 88 Minutes, rekindled these two giants of cinema as two New York City Detectives. The Director hasn't made anything since. This film is probably the reason why.
2: Revolution (1985)
Starring: Al Pacino, Donald Sutherland and Nastassja Kinski
In Seven (or more) Words: It took me a long time to get hold of this. With a cacophony of muddled accents and a convoluted narrative, Revolution was a misfire. The predatory attack of Pacino's performance from critics was unjust, due to it being a rarity at the time for him to act in such a misjudged movie. A flop yes. But the blame cannot be bequeathed solely to its star.
1: Stand Up Guys (2012)
Starring: Al Pacino, Christopher Walken and Alan Arkin
In Seven (or more) Words: Generic. Just like my reviews I guess. Stand Up Guys cannons into first. Why? Watch it. It is abhorrently bad. It hurts to say that, due to my adoration for its three legendary stalwarts. Nonetheless, this is the worst Pacino has ever done. And the ending... dire.
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