The Godfather
Considered one of the best American films of all time, Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather was the catalyst to Pacino's incredible career. If you've never seen The Godfather (and can handle the language and violence), it should be at the top of your need-to-see list of films. You'll be amazed at how many phrases and scenes you were already familiar with without ever before realizing it. Pacino was nominated for a Best Actor in a Supporting Role Academy Award.
The Godfather: Part II
Hands-down the best sequel to a film ever made. Pacino's Michael Corleone is hardened, determined, terrifying, and heartbreaking. It is a brilliant performance that earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Dog Day Afternoon
Directed by Sidney Lumet, Dog Day Afternoon is a film about an actual bank robbery in Brooklyn in the early seventies. Pacino plays Sonny Wortzik, an average man who decides to rob a bank to get money for his lover's operation. As expected, the plan falls apart and Wortzik finds himself in the middle of a hostage situation. Pacino was nominated for a Best Actor Academy Award for the role.
Scent of a Woman
Pacino won an Academy Award for his role as Frank Slade, a blind former Lieutenant Colonel who takes his young caregiver (Chris O'Donnell) on an unexpected trip to New York City.
The Godfather: Part III
Though the final chapter of the the Godfather saga pales in comparison to its predecessors, Part III is still a wonderful character study about a man (Pacino's Corleone) coming to terms with the choices he's made as he nears the end of his life.
I love Al Pacino. I could list several other excellent films that are wonderful expamples of Pacino's skill (Serpico, Donnie Brasco, etc.), but I know you know he's great, so I'll spare you.
I suppose one of the reasons Pacino is so beloved, aside from his talent, is how mesmerizing his eccentric personality is. Therefore, because I love Pacino, and because I also love Johny Depp (Pacino's co-star in Donnie Brasco), I'll leave you with this YouTube video of Depp discussing "crazy" Pacino on Dave Letterman:
PLEASE NOTE: All above-listed films are rated R and contain language and/or violence and/or sexuality
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