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Charlie Simms is a student at a private preparatory school who comes from a poor family. To earn the money for his flight home to Gresham, Oregon for Christmas, Charlie takes a job over Thanksgiving looking after retired U.S. Army officer Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade, a cantankerous middle-aged man who lives with his niece and her family.
A struggling prep school student agrees to look after a blind, retired Army officer for a weekend. The officer, a man with a penchant for fine whiskey, women, and revealing truths, takes the student on an unexpected journey through New York City. Amidst luxurious hotels and fine dining, the student learns valuable life lessons about integrity, courage, and appreciating the 'scent of a woman'.
Scent of a Woman was met with generally positive reviews, with particular praise directed at Al Pacino's powerful performance. While some critics found the film's length and certain plot points to be conventional, Pacino's portrayal of Lt. Col. Frank Slade was widely hailed as a career-defining role, earning him critical acclaim and his first Academy Award.
Al Pacino delivers a tour-de-force performance that anchors the film.
The movie offers heartfelt drama and memorable monologues, though its length is occasionally a drawback.
It's a feel-good story about redemption and life lessons, albeit with some predictable turns.
Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's emotional impact and Al Pacino's compelling acting. Many found the story inspiring and enjoyed the themes of personal growth and overcoming adversity.
Al Pacino won the Academy Award for Best Actor. The film received nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Al Pacino's iconic "Hoo-ah!" catchphrase was not in the original script and was improvised by Pacino during filming.
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"Charlie" (Chris O'Donnell) is a hard-up student at the posh Baird prep. school where his bursary-funded status sees him looked down upon by many of his fellow, silver-spooned, colleagues. Their rather pompous principal "Trask" (James Rebho...
Another one of those movies that I watched after it first was released but have only recently watched again. I must say I probably thought more of it some 30 years ago. Nothing against the actors. I think they all did a credible job. I just...