Al Pacinois frequently ranked as one of the greatest film actors ever.
This list includes a ranking of the best Pacino films, which capture this raw energy throughout his career.
Honorable mentions:The Irishman,Sea of Love,andTheDevil’s Advocate.
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The Panic in Needle Parkwas Pacino’s breakout role and aprecursor to his work inScarfaceandThe Godfather.
Pacino’s performance as Bobby is a unique one that’s both compelling and heartbreaking.
This isn’t something that Pacino expresses explicitly, but rathersubtly through his deliberate performance.
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It’s one of Pacino’s most memorable roles as it showcases his ability to portray deeply layered characters.
One would never expectGlengarry Glen Rossto be as riveting as it is given its premise.
How engrossing could a movie about some down-on-their-luck salesmen be?
Surprisingly, it’s very effective.
Pacino’s performance has an almost devilish charm that prefigures his role as John Milton inThe Devil’s Advocate.
Directed byMichael Mann,Heatis one of the most brilliantly executed heist films of all time.
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Pacino’s energetic portrayal ofVincent Hanna is aggressive, intense, and unpredictable.
Pacino plays Frank with simmering intensity.
With his beard, and bohemian style, Pacino embodies Frank Serpico and fully brings the character to life.
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But despite all of this,Scarfaceiswithout a shadow of a doubtone of the greatest films of all time.
But why isScarfacesuch an enduring film?
The excellent writing and moving performances from Brando,James Caan, andDiane Keatonsolidify it as on all-time great.
Pacino’s role as Michael Corleone is a masterclass in acting.
Pacino portrays thisaspect of Michael through an economy of gestures.
Michael’s strong, but not boisterous about it; dangerous, but seemingly innocent.
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The Godfather Part IIis often cited as being one of the few sequels in history that rivals its predecessor.
Pacino gives his all-time greatest performance in this film.
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