As an actor, pretty much every performance Al Pacino gave in the 70s and 90s was like an acting masterclass for me. I learned so much from watching him. The intense focus in his eyes, his line delivery, whenever he would build up to an explosion. Hey Aria, I forgot to tell you in your "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" reaction to also check out "Midnight Run" with Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin. It was made the year after "Planes" and follows pretty much the same premise, only with more action. Robert De Niro is a bounty hunter tasked with bringing Charles Grodin, who embezzled millions from a mob boss, from New York to LA. Many complications arise, forcing De Niro to take Grodin there through various means of transportation.

Frank spoke Italian having Italian parents and learned Spanish in college and just by being around lots of Spanish speaking people in NYC. He also knew Japanese and Korean from his time overseas in the Army

Even in the 2010's Serpico still received lots of hate mail from the former cops he exposed and also from modern day cops too. He's now in his 80's but still gives lectures on today's police corruption, but he seems like a very nice guy in his more recent interviews. He also delivers speeches to new police recruits all over the USA about such situations as well.

Youngsters may not know this but this movie is a little different to Pacino's other movies. Frank (Francesco) Serpico is a real person. And the events in this movie are real. Pacino made this movie to help draw attention to the police corruption that Serpico exposed. At that time, exposing police corruption and mafia activity in New York was an extremely dangerous thing to do, because the mafia and the NYPD had a stranglehold on so much back then. Thats why Serpico was almost killed and later left the USA for good. He is now an italian citizen. But his actions were the first crack that led to the eventual elimination of a lot of mafia activity. His exposure of this corruption led to the Knapp Commission that found systemic corruption in the NYPD. When this movie came out it was more like a dramatised documentary than a movie. By the way, the events in the Dog Day Afternoon movie were also real events. In fact the events in that movie were, in reality, even weirder than the movie showed - I guess because people wouldnt have believed the real events actually happened (truth is stranger than fiction).

Great reaction to this 70s classic, not many on KZfaq. 'Scent of a Woman' is really excellent - dramatic, funny, touching, sad, rousing, etc. 12:00 That bald cop giving Serpico a hard time was probably thinking "Slacker!".

The French Connection is another great film from this era. I would recommend checking it out.

Seeing Al Pacino with a mustache early on in the past, is awesome. Your reaction here was spot on 👍 Corruption in a Police Department or a District is unacceptable.

Someone already mentioned "Scent of a Woman" and .."and Justice for All'...absolutely must-see roles for Mr. Pacino along with the under valued "Scarecrow"...!

Knew this was coming--- 'cause AC is a *true-blue Al P. fan!* Yes, his run in the '70s was absolutely phenomenal, but--- as all the other commenters are pointing out--- he's had plenty of gems in all the decades that followed...

The offer of the detective's shield was just an another attempt to buy his silence.

Before I watch, kudos for doing a classic

Really glad to see someone react to this film. It deserves it. Make sure and put 1979s And Justice For All on your list.

Frank Serpico really put his life on the line to expose the rampant corruption in the New York City police department.

An amazing film that allowed you to share your emotions. Also your hair looked great.

'Serpico' is a character totally different f/all the others Al's played. It completes his versatility as an actor. N shows he can play- the good, the bad, AND the ugly... all by himself. Awesome react as always- original n unique,👌!

Hi Aria, you absolutely do REALLY need to see Al Pacino in "Heat" in the most epic heist movie of all time. A young Natalie Portman co-stars along with Val Kilmer, and a host of other Hollywood stars. Another Sidney Lumet masterpiece with Paul Newman is "The Verdict." You will be glued to the screen due to the amazing performances and gripping drama.

36:42 Not in this country. Police officers get fired all the time for major problems. Then just go to a different precinct, get hired, and start over. It wouldn't be hard for Serpico to transfer to Albany and have zero problems.

Unfortunantely the real Serpico didn't gain any attention until this film...

The eyes, Aria. They never lie.

Other great films by Pacino besides " Godfather & Scarface " are : Dog Day Afternoon - And Justice For All - Sea Of Love - Dick Tracy.

YES! (My reaction to just seeing the thumbnail.)

The Blue Mafia. The Blue Hand. I was a cop for 42 years, 10 years as a Detective. I worked in a small city, so I didn't see corruption like this. I saw moral corruption but not graft. The larger the city, the more power the cops have, thus, the more reason for the graft. I always hated it. Still do.

The film that was his breakthrough was called Panic In Needle Park. It's pretty grim, but both the lead actors were great.

At that time, cops were making nothing! He was a "one in a million" person with true integrity!

Many Police critiqued this film roughly, felt it perpetrated a bad image. But in reality the Mafia had some cops on the take, others were just plain dirty. Serpico had good intentions, but his efforts were kinda wasted..Late 80's there was another big NYPD corruption scandal resulting in suspensions/arrests for all involved. Even with 95% good cops there, the 5 % bad ones can still do a lot of bad stuff. I'm unsure if those guys set him up that day, but it sure looked like it to me. I would've resigned a lot sooner and just took a job as a small-town cop somewhere!

"Heat" IS a great movie. Recommended!

If you want to see young Al Pacino at his best you need to watch*dog Day afternoon*. Great movie

I'm in the minority when it comes to this movie. It's good, but I don't like it as much, and I don't know why. To compare, I think Dog Day Afternoon is a better movie than Serpico. That being said, I liked your reaction to this Aria. You were into it from the start. I am really looking forward to you reacting to "Heat". Al Pacino & Robert DeNiro are superb in that movie. One of my all-time favorites. I also recommend "The Insider" with Al Pacino & Russell Crowe. As for director Sidney Lumet, I have to suggest that you watch "12 Angry Men". Fantastic movie. It's so sweet watching you adore young Al Pacino. I wish I had more younger Pacino movies to recommend for you. Love the new hairstyle, Aria. You look absolutely marvelous. See you at the movies!

FYI, the video freezes for 3 minutes from 7:40 - 10:54 (I don't think it's just me?).

Another FANTASTIC reaction you should watch Scarface it's arguably Al Pacino's BEST ROLE EVER!

Awesome reaction Aria C! May i recommend a film to your reaction list? The film i recommend is Urban cowboy (1980) anyway I hope you are having a great day so far^^

Heat (1995) is Pacino/De Niro, good one. The Heat (2013) is Bullock/McCarthy & also good.

Based on a true story.

Sadly, police corruption will never go away... those are just the facts. I got into law enforcement in 1985... I remember our graduating class being told... "whatever you do remember, CYA... cover your ass!" Almost immediately I saw it withing the department I was assigned to.... straight from the top (administrative side). After 14 yrs on the job I had enough and left. And I have never looked back since!

This was based on a true story. There was a real Frank Serpico. He DID solve all that. For a while anyway.

yessssssssssss finally my favorite frank serpico was a legend and al pacino was so fucking hot lmao all the looks and the beard

Another actor became popular about the same time as AP: Dustin Hoffman. You'd probably like his films as well. Check out: LITTLE BIG MAN (1970) MIDNIGHT COWBOY (1969) ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN (1976) and his best movie, co-starring Tom Cruise - RAIN MAN (1988) enjoy -

I'm not a big fan of SCARFACE but of the Al Pacino movies you haven't yet seen the three best IMO are AND JUSTICE FOR ALL, SCENT OF A WOMAN and DONNIE BRASCO. You might want to reserve a spot for them.

another great true story

I'm an undercover cop!!!

10:00 you’re really into the movie and a good ventriloquist

He was shot during the day in dry weather . . . how can he be in a car at night in the rain?

👍👍👍👍👍👍

You have a new look going on today! You're such a beautiful woman!

Scarecrow. 😔

1st comment 😅😅😅

Anybody else have the video freeze a few minutes into the reaction, the audio is still going but the video is froze.

Hope you watch scarface one day.

Hi Aria

Lookin’ mighty fine in this video

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