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'''''Scent of a Woman''''' is a movie starring [[Al Pacino]].

'''''Scent of a Woman''''' is a movie starring [[Al Pacino]].

The plot is about a prep school boy who gets involved in a prank and is nearly thrown out of school, but that's just a framework. The real story is the student's relationship with the disabled veteran he's being paid to take care of.<ref> Roger Ebert wrote, "The screenplay is by Bo Goldman ... who is more interested in the people than the plot." [http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19921223/REVIEWS/212230301/1023]</ref>

The plot is about a prep school boy who gets involved in a prank and is nearly thrown out of school, but that's just a framework. The real story is the student's relationship with the disabled veteran he's being paid to take care of.<ref>Roger Ebert wrote, "The screenplay is by Bo Goldman ... who is more interested in the people than the plot." [http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19921223/REVIEWS/212230301/1023]</ref>

[[James Rebhorn]] turns in his usual excellent portrayal of an annoying authority figure.

[[James Rebhorn]] turns in his usual excellent portrayal of an annoying authority figure.

Look also for a young [[Philip S. Hoffman]].

Look also for a young [[Philip S. Hoffman]].

Ultimately, the film is about integrity and concern for one's fellow man, two important [[conservative values]]. Charlie is faced with two matters of conscience: does he tell on his schoolmates, save himself, and collect the reward of a full scholarship to Harvard? And can he stop Lt. Col. Slade from blowing his brains out with a .45?

Ultimately, the film is about integrity and concern for one's fellow man, two important [[conservative values]]. Charlie is faced with two matters of conscience: does he tell on his schoolmates, save himself, and collect the reward of a full scholarship to Harvard? And can he stop Lt. Col. Slade from blowing his brains out with a .45?

Like many films of its genre, this one suffers from several flaws. The hero drinks, smokes, speaks profanely and cuttingly, and has estranged himself from his family; he lives by himself in a small building behind his his niece's house. He can be a real gentleman when he wants to,<ref> "The Hollywood film takes great pains to show its protagonist as a kind-hearted, charismatic romantic who hides behind a gruff exterior." [http://www.avclub.com/articles/scent-of-a-woman,19487/]</ref>

Like many films of its genre, this one suffers from several flaws. The hero drinks, smokes, speaks profanely and cuttingly, and has estranged himself from his family; he lives by himself in a small building behind his his niece's house. He can be a real gentleman when he wants to,<ref>"The Hollywood film takes great pains to show its protagonist as a kind-hearted, charismatic romantic who hides behind a gruff exterior." [http://www.avclub.com/articles/scent-of-a-woman,19487/]</ref>

but his attempt to educate Charlie includes the anti-patterns of prostitution and suicide.

but his attempt to educate Charlie includes the anti-patterns of prostitution and suicide.

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[[category:Movies]]

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