For all the hype it got I was expecting a lot more!

Excellent, Without a doubt!!

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

Watching it is like watching the spectacle of a class clown at their best: you laugh at their jokes, instigate their defiance, and "ooooh" when they get in trouble.

Al Pacino does not even need all the senses to make us feel great. Seriously though while the movie itself might have been rated an 7 or 8, Pacino makes it really worth while. And while a young Phillip Seymour Hoffman is also a sight to be seen (I did imagine him playing the second lead a couple of times and it might have elevated this movie too), it's Chris O'Donell and his babyface and innocence we get served here.And his performance is good too, playing the gullible pupil to Als mentor and teacher. But of course there is so much more to it. Even if the life lesson might feel a bit too "preachy" and even if some reactions by Chris may not be as subtle as you wish they were, this really is gripping and when Al starts to talk .. every bet is off. This could be used as masterclass in acting, not that it's something new when it comes to Al. There is some swearing (if you mind) and there are also some flaws - which can be overlooked easily in the presence of greatness ...

I was very pleased to see that the person who was about to commit suicide happily chilled with the family. He was changed, just as Charlie had always helped him, and he pointed out the direction for him.

Although it portrays a rather generic coming-of-age story, what drives "Scent of a Woman" is the absolutely magnetic performances. The most prominent one is, of course, Al Pacino's Col. Frank Slade - a man blinded by his irresponsibility a few decades before the film even starts, coping with his pain using alcohol and obscene, foul language. Although the actor's manner of speech is rather annoying, he makes up for that by acting just like a blind, rugged war veteran would. The supporting cast is great as well - especially Seymour Hoffman, who, as he usually does, steals every scrap of screentime given to him. The cinematography and music are rather bland, but they fit the film well enough to not be off-putting. I didn't really like the main character, though - maybe it was because he was nearly always with Hoffman or Pacino, but I don't really remember him being either interesting or well-acted.To summarize, "Scent of a Woman" is a nice film, and it utilizes it's 2,5 hour runtime rather well, although after 25 years it seems filled to the brim with cliches. Aside from that - watching this film was not a waste of time.

Al Pacino is one of the best (I would name him the best) actors that Hollywood was ever lucky enough to have! This movie (which in my opinion displays one of Pacino's finest acting work) is a realistic ride of a depressing man "I'm in the dark here!" that finds himself at one of the most difficult crossroads in his life.Desperation; rudeness; honesty; anger and love are so intense and passionately displayed by Pacino that everyone can sense them, and as viewers we have no option but to sympathise with his Frank Slade and immerse ourselves in the story of this blind man that apparently everyone hates, but in reality everyone wants to love and understand.The side story of the Baird student is well put together by Chris O'Donnell but Al Pacino steals the show, as he portrays a blind man so perfectly that we easily forget that he is Al Pacino and we start to think of him as a harsh Lieutenant Colonel.Truth and honesty are not usual synonyms that one can say about a Hollywood movie but Al Pacino turns himself into his characters, and this movie should be presented in every acting school as the finest example of truth in acting.I don't know how many times I've seen this movie but every time I do I enjoy it, and appreciate the hard work that was done throughout it. Thank You Al Pacino!