What makes The Godfather a special film, although it's more specifically the franchise, is Al Pacino's transformation as Michael Corleone. He has many wonderful scenes which are defined as classic with legendary lines. As a result, Al Pacino should've been given a special honorary Oscar for his overall work as Michael Corleone.

Al Pacino is stunning in Dog Day Afternoon whose mesmerizing performance marked the final of his four straight Oscar nominations during the 70's. Take a look at any actor of today, and you'll realize quickly that all can't capture the emotions as felt by Al Pacino for somebody who's committed the first bank robbery of his life.

When I think of Al Pacino, I think of Serpico. What a great performance. If you watch the opening credits, you'll notice only his name is shown. That's it. The movie is all Al Pacino as Frank Serpico. He makes for one of the coolest on-screen hero characters ever. It's a true story of a NYPD cop who defied a corrupt system.

As Michael Corleone, Al Pacino is older and wiser now. That being said, his transformation is impressive. There are famous moments and lines including "I know it was you, Fredo. You broke my heart. You broke my heart!" and "Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer." Because of Al Pacino's stone-cold performance, his character enters Best Villain territory.

Not many people know this, but for ...And Justice for All, Al Pacino received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. His performance is on the same level with Serpico and Dog Day Afternoon. The best part is the ending when Al Pacino did the go-for-broke opening statement in just one take. When the judge is finally outraged, Kirkland yells, "You're out of order! You're out of order! The whole trial is out of order! They're out of order!"

Al Pacino makes a remarkable transformation as he goes from Frank Serpico, Don Corleone, and Sonny Wortzik to Tony Montana. It's actually a fine performance despite the spectacle mess. There's no question that the cinematography is excellent, making the picture pretty in a Miami way. The style is rough and gritty for good measure.

Fresh off from the mostly-undeserving Oscar win for Scent of a Woman, Al Pacino may have turned in the best performance of the decade as Carlito Brigante, an extremely likable Puerto Rican ex-gangster who's set in reforming his ways but can't turn his back on code of honor. It's why the following line by Michael Corleone in The Godfather Part III is perfect: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in."

Talk about two actors making something out of nothing. Scarecrow mostly reminds me of Midnight Cowboy. Everybody is dumb but has character. First half is dominated by Gene Hackman, and then, Al Pacino takes over during the second half. They both finish the film at a high but somber note. It's about relationships and earning respect. Yes, this one takes a while to get there, but once it does, you'll be hooked.

"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in." Exactly. Michael Corleone just can't resist the Mafia life. Thanks to Al Pacino, it's a fitting end to The Godfather trilogy. There are many great scenes such as the christening of Vincent as the next Don, the spat between him and Joey Zasa in Michael's study, the ballroom ambush at Atlantic City, and the assassination attempt on Michael Corleone's life. And remember: "Friendship and money...oil and water."

Forget everything in City Hall. Instead, focus your eyes on Al Pacino who's at his thrilling best as the corrupt mayor John Pappas. His funeral speech is powerful and moving and is among the greatest of his career. Al Pacino is totally captivating from start to finish and should've gotten an Oscar nomination.

Death of a Fuckin' Salesman is how the all-star cast described Glengarry Glen Ross which started out as a play that won David Mamet the Pulitzer Prize in 1984. It can't be any further from the truth. Scorchingly great performances are given by Jack Lemmon, Al Pacino, Alan Arkin, Ed Harris, Kevin Spacey, Jonathan Pryce, and Alec Baldwin.

Shot on location all over Los Angeles, Heat is an engrossing crime thriller that spans three hours. Al Pacino is truly the maestro. Everything is orchestrated well by him. On the other hand, Robert De Niro is fascinating to watch as Neil McCauley. When they finally meet for the first time, which has never happened before including The Godfather Part II, it's a remarkable scene featuring two legendary actors with decades of excellence.

As a teacher to Johnny Depp, Al Pacino has moments of brilliance. It's the way he talks and how the lines roll off his tongue. In other words, he's a gifted actor. My favorite is when he said, "Thirty years busting my hump. For what? A lion." The screenplay is authentic as most of it was taken from actual wiretaps, hence the film's sole Oscar nomination. Simply put, without Al Pacino, there's no Donnie Brasco.

The Panic in Needle Park is a must-see for all Al Pacino fans. The simple facts are: 1) This was his first starring film role which almost went to Jim Morrison (yes...of The Doors); 2) His next picture was The Godfather; and 3) It set off four consecutive Oscar nominations for him from 1973 to 1976. Using the film for evidence, Francis Ford Coppola fought hard for Al Pacino to be in The Godfather because Paramount thought of him a nobody with any credentials to speak of.