I might have to withhold my judgment on this one. Puff wasn't horrible in the only two bit parts I've seen him in (Made & Monster's Ball). I recognize Hernandez but I don't think I've ever seen any of the movies he was in.
Regardless of whther or not it's a good movie, it could never live up to the original. I think it should be judged on its own merits, as it will have VERY little to do with the theme of the original - trying to get out.
That being said, anyone heard anything new about the so-called sequel to Scarface. I remember the rumors a few years ago, that it would star a rapper named Cuban Links (I think) as Tony Montana's son. But that's all I've heard. Now THAT'S a bad idea.
Mike