Originally posted by Capo de La Cosa Nostra: Same thing with Pacino. They're not reinventing themselves like the other aging actors around them--instead, Pacino rants and raves in his usual over-the-top manner
I think you underestimate Pacino. I read a review for his recent film, "The Merchant of Venice", and his performance is supposed to be very good and it is supposed to show his diversity as an actor.
