Review of Carlito's Way (1993) by Wanicola C — 17 Jan 2011

L'antitesi di Scarface. Cosa succede quando un gangster vuole uscire dal giro?

This review of Carlito's Way (1993) was written by Wanicola C on 17 Jan 2011.

Carlito's Way has generally received very positive reviews.

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My favourite mob drama, with my all-time favourite actor, Al Pacino!ð~ð~ð~…

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Grade - A- DePalma and Pacino's 2nd Gangster film is excellent filmmaking, with brilliant performances and a thrilling finale to overcome its…

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By Patrick A (125) on 29 Mar 2015

Definitely get the Scarface vibe here, a little too much a couple of times (to the point where Carlito seems to be the Puerto Rican Scarface…

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Favor gonna kill you faster than a bullet. Great movie…

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By Daniel M (2,592) on 21 May 2016

Just watched it after so many years and in was still very enjoyable. Great story and wonderful performances from everyone in the film. 5/5…

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I was thoroughly impressed with Carlito's Way. So far it is my favourite Brian De Palma film alongside Carrie and The Untouchables…

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Penn, with curled hair and wire-rims, makes a brilliant, slippery high-end shyster; his modulated hysteria is amazing…

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You expect a fine performance from Pacino, and, with hopeless, hollowed-out eyes, he gives it. You expect the worst from Sean Penn…

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