Review of Carlito's Way (1993) by Pedro F — 06 Oct 2010

Grande filme! Al Pacino no seu melhor e Sean Penn absolutamente espantoso. Quase irreconhecível.

This review of Carlito's Way (1993) was written by Pedro F on 06 Oct 2010.

Carlito's Way has generally received very positive reviews.

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This is Pacino and DePalma at their VERY best. There is nothing to criticise this classic film, bar Penn's awful wig. Made me want to be Carleeetow…

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De Palma's electric set pieces are peppered throughout a faltered narrative, but Pacino and Penn hold it all together exceptionally well…

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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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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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Forse la mia interpretazione preferita di Al Pacino. Bravissimo anche Sean Penn…

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