Review of Carlito's Way (1993) by Sean M — 26 Jun 2009
If I had to choose between "Scarface" and "Carlito's Way", I'd go with "Carlito's Way" without a second thought. This movie has more heart than any gangster pic I've ever seen.
It's not one of those films about a gangster's rise to power, but an old-time street legend who's trying to turn his life around. Everyone around him seems to try to drag him back to his old ways, especially his lawyer friend, Kleinfeld.
It's a multi-depth piece that doesn't stereotype the street thug, and gives an ex-con a soul that we can all relate to. We've all wanted to give ourselves second chances, and this is what "Carlito's Way" is about: a man trying to give himself a second chance in life.
This review of Carlito's Way (1993) was written by Sean M on 26 Jun 2009.
Carlito's Way has generally received very positive reviews.
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