Review of Carlito's Way (1993) by George M — 08 Jan 2009

I actually even like this movie better than its Pacino-centered cousin, Scarface. Sean Penn is great.

This review of Carlito's Way (1993) was written by George M on 08 Jan 2009.

Carlito's Way has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Malcolm Johnson (219) for Hartford Courant (284) on 01 May 2018

Carlito's Way, Brian De Palma's return to the dangerous, violent world of Latino crime, marks yet another advance in the remarkable second…

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By Jiri B (105) on 14 Aug 2015

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Amazing, beautifully poetic Brian Depalma gangster film starring Al Pacino, terrific as Carlito Brigante and an unrecognizable, equally great…

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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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Enjoyed this movie. Another slow gangster movie, but it deserves to be watched all the way through. Al Pacino is great in this film…

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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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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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