Review of Carlito's Way (1993) by Jane R — 20 Feb 2009

Another stella proformance by al pacino wonderful story !

This review of Carlito's Way (1993) was written by Jane R on 20 Feb 2009.

Carlito's Way has generally received very positive reviews.

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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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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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- on hd dvd - Started off a little slow…

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