Carlito's Way
1993
Crime / Drama
2h24
Michel Lohandjola rated ★ 9/10
Synopsis
Free after years in prison, Carlito Brigante intends to give up his criminal ways, but it's not long before the ex-con is sucked back into the New York City underworld. Reconnecting with his dancer girlfriend, Carlito gets entangled in the shady dealings of his friend Dave Kleinfeld, who also serves as his lawyer. An encounter with shifty gangster Benny Blanco sets the duo on a dangerous path.
Community Reviews
Viewers generally hold 'Carlito's Way' in high regard, celebrating Al Pacino's compelling performance and the film's engaging narrative of redemption and moral dilemmas. While some find the film's atmosphere lighter than expected, lacking the intense, dark edge of a traditional thriller, the tragic and fatalistic tone resonates well. The action sequences and music choices, however, receive mixed reviews, with some feeling they detract from the overall impact.
👍 Al Pacino's performance is widely praised.
👎 Some find the tone too light for a thriller.
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Reviews and Comments
6 reviews
On y retrouve Alpacino sous une nouvelle forme. Un personnage attachant, tout autant que son histoire, on pourrait presque avoir une certaine compassion pour cette personne peu morale. Un grand Brian de Palma.
On y retrouve Alpacino sous une nouvelle forme. Un personnage attachant, tout autant que son histoire, on pourrait presque avoir une certaine compassion pour cette personne peu morale. Un grand Brian de Palma.
