Carlito's Way

[Guest Urine Sane]

I just bought the movie for $8.99 and I think it's great. It's got the feel of Scarface, but with a more serious and desperate tone. Brian DePalma and Al Pacino do awesome work. Even though you know he is going to die, you hope he makes it, and feel the urgency that if he doesn't get the money soon, somethin is gonna go down and he'll die.

 

Anyone else like this film?

[teke184]

Yeah... it gets completely underrated because it's the same crew as Scarface, yet it's a MUCH better film. Scarface is overblown and has trouble keeping the plot going. Carlito's Way, however, is always on the path of Carlito trying to stay on his path of redemption and escape despite all of the temptations to do otherwise.

 

BTW, Sean Penn gave what was probably the dramatic performance of his career as Carlito's lawyer. He was able to seem coherent at times, coked out at others, and completely fucking insane exactly when he needed it.

[LooseCannon25]

Great movie, i have the DVD.....Awesome performances by Pacino, Penn, and even the guy who plays Pachanga in the film.

 

Now, Scarface is my favorite movie of all time but I do admit the plot and pacing is much better in Carlito's Way.

[ArkhamGlobe]

Pachanga was played by Luis Guzman, who always does good work.

 

I haven't seen Carlito's Way in years, but I remember being really impressed with it (the finale in particular).

[teke184]

Luis Guzman rocks the house in everything he's in, from supporting roles in Magnolia (game show contestant) and Boogie Nights (club owner / porn star) to bigger roles such as in Traffic (detective).

[Guest Urine Sane]

I love the tension of when Tony T's son and other guys are chasing Carlito through the subway and into Grand Central, Awesome gunfight, not over the top, but really solid and visually pleasing.

[pochorenella]

I agree it's a terrific movie. I think Sean Penn is the breakout star on the film, his performance is flawless.

 

And Penelope Ann Miller looks more beautiful than ever.