Carlito's Way: Critic Reviews

A lengthy cat-and-mouse chase scene at the film's climax practically surpasses Hitchcock and even gives Scorsese's GoodFellas a run for its money.

A great story told by a master filmmaker; sterling actors playing some truly fascinating characters; and a bunch of cinematic set-pieces that are worthy of repeat viewings.

Stronger in its suspense and action elements than in its dramatic moments.

The film is a redundancy and only those who have played Brian De Palma's other movies so much they've memorized the dialogue are going to be interested. Al Pacino portrays a reformed gangster trying to break away from his earlier lifestyle. Needless to sa

De Palma and Pacino tread some very familiar ground . . . But while it all feels a bit recycled at times, it still works

Not one of Pacino's best.

Charts the efforts of a Puerto Rican drug-dealer just released from prison to put the life of crime behind him

a tragic, boozy lament

A great gangster saga from the showman Brian DePalma.