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Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

September 27, 2005
1h 40m
Action
Adventure
Drama
Thriller
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
47/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

Seduced by the brutal New York underworld, future gangster legend Carlito Brigante enters a deadly circle of greed and retribution. Assisted by his two brothers-in-crime, Carlito is on the fast track to becoming Spanish Harlem's ultimate kingpin. He quickly learns, however, that the only way to survive at the top is through loyalty to his friends and respect for the rules of the street.

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Details

Director
Michael Bregman
Cast
Jay Hernandez, Mario Van Peebles, Luis Guzmán, Sean Combs, Michael Kelly, Giancarlo Esposito, Burt Young, Casper Martinez, Domenick Lombardozzi, Jaclyn DeSantis
Release Date
September 27, 2005
Production
Rogue Pictures

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
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FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
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CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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