Carlito's Way vs Elize: Shadows of a Woman

Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.3/10 for Elize: Shadows of a Woman). Elize: Shadows of a Woman is the shorter watch at 1h 33m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2026). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Carlito's Way posterCarlito's Way1993 VS Elize: Shadows of a Woman posterElize: Shadows of a Woman2026
Carlito's WayElize: Shadows of a Woman
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 6.3/10
Year19932026
Length2h 24m1h 33m
GenresCrime, Drama, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
Country––
DirectorBrian De PalmaVellas
Main castJohn Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean PennLorena Comparato, Denise Weinberg, Luciano Quirino, Marat Descartes, Henrique Kimura

Synopsis

Carlito's Way

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.

Elize: Shadows of a Woman

In this retelling of a real case, a former escort discovers her wealthy husband's infidelity and struggles to cope as betrayal poisons their marriage.

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