Carlito's Way vs Emily the Criminal

Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.7/10 for Emily the Criminal). Emily the Criminal is the shorter watch at 1h 37m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2022). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Carlito's Way posterCarlito's Way1993 VS Emily the Criminal posterEmily the Criminal2022
Carlito's WayEmily the Criminal
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 6.7/10
Year19932022
Length2h 24m1h 37m
GenresCrime, Drama, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
Country––
DirectorBrian De PalmaJohn Patton Ford
Main castJohn Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean PennAubrey Plaza, Theo Rossi, Brandon Sklenar, Gina Gershon, Megalyn Echikunwoke

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.

Emily the Criminal

Desperate for income, Emily takes a shady gig buying goods with stolen credit cards supplied by a charismatic middleman named Youcef. Seduced by the quick cash and illicit thrills, they hatch a plan to take their business to the next level.

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