Carlito's Way vs Law Abiding Citizen
Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.4/10 for Law Abiding Citizen). Law Abiding Citizen is the shorter watch at 1h 49m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2009). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Carlito's Way
Law Abiding Citizen| Carlito's Way | Law Abiding Citizen | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 2009 |
| Length | 2h 24m | 1h 49m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | United Kingdom |
| Director | Brian De Palma | F. Gary Gray |
| Main cast | John Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn | Michael Kelly, Colm Meaney, Leslie Bibb, Regina Hall, Michael Irby |
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.
Law Abiding Citizen
A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family's killers free. He targets not only the killer but also the district attorney and others involved in the deal.
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