Carlito's Way vs Promising Young Woman
Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.4/10 for Promising Young Woman). Promising Young Woman is the shorter watch at 1h 53m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2020). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Carlito's Way | Promising Young Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 2020 |
| Length | 2h 24m | 1h 53m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Brian De Palma | Emerald Fennell |
| Main cast | John Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn | Clancy Brown, Max Greenfield, Alison Brie, Sam Richardson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse |
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.
Promising Young Woman
A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.
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