Carlito's Way vs Roman J. Israel, Esq.
Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.3/10 for Roman J. Israel, Esq.). Roman J. Israel, Esq. is the shorter watch at 2h 2m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2017). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Carlito's Way
Roman J. Israel, Esq.| Carlito's Way | Roman J. Israel, Esq. | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.3/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 2017 |
| Length | 2h 24m | 2h 2m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | United Arab Emirates |
| Director | Brian De Palma | Dan Gilroy |
| Main cast | John Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn | Nazneen Contractor, Amanda Warren, Colin Farrell, Carmen Ejogo, Denzel Washington |
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.
Roman J. Israel, Esq.
Hard-nosed liberal lawyer Roman J. Israel has been fighting the good fight forever while others take the credit. When his partner – the firm's frontman – has a heart attack, Israel suddenly takes on that role. He soon discovers some unsettling truths about the firm – truths that conflict with his values of helping the poor and dispossessed – and finds himself in an existential crisis that leads to extreme actions.
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