Carlito's Way vs Side Effects
Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.6/10 for Side Effects). Side Effects is the shorter watch at 1h 46m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2013). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Carlito's Way
Side Effects| Carlito's Way | Side Effects | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.6/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 2013 |
| Length | 2h 24m | 1h 46m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Brian De Palma | Steven Soderbergh |
| Main cast | John Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn | Jude Law, David Costabile, Peter Friedman, Marin Ireland, Mamie Gummer |
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.
Side Effects
A woman turns to prescription medication as a way of handling her anxiety concerning her husband's upcoming release from prison.
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