Carlito's Way vs The Card Counter
Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.1/10 for The Card Counter). The Card Counter is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2021). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Carlito's Way
The Card Counter| Carlito's Way | The Card Counter | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.1/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 2021 |
| Length | 2h 24m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Brian De Palma | Paul Schrader |
| Main cast | John Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn | Oscar Isaac, Willem Dafoe, Joel Michaely, Tiffany Haddish, Dylan Flashner |
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.
The Card Counter
William Tell just wants to play cards. His spartan existence on the casino trail is shattered when he is approached by Cirk, a vulnerable and angry young man seeking help to execute his plan for revenge on a military colonel. Tell sees a chance at redemption through his relationship with Cirk. But keeping Cirk on the straight-and-narrow proves impossible, dragging Tell back into the darkness of his past.
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