Carlito's Way vs The Talented Mr. Ripley
Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.2/10 for The Talented Mr. Ripley). The Talented Mr. Ripley is the shorter watch at 2h 20m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 1999). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature James Rebhorn.
Carlito's Way
The Talented Mr. Ripley| Carlito's Way | The Talented Mr. Ripley | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 1999 |
| Length | 2h 24m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Brian De Palma | Anthony Minghella |
| Main cast | John Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn | Jude Law, Cate Blanchett, James Rebhorn, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Philip Baker Hall |
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 Talented Mr. Ripley
Tom Ripley is a calculating young man who believes it's better to be a fake somebody than a real nobody. Opportunity knocks in the form of a wealthy U.S. shipbuilder who hires Tom to travel to Italy to bring back his playboy son, Dickie. Ripley worms his way into the idyllic lives of Dickie and his girlfriend, plunging into a daring scheme of duplicity, lies and murder.
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