Anybody on this board who has seen both the movies?
I am a Robert De Niro fan, but I got hooked to Pacino movies after I saw Heat (I had to stop "Scent of Woman" in between - I found it boring).
But anyway, between Scarface and Carlitos Way, I would prefer Scarface anyday. Scarface was released 10 years before Carlitos Way.
Both stories have a very similar theme. In one movie Pacino plays a Cuban refugee, in another a Puerto Rican. But the dialogues in Scarface are sharp and witty, the acting supert and the director takes time to buildup the story and the climax. Each character in Scarface is well developed.
In comparison Carlitos Way looks like a poor cousin.
Meghal
Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to watch the "Carlitos " but I'd been a big fan of both Al Pacino and Robert De Nero.
I find Robert De Nero taking a leading edge if compared coz he is acting is so natural (Have you seen Untouchables!!! Solid Performance as Al Capone)...
If you really enjoy a slightly different version of Al Pacino, you may want to consider "Insomnia"....
I really enjoyed such a wonderful wonderful performance of both these folks in Heat.. Val Kilmer did equally bettter.
The movie "The Heat" made my wife a big big fan of Al Pacino, partially I beleive its not because of his acting alone, its also the role that could easily attract many people...
I would appreciate if you could share other movies of the same sort, I would love watch'em if I haven't already...
Finally back to Nero, Have you tried "The boy's life" or "About a boy" or something where Nero did a role as a Step Father to "Dicaprio". No wonder both these folks are popular, esp such a performance from Dicaprio at a young age..
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Guys ,
Somehow I find Niro 2 b playing extreme roles . Al capone in Untouchables or Cape Fear / Taxi Driver / Deer Hunter . Though definitely he s admirable .
Sorry 2 barge in but have u watched ' Donnie Brasco ' ?? Heard its a best of Al Pacino - I havent watched it but have brought the DVD . I recommend this .
Hows Heat BTW -- had mixed opinions of it ??
Manasvi.
Its a different kind of movie filled with action / sentiments / performance / high tech etc..,
Atleast for the sake of Niro and Val Kilmer... its worth a shot...
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Guys ,
Hows Heat BTW -- had mixed opinions of it ??
Manasvi.
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If you really enjoy a slightly different version of Al Pacino, you may want to consider "Insomnia"....
I would appreciate if you could share other movies of the same sort, I would love watch'em if I haven't already...
I saw "Insomnia" in theatres when it was released, as it also had Robin Williams, one of my fav actors.
Speaking of Robin Williams, I liked his "One Hour Photo". A nice movie for weekend evening.
I started watching De Niro movies after "Analyze This". That guy was hillarious. However, "Analyse That" was big letdown. Same with "Godsend" and "Hide & Seek". De Niro is good as an actor in those movies, but story is big letdown. In "Jackie Brown", his role is very insignificant.
I have been watching lots of crime movies lately. It is a long time I have watched any comedy or horror movies.
Last weekend, I watched "Pulp Fiction". It ranks #9 on IMDB top 250 list. It is interesting movie, but I would prefer "Kill Bill" anyday, as far as Tarantino movies go.
Few movies I have seen lately, for anybody who likes crime/thrillers
Pulp Fiction
Reservoir Dogs
Fargo
Kill Bill
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Posted on: 17-05-06 11:59:41
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Originally posted by Manasvi
Sorry 2 barge in but have u watched ' Donnie Brasco ' ?? Heard its a best of Al Pacino - I havent watched it but have brought the DVD . I recommend this .
Manasvi.
If you like Al Pacino...watch The Godfather. It's a classic.
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If you like Al Pacino...watch The Godfather. It's a classic.
I don't really think so... I still beleive its Brando, Music and more importantly the script that satisfy the violence loving crowd (we all I suppose)
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