Mob Movie Monday Review "Carlito's Way" Starring Al Pacino | Michael Franzese

[@spreadthelove77]

“A favour is gonna kill you faster than a bullet” - Carlito Brigante

[@MoejiiOsmanTV]

"you ain't a lawyer anymore kleinfeld your a gangsta now... And you can't learn it in school and you can't have a late start"

[@adityashintre4506]

Man if u have the movie can u tell me the timestamp of this line.

[@ginofoogle6944]

@@adityashintre4506 you watch the movie and you hear it.. herpa derpa

[@adityashintre4506]

@@ginofoogle6944 oh man I watched it just 7 days ago but still forgot and I wanna show my brotha but not able to find that line🥺.

[@GODALMIGHTY85]

@@adityashintre4506 🤣🤣😍

[@pollypocket3508]

When you said that his biggest mistake was going back to his old neighborhood reminds me of something I read: You can't get better in the same environment that made you sick.

[@Alvin-1138]

Short, Sweet, and 100% true.

[@jerrycraig6522]

That's good, and so true, don't need to mention how I know!!!

[@D33Lux]

"You cannot fix life's problems with the same brain that created them."

[@robertbailey6611]

Yup... I made that mistake 5years ago when released from a bid... Its been a slow recovery, pockets are definitely light but I sleep comfortably

[@hollyentel4819]

Exactly right

[@realwealthproperties5671]

When Sean Penn killed the mobster, Carlito said “you killed us Dave…you killed us”. He knew they were dead after that. Such a great line.

[@jeffgoodbar7682]

Not mobster he's a lawyer

[@realwealthproperties5671]

Yeah I know. I know Sean Penn was the lawyer. He and Carlito killed the mob boss on the boat while they were Breaking him out of prison. I think you’re confused bro.

[@MichaelL502]

@@jeffgoodbar7682 Reading is fundamental 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@daone241]

@@MichaelL502 😭😭🤣🤣😳😳😳

[@cc-92]

Is it safe to assume to mobster would have killed them anyway?

[@nicholastotoro7721]

“I don’t know you, so I don’t owe you” is still one of my favorite Pacino lines… 🤣

[@Mattschannelism]

This one of Al Pacino's underrated movies right up there with And Justice for All. Thanks for the review, Mike!

[@Protoman85]

You're out of order!

[@starwarsroo2448]

I think it's perfect

[@jamesjamieson6181]

Sean Penn(nutter) was great too 👍🏻

[@ginnybloomer5132]

@@jamesjamieson6181 I don't like Sean Penn but he was superb in this film

[@paulw.4528]

It’s not really underrated, most people think it’s better than Scarface

[@Rob-sk1im]

Pacino's masterpiece. This film deserved Oscar nods from cinematography to acting.

[@frankmfeb13]

I thought his acting was better in scarface, but still. He did a great job, always does

[@MoejiiOsmanTV]

@@frankmfeb13this movie is the purest form of street culture you’ll ever see, this is a master piece ..Scarface was an exaggeration of drug life but this movie was pure..as the driven snow…

[@MetalizedButt]

This movie reminds me of A Bittersweet Life, a korean mob movie about a high-ranking gangster who disobeys his boss’ orders for a calmer life with a girl he falls in love with.

[@nicklubrino2606]

I like this movie over Scarface.

[@duneideannaer5990]

I wanna cry for Carlito every time....... His Heart & Soul is in the right place. Pacino has such a genuine face with this character, you buy into him right from the off! But, Sean Penn, wow! By far & away the best performance in this flick.

[@dominiquejones3805]

And finally relocated

[@tonym994]

that image of fat Tony getting his bald head torn open by a sharp object is burnt into my brain. Sean Penn is always great. and also a more than decent director.

[@Alvin-1138]

It's the cliche 'slow motion Train Wreck.' You keep wanting to say, "wait, wait, don't do that." But he's stuck on the Tracks.

[@nickynicks_]

Me too! And I've never watched the movie. When Michael showed the scene where Carlito gets shot I actually gasped and felt so disappointed, even though I guessed from Michael's summary of the story that he was going to end up dying anyway.... Definitely want to watch the movie now!

[@DShOT138]

@@nickynicks_ it’s a classic flick. I think you’ll enjoy it.

[@JC_inc]

Carlito’s Way: Classic. Side note: the movie is based on a book written by a Puerto Rican judge named Edwin Torres.

[@thesolefritonetwork6291]

Book is called “After Hours”

[@deniseduarte1814]

I tried to get it it's out of print.

[@thesolefritonetwork6291]

@@deniseduarte1814 Amazon has it. Digital E-Book.

[@deniseduarte1814]

@@thesolefritonetwork6291 thanks for the info.

[@JC_inc]

@@thesolefritonetwork6291 Thk you.

[@GreaseballSonny]

Here in Spain, the title of this film is "Atrapado por su pasado" which in English means trapped in his past. I think the title is very significant to explain the situation of Carlito. Great job and good video as always Mr. Franzese!

[@aliquin9]

Wouldn’t it be “Trapped by his past”

[@PokeLexgnzlz]

A correct translation would have been "La manera de Carlito", but translating it as "trapped by his past" is a very precise title, he had no way out of criminal life.

[@tareklegrand7747]

in french version it's called "l'impasse" which means Deadlock or No way out but there was a way and it's called Carlito's Way

[@tareklegrand7747]

@@PokeLexgnzlz a way doesn't automatically mean method it can also mean path. Carlito was trapped to the point that the only way out was Carlito's Way

[@PokeLexgnzlz]

@@tareklegrand7747 No Way Out is another movie's name, from 1987 xD

[@ballislife9989]

Carlito's biggest mistake was not seeing that Benny Blanco was him 30 years ago and not recognizing the young lion coming up.

[@TurboLazer007]

I think he did realised he just didn't care

[@J1912-b2f]

I think that's why he hated him in the first place. He was a changed man

[@OJPTURBO]

ah he's a nickle bagger

[@Yamaguchi2Chris]

Never me. Never me.

[@mickypixie]

Nah, benny isn’t the same calibre as Carlito... not even close

[@on2wheels378]

When my father graduated from Law School when I was 17. My grandfather said to me, "what's the difference between a prostitute and a lawyer? I said i didn't know. Gramps said, "when you die, a prostitute stops screwing you."

[@dreddmann9292]

That's a good one. You can alasys count on gramps to say something hilarious and insightful at the same time.

[@leobuscaglia5576]

Wise man your gramps.

[@juniorbor5888]

There's an old Puerto Rican saying: Tell me who you hangout with and I'll tell you who you are!(Dime con quien andas y te dire quien eres)! Good videos Michael 👍

[@mariakantzou]

This saying also exists in greek culture too! "Show me your friend so that I'll tell you who you are"

[@JackieChan-rk7mc]

It exists everywhere. I grew up in Los Angeles we had the same saying

[@KCFlightClub10]

This Saying was formed in Nigeria as well. Whoever told you that was blowing smokin up ur ass

[@ThePtno1]

I love Carlitos assessment of the Italians in the movie. "These Italians, I work with em, I know em, they will read this one with their eyes closed" lol yup

[@MoejiiOsmanTV]

It's the subtleness of understanding the criminal mind and how they break it down with quick lines like this make this movie a classic

[@corradomancini3271]

Carlito was right.

[@TonyVerrazano]

The fat mob guy in the chase scene is my grandma's cousin, Edmund. He gets shot by Pacino while he is going down the escalator. Great movie also, nice review!

[@evanabbott2737]

That’s cool😁

[@dominiquejones3805]

Word up

[@TonyVerrazano]

@Gary Louis he looks good. Lost some weight. He did a couple other films in 98 and 2000. I believe he owns a construction equipment company in North Jersey these days.

[@feardheas4548]

Fantastic scene, he actually makes even more memorable.

[@feardheas4548]

@Gary Louis they don't half give him abuse n all..

[@ctwishkeyprn2039]

As a Puerto Rican I'm glad you have positive sights with us lol, growing up I've always had an Italian I'm my life as a work boss or my neighbor, and I love how the culture treats there own, always reminded me of my family

[@josephpenton9539]

Best advise my dad ever gave me: "you might be the purist innocent dove but if you fly with the crows, you're going to get shot at." I do not know why I took this to heart but it significantly effected my life. Never hang out with losers.

[@gabe6475]

You realize that people shoot at doves. In fact I would probably shoot a dove over a crow, crows are bony asf

[@ObliqueVisualsNz]

@@gabe6475 wooooosh

[@johnmozierfishing7010]

@@gabe6475 Shuttup

[@eddiemcgrath8536]

crows are super smart!

[@Sam-qh8vq]

Did your dad get that quote from a children’s book lolll

[@kryptonianblack7769]

"The street is watching. She's always watching".

[@Tarantulisimo]

And when the streets mad at you, she don't kill you - she puts you in one of these (wheelchair)

[@DANi-dt9sp]

“In the street, You can’t have a foot it and a foot out” Man that’s the whole movie basically!!

[@sonychiba4733]

Carlito's Way was a reunion for some of the actors that played in Scarface

[@Manny-nm8dh]

Same director.

[@wesmantooth5908]

No shit, Sherlock.

[@ss-leifbarsark7767]

Yupp! I like that people use these smaller role actors that whould not be famous..i Think its honourable!

[@EliasAlucard]

Yeah, it's just that it's far better than Scarface.

[@dominiquejones3805]

@@EliasAlucard I always felt that way

[@samtemdo8]

Carlito: "These Italians I worked with them, I know them. They will read this with their eyes closed."

[@ARCSTREAMS]

weave*

[@adrianmunoz7646]

a blindfolded Italian, being shown a clue about the death of Tony T: (Italian gibberish) ahhhh...it was Kleinfeld 😂😂😂

[@samtemdo8]

@@adrianmunoz7646 You can say it was one of my favorite lines in the movie.

[@dabome4001]

@@adrianmunoz7646 hahahahaha i could see these words of yours 😂

[@mrp3263]

Imagine being in the life in 70s NYC. Must have been insane. The city was falling apart, crime rates etc. The streets were alive boy. So nice to listen to a guy that was LITERALLY there! God bless you Mike.

[@andrewmussio]

Carlito Brigante - “You a gangster now, you can’t learn it at school, you can’t have a late start”

[@Punisher6654]

Classic line.

[@Sovereign_sparky]

Adios Councilor.

[@gsoto3323]

Best line!!!

[@lemisanthrope]

Except for Walter White.

[@gaberaddo7664]

👍

[@budgibson185]

One of the greatest gangster flicks EVER!

[@tedkelly3712]

Maybe I should watch this movie again it's been a long time

[@bear1245]

Remember me...

[@apocalypsepow]

Sean Penn is great in this, so is John Leguizamo

[@D33Lux]

@@apocalypsepow Honestly everyone was great in this movie, 100% believable. The last roughly 25 mins of the movie when Tony T's son and the mobsters are in the club is perfection to the end. The intensity was amazing and the accents, music, just incredible.

[@bigmoe4712]

You know what brother? You are an awesome example of how a man can change his life! You are very pleasant, articulate man. Honestly, you must have been rare in the life in that you seem very relaxed, professional and kind. I like the fact that you are using your previous life to tell young people to go into the opposite direction. Keep up the great work and be well brother.

[@rosaflorpuig3971]

Agreed.

[@SIRDKA]

The pool hall scene is brilliant, the tension is palpable.

[@heightsofsagarmatha]

Agreed, if you've ever been hooked into dope, then tricked and robbed, you know how real that scene is.

[@pete6498]

What’s palpable?

[@SIRDKA]

@@pete6498 a feeling so strong that it seems as if it can be touched or physically felt.

[@MoejiiOsmanTV]

Carlito could tell the deal would go bad when he saw the guys gun while he was playing pool. Instincts of a former criminal

[@773superprguy]

Always look at a Puerto Rican in the eyes during a drug deal.

[@Pablito1980Brigante]

The guy who plays Tony 'T' Taglialucci was and ex Gambino soldier before he found Religion and became an actor. I think that's why he portrayed the part so authentically.

[@rubenace23]

Hey Michael I am Puerto Rican and want to thank you for the kind words you said about the Puerto Rican people you had good experiences with. I also want to mention you are an inspiration to me and I'm proud of the way you turned things around for yourself. In this movie what I think was the best scene ever was the chase man those camera angles 💥

[@adolfoliverbusch4755]

My old man used to tell me.. You can’t soar with the eagles if you hang with the turkeys... RIP dad, love you🤙

[@D33Lux]

The turkey gets no respect, no respect I tells you! (Rodney Dangerfield voice.

[@jasonferrara3629]

LOVE this movie. Joe Cocker’s “you are so beautiful to me” is at the end credits and that was my wife and l’s song. I lost to cancer in September of 2020. She was 50. 😢

[@frankferrara8435]

Sorry to read this. My condolences to you.

[@jasonferrara3629]

@@frankferrara8435 Thanx. Wow, we have same last name.

[@theragingviking9177]

My condolences!

[@jasonferrara3629]

@@theragingviking9177 Thanx

[@everettjoseph2679]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@sgtjarhead99]

Michael, if I were to tell someone that some of the best lessons learned in life came from a former MOB boss, they'd think I was crazy. Thank you for uploading this. Your advice taken to heart.

[@migrantson]

My "Carlitos (Take-A) Way": "Don't be so hyper-focused on your goals in life that you overlook the WISDOM of a Gail, the LIABILITY of a Pachanga, or the THREAT of a Benny Blanco that exist right in front of you :0" Thanks for covering this movie Michael! One of my fav movies of all time!!!

[@OvertheHIL524]

Excellent points.

[@migrantson]

@@OvertheHIL524 thx Sam!

[@jdoggs08753]

Well said.....EXCELLENT summation.....most won't get this ...but this is the REAL LESSONS of this flick

[@migrantson]

@@jdoggs08753 thank you! Yeah man I relate in some areas to Carlitos storyline- growing up in an immigrant area, my childhood friends taught me "loyalty" or, the "way/code"-many of them ended up dead or in jail, and I had to make a choice at one point which direction I was going to go. Even now, decades later as a husband, father, and business owner...I have goals and ambitions but I feel my past is always on my heels and pitfalls forever in front of me. Just wasn't enough time...before they stretch me out in Fernandez funeral home on 109ths st. Lol

[@mikemcconville2495]

Right on!

[@Ifoughtpiranhas]

"When you can’t see the angles no more, you’re in trouble, baby. You’re in trouble."

[@johnloya9600]

Heavy duty,heavy duty.

[@onerandombruh]

By looking at your name and avatar, that quote comes great.

[@robertbedson3207]

Your gping to rent car... here's to you Carlito 🥂

[@raleighburner1589]

Hell yeah that's a fact in every aspect of life

[@bluejihbed5022]

Oh i know 🙄

[@randy464]

Carlito had an over the top sense of loyalty that wasn't returned. The movie was a great lesson on the reality of life on the streets.

[@djlegendarry5355]

The Pete Amadesso scene in the club was one of my favs. " When I first met him, I thought he was Italian..."

[@lucasdamotta]

Plot twist: he is a italian playing a puerto rican hehe

[@dantrag2890]

"Carlitos ain't no F'ing ******, look at the way he dances."

[@forzajuve4845]

“I thought he was italyan “?

[@muffin10ization]

Sean Penn was unbelievable in this movie. what a great film

[@D33Lux]

Fun fact: It was Sean Penn's idea to get a perm for the part of the character.

[@derekazyan9942]

Penns a douche but a great actor 🤷‍♂️

[@KtotheG]

Penn is a great actor. I love a lot of his work.

[@D33Lux]

@@KtotheG He is and even if he's just a supporting actor he's amazing. He was in some incredible movies, The Game, Mystic River, Dead man walking, casualties of war, Colors...too many to name.

[@angelo_giachetti]

Penn and Pacino are so good that they seem like entirly different ppl in each movie.

[@rkirby7183]

Michael, the line I got growing up was "If you hang out with the doers, you're gonna' get did". I always appreciated that advice. Applies to all kind of doers: liars, thieves, con men, and killers.

[@thomasseery7570]

The guy in the white hat was Hector with the chainsaw in “Scarface “ and a brilliant performance by a hardly recognisable Viggo Mortensen in a wheelchair.

[@thomaspiccirillo6820]

Al Israel

[@JohnMiller-oz7gv]

He's a good actor. V. Mortenson.

[@dominiquejones3805]

Stand up guy

[@haileyn4219]

Have to bring in an English men too play a disabled Puerto Rican gangster..that's hollywood

[@superfly19751]

@@haileyn4219 He’s not English but why does it matter? Great acting is great acting.

[@AdamPaul2222]

In my opinion one of the saddest death scenes in a mob movie! He’s so close to his goal , free with the love of his life... and boom brick wall stops him in his tracks ... ugh that hurts

[@aaronclareyloveshr6918]

@AdamPaul2222... Nah,they eventually would've had caught up to him later down the track in the Bahamas.... You think the mob would shrug their shoulders and say 'Oh well,he escaped the country,I guess that's that'.... Nope! He would've had to live off the grid and wait for the one by one to die of old age or a heart attack before the smoke would clear again.

[@nicklubrino2606]

When I first saw this movie, 30 years ago in the theater. The people around me had the same reaction: “I can’t watch this.” He shouldn’t have let Benny Blanco live.

[@baconlt72]

First I discovered Michael's videos, and thought they were great. Very good way of speaking to the camera, good to watch. Then I find he's doing mob movie Monday, and then I find he's reviewed one of my all-time favorite movies, carlitos way. It's difficult to describe just how perfect that was. Really really enjoyed it, thanks Michael.

[@gachoman2012]

This movie is one of the greatest modern takes on the Shakespearean tragedy, aside from The Godfather trilogy.

[@dantrag2890]

Let's not call it a trilogy by legitimizing the third one as canon.

[@gachoman2012]

@@dantrag2890 Boo to you sir, the third one completes Micheals character arch.

[@dantrag2890]

@@gachoman2012 Robert Duvall took a pass on it for a reason.

[@gachoman2012]

@@dantrag2890 Yeah, because they didn’t offer him enough money; go home son.

[@dantrag2890]

@@gachoman2012 the normalization of the incest relationship didn't make you just a tad uncomfortable? Let's not leave out the brilliant acting from FFC's daughter.

[@veritasetlibertas7889]

"Everytime I tried to get out, they pull me back in."

[@Revolver1981]

Wrong movie lol.

[@davidiscostarica6097]

Like Godfather 3

[@JJ_SDWR]

JUST WHEN I THOUGHT

[@Fiona-b7i]

Michael, it would be an honor to meet you Just seeing a man in your life that you lived a long time ago coming out of that and being a positive role model for young people today is absolutely amazing. You have my respect

[@sambakka540]

“The Italians are gonna read this with their eyes closed”~ Carlito Loved that line

[@runawaytrain9794]

Close enough, the line actually is: "They will read this one with their eyes closed".

[@evanabbott2737]

I love that line.😁

[@MMAGamblingTips]

@@runawaytrain9794 Can you explain it? Is this in reference to when Dave killed the guy on the boat?

[@runawaytrain9794]

@@MMAGamblingTips No. Yes.

[@kajcsapapa]

This is a top 3 performance by Pacino hands down. One of my all time favorite movies

[@BostonsF1nest]

I’d say Scarface, Dog Day Afternoon, and Heat

[@johngullo9420]

For me there’s no way I’d have a top 3. Pacino has been great in far more films than just 3.

[@jay07261986]

Godfather2, godfather1. Scarface, carlitos way and Donnie brasco

[@henryclarke5363]

@@jay07261986 and insomia

[@nicklubrino2606]

Puerto Rican’s complain that Al Pacino didn’t do an accurate Puerto Rican accent unlike his Cuban accent in Scarface.

[@Cantankeroustinkering]

I'm from the UK and love listening to the stories from you! Much appreciation for what you do with the gang bangers to set them straight great guy thank you!!

[@OdintheGermanShepherd]

Never seen Carlitos Way....I’ll definitely check it out. Excellent overview here. Thanks.

[@FreedomsLife1776]

Whattttttt!?!?! One of the BEST crime movies of all time.

[@harvillex4284]

My favorite Pacino movies. And that says alot

[@charliesolorzano8457]

Great movie check it out

[@maxciavarelli9178]

Watch it ASAP

[@albertogonzalez7838]

Definitely a great movie!!

[@willy565]

"These Italians....I know em, I worked with em'....They will see right through this".....Great line by Carlito.

[@keithnegutterkings7574]

This was a movie based entirely off of another famous Pacino quote: “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!”

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

I'm sure that probably occurred to Alfredo and Brian when making this film.

[@delimar77]

Thanks for your kind words about my people 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@korneld]

Someone should tell him, though, that PR is the U.S. I'm not gonna do it. He might have me wacked.

[@delimar77]

@@korneld 👽👽👽

[@chefmike857]

Very strong people much respect 💯

[@delimar77]

@@chefmike857 yes

[@geoffwalters3662]

I worked with a ton of folks from PR in the US Army. On top of that, I was in Panama 4 years and of course we had alot and they were a huge asset with the language skills. Love the food too although I have not been to the island, have been in Latin America over 12 years. Salute Mrs. Aponte. One of my best buddies from the Army (I was Infantry, he was one of our medics) was Francisco Aponte.

[@h.epennypacker2598]

The actor who played Tony T, was actually a real life Gambino enforcer in the 80’s named Frank Minucci.

[@Angelo-fj8pm]

How do you know ?

[@h.epennypacker2598]

@@Angelo-fj8pm A little bird told me

[@Angelo-fj8pm]

I hear ya

[@kevingordon9192]

I told someone that on KZbin years ago. Someone had a problem with me that I said he was a real wise guy. The person said I didn’t know what I was talking about. I’m a liar. Apparently he must have done some research. Because he came back and corrected himself by responding back to my post on KZbin. He admitted that he was wrong. But he did it in a way only an Italian can. I wasn’t mad. Because I knew I was right. I used to live in NYC. You would be surprised how many of these guy’s that they use in mob pictures are actual wise guy’s. His name is Frank Minucci. Tony T’s real name from the movie.

[@DWilliam1]

RIP Frank Minucci. That said, he testified against Robert Blake in his murder trial.

[@juancolon887]

I'm nuyorican and al Pacino's performance was pretty good as a Puerto Rican. I wish he would've spoken more Spanish in it to make the character more authentic but a pretty good performance. John Leguizamo and Luis Guzman were on point.

[@caliboy1012]

“No you stay here” that part was funny af 😂 Benny did right.

[@dalzvert9206]

Right on Lucky

[@runawaytrain9794]

Fun Fact, Michael: IDK if you were aware of this, but both films "Q&A" and "Carlito's Way" were originally novels written by the same author, former NY State Supreme Court Judge, Edwin Torres. Outstanding review Sir, and thank you for sharing.

[@eltocayo87]

Nice

[@elizabethshaw734]

My thoughts exactly when I saw Carlito walk into the neighborhood. A lot of young kids today when you try to get them out of crime they will tell you that a real job doesn't pay enough or as much. They don't want to be an everyday Joe with a job and a family trying to pay bills.

[@SammyPro820]

At this point with the cost of living thru the roof, I don't wanna be a average joe!! Lol

[@kinglouie97luda]

"you cant have one foot in and one foot out" wow that hit me.

[@kinglouie97luda]

@Mark Green have you ever been in that position?

[@bluejihbed5022]

Ofc u can

[@kinglouie97luda]

@@bluejihbed5022 and be happy??

[@bluejihbed5022]

@@kinglouie97luda it all depends

[@paulw.9015]

Pachanga: You know it be’s like that, c’mon let’s go Benny Blanco: Nah you stay here *pew*

[@angusorvid8840]

This movie was especially powerful for me because it reminded me of a lot of friends I had growing up who didn't make it. They made the same kind of mistakes as Carlito. I was also twenty at the time and struggling through menial jobs and barely graduated high school and didn't see college as a possibility. So I understood the temptation of crime. But the truth is easy money ain't so easy. I was very lucky I wised up when I did because I had some close calls with bad people and with the police. One of the people who straitened me out was an old black man I talked to at a party I went to with my mother. An elderly black man, the father of my mother's friend's boyfriend, overheard me talking with someone and when that person went back into the house he says to me, "Son, I can tell you are intelligent, but you've got a filthy mouth. If you keep talking like that you won't be successful." Just from that conversation I started being more conscious about the words I used. It was very hard. But I stopped cussing so much. I think that's the moment when things started to turn around. I went to junior college. Yeah, I went to junior college for ten years as I worked construction and retail, but it was a start. I went to a four year school then and studied history. I got into computers then. I did okay. But I look back and can see the close calls I had and how much of it was because I thought I had to be a tough guy or my friends did. I was so damned lucky.

[@danielswan690]

inspirational my friend

[@andreestemenha]

Battling with alcohol addiction, sometimes it's hard for me to not go back to the neighborhood and hangout with my friends, although I'm managing to get those negative thoughts out of my head, one day at a time. My wife is my strongest support and she's always saying those exact words: You can't really change and leave it all behind if you keep going back to the same routine... like I said, one day at a time. Thanks again, may you and your family stay safe and healthy in these times of uncertainty. Love from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@danielgimenez2833]

you have a smart wife!

[@scottbaines4747]

One day at a time. Hang in there, André.

[@dominiquejones3805]

I got Carlitos Way over Scarface. Love the story of trying 2 get out but the streets is always watchin

[@brianmallen8887]

Wait a minute. Over "Scarface?" I love "Carlito's Way." But Scarface was like the 80's answer to all the mob/gangster films before. All the Bogart, Cagney, E. Robinson, Paul Muni, etc.. Funny how they made Pacino in "Carlito" look different than "Tony Montana" with that beard.

[@infiniteg7852]

Hell No

[@FirstLast-yc9lq]

@@brianmallen8887 Scarface hasn't aged all that well.

[@brianmallen8887]

@@FirstLast-yc9lq But Pacino is amazing. And to be honest, I kinda thought "Carlito" was Tony Montana if he'd got away and laid low for awhile. And I always wondered how this actor's actor was able to pull off so many aspects of gangster life through his career. And let's face it, Al Pacino made his career playing cops and criminals. Even "Scent of a Woman" he's a military guy with the spectre of violence always looming. So he makes a film called "City Hall," the writer of which was in a gang as late teenagers with Al Pacino. Makes a lot of sense, there's no way Stanislovsky by way of Lee Strasburg coulda fed him the gravitas needed to face down Sollazo as Michael Corleone in The Godfather without real world experience.

[@jaycompany4886]

@@brianmallen8887 i agree with u totally.

[@gilbertsilva4277]

I'm only sad I found these video so late. Me and my pops would've loved to listen to these experiences of yours. You're a beast sir, all the respect. Big fan

[@jwaxmcgeeg9706]

Greatest underrated Street movie of all time. I remember the day I saw it at 14 years of age. Really opened my eyes! Thanks Michael

[@evanabbott2737]

“You don’t owe anything to anybody that is going to pull you back into the wrong way of life.” 👍

[@LouisCsanko]

Absolutely, People, places, and things!!! Carlito should have avoided the old neighborhood.

[@zedo0]

Possibly my fav Pacino film. This was your best review yet. Real life lessons in this film.

[@corydrummond67]

This movie was amazing. There is a scene where Sean Penn double crossed the Mob Boss and Carlito said “you just killed us”. And he had a line about having to go along for the ride no matter what. I felt that line. Like when I was younger. I’ve been along in the car, with “friends” filled with regret and wishing I could get out.

[@michaelpisani5962]

Another home run! Nice presentation. I appreciate the way you always weave the "moral" into your videos. And you are 100% on the requirement of a clean break.Thanks.

[@J4sse]

Fun fact: one of the guys chasing Pacino at the subway is Tony Soprano's father.

[@AlexG-xl1cc]

I love Jon Bernthal and all (he is Tonys dad in the Many Saints of Newark) but hat actor will always be Johnny Boy Soprano to me

[@JR-wd7pw]

Holy shit so it is… I hate when I can never recognise actors from other films/shows

[@jeffyaremko4530]

Yeah he's the guy dressed as a cop and kills Sean Penn in the hospital, Johnny soprano lol

[@alexalvarado144]

@@AlexG-xl1cc Isn't Jon Bernthal supposed to play Dickie Moltisanti? Christopher's dad?

[@TasteTestTitan]

Thought he looked familiar.

[@Zeus0886]

“They shotgun you just to see you fly in the air. Chacho you better off in jail”-Pachanga

[@eddieg.aoe-4482]

😅

[@ARCSTREAMS]

they shot him in hyde park,, henry hyde park man

[@Zeus0886]

@@ARCSTREAMS its patrick henry high

[@ARCSTREAMS]

@@Zeus0886 hahahah yeah thats it,, been a while

[@LuisTorres-tm2jc]

Lol that’s still true

[@lpquagmire3621]

LOVE this one -- it's operatic and over-the-top but compelling every step of the way! Pacino and Penn are unforgettable!!

[@Thatguy55595]

Carlito didn’t give Sean Penn the gun in the hospital he just asks to see it and takes the bullets out without him noticing

[@derrickburns8263]

He also tells him to have it out for when they come you'll be ready

[@bodeezy78]

Tru shit

[@charlesgrigson6436]

Adios, counselor

[@venturatheace1]

Just a small mistake

[@joemurdoch4138]

So glad you covered this movie. This is one of my favorite mob films, and one of my favorite films in general. The top of my list, as far as mob movies, will always be Goodfellas, but then comes Scarface and Carlito's way. There is not a weak scene in the entire film and so much good, but not obvious foreshadowing. Such a great supporting cast of actors that have been in dozens of movies. One of the scenes that I love is when he and Gail are in bed, talking about their lives. He describes what life was like in his neighborhood and how opening this car rental business is his dream, and asks her, "Didn't you ever have a dream". She then explains about her life and how she now hates her dream. That one line tells us how important it would be for her to escape to something new as much as it would be for him. This is, by far, Sean Penn's best performance. When I watch this I have to remind myself that it is Sean Penn because he is so deep in the character. His character is a lying scumbag and knows it. The scene where they come back on the boat and Pacino tells him he's a gangster now, but it's not something you can learn in school or get a late start on is fantastic and really sets you up for his fall. This is one of those movies I recommend to many people.

[@mofoz66]

I have to say, you did a fantastic job doing this movie review. Just fantastic.

[@NEELSAN76]

Every Puerto Rican I knew including myself had this movie and Scarface in their vhs collection when I was growing up. Al Pacino always gets a pass from me. He can play a Latino any day.

[@elrubio687]

Lol. Ya both buggin🤣 Ill giv Pacino a pass cuz hes a Bronx kid, like myself. But mistaking him for a LATINO? Neeeeeeeeeeeeeveeeeeeeer!!!!! Tony Montanas accent has to be one of the worst latin accents in all of cinematic history. And Carlito Brigante didnt even have any latin accent (which is fine since he was raised in NYC)

[@NEELSAN76]

@@elrubio687 Even as a kid I knew he wasn't Latino and I also knew his Cuban accent was over the top but Scarface wouldn't have been the same without him. It was the right performance at the right time and that's one of the reasons why that film became a cult classic. I love how he played Carlitos Brigante too. Nowadays it's different. Actors can't play different ethnicities or even handicap roles anymore.

[@mrsandman2045]

Italians are Latinos. Hello

[@elrubio687]

@@mrsandman2045 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣French people and Romanians are latino too, right?

[@NEELSAN76]

@@mrsandman2045 Say what?!

[@AB-fm2zn]

"these italians, I know them, I worked with them, they will read this all the way with their eyes closed..."

[@twilightvideos3]

Great Message Michael!! About choices and leaving that environment!! How many times do we see people go back to the old neighborhood and get pulled back into a bad lifestyle!! Loved the message!!!

[@basedkaren51]

Been requesting this for a while now! I love this movie!

[@basedkaren51]

@@michaelfranzese I did! Thanks for taking our requests Michael.

[@mynameispugo]

Remember seeing the movie when I was 14 or 15, great story and could not believe it is so underrated and relatively unknown to other Pacino movies. Great review

[@wpochert]

Michael, so much respect for you and how you turned your life around ❤ You have such a great voice for story telling. Very relaxing listening to you speak. Thanks

[@darkstar1650]

Pachanga"Cmon Papi be fun be fun let's take him in the alley and put him in the trunk ".....

[@malcorub]

Loved Pachanga in Boogie Nights and Traffic 2000. He also had his own sitcom papi!

[@MoejiiOsmanTV]

"remember Laline? Ya.. Laline got 30yrs in Attica man! 30yrs!"

[@-i-anenemyhelo3709]

I remember my father used to always play this movie. Gosh I love this movie. Soo much memories. Amazing video, Mr. Franzese!

[@aztlanholywarrior6860]

Constantine was not great

[@leeduffy8126]

@@michaelfranzese keep up the good work michael from Ireland 🇮🇪 🤝

[@Alvin-1138]

Thanks for the review; and also the life reminders. This movie was as heartbreaking, as it was good. It was like Carlito kept trying to get out of the quicksand, _by crossing more quicksand._ It's happened to many people I knew before I moved away.

[@misterx4757]

My favorite Al Pacino movie. It's like a biography of my life. Except I got out.

[@PilotAdventurer]

What’s really cool is that the mob guy at the Prison is actually a former ex-mobster that also turned his life around by embracing god. His name is Frank Minucci. He wrote a book called “Brother Frank”. It would be totally awesome if you would review that book.

[@Gl6619]

I just read where Robert Blake tried to get him to kill his wife..

[@mikehunt4986]

"Played a seedy lawyer. Ever heard of that?" I literally burst out laughing when you said that!

[@t.t.kelsey7132]

It's because of watching this flick..later in my life after being released from Arizona doc.. .for drugs.....i left ARIZONA..went to OKLAHOMA in a small town and meet a beautiful redhead who I've been married to for 29 years...yeah Michael.. This move made me think about THE BIG CHANGE....and I did it THANKS to GOD & this movie. Love your channel brotherman👍keep it going

[@hmosesmamulu6491]

awesome testimony. stay blessed and happy marriage to you 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@SQ773]

"I'm reloaded" "Here comes the pain"..

[@jamesk5989]

My all time favorite movie, so relatable and so many great lines throughout the film as well as an excellent portrayal of the consequences of mistakes he made surrounding himself with snakes instead of making a clean break

[@PaulBattle]

"Favor gonna kill you faster than a bullet." Great movie. Carlito's Way and Donnie Brasco are overshadowed by some of the other big name movies in the genre, but I really enjoy them both.

[@ComicBookNerdOutCBNO]

God Damn Right. It's because they're not flashy. But they have great substance. All story.

[@dominiquejones3805]

I got Carlitos Way over Scarface

[@venturatheace1]

Facts!!

[@royscott9162]

I’m tapping out at about 17 minutes. Now I’m gonna have to rent that movie and watch it. Thank you Mr. Franzese

[@D33Lux]

Anyone who's not seen the movie needs to go watch it then come back, this interview will be so much better. I have seen Carltio's way over 20 times and loved watching this interview. 10/10 movie.

[@elir.torres8642]

mee too

[@bruhdon4748]

It’s on Netflix if anyone didn’t know

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

I love how Michael puts the personal touch on the ending, and I'm very glad he made it and has God and his loving family looking after him.

[@jordansmobiledetailing5097]

Michael I’m half Italian, my grandfather was full Italian, born and raised in Harlem 1937 and passed away in 2017. I’ve heard so many of these mob stories from his mouth and I’m happy I found your channel. Makes me feel like I’m sitting in the kitchen with him again over spaghetti and meatballs.

[@delanodegenie6970]

How can your Grandfather be full Italian if he was born and raised in Harlem?

[@jordansmobiledetailing5097]

@@delanodegenie6970 Both his parents are from Naples he was born in 1937. They came over on the boat through Ellis island. Think before you write something idiota.

[@DonP-gf5hn]

@@delanodegenie6970East Harlem was mostly Jews & Italians in the old days

[@serget2168]

One of the hardest things is finding people who actually want the best for you and or care for you and vice versa

[@Michael-u8p9h]

Mike has a real talent for telling stories. I've listen to many of his videos where he does this and he always does a fantastic job.

[@OTAKU-mm6ku]

I experienced some experience like Carlito when I was a teenager. I took to stealing at the age of fourteen . It lasted two years. It took me four years to make people forget my misdemeanor. Now I am a father to three kids and a teacher. I identify with the protagonist.

[@whitemoses7913]

I was involved with drugs for many years. Despite intentions and many attempts to break away, I ended up right where I started again. Because those were the people I hung out with and I always felt like owing them something. There's a quote in the movie where Calito says "You don't get reformed, you just run out of wind.". And I guess I ran out of wind that I finally realized I've had enough. I gotta get away from these people and don't want anything to do with them anymore. "I don't owe them anything." was exactly what I thought. Thankfully I got away cleanly. Some people could've ended up in jail or dead. But my life was left a mess nonetheless. I've lost most of the people I cared about and those who ever cared for me. Nothing good ever come of it in the end.

[@johnnypools6971]

Me too

[@mikehoncho8896]

The questions like, "you know, you know someone, all you gotta do is introduce me", never end till your right back in it....

[@chicagosusieq8548]

God bless you all who struggle.🙏

[@jerrycraig6522]

and that's what happens, I collected for some Columbians, distributed and collected, then after a year in jail and 30 days in treatment (court ordered) I learned " Fuck Everything And Run" you gotta leave it ALL behind,or never get better!!!

[@jerrycraig6522]

@Keir Campbell thanks I've been clean since 09/28/1983 the day I got arrested, it's certainly not easy and alot of "friends" I never talked to again, but I learned and struggled even had drug dreams for years, anyway thank you and God bless

[@candyman5912]

Brilliant review from someone who was once on the inside of that kind of lifestyle. Thsnks you. Carlito's Way is one of my all time favourite movies, with a great moral tale to it.

[@davidchavez8808]

Now this movie is a classic and honestly from my personal opinion that was Al Pacino's best Gangster flick. Great perfomance

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

I agree and it's mainly because Charlie was just so damn likable and you genuinely wanted to see him make it out alive and start a new life with Gale. When we learn she was pregnant with his baby, it made me cry at the end.

[@tnfloose9023]

"That's SASSO! Man...used to be Ron..." Classic!

[@guillermokleisinger5548]

Yeah, the actor was from my county a comedian named Jorge Porcel, very big here in the 70s, a bit of an asshole though, i think that was his bigger role.

[@D33Lux]

This movie is dynamite in every aspect, I don't see a flaw in it. 10/10.

[@D33Lux]

@@guillermokleisinger5548 I recall my parents watching him, he was like a mix of Benny Hill and Hugh Hefner. lol

[@vonpiro2397]

El gordo porcel, que bizarreada verlo en una de De Palma

[@gigid9606]

Mr Franzese, I watched your videos for the past few weeks and found this one. I love movies,watched this when I was much younger but didnt understand it until you explained it here. One foot in and one out doesn't work when you want to change your life. Totally true in my life. Thank you for bringing up that message and it will help many people if they pay attention to your message and want a better their life! Thank you

[@timmyd6196]

Missed one of Carlito's mistakes. Not only does Carlito go on a drug deal with his cousin. He goes on a drug deal with his cousin in a jacked up, orange, flamed out car.

[@rumundutu7533]

😂😂

[@lanceuppercut7477]

First thing I thought when I saw the exterior of the car 😂😂👍

[@MoejiiOsmanTV]

That's what was popular to kids back then it was the mid 70s