Sai and Shujath talk Cinema

A nice movie about an ex-druglord trying to leave his past behind and wanting to start life afresh. Directed by Brian De Palma, this one stars Al Pacino as Carlito Brigante who’s just finished a jail stint of 5 years and wants to start life afresh by doing a business of renting cars in Bahamas. But he needs to make money before he gets out, so he buys out part of a night club to make the money he needs before he shifts base…He also gets his long lost girlfriend to get away with him….But ultimately he gets caught up in a few issues because of which he’s on the run.

The movie begins with a scene of Carlito being shot and about to die and his life is narrated by him as a flashback. What impressed me most about this movie is its simple plot but gripping screenplay, though predictable you’ll still want to watch what happens next. Pacino is good in his role…but the scene stealer is Sean Penn who plays a slimy lawyer with panache. The penultimate reels reminded me of Satya and Gangster…which had similar themes in terms of mafia-men being on the run. This is a simple movie with engaging moments which everyone should enjoy watching.