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Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
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  • Summary: From the producer of "Scarface" and "Carlito's Way" comes the gritty, urban-action film Carlito's Way: Rise to Power, the gripping tale of the early years of gangster legend Carlito Brigante. Seduced by the power of the brutal New York underworld, he enters a deadly circle of greed and retribution. Assisted by his two brothers-in-crime, Carlito is on the fast track to becoming Spanish Harlem's ultimate kingpin. He quickly learns, however, that the only way to survive at the top is through loyalty to his friends and respect for the rules of the street. (Universal)… Expand

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  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    50
    A cheesily amusing prequel to the 1993 film which starred Al Pacino as a Puerto Rican drug kingpin in Spanish Harlem, in one of his most entertaining performances. This time around, Jay Hernandez delivers a serviceable impression of a much younger version of Pacino.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Joe Leydon
    40
    Conspicuously underwhelming.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Anita Gates
    40
    Rise to Power is notable for one achievement: It makes Sean Combs (better known, at the moment, as Diddy) unconvincing as a rich man who enjoys power and luxuries.

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  1. jjdd
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    Good, guy.
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  2. Farris
    5
    Decent movie,good thing it was straight to DVD...because if it would've went to the theaters it would've bombed so terribly that it probably would've affected Al Pacino...and he was'nt even in it. I don't feel it should've been a sequel to "Carlito's Way" due to the comedy aspect of it, it was more of a buddy film. It should've been a stand alone movie..but even with that said a decent rental at least.… Expand
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