Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsCarlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005) (V) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 5 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 5 NEW) |
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers (WGA):
Michael Bregman (screenplay)
Edwin Torres (novel)
Release Date:
1 December 2005 (Iceland) more
Plot:
In the late 1960s, Carlito Brigante (Hernandez) emerges as the heroin czar of Harlem. full summary | add synopsis
NewsDesk:
Who Needs Theaters, Anyway?
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 4 October 2005)
User Comments:
Hey, it could have been worse more (50 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jay Hernandez | ... | Carlito Brigante | |
| Mario Van Peebles | ... | Earl | |
| Luis Guzmán | ... | Nacho Reyes | |
| Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs | ... | Hollywood Nicky (as Sean Combs) | |
| Michael Kelly | ... | Rocco | |
| Giancarlo Esposito | ... | Little Jeff | |
| Jaclyn DeSantis | ... | Leticia | |
| Burt Young | ... | Artie Bottolota Sr. | |
| Mtume Gant | ... | Reggie | |
| Domenick Lombardozzi | ... | Artie Bottolota, Jr. | |
| Juan Carlos Hernández | ... | Sigfredo | |
| Eric Nieves | ... | Chucho | |
| Jaime Tirelli | ... | Leticia's Father | |
| Nelson Vasquez | ... | Manny Sanchez | |
| Casper Martinez | ... | Colorado |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Carlito's Way 2: Rise to Power (USA) (working title)
Carlito's Way: The Beginning (USA) (working title)
more
MPAA:
Rated R for language, violence, sexual content and drug material.
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
100 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
UK:18 | Singapore:M18 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Canada:18A (Manitoba) | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Finland:K-15 | Iceland:16 | Brazil:16 | Norway:15 (TV rating) | USA:R
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
The movie is based on one of Edwin Torres' book series on the criminal life of Carlito Brigante. This is based after the first book in the series "Carlito's Way". Brian De Palma's Carlito's Way (1993) took the first books title because at the time it was decided that they would not take the title of the second book "After Hours" to avoid confusion with the Martin Scorsese -directed movie of the same name (After Hours (1985)). more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: Since the move is set in the mid- to late-60s, Malcolm X Boulevard would not have existed and would only be known as Lenox Avenue. Lenox Avenue was subtitled Malcolm X Boulevard in 1987. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Carlito Brigante:
Sooner or later, a thug will tell his tale. We all want to go on record. So let's hear it for all the hoods. The Jews out of Brownsville, the blacks on Lennox Avenue, the Italians from Mulberry Street, the Irish in Hell's Kitchen. Like that. Meanwhile...
[...]
more
Movie Connections:
Follows Carlito's Way (1993) more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (50 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005) (V) moreRecommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Carlito's Way | American Gangster | Layer Cake | Scarface | Pulp Fiction |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Action section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |










I haven't read the book nor watched the original Carlito's Way... all I know about the latter is who stars and who directs that one, and I know even less than that about the novels. Perhaps that's why this didn't come off as being as awful as people seem to feel it was... no basis for comparison. The story isn't poor, and it's decently enough told. The plot develops throughout, with some surprises. The acting varies. The lead could be better. Combs, eh, I don't know. Young isn't bad, but hey, is he ever? The pacing is fine. The music is fair. Editing could be better, but it's not terrible. Effects and such do reveal a budget, one that wasn't the biggest, but it's not as obvious as it could be. There is hardly any action, and it's certainly not worth watching this for. There could be more tension, where such is attempted built. Language is... loose, and there's violence, sexuality and drug use as well... this is hardly a film for children. The voice-overs leave a lot to be desired. All in all, you could find movies that deliver considerably less. Be aware that this is more of a gangster feature than an action flick. I recommend this to people who enjoy cinema(or, in this case, direct-to-video releases) regarding the environment. 5/10