An example of formalism in narrative. Opening minutes demonstrate fundamental elements of noir aesthetic. High-contrast/low-key lighting in urban location, protagonist narrating about past events, his flaws, and introduction of a seductive woman. Note her cigarette which scholars point as symbol of femme fatale's appropriation of masculine power.
布莱恩·德·帕尔玛又一黑帮力作1.帕西诺再演黑道大佬,与[疤面煞星]冷血偏执的Tony相反,Carlito是侠骨柔情的追梦英雄;2.西恩潘的猥琐出演与阿拉贡龙套;3.地铁与车站的追逐长镜头,调度极佳,令人窒息;4.首尾呼应的长镜-纵向旋转180度再翻至俯拍位;5.Escape to Paradise的紫色迷梦,悲情无比(9.0/10)