How does Carlito's Way rank among the classic mafia movies?

[wilky61]

Originally Posted by J. J. Hunsecker

I recommend it, but then again the Gangster Film is one of my favorite genres. I wouldn't rank Carlito's Way as high as Goodfellas or The Godfather, but it's still high up on my list. I would say it is an underrated classic. Donnie Brasco is another good one, too.

I haven't seen it in awhile, but Donnie Brasco left me thinking "Aw man, not another movie where the cop's/gangster's married to his job instead of his family." IMO, too many gangster movies revolve around this theme (e.g., Heat also) and the genre seems bloated...