Carlito's Way (1993)

  The story follows Carlito, a Puerto Rican mobster who just got out of prison. His notorious name and deeds get in his way of trying to stay away from his dark past while he struggles to clear his name and start fresh. His dealings with an ambitious and dirty lawyer stall even longer his getting away from New York for a new place and life...
  Brian De Palma has a secret but easily recognizable recipe for a crime drama film! Carlito's way follows paths that had already proven successful with Scarface but still, De Palma manages to create a fresh crime classic. Carlito's way focuses not only on the face-value of  sex, drugs and rock n' roll of the mafia life but also on the vanity and pain that surrounds such a lifestyle. Topped up with a mood-setting soundtrack and a nostalgic-y cinematography, this film makes for an instant viewing pleasure.
  Not much needs to be said about Pacino's acting on this one or in general. You get what you expect ; a solid performance of a character that is both a cruel son-of-a-bitch and a lover too. Sean Penn, on the other hand, is what really catches the eye. His personification of the lawyer that's much too eager to get his hands dirty but doesn't really have the balls for it is really something unique. Penelope Ann Miller also contributes an extra something to the plot as the girl madly in love with Carlito but so out of anything criminal that it hurts just to see them together.
Must watch this : on a hot summer night together with four hefty glasses of your choice of poison. Getting a bit drunk will help you get the feels with this movie even more. Just be careful of the ending! The real lesson of the movie is Regret Nothing but Regret Everything!
Trailer
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106519/?ref_=nv_sr_1

I know how you feel but we will try to get back that teddy bear

"Damn, that was spicy" "Who dat?" "Did I really turn off the oven?"

"Bye, Felicia"

Donnie Brasco (1997)

  An undercover F.B.I agent is infiltrating the Italian mafia. His job takes him so deep inside the criminal organization that he has to make bonds with the people he originally set out to imprison. Eventually, his two faces collide and he starts feeling more "at home" with the mafia than with his previous life...
  Ain't that just right? Aren't we all even a bit fascinated by the wild life? Living outside of the law, bending rules to our own will and desires, leading a double life? Director Mike Newell uses just this plot twist and presents a truly nice and thought-provoking film. The film uses the usual Italian mafia set up with all the comforting cliches and delves deeper into the the mobster persona and all its thrilling ingredients. The good guy turns bad in an identity crisis. What is good and what is bad after all?
  Al Pacino and Johnny Depp ; a weird combination indeed but definitely one that worked. This feels like Depp's qualification test role, as if he is tested for his quality as an actor in order to be given bigger parts afterwards. And Pacino is a hard judge! Michael Madsen is a usual mob face, hard-mofo,with Bruno Kirby following in the same style. Anne Heche is the unlucky wife who can't bare her husband's status quo weight.
Must watch this : right after graduation. It will help you choose path wisely!
Trailer
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119008/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Why the fuck did you eat my scone?

I'll cut you up like butter

It was me who ate the scone. I admit it!

Serpico (1973)

  The film tells the true story of Frank Serpico, a young police officer who is more than ambitious to become a detective. Working his way up to his target, he realizes his line of work is full of corrupt policemen. Serpico goes on and uncovers one of the biggest corruption schemes in the force and becomes a bad guy for all his comrades...
  Al Pacino in his golden years in a film directed by Sidney Lumet.You know what you are getting! Intense emotional escalation and vivid and realistic characters in a story that is more true than the air that we breathe. Serpico was way ahead of its time but still belongs in its time. Had it been filmed in another era, it wouldn't even shake a leaf. So, perfectly positioned in a transcending time of the human race and exploiting basic issues of the times (racism, xenophobia, corruption and dignity), this film manages to give a strong kick in the balls of the educated viewer.
  Al Pacino is the ever-clean cop with a vision of a fair and respectful police force that watches as his hope fades away within thousands of dirty dollars. Facing many double-faced corrupt colleagues, he goes and does what he must with the help of his trusted friends like Tony Roberts and John Randolph. His devotion almost has him killed but after all who doesn't want to be the Serpico in his line of work?
Must watch this : on a random night with the drink of your choice and a fine female company by your side. It's a good start to not scare her with your taste in films!
Trailer
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070666/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Yes, I am a cop. Why the weird looks?

Maybe I should grow a beard!

Beard might have been the wrong choice