Travis Bickle, Hannibal Lecter, Tom Ripley, Annie Wilkes, Henry Hill, the list goes on.
Then he makes off on a stolen motorcycle.
He doesnt seem to have a care in the world.
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She knows the truth, but shes also willing to buy her sons lame excuse.
After all, what loving mother wouldnt turn a blind eye and do the same?
They hardly need arm-twisting.
The electric, caffeinated pace of their crimes brings to mind the kaleidoscopic underworld ofFernando MeirellesCity of God.
And its easy to get hooked into the boys spree of mayhem.
But after a while, Carlitos total lack of morality begins to wear a bit thin.
Surely, there has to be some shred of morality or remorse buried somewhere deep inside of him?
But maybe thats a viewer wanting this troubled kid to be more human than he is.
I guess, some people are just wicked.
For a while, though, Ortega and Ferro work their miracle with real verve.
They make being very bad look very good.B+
