SCARFACE was the superior film. It may be perceived as a cult movie now, but believe me, 25 years ago, they really believed they were going to make an epic film. If not for some squeamish and bigoted movie critics, it might have been received that way.

As far as CARLITO'S WAY, it's a VERY good movie. As far as the critics who just saw it as another gangster vehicle for Pacino, they have to at least give Sean Penn credit for a phenomenal supporting performance. I thought he was Oscar worthy.