Carlito’s Way: A Second Chance Gone Wrong

In Carlito’s Way, Carlito Brigante, a former gangster just released from prison, tries to live a life of peace and escape his past, only to be pulled back into a world of crime and betrayal.

A fan theory suggests that Carlito’s ultimate fate was sealed from the start due to his loyalty to his old life and the people he couldn’t shake. His attempt to change may have been doomed because of the choices he made in the past.

A key moment is when Carlito, after making a deal to leave his life of crime behind, is betrayed and shot. This moment is heartbreaking because it shows how hard it is for Carlito to break free from his old world.

What if Carlito had been able to escape to a new life? What if he hadn’t trusted those around him, like the corrupt lawyer and his former associates? Imagine an alternate ending where Carlito escapes with the woman he loves and starts fresh somewhere far away, leaving his past behind for good.

An intriguing prequel could explore Carlito’s rise in the criminal world, showing how his ambitions and relationships shaped the man who tried to escape it all.