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I noticed a recurring theme in the movie

posted a year ago by jpssteveshanahan (462)
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"spoilers ahead"

Carlitos kept getting betrayed by the people that were close to him. Lalin, Kleinfield, Pachanga. I think the only person he would trust, was Gail. And that's because she wasn't a part of that life.

[–] MikeCable (1859) a year ago

Yes, that's right. It's most notable at the end when his brother looks over his dying body and says something like, "Sorry, bro. I gotta look out for myself now, I know you understand." In that world people will turn on you once they feel you're screwed.

[–] jpssteveshanahan (462) a year ago

They weren't literally brothers, unless you meant like a "brothers in arms" sort of thing". But well said.

[–] MikeCable (1859) a year ago

Oh yes, I don't know why I typed that. I remember when he asked him to hang around and look out for him, they weren't related.

[–] Heisenberg (6730) a year ago

Nope.
The theme is:
Carlitos is trying to change life, hence he keeps getting betrayed by the people that were close to him.

All these friends are part of that street that keeps pulling him back in.

[–] jpssteveshanahan (462) a year ago

🤔

[–] imjustasking (162) 4 months ago

There is no honor among thieves.

[–] Jones70 (6585) 3 months ago

Yeah that was very well done. I've always loved the last hour of this movie in particular.