Excellent

Rating: 10/10 (23 December 2004)

Here is another great entry into the world of cinema - a film that contains a compelling story, compelling actors, great camera work and it makes you think and speak of it long after you've viewed it.
City of God is an excellent film. It is disturbing for many - especially those who need to take a look outside of America and see the parallels of the problems plaguing children and low income communities in the 60's and 70's. But here is the "rub" - why do two children who come from the same place turn out SO differently? One child's aspirations to become a professional photographer against the other who becomes a product of the environment?
I believe this film, City of God, sets out to answer that. These situations are not indicative of Brazil or America or ... ??? And if one pays close attention, there are many lessons in this for everyone all over the world to grasp.