Masterpiece in Cinema

Rating: 10/10 (24 February 2003)

As soon as this movie was over, I wanted to see it again. When I went back to see it a few days later I was disappointed to see that it was already gone. Hopefully it will be released in more theaters soon. City of God jumped immediately to my top ten list of all time. I give this movie a 10 and I've only given maybe five others that score. Great story-This is based on a true story, which always makes a movie more intriguing to me. Great directing-can't wait for his next film. Great acting from a cast of mostly non-professionals-Some characters were very likeable and it was sad when they passed and others you couldn't wait until they got whacked. Awesome cinematography-this stood out from any other movie in a long time, and it alone was worth the 9 bucks. If this is playing near you go see it before anything else, you won't be disappointed. It is pretty graphic and there are a few unsettling scenes of kids killing kids, but I thought that just made the movie that much stronger. Only one word can describe this movie...perfect. So if you can handle a little violence, don't hesitate,go see it..NOW.