A top film that I will never forget! Amazingly constructed

Rating: 10/10 (25 August 2012)

This movie was intense! I loved it as it really showed the reality of what happens in the slums of these places. It was full on, kept me hooked, it was brutal, no holds barred and it was a fantastic film that shined a light on what really happens in isolated, war ravaged countries. The structuring of time blew me away, although it may be confusing to some people, it was simply genius to me. The 'true story' effect made it even more engaging to me.
My favourite character was Rocket (Alexandre Rodrigues) This man could have easily been corrupted by the war, the drugs and the people as he lived in that environment. His passion for photography led him away from the madness that the City of God went through and gave him hope. You have to give this young man credit for the harm he put himself through just to get the photos of the mobsters. He was a generous and lovable man which really shined in the darkness. Easily the favourite of the movie. Great actor too!
However I would recommend it to a selected few only. This is a great film but a rather intense and brutal one. I will only recommend it if I feel they will benefit from watching it.
This movie was just fantastic. The directors and writers did the most amazing job in constructing the timeline as it only added to the tension. The details of the characters and their actions was carefully crafted and focused on heavily. This allowed the audience to get an inside look on what goes on in the City of God and it really opened my eyes. One of the best films I have and will ever see in my life!