Environment Effects way of life

Rating: 8/10 (14 October 2018)

City of God was an interesting film that showed how the root of violence can stem from one's environment. The choices that were made by each individual in the movie either led to their death, downfall, or success. Lil Dice, on the other hand, was the exception; on the statistical side of the spectrum. He was a part of a robbery in the beginning of the movie and from that moment he chooses his path. He killed innocent people just for the fun of it, inferring that from the smile and laughter he got from the crime. There were many low angle shots of Lil Dice shooting at the ground, aiming at someone. With each shot, he got older. The angle of the shot and the gun in his hand made him appear powerful in the audience's eyes. As time passed, he became more powerful. The last shot from that scene also showed Benny with him, shooting at the sky while Lil dice was shooting at someone.This last shot gave foreshadowed hope for Benny. Although they shared an environment, Benny fell in love and was trying to change his life. He attempts to leave the life of crime. The scene at the dance was ominous. From the zoom in on the kid with the gun, the loud music, the lighting, and the pan shot of Lil Dice moving towards Rocket suggest that this scene was going to be important. If I had to take something away from this film, it would be that life is all about choices and sometimes it is out of your control. The environment that you are brought up in effects your life tremendously. The people around you influence your decisions and it can teach or even kill you in the end.