Simply Amazing

Rating: 10/10 (25 May 2011)

One of my favorite movies from Brazil! Completely engrossing, with beautiful camera work and a nail-biting plot, Cidade de Deus tells the heart-racing story of a youth from the slums of Brazil trying to make it as a photographer – and just trying to survive. Each character brings his own contribution to the story, the viewer forms strong bonds with many and an extreme distaste for others – it is like being transported into their world. And any time that happens, I consider it a whopping success. The movie also has a huge message about why things happen, how the cycle of violence gets perpetuated to each new generation. An important movie, as well as entirely engrossing: Cidade de Deus is simply amazing.