Breathtaking!

Rating: 10/10 (11 April 2005)

I didn't have an opportunity to see Cidade de Deus in the theater, but even seeing it on my 20" TV screen, there was NEVER a moment that I felt like I was watching a film. Like nothing before it or since, I was mesmerized, enthralled, and ultimately transported to another world.
There are plenty of excellent reviews about Cidade de Deus on IMDb... and they'll all still be here when you're done watching the film. If you haven't seen it yet, I encourage you to stop reading, go rent it, and watch it immediately! You'll need a break between your first and second screenings, and these user comments make an excellent intermission.