Gritty and Sad

Rating: 7/10 (10 August 2012)

City of God is a suburb of Rio de Janeiro, a place notorious for its violent crime. Three thieves, known as The Tender Trio; Shaggy, Clipper, and Goose, rob various places and split up the money with the residents of the city, sort of modern day Robin Hoods. Lil Dice comes up with idea of robbing a motel. He is the lookout, and is told to fire a warning shot if the police show up. Instead, he guns down several of the patrons; an extremely bad idea, as it draws the attention of the lawmen of Brasil.
The gang splits up, with Clipper joining a church, while both Shaggy and Goose are shot by the police. Gooses brother, Rocket, becomes a photographer who follows the gangs around during the battles. He sees the bloodshed and the corruption within law enforcement. City of God is violent, loud, and gritty, and has some excellent acting all around.