Fabulous

Rating: 10/10 (24 May 2011)

Fabulous movie! Probably one of the best I've ever seen. It is a whirlwind tour of the City of God and the back streets and alleyways of Rio de Janeiro. Salles creates characters that draw the audience in and a plot that keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat throughout the entire film. The main character, Buscapé, carries the story through all of the little storyline changes and different perspectives. The movie is very true to life and that makes it approachable for the audience and you feel as if you are part of the movie – feeling what the characters feel and feeling anger, sorrow and sympathy on their behalf. This is definitely a film that I would recommend to anyone.