Stunning performances and storyline

Rating: 10/10 (11 July 2009)

Cidade de Deus (City of God) is one of my favourite films ever. The acting is very well executed and the storyline is stylish, original and great. The camera work is interesting and superb. If you haven't seen it, see it. But for the full effect I find it's nicer to watch it in Portugese with subtitles. My mini parents guide (below) contains possible spoilers. It works on a 1 to 5 basis, 1 being soft, 3 being mild and 5 being extreme.
Sex/Nudity - 4 Violence - 5 Alcohol/Drugs - 3 Intenseness - 4
Basic information - City of God is suitable for adults and less sensitive teens. If your child wants to see it and is under 15ish, I would advise you to see it first as some aspects are quite graphic. The film is in Portugese with subtitles (although an English dubbed version is available). Cidade de Deus is a brutal drama about life in the Rio de Janeiro slums.