Good but long

Rating: 7/10 (14 November 2007)

The story starts with the early times of the City of God showing where many of the problems stem from- the extreme poverty, overcrowding etc. In this time,the director introduces the main characters with you.The story revolves mainly around Rocket and Lil Ze, and how they take two different paths through life. Rocket dreams to become a photographer and to escape the City of God.On contrary, Lil Ze becomes a powerful gang leader and drug dealer.
The direction is absolutely Oscar-worthy. The success of small-age actors is also remarkable.The director rises from Brazil with the support of the novel and screenplay.
The film is completely good but I think its' time is quiet long and boring like the other long-time films(exceptions are Godfather,Good Bad Ugly etc.) Watch it.But don't care the repeating fighting scenes.