action-packed. don't be deceived by the sexy picture

Rating: 8/10 (4 March 2014)

I enjoyed this movie a lot, and it was pretty much what you would expect after seeing the trailer. Lots of gun violence, drugs, pretty nice cinematography.
Personally, I was just disappointed that it didn't really seem like a character-driven movie, and I didn't feel any significant emotional connection to any of the characters. It didn't really bother me, but that's just why this isn't one of my favourites.
I would recommend City of God to anyone who doesn't mind violence, and who is just looking for a fun movie about 60s/70s gangsters in the favela.