City of God

A Movie That’s Incredible, and horrible(at what happens in the movie) at the same time

An authentic tale of street gangs in the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Perhaps the best film of 2002 that doesn't get enough credit.

I loved this movie before I even had good taste in movies. Only gets better when you revisit as a cinephile.

The story telling keeps you interested the whole time. Everything is connected and everything gets tied in near the end.

A film that spans over 20 years, dozens of characters, tons of locations and multiple stories. Yet feels compact, personal and connected.

It shows a way of life and a part of the world that is not very well known to many outsiders, thereby invoking some sense of illumination.

This film humbled me like none other has. The acting is incredible considering all of the actors are from the favelas themselves!

Gritty and intense, it follows a young photographer's interactions with a Brazilian street gang.

the acting and the shots are so memorable and amazing. such an amazing story, very rewatchable

An amazing crime drama/thriller, that is packed to the max with brutal street violence, plus an amazing set of memorable characters.

A sweeping crime epic of a boy’s journey to escape the slums of Rio de Janeiro, the supporting characters really shine

Truly a beautiful story that rivals movies like Slumdog Millionaire. The filming style is raw and feels personal. One of my favorite movies

brilliantly shot and the acting is exceptional. you forget you're watching actors in this, the sense of realism is huge

Very interesting movie about story of Brazilian reality.

Immediately locks you into the story and doesn’t cease to shock and intrigue throughout. Superbly engaging and dramatic.

Fucking awesome, but please don't watch this if you don't like seeing awful things happen to children.

Very well directed. Doesn't feel complex despite the many characters. Acting is great, even the kids nailed it.

God. This movie. It had me rethinking about it for the next few days. Everything and everyone is all connected and it's just awesome!

It's a story of hope, redemption, rise and fall, the vicious cycle of revenge and the logic flow of karma. So well written, must watch.

Excellent. Complicated? It is based on true events. Sometimes hard to watch, mostly knowing things like that are still happening til today