A no holds barred look at life in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, a place that consumes many, but now and then, people escape and make good.
It is an outstanding piece of cinema, I was told to watch it, that I would enjoy it, it absolutely blew me away.
I would argue this film isn't for everyone, it's not a thriller of drama as such, it's too real for that, instead it's a detailed look into real life. It's not casual viewing, you need to concentrate, so ensure you have two peaceful hours to absorb it.
Relentless, bleak, at times it's quite upsetting, if you're sensitive, this will leave a mark on you, several of the scenes which involve kids are quite hard to follow.
Gun violence, drugs etc, it really doesn't hold back, it's graphic. The visuals for me are the film's best element, it looks terrific, it's very stylish.@
The acting is terrific, especially when you consider the size of the cast, and the number of youths.
10/10.
It is an outstanding piece of cinema, I was told to watch it, that I would enjoy it, it absolutely blew me away.
I would argue this film isn't for everyone, it's not a thriller of drama as such, it's too real for that, instead it's a detailed look into real life. It's not casual viewing, you need to concentrate, so ensure you have two peaceful hours to absorb it.
Relentless, bleak, at times it's quite upsetting, if you're sensitive, this will leave a mark on you, several of the scenes which involve kids are quite hard to follow.
Gun violence, drugs etc, it really doesn't hold back, it's graphic. The visuals for me are the film's best element, it looks terrific, it's very stylish.@
The acting is terrific, especially when you consider the size of the cast, and the number of youths.
10/10.