Spun off of the hugely popular Brazilian TV serial
City of Men -- which was itself a spin-off of Fernando Meirelle's brilliant 2002 feature CITY OF GOD -- Paulo Morelli's feature lacks the visceral punch and epic sweep of Meirelle's searing look at life in the gang-ridden
favelas of Rio. But it's lighter, funnier and violent, and it's not entirely without hope, making this tale of survival under horrendous conditions far more suitable for younger, more impressionable audiences.
Rio de Janeiro, November 2nd. It's the day after the Day of the Dead, and childhood friends Acerola, aka "Ace" (Douglas Silva), and Laranjinha, aka "Wallace" (Darlan Cu...
Released:
2007
Rated:
R
Length:
110 mins