Stevan Lay (stevanlay)

Just the complete package of entertainment; filled with great humour, suspense, romance, action, and a sharp script. Has a memorable sountrack and film score, plus the MJ Fox factor.

It's not that often that a film comes around and totally floors me in the highest aspects that I expect of a great film as Cidade de Deus did. And it's not that often that I get so engrossed and extremely excited by such a film that had stayed in my memory for many days after with its powerful images, dialogues, characters, and deft direction. Combined with the flawless performances, some brilliant soundtracks, sharp editing, and dazzling cinematography, first-time director Fernando Meirelles has delivered to me an unforgettable cinematic experience that I'll treasure for a long time to come. Obrigado Fernando!