Apparently in Brazil

Guns definitely do kick. Some more than others. This is supposed to be based on actual events but be that as it may, I would still think that showing the actual mechanics of firing of guns would make things appear more realistic.

Again, not to nit pic too much :o)


I don't love her.. She kicked me in the face!!

Nitpicker!

Watch the episode of Bizarre Foods, where he goes to Rio. The slums are completely abandoned by the government, their are no civic services like sewer systems, power, or sanitation. The slums are left to be governed by gangs.

At that time, those people were like they were having lunch. The reality now at City of God is very different from the movie, but that was the reality of the place between the 60s, 70s and 80s . It seems surreal to who are not from Brazil, but read anything about our sad social differences and you'll see what the film shows is not silly or overdone. We live now with a corrupt police, can't you imagine those days? Brazil it's a different place now, a better place, but it does not mean what the film shows is not real. Because it is. Believe me. I have never seen nor lived with the kind of violence that the film shows, but it is real. And it still happens today in many other Cities of God around Rio de Janeiro and all over the country. Look for other great movies of our country that depict our sad and violent reality, but real. I don't know the titles in english, but I believe it is easy to find : " A Última Parada 174" , "Carandiru" , "Ônibus 173" , "Nóticias de uma Guerra Particular", among others . And also has several books, but I believe that has not translated into english. At most, it is one of my favorite movies! And i love my country!

Sorry about my bad english. I've found some trouble writing in English lol!

Not greatly exaggerated at all. None of those kids with guns were doing any "expert shooting" they were mostly shooting people point blank. And Interpol - really?! You think they really cared about crime in ghettos back then? Lil Dice shot up a whorehouse, not a bank. Adults and kids killing people WAS an everyday part of life in that place and time, and still is in many places in the world. Do some research.