City of Men

...för oss som tyckt om Laranjinhas och Acerolas tidigare äventyr är filmen ett måste.

It wrestles earnestly with biblical issues of fathers and sons, legacies of violence, and the tensions that develop within even the strongest friendships.

The likable performances, hot, sweaty atmosphere and decently mounted action scenes make this entertaining fare.

...demonstrates the power of human resilience.

...comes full circle with a moving companion piece that is both a damning indictment of Rio's slums and a compelling coming-of-age story.