City of Men (2007)

City of Men: Directed by Paulo Morelli. With Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha, Jonathan Haagensen, Rodrigo dos Santos. Best buddies Acerola and Laranjinha, about to turn 18, discover things about their missing fathers’ pasts which will shatter their solid friendship, in the middle of a war between rival drug gangs from Rio’s favelas.

“What a beautiful movie. Not everyone is going to love it, Iu0026#39;ve seen some of the reviews here, and frankly, they didnu0026#39;t understand what the film was going for. Seldom has there been such a raw portrayal of love and caring for the things that really matter, and decluttering life of all the unnecessary BS. A film that doesnu0026#39;t treat itu0026#39;s audience like idiots, letting you paint your own picture while still wholly understanding the message. Reserved and much more than skin deep, Nicolas Cage delivers a painfully Oscar-worthy performance. Go and see this movie!”