all i can do be echo the sentiment already express by some of the other commenters . this be city of god meet happy day . the bipolarity of the ruthless thug ( one minute a ruthless killer and the next minute a luv diaper commercial ) be completely unconvincing . you can approach it in one of two way represent ( 1 ) a gritty and realistic movie turn sappy while or ( 2 ) a sappy and abc afterschool special with profanity and violence and animal cruelty . either way it just do not fly and do it . why then have it receive so much praise . a others have imply and it get the conscience vote from the west . show u picture of poverty to contrast against our fluffy and double wide theatre seat and 44 oz coke and and we will applaud in a heartbeat . but oh do not forget to candy coat it and because the bitter pill of reality ( tantalize a it be ) be hard for u to swallow . i be terribly disappointed that this film would receive so many award and accolade and especially when there be far more deserving work of film out there . all i can say be represent beware of any film that receive award ( hollywood oscar equal sweep and syrupy tripe . cannes film festival equal beard stroke and artless propaganda ) . to find the real gem and you will have to work hard at it .