This movie is my pick of the fest so far. If you get the chance to see it you must, it will be one of the best cinema experiences you have this year.

There is alot of violence in the film which I wasn't entirely ready for, but it is not over the top and is needed for the film to have the real impact that it needs. The story really gives you an insight to the gangs that doesn't glorify the violence but shows not only the violence and peer pressure of such groups but also the brotherly bond that can exist. It also shows how it can lead to people loosing parts of themselves in order to fit in, which is really very compelling viewing. The relationship between the 2 main characters keeps you hooked throughout and both actors are out of this world.

The director (Cary Joji Fukanaga) is one to watch for the future and I'm keen to see more from him

This is a powerful, realistic and moving film that has to be seen to be believed, I can't rave about it enough.

What Leona said!

This is a visually beautiful film with gripping sub-plots, compelling main and background characters, beautiful scenery, excellent acting and a brilliant director. It's hard to fathom this is just his debut - if he gets better with experience, he'll have one hell of a career! I will definitely look out for his stuff in the future.

I'm away to text my friend Neale - there are tickets left for tonight's show, believe it or not!

This is a really good film. None of the themes are really forced, showing the directors delicate handling.

A total must-see movie for everyone that enjoyed Slumdog Millionaire and was a little guilty about a feel-good movie with that kind of backdrop.

A thrilling story of gang culture and the desire to risk everything for what might be a better life by taking the illegal immigrant trail to the USA. The two backgrounds collide and result in unlikely travelling companions. Fantastic acting, and a serious, intelligent director. Themes of needing to belong and escape, and of individual and mob bravery.

Scary, violent and with a message that will stay with me for a while. Fantastic. Fukunaga said in the Q&A he was avoiding an overly cinematic style (eg City of God) and the result is a calmer and more character-based story.

8/10 from me. Best movie on EIFF so far!

More traditional than "City of God", not as nervous camera and not as violent, but very touching... or even romantic. The director did his research and created a very true picture that everyone should watch.

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