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The film revolves around the, 'City of God,' a favela (or ghetto) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a horrifying area where drug dealers run the community, and where children killing children is not an uncommon occurrence. The story begins with the early stages of the City of God (in the 1960's) showing where many of the problems stem from- the extreme poverty, overcrowding etc. Here, in the early stages of the favela, we meet our main characters, along with the supporting cast. The story revolves mainly around two characters living in the favela, Rocket and Lil Ze, and how they take two different paths through life. Rocket's dream is to become a photographer and to escape the City of God while Lil Ze becomes a powerful gang leader and drug dealer. The film offers an unflinching look at gang life in the City of God, as it follows the favela through three decades; the 60's, 70's and 80's, and shows how violence just spirals into more violence with the disturbingly high amounts of violence in the favela, most involving teenagers and children. The direction, cinematography, and editing are all Oscar-worthy. The cinematography is some of the best I have ever seen- with a very visceral, jerky feel, very reminiscent of Saving Private Ryan. The editing is very frantic, which makes you feel like you are on the streets of the City of God, and the direction is flawless, seamlessly blending the many elements of the story. The film was definitely one of the best films I have ever seen. The story, the direction, the cinematography, the editing and the acting all add up to make a excellent movie that I would recommend to all.Read full review
I was recommended to watch this as it’s a true story of the favelas and gangs in Brazil. It was quite harrowing to watch and made me grateful for my quiet life! It’s hard to believe but true.
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A Fact Based Real True To Life Story Of Two Kids Growing up in 60s Brazil, in a Rio de Janeiro Favella Ghetto. One kid goes into the Gang life (becoming kingpin) and the other into a life of Photography. This movie is Compelling and heart wrenching. The Best Gang Style Movie Ever!!! A Must See!!! Recommended Watch 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Brilliant film. It is in the top 25 best films of all time for a reason. The acting, direction and photography are all superb.Would recommend to everyone
At first i hated to read subtitles, but now i am glad i watched it, also by the same director is "The Constant Gardener" (2005). This film is amazing...I have seen this movie only recently (2005) and it's easily one of the best foreign films I have ever seen. Actually, it's probably just about one of the best films I've seen. The cast really makes this movie come alive with each of their interesting personalities shining though in the backdrop of oppressive conditions and constant violence (Lil' Dice's smile is so vivid and yet ironic). The City of God is a world you don't want to visit, it won't be featured on a post card, and it's said to be the city ignored by god himself. This movie makes you feel uncomfortable, puts you on the edge of your seat -- you are right into the middle of the City and you too are caught up in it's temptation. You see the flaws of these men played out in an almost fatalistic nature -- hated, greed, futility; and in it all we see ourselves, our own flaws, and our own condition. This movie is fast paced and hard to follow, (unless you are up on your Portuguese) which really adds to the impetuous and impulsive undertones of the movie. This is a flawless piece of artwork (just as the lively music in the film) and a real 10 star winner. I suggest this movie to anyone who would have thought movies like the PulpFictoion and DonnieBrossco were very good.Read full review
Friend of mine told me the film was good hence I bought it but I found it to be average and I would give the film 6 out of 10. Few exciting moments in the film but I would not describe it as classic or a film you should definitely watch. Youth surviving in the slums and trying to make a living, people being occasionally killed, love and friendship isn't a no go area for that kind of place and some drama as well as you can expect from the gun infested place. God bless.
I saw this stunning Brazilian film at the Picturehouse in Edinburgh a couple of years ago and bought the DVD as it is that good, a gripping portrayal of life in the slums of Rio , fast, funky, humourous full of energy ,City of God is one of those rare films that you can watch again and again, seeing different angles each time.What makes it better is the fact that the actors are mainly from those areas. Anyway I wont waffle on about the detail as that would spoil the film. but it is on my all time top 3 films to watch. If you do buy it and watch it also try aquring City of Men the series produced after it.Awsome.
To say this film is 'brilliant' is an understatement. It goes well beyond that. The characters are fantastically well played by the young group of actors, the story is totally absorbing, each individual character illicits real emotion from their scenes and the gradual build-up of tension leading to the climax is quite outstanding. I don't want to talk about what happens in the film, as you absolutely have to see this film and find out for yourself! If you like foreign films or independent cinema in general (in fact, even if you just like films in general, to be honest) then I defy anyone to dislike this film. Truly spectacular.
One of my FAVORITE films of ALL TIME and i study Film at degree level. Compelling and moving film, will totally shock you on so many levels. Although the film is not actually filmed in the favelas in Rio de Janiro "Cidade de Deus" ("City of God") is an absolutely amazing film. What you see is FOR REAL Worth Watching!!!!