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City of God

City of God

2002
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
2h 10m
Welcome to the world's most notorious slum: Rio de Janeiro's 'City of God.' A place where combat photographers fear to tread, where Police rarely go, and residents are lucky if they live to the age of 20. This is the true story of a young man who grew up on these streets and whose ambition as a photographer is our window in and ultimately may be his only way out. [Original Release 2002] (Miramax)

Directed by:

Kátia Lund, Fernando Meirelles

Screenwriter:

Paulo Lins, Bráulio Mantovani

Starring:

Matheus Nachtergaele, Seu Jorge, Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen, Jonathan Haagensen, Douglas Silva, Roberta Rodrigues, Alice Braga, Darlan Cunha, Jefechander Suplino, Luis Otávio

Genres:

Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime

AKA:

Cidade de Deus

Countries:

Brazil, France

Language:

Portuguese
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City of God

2002
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
2h 10m
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kasperlKasperL
Rated 21 Oct 2007
100
99th
This amazing movie takes my breath away. A coming-of-age story, ambitiously raveled into numerous other plot strands, together forming a raw portrayal of crime and corruption in the favelas and of the inhabitants' dreams of power, escape, love etc. It's masterfully told and feels very authentic, yet all the while showcasing groundbreaking stylistic tricks. 'City of God' is my favorite movie of all time.
Rated 21 Oct 2007
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 09 Oct 2012
93
96th
Shockingly disturbing story about gang violence in the slums of Rio de Janeiro. Drugs and violence rule in a lawless community controlled by ruthless murderers and drug dealers. The innocent are drawn in as surely as the guilty, and the body counts forever rises. Ignorance, police corruption and extreme poverty creates an endless cycle of violence and death. The story is tragic and desperate. I would have liked it to have been dubbed in English as reading the subtitles distracts from the movie.
Rated 09 Oct 2012
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 01 Jun 2008
93
99th
Hands down the best foreign film ever made, with some fantastic acting, and a plot to die for. It grabs you by the throat and shakes you within inches of your life, and then you thank it and ask for more.
Rated 01 Jun 2008
doctor7doctor7
Rated 12 Dec 2006
93
96th
Absolutely amazing visual style and editing. A brutal and enthralling, yet strangely charming coming-of-age tale. The cinematography perfectly compliments an already excellent story. A must see.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 02 Nov 2008
10
97th
(2nd viewing) An elusive but mind grabbing docudrama, City of God is one the best foreign language films I've seen. From the editing to the acting to its overwhelming take on storytelling (using narration and flashbacks, my favorite ways of telling a story), everything about it is razor sharp. You should also check out the making of, a look at how unprofessional and unknown actors were able to breath so much life into their characters. A peerless masterpiece, essential viewing !!!
Rated 02 Nov 2008
td888td888
Rated 17 Jul 2007
92
99th
Interesting story of boys growing up in the slumps of Rio, one becoming a big gangster and the other trying to stay away from it. Also interesting extra's on the DVD about the drug-war between the police and the gangsters.
Rated 17 Jul 2007
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 18 Sep 2009
10
97th
One of a kind. If you haven't seen it, that should change immediately. "City of God" is made of such high caliber that it completely sucks you in with the story which is of course helped by the stunning cinematography.
Rated 18 Sep 2009
ocelotOcelot
Rated 24 Jun 2009
85
94th
How this was made on a six million dollar budget will never cease to amaze me. City of God is one of the most beautiful films I have ever seen, with fantastic cinematography, beautiful color coordination and stunning camerawork. The fact that this was completely snubbed at the Academy Awards astounds me; City of God was not only the best movie of 2002 but it probably the best movie of the 00's. In a few decades, it's more than possible that this movie will be seen as a classic.
Rated 24 Jun 2009
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 11 Dec 2006
96
99th
So Brazil isn't really like that. I don't care, this is beautifully shot, and unusually for a subtitled film absolutely gripping. Simply wonderful.
Rated 11 Dec 2006
servantdagonServantDagon
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
83rd
This look into Brazilian street-life is both superbly directed and bone- chillingly realistic. Some masterful editing going on as well.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 05 May 2011
98
99th
I'm trying to think of any flaws, but nothing comes to mind. What a powerhouse of a movie, damn! Exciting, depressing, wonderfully shot, always fascinating.
Rated 05 May 2011
kojilessKojiless
Rated 14 Mar 2012
98
99th
I'm God, and I approve this movie (but not the city).
Rated 14 Mar 2012
gritGrit
Rated 24 Mar 2007
93
98th
Utterly fantastic. One of the best films ever made without a doubt. A must-see and that will definitely stick in your memory for a very long time. Brutal, haunting and shocking on many levels City of God makes for an utterly gripping viewing. A triumph for independent cinema.
Rated 24 Mar 2007
boobjuiceBoobjuice
Rated 24 Jul 2007
99
97th
Simultaneously gritty and colorful, this film looked absolutely amazing. It was all really intense, frenetic, violent, and exciting. The gang violence and nihlism found within the slum was depressing, but ultimately yielded a beautiful film.
Rated 24 Jul 2007
davidkahaneDavidKahane
Rated 07 Jul 2009
95
92nd
So densely creative, rich with detailed characters and beautifully made that it's actually startling when a closing credit asserts that it is based on a true story. Meirelles and Lund depict the turf wars of the Brazilian underworld with a dynamic visual sense that never overwhelms the storytelling. Indeed, it's enhanced by these techniques in much the same way that Martin Scorsese's visual reveries make the likes of Mean Streets and Goodfellas more vivid and more grounded in equal measure.
Rated 07 Jul 2009
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 18 Aug 2010
90
96th
An impeccably made film with a mind-numbing, frenetic take on the brutality and lawlessness of a Brazilian slum area. What it lacks in emotional heft (the viewer is constantly held at arm's length from the characters perhaps to lessen the horror) it makes up for in its stunning cinematography and flawless and always compelling narrative that never lets up. An extraordinary achievement.
Rated 18 Aug 2010
farzanFarzan
Rated 19 Jan 2007
93
94th
City of God is such an incredibly made film. The cinematography is something else, the constant movement of the cameras through the slums of Rio de Jeneiro is masterful. City of God is so entertaining, and so extremely thought provoking, it is extremely hard to find a movie like that nowadays. All in all, City of God will leave you breathless.
Rated 19 Jan 2007
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 04 May 2007
5
91st
Intense, humorous, creative, and very, very entertaining. It's one of the most unique movies I've ever seen - despite the nature of the subject matter, Meirelles treats his story with an audacious playfulness, intertwining a countless number of seperate storylines that all tie together, often looping back on the same stories through flashbacks and different points of view (one hold-up of a crackhouse is shown, in a very short window, three times). Very loose and quick despite the subject matter.
Rated 04 May 2007
somboSombo
Rated 27 Jun 2007
100
98th
I can watch this movie all fucking day. Nothing like it has ever been made and anything that tries to mimick it will never come close.
Rated 27 Jun 2007
chow25chow25
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
96th
Stylish, entertaining. Great narrative, fantastic characters.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 14 Aug 2007
9
93rd
I'm a playboy now.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jebJeb
Rated 26 Jul 2008
100
98th
One of the most complex and amazing films I have ever seen. Amazing cinematography, and it's intense all the way through!
Rated 26 Jul 2008
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 21 Dec 2006
91
93rd
Very intense. You'll never forget City of God.
Rated 21 Dec 2006
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 26 Feb 2007
94
98th
Amazing movie. Well shot and well told, it's thoroughly gripping and intense. Will definitely make you cringe, and is not a happy movie by any means, but that doesn't mean it's not spectacular.
Rated 26 Feb 2007
magbMagb
Rated 07 Mar 2007
90
85th
Perhaps a bit surprisingly, the main thing about City of God that lingers in my mind are the colors. All that yellow and red manages to be inviting, but at the same time doubly frightening. Sort of like Brazil itself.
Rated 07 Mar 2007
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 09 Jul 2007
5
96th
Lively, colorful, and fast-paced assault on your senses. An exhausting film to watch as it sucks you in and doesn't let you go for its entire duration. One of the better films made in the past 10 years.
Rated 09 Jul 2007
potzblitzPotzblitz
Rated 03 Aug 2007
100
96th
Entertaining, moving, flawlessly crafted, very well written and acted, authentic, chilling, beautiful. "City of God" is all that.
Rated 03 Aug 2007
cornicaCornica
Rated 02 Jul 2009
90
90th
A fantastic and depressing gem. The message is ingrained well amongst brilliant realistic acting and raw cinematography.
Rated 02 Jul 2009
cellophanecellophane
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
77th
Intense and haunting, and filled with incredible visuals, City of God is a haunting look into Brazil's gang life.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
leekennleekenn
Rated 06 Sep 2009
91
96th
This amazing look into life in Brazils most violent slum is brutal and realistic whilst somehow managing to instill a refreshing air of wisdom and acceptance. Everything about it is great, this is a masterpiece.
Rated 06 Sep 2009
fabfunkfabfunk
Rated 14 Aug 2007
98
96th
For some of you, perhaps the greatest movie you'll ever see.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
89th
Gritty, gripping, great and other grrr words.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
garethmgarethm
Rated 03 Jul 2008
100
99th
City of God is a masterpiece of cinema. The vivid colour and character of a Brazilian slum provides a unique film setting and the opportunity is not missed. The cinematography is intense with close up freeze frames and angles which make you feel like you are caught in the middle of the frenetic action. The plot is also deeply engaging and horrifying at the same time focusing both on the culture of disturbingly violent youth crime alongside positive ambition and dreams of escape.
Rated 03 Jul 2008
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 26 Jul 2014
95
97th
A foreign movie resembling the well-delivered Edgar Wright direction and cinematography (not tone), and characters resembling that of the best of Tarantino. The story is brutal but delivers so well and compliment the fantastic tone and pace. One of the best movies ever made.
Rated 26 Jul 2014
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 19 Feb 2007
98
99th
An interesting look at life in the slums of rio. City of God manages to explore the serious issues related to poverty in the slums while still being fun to watch and mostly avoids being melodramatic.
Rated 19 Feb 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 18 Mar 2007
92
88th
City of God is so intense at times that it is almost unbearable. It's one of the most incredible experiences you could possibly have watching a movie.
Rated 18 Mar 2007
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 23 Jun 2010
77
60th
Too much going on in this for me. There are so many different characters that seem to enter and exit in this film.. Man I really wanted to like this movie more, but I just didn't. From what I am seeing in these reviews, don't listen to me. Still give this a try. The ending is good, and I give it bonus points because it is over 2hrs, and I didn't have any issues where I felt it was too long.
Rated 23 Jun 2010
spuddingspudding
Rated 30 Oct 2011
96
97th
It's no surprise i think good of this movie. It has a story and characters that capture you and presents a breathing world. The storytelling is one level above everything i''ve seen before.
Rated 30 Oct 2011
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 22 Dec 2013
95
96th
ITS TOO DAMN HOT OUT = me moments before being eaten alive by the favela
Rated 22 Dec 2013
lifeandalllifeandall
Rated 14 Aug 2007
99
95th
Wow! Gripping story that makes you feel like a fly on the wall, looking into their lives. By far not a popcorn flick, but well worth watching.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
djfntstquedjfntstque
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
81st
Demands complementary viewing of "Bus 174". While "City of God" is a bracing, vibrant dramatization (and total shock therapy for world cinema), the aforementioned doc does more to actually address the rotten core of Sao Paolo in ten minutes.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
aushabfanaus_hab_fan
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
90th
Really well done. It tells a great story, leading on from the director's last film, and opens eyes of many who are fortunate enough not to know what it's like to not expect to live past 20.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
darkkatodarkkato
Rated 14 Aug 2007
98
98th
Like being hit by a semi-truck - this is the most exhilarating experience you can have in film. Cannot recommend this movie highly enough!!!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
launchLaunch
Rated 31 Jul 2009
93
96th
Absolutely beautiful. The Cinematography of this film is just beyond amazing. It's films like this that show just how beautiful a movie can be. Quite possibly the best movies of the 00's.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
saptaSapta
Rated 08 Aug 2009
95
97th
Fast and very realistic. The storytelling has a style of its own.
Rated 08 Aug 2009
jordandcfcJordanDcFc
Rated 07 Feb 2012
100
99th
It grabs you from the start and doesn't let go. Our hero, Rocket, is just that; a true hero, finding a way out of a drug and violence infested slum. The camera work is phenomenal and unflinching in it's guerillaesque stylings.
Rated 07 Feb 2012
semiramisSemiramis
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
83rd
Amazing storytelling, another film I just wish would go on and on.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
quasiqueasyQuasiqueasy
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
95th
One of the greatest movies ever made. It is engaging, realistic, and raw. An absolute must-see.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
dunder74Dunder74
Rated 18 Feb 2010
9
96th
I am unable to think of one flaw with this film. It's intense, well-directed, and the acting is phenomenal. If you haven't seen it, then make it your number one priority to do so.
Rated 18 Feb 2010
fowpfowp
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
99th
Almost perfect - incredible cinematography, intense story and great performances by non-actors. Not to be missed.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
medMed
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
95th
Stunning movie from Fernando Meiralles, absolutely stunning.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
calabriaCalabria
Rated 10 Aug 2012
88
93rd
This is another "growing up gangster" film (complete with the sociopath who seems made to run the slums and the levelheaded kid who dreams of making it out), but in a new cultural context. The pace was excellent, and it's so dense that it felt Bigger than the 2 hour movie that it is (in a good way). It's like a mini-epic.
Rated 10 Aug 2012
bownBown
Rated 11 Aug 2009
89
91st
A fantastic thrill-ride, wonderfully stylised. Reminded me of a mix of Kill Bill and Slumdog Millionaire.
Rated 11 Aug 2009
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 05 Oct 2010
5
69th
While undoubtedly entertaining, well-acted, and colorful, City of God is really quite ridiculous. It's playful to a fault. Don't get me wrong, it's a good movie, no doubt a very memorable one, but I thought it would have benefited from a slightly more serious tone. ...which would then make it a completely different movie, I guess.
Rated 05 Oct 2010
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 26 Oct 2008
100
99th
A tremendous film based on true stories about youths growing up in dangerous Rio de Janeiro neighborhoods. Some fall victim to the violence and drug culture while others look for any way to escape it. Our lead, Rocket, finds peace through the lens of a camera, becoming a freelance photographer. The acting is superb and the camera work is some of the greatest of the 21st century. With great influences over camera angles and film-styling, its a bench-mark film both emotionally and technically.
Rated 26 Oct 2008
inhmninhmn
Rated 12 Jan 2009
99
92nd
another fav. movie of mine. Short of words to express how vivid and stunning Meirelles point of view is.
Rated 12 Jan 2009
absyntheabsynthe
Rated 06 Nov 2008
95
80th
it's a really impressive movie. Especially child players' performances are worth noticing.
Rated 06 Nov 2008
supersuiSuperSui
Rated 08 Mar 2018
90
97th
"City of God. Are you shooting just at me?"
Rated 08 Mar 2018
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 11 Apr 2009
93
98th
Brilliant acting, shoting, editing and very well written docufiction. Mood is also capturing. Much more successful output than in Gomorra, which has similar themes.
Rated 11 Apr 2009
brunobambrunobam
Rated 27 Apr 2008
100
99th
The one of many ingredients that makes a good movie is on its capacity to take the viewers on diferents emotions. City of God take us to the acton, comedy and shows a brutal reality. Strong, passionate, fantastic - Simply Unbelivable!
Rated 27 Apr 2008
kalmah7Kalmah7
Rated 08 Jan 2009
98
99th
Amazingly well made movie is captivating from start to finish and features everything you could possibly want. It's unpredictable, insightful, emotional, smart, gritty, and will have you thinking about it for days.
Rated 08 Jan 2009
chuchaquiChuchaqui
Rated 30 Nov 2006
96
90th
Simply awesome, not only as a film but also as a project as the director got real kids from the favelas in Rio to play these characters. A sincere and shocking film, beautifully shot.
Rated 30 Nov 2006
fatbuddhafatbuddha
Rated 25 Dec 2006
97
97th
I could watch this movie over and over and over again. Amazingly good.
Rated 25 Dec 2006
yosaffYoSaff
Rated 19 Apr 2012
90
81st
Really great movie, love the way the different characters collided and evolved over the course of the story.
Rated 19 Apr 2012
roofsrunnerroofs_runner
Rated 07 Nov 2011
90
85th
Wild, crazy and over naturalistic. Anyway, I cannot be objective about the topic of living in the crime flooded society, since I grew up myself in the pretty piece place where the life of a single human does not equal the life of a chicken. My mind just cannot accept the fact that the places like this really existed or even still exist.
Rated 07 Nov 2011
lsantanabrlsantanabr
Rated 07 Nov 2011
100
89th
A great movie about the brazilian world of crime.
Rated 07 Nov 2011
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 28 Jun 2011
95
93rd
An intense visual style, excellent direction and a striking story make City of God a powerhouse film.
Rated 28 Jun 2011
methad1methad1
Rated 13 Mar 2011
95
99th
Probably one of the best (foreign) films ever made. Boys in the Hood in Rio de Janeiro.
Rated 13 Mar 2011
kenmeistersKenMeisters
Rated 20 Aug 2018
82
88th
With superb cinematography the movie captures a crime story with a location as its protagonist instead of single person. The untrained actors are very believable and take you to a trip where you probably wouldn't go on your own.
Rated 20 Aug 2018
innergizzardinnergizzard
Rated 16 May 2007
90
96th
Don't give kids guns
Rated 16 May 2007
saucyjacksaucyjack
Rated 21 May 2007
94
97th
The talent in front of and behind the camera is top-notch. One of the many times that a foreign film trumps the best picture winner at the Oscars and is snubbed for even a best picture nom. Nonetheless, a brutal, uncompromising portrait of Rio de Janero's ghetto and the problematic nature of morals and poverty.
Rated 21 May 2007
thedailynathanTheDailyNathan
Rated 27 Apr 2018
88
90th
Excellent movie, in nearly all aspects. Loved the authenticity of the actors used, it pulls you into the world in a way that a Hollywood movie never could. The actors themselves are truly top notch, especially same of the gangster leads, Leandro Firmino especially. The cinematography is a little erratic, there is a bit too much shaky-cam/jumps in some areas, but it's absolutely beautiful in other places. And though it jumps timelines a bit, the plot is structured very completely, and with style.
Rated 27 Apr 2018
wheatloafwheatloaf
Rated 07 Jul 2007
93
94th
Hella good.
Rated 07 Jul 2007
vdecraimVdecraim
Rated 13 Dec 2013
90
96th
The keyword is explosive. The environment, the characters. Everyone is sitting on a barrel of gunpowder, exploding in a mosaic of interwoven tales that will take your breath away. This is one of the best films in world cinema. Everything about it is just perfect. The innovative style, the unique visuals, the performances (stunningly performed by amateur actors) and the amazing use of nonlinear narrative. A must-see.
Rated 13 Dec 2013
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 29 Jul 2014
84
95th
A simple, even familiar story made whole by the stunning camerawork and earnest performances by mostly non professionals. I didn't find it to be the all time masterpiece many have, but to this date, it is one of the better foreign film experiences I have ever had.
Rated 29 Jul 2014
picfuturopicfuturo
Rated 18 Dec 2010
90
95th
A huge story with a huge cast about a huge topic. This film is pulled off excellently at every level, not being too much of anything negative.
Rated 18 Dec 2010
absentisabsentis
Rated 03 Aug 2007
90
94th
Amazing tale of life on the streets of Rio De Janeiro. Beautifully shot film that has a great pace that keeps you watching it.
Rated 03 Aug 2007
chemtrailschemtrails
Rated 12 Oct 2009
90
97th
Great, love it
Rated 12 Oct 2009
kidethekidkidethekid
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
85th
Great movie in all the aspects.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
qmiller32qmiller32
Rated 29 Dec 2013
88
55th
A very different movie than I'm used to. Makes you feel something, which isn't true even for some good movies.
Rated 29 Dec 2013
freshFresh
Rated 19 Jul 2011
92
81st
A shocking and disturbing, but always compelling look at life in the slums of Rio de Janiero.
Rated 19 Jul 2011
eyebroweyebrow
Rated 17 Nov 2010
98
96th
Amazing.
Rated 17 Nov 2010
boxcarsBoxcars
Rated 11 May 2015
9
89th
A story rich with vivid passion and color that tells the story of many players and the highs and crushing lows of their lives, all in service of the film's true main character--the City of God itself.
Rated 11 May 2015
luciferhamLuciferHam
Rated 14 Aug 2007
97
96th
One of the best films of all time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 16 Apr 2009
50
97th
The only film I've seen that qualifies as "perfect". I have literally sat down and tried to think of flaws and I still haven't thought of anything substantial.
Rated 16 Apr 2009
corbadCorbad
Rated 04 May 2017
85
89th
Fast-paced, powerful, and full of exquisite artistry.
Rated 04 May 2017
anselmi86Anselmi86
Rated 27 Jul 2009
94
94th
A Brazilian "Goodfellas," with just as much pinache. A landmark filmmaking achievement.
Rated 27 Jul 2009
brandt64brandt64
Rated 28 Jun 2009
90
86th
The visuals do a perfect job of illustrating both the strange beauty and the horrors of the slums - at times it pops out at you like a travel brochure come-to-life, and other times you feel too close for comfort. My one complaint with this film is that I never felt any strong connection to any of the characters; it can even feel a little soulless at times, and indifferent to the atrocities being committed left and right.
Rated 28 Jun 2009
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 26 Jun 2008
4
74th
One of the most intense, gritty, violent, and entertaining movies I've seen. The City of God is a turbulent setting, populated by many interesting characters whose stories loop around each other over decades. The direction, editing, and soundtrack keep the violent subject matter surprisingly fun and upbeat, though.
Rated 26 Jun 2008
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
91
75th
Don't let the title fool you. This is a very hard-hitting movie. I woke up with a major hangover and this was on HBO. I watched the whole thing. Headache and all. It was awesome.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
97
98th
It's a gripping poetic, disturbing, provocative, thrilling, and terrifyingly visceral experience that screams with every frame, "This is what film making is all about!"
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jnsonejijnsoneji
Rated 17 Nov 2013
95
83rd
The movie shows Brazil kids and young growing
Rated 17 Nov 2013
foomFoom
Rated 19 Aug 2009
95
83rd
Fantastic, fast paced, deep..really lived up to what I had heard about it
Rated 19 Aug 2009
manhattaManhatta
Rated 05 Jan 2008
100
98th
I can't find a single thing about this film that isn't perfectly done.
Rated 05 Jan 2008
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 28 Oct 2008
100
98th
The first foreign movie I loved, really opened doors for me.
Rated 28 Oct 2008
gruxitagruxita
Rated 30 Apr 2012
96
95th
Wonderful film! Wish I could see it again, I never find it.
Rated 30 Apr 2012
unjmsUnjmS
Rated 14 Dec 2009
99
99th
One of the most amazing movies few people know about.
Rated 14 Dec 2009
davageydavagey
Rated 17 Jul 2008
92
96th
Superb!
Rated 17 Jul 2008
ytadelYtadel
Rated 19 Aug 2009
8
93rd
The complete cinematic package: a complex, nuanced, yet epic story, gripping setting, vibrant cinematography, snappy and innovative editing, brutality, intensity, violence, even a hint of (bleak) humor. Rocket and Li'l Zé are both fascinating characters.
Rated 19 Aug 2009
thereeldealthereeldeal
Rated 02 Aug 2017
80
80th
It's the production that really makes this film what it is: a symphony of a city God has overlooked, with any traces of light dying or being diverted through frantic, fragmented shots of always ugly chaos no matter what color feelings they're behind. It's easy to get swept away in this maelstrom, and with your focus always being shifted you can't make any sense of it either. You're just watching the storm play out. True, colorful film making evolves City of God's familiar story and characters.
Rated 02 Aug 2017

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