City of God

Directors: Fernando Meirelles, Katia Lund
Actors: Alexandre Rodrigues, Matheus Nachtergaele, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen, Douglas Silva
Studio: Miramax Films
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 304 reviews
Sales Rank: 1375

Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: Portuguese (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 130 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5 x 0.6

MPN: DISD31545D
UPC: 786936223897
EAN: 0786936223897
ASIN: B0000D9PNX

Theatrical Release Date: 2002
Release Date: June 8, 2004
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5 out of 5 stars 4 stars out of 4    December 18, 2008
One-Line Film Reviews (Ann Arbor)
The Bottom Line:

As well-directed and kinetic a movie as you'll ever see, City of God is an amazing experience which only gets better with repeat viewings, but will impress upon one; I can recommend few movies more highly.


4 out of 5 stars Thought-propvoking plot. Good acting from non-professional actors = Best movie from Brazil so far    September 20, 2008
Cestmoi
It has a disturbing and thought-propvoking plot. It shows what life has in store for many kids in one of Rio de Janeiro's ghettos, City of God. They learn to kill, rob, and sell drugs to get rich. Most of them will end up being killed.

The acting look real. The surprising thing is most of them are non-professional actors.

The film is interesting from the beginning till the end. If you like movie dealing with social issues. This is definitely for you. It's the best movie from Brazil so far.




5 out of 5 stars Graphic but amazing.    August 27, 2008
snazzypants (Philadelphia, PA)
This film was absolutely amazing. Though parts of it were quite graphic and may not be appropriate for all viewers, the truth it held was incredible. It will really open yours eyes to what goes on this world and what some people might be driven to do to survive. It also shows that not all people who do bad things are really bad people.

I was required to view this for a college course in urban geography (in class) Not only did it truly hold the attention of the entire class of 40 exhausted evening class students, but we talked about it for weeks afterward. I am so glad our instructor opened our eyes to this film. It even prompted me to purchase the book (which is also excellent but much more graphic, even disturbing at times).

That said, however, if you are bothered by violence I do not recommend watching this movie.


5 out of 5 stars City of God was Incredible    August 20, 2008
Sonia Nat (Portland, Oregon, USA)
I knew nothing of this film before I saw it by chance in a rare Pub open screening, but boy was I glad I got the chance to take a look. I was riveted all night - I completely ignored my friends! I thought it was an awesome re-enactment of a true story - powerful, moving, raw, real - and even funny in parts. I walked away afterwards, beaming. It's rare a great film like this is made, especially these days. I gave it five out of five. Please see it if you can.


5 out of 5 stars See it now! Don't wait.    July 16, 2008
G. Massey (Atlanta, GA)
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This movie has been on my Movies to watch list way to long, and I regret that it took so long for me to finnally watch this film. 5 stars no doubt. I'm sure by now you have read about the plot and spoilers so i won't go into that detail. However I will say that this film has AMAZING balance. Drama, action, humor, realism, cinematography, lighting, ect...

It has alot of flashbacks, but they are always clear and labled so you really can't get confused.

I also have to encourage you to watch the documentry in the special features on the dvd. But be ready to be sad.