Alexandre Rodrigues, Daniel Zettel, Douglas Silva
Cidade de Deus (City of God) is a housing project built in the 1960's that--in the early 80's--became one of the most dangerous places in Rio de Janeiro. The tale tells the stories of many characters ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: June 8, 2004
Stats: 17,202 reviews
An extraordinary and quite brutal film about the youth in Brazil. It's powerful stuff and sadly based on real life. Highly recommended viewing!
I was shocked to see such small children committing such horrifying acts of violence.
astounding film. brilliant camera work, excellent acting, and a stunning story.
Welcome to the world... the City of God. Founded in 1960 in the southern corner of Rio De Janiero, used as a slum housing area for immigrants and the poor. A place that was supposed to be a symbol of peace and freedom.
No.
Welcome to the dark world of ...( read more)
I wasn't sure what to expect from this film, I'd never heard of it but borrowed it from my brother when I was bored one day. The first thing that hit me was the shocking violence carried out by children, I nearly stopped watching it but really wanted to know how it concluded in t...( read more)
Great camera work. Pretty gripping story and some great acting. Very well directed film. I can't wait to see more from this director
"Kid? I smoke, I snort. I've killed and robbed. I'm a man."
Rio de Janerio, but in this case the darker side of paradise. A gritty and violent film focusing on the youth of Cidade de Deus (City of God). Some amazing camera work, directing and performances. Depicting young c...( read more)
Breathtaking and terrifying, urgently involved with its characters, it announces a new director of great gifts and passions: Fernando Meirelles. full review
The film is far from a work of art, but it marks the emergence of a great new action superchef. full review
Sometimes a movie comes along that just floors you, its images burn so deeply. full review
throw all your godfather collection into the drain because this movie makes them gay.
if romper stomper ever set their foots in this Rio slums .. i bet they only last for 2 minutes. instant noodle for Lil` Ze .. the most notorious evil character I've ever seen in my life.
go tell 'blood in , blood out' keep their master plan in the toilet bowl. because Brazilian dude don't had a plan. they shoot you before you even try to think.
and if any movie directors in Hollywood want to make a gangster movie ,go watch this movie. Hit this with a better one. I bet my ass they can't.
if any other can be even close to this is Danzel Washinton`s 'Man of Fire'. but just the second half of the movie . Unlike city of gods , man of fire start too slow... way too slow.
Hi guys, im sure some of you are aware of the City of Men movie sequel out later this year, heres a website for the trailer. its looking like another excellent movie, with that unique style of directing, and camera work. (it may take some time to load)
http://www.lumina-films.com/Promo_CDH.mpg
I watched this a few days ago it's a real eye opener on how life is In Rio in the the Flavellas, highly recommended to watch.
THIS IS A GREAT MOVIE , IS LIKE A BRAZILIAN SCARE FACE I RECOMENDED, MUST SEE
An Xcellent film by any1's standards. More than deserving ov all the accolaides it pikked up in 2003. :)
Simply put, this is indeed one of the greatest films you will ever see. If that isn't enough to persuade people to watch, I don't know what is.
One of the many masterpieces of the moving image world. City of God tells us a story of two boys living in the same violent neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro. If you ever think Rio de Janeiro, think Christ the Redeemer. Totally wrong. This movie shows the real truth, and not the delusions of the realm.
One of the two boys eventually becomes a photographer while the other plants his career in drugs; and eventually establises his own mafia. He fights his way up to the very top without knowing the real meaning of life.
The story is told, and re-told from different points of view. This will always be a movie that someone would want to watch over and over again, and will be remembered as a legend. Who cares to what people say about the movie not being in English. Them and their Hollywood will never achieve something like this. Nevertheless, Fernando Mirelles, a legend in moviemaking.
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