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Plot: 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 read more... )

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  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 11, 2008
    Very real movie! Unexpected turns and great acting even thought there are subtitles! Brazilian girls! Great story and camera angles! Hood than a Muthafucka!
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 11, 2008
    Some scenes (especially those with the the young boy thugs) are hard to watch, but the story and characters are engaging.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 9, 2008
    City of God from Fernando Meirelles is a powerful flick with some stunning direction. The violent sequences were pretty brutal which is never bad in my opinion. Good flick.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 7, 2008
    Scary as hell, the film looks like a docudrama snuff film. I was shocked at the violence in this film, but it is amazing for occasional viewing only.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 7, 2008
    Magnificent, powerful and totally compelling.
    I felt transported into the City of God whilst watching this film, the director really makes you feel every inch of the film and care for and despise some of the characters.
    It's a solid yet exciting film with faultless performances. Leandro Firmino was especially excellent as Li'l Zé, I don't think I've ever hated a character as much.
    This film is wonderfully crafted with beautiful cinematography that takes you on an exhilirating and brutal journey into the slums of Rio de Janeiro. Probably one of the best foreign films I have seen, it stays with you. See this movie.

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  • adipunkrock
    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.

    posted 207 days ago
  • hunter450a
    do any ov you know if there ws a run upto this film
    posted 295 days ago
  • beastify
    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
    posted 364 days ago
  • seanmc05
    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.
    posted 408 days ago
  • ofigueroa
    THIS IS A GREAT MOVIE , IS LIKE A BRAZILIAN SCARE FACE I RECOMENDED, MUST SEE
    posted 416 days ago
  • Deliciousbrainz
    An Xcellent film by any1's standards. More than deserving ov all the accolaides it pikked up in 2003. :)
    posted 436 days ago
  • mrbungle782
    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.
    posted 555 days ago
  • Akrylik
    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.
    posted 711 days ago

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