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Date  Helpful Rating 0 out of 0 users found this helpful  Not just a moviePosted: 1/8/2007A review of City of God by SVGMasterofalltrades City of God is more than just a movie showing the violence of Rio de Janieros slums. Its a story that is becoming all too real in other parts of the world. Youve got young children shooting one another, drugs being sold, police being bought off, and lives with no hope. Americans think that their ghettos are bad, but in reality they are 10 times better than those in the caribbean, south america or africa. If you want to see it as just a movie, be my guest. The acting, cinematography and dialogue are incredible. But ask yourself, would it be just a movie if you saw these events happening daily on your block? Would it just be a movie if your 6 year old was dodging bullets rather than playing tee-ball? That your entire world is one of despair and violence, with little or no way out? It should be seen as much more than a movie, but as a reminder of how good America and its people still has it. Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 0 users found this helpful City of God Still Resonates TodayPosted: 2/15/2006A review of City of God by twilightsamuraiboy I just saw this new documentary called Favela Rising that seemed to be inspired by Fernando Meirelles powerful and trenchant City of God. What impressed me about City of God was both its urgent social realism and its vibrant, propulsive energy. While the films stark yet colorful images arrest you, Meirelles handling of the issues besetting Brazils slums -- from poverty, lack of access to education and social services, that escalate to violence and the drug trade -- is complex and responsible, but without being preachy. The main character Rockets camera (apparently representing Meirelles own lens) seemed to be an impartial witness to the proceedings and thus the violence becomes even more brutal and devastating because it seemed endemic and thoughtless, coming from the films characters. The name Ciudade de Dios, the favela where the interweaving narratives in this film are set, could be no further from the truth of the realities in that community.
Favela Rising, the new documentary I saw, appears to attest to the continuing resonance of City of God. The docu, on the other hand, deals with a Brazilian ex-drug dealer who starts a musical movement called Afro-Reggae to keep young people in his favela away from violence. While City of God ended tragically, Favela Rising ended on a more optimistic note. Nonetheless, both are compelling to watch and experience. Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 0 users found this helpful Fabulous, Exceptional!Posted: 2/2/2006A review of City of God by CaptainB6 I rarely rave about movies, but this movie is one of the finest I have ever seen. It kept me spellbound for all of its entirety. Its quite a story! Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 0 users found this helpful GREAT MOVIEPosted: 12/9/2005A review of City of God by Amarello79 hi. I have seen it arround 5 times, and every time i had the same feeling... WOW. One of the best movies I have ever seen. Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 0 users found this helpful WOW.........Posted: 8/25/2005A review of City of God by MaTT_eRas This is one of the best movies I have ever watched when I saw it I was not sure what category to place this movie. The reality that is experienced in this movie is more like a documentary that a movie, it shows the situation that many pan american people are in when they live in a ghetto. I feel this is one of the best movie I have watched in a a very long time that actually has meaning. Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 0 users found this helpful The Brazillian Goodfella'sPosted: 1/24/2005A review of City of God by Anonymous Visually stunning, an epic masterpiece!
With a plot that truley reflects and defines the harsh reality of life in Rio De Janero's most notoreous slum.
Seen through the eyes of Rocket, an amatur photographer who grows up alongsie the citys biggest and most reputable voilent, drug lord, 'Lil Z'
The story is both frightening and compelling, scenes encourage laugter and tears.
The irony of the tagline is true to the reflecton of life within the city; 'Fight and you'l never survive, Run and you'l never escape'.
Fantastic, film of the year (2004). Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 0 users found this helpful WowPosted: 7/16/2004A review of City of God by SimSim_Levi A must see on anyone's list! Was this review helpful? Sign In 1 out of 2 users found this helpful Really good movie...great directorPosted: 6/21/2004A review of City of God by fernsgirl78 Great movie! The best I have seen in a long time. Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 1 users found this helpful NewYork TimesPosted: 2/18/2004A review of City of God by Gata_Do_Mundo16 "I think it was okay,because im Brazilian and I can really say notting bad about my country Brazil, but some of the parts shoked me because that Brazil is not that ugly! Most of the scennes iI think it was on the "favela" that is a little poor place in Rio de Janeiro. The movie was Good but it was too violent,and sad Was this review helpful? Sign In 1 out of 1 users found this helpful City of GodPosted: 2/16/2004A review of City of God by sillyboy02 The movie is very interesting because it tells the story of a city that not much people know about. Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 0 users found this helpful City of GODPosted: 2/17/2004A review of City of God by Anonymous The film is an absolute stunner from start to finish. I rarely use the term MASTERPIECE in regards to filmmaking, this is one of those times. Anyone who appreciates film should look at this TOUR DE FORCE. This will set a standard in filmmaking period. I only wish that it had not ended. I'm only to give it five stars, but I will put this film as one of my all time favorites. Was this review helpful? Sign In 2 out of 2 users found this helpful A must see; even if you hate subtitlesPosted: 2/17/2004A review of City of God by Oldegold An unexpected treasure in this time of recycled movies. This production was absolutely captivating: from the stark poverty striken street scenes with cherub faced gun toting children, to the gritty photography captured by the movie's narrator, Rocket. City of God is a must see. If you could sit through "Crouching Tiger," City of God is ten times better. Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 0 users found this helpful An excellent filmPosted: 2/17/2004A review of City of God by Blu0218 The film, "City of God" is an excellent film. It shows that there will always be crime and people who rule with cruelty. The film introduces a group of youngster who fall into a life of crime, then they are replaced by younger men who are even more brutal who are then replaced by even younger cruel leaders who have no reason or knowledge of why they act as they do. The film, "City of God" shows the world that there will always be a Saddam Hussein, George Bush, or other tyrant in society to terrorize the world. It will never stop. Was this review helpful? Sign In 1 out of 6 users found this helpful  Note to the people writting the reviewsPosted: 2/17/2004A review of City of God by MINNIEDONK I'm sorry but I'm floored by the responsives I'm reading here. This movie is about peoples real lives. Has our culture gotten so desensitized that we forget this. As I watch this movie it tugged at my heart and I felt over whelmed with emotion. Kids as young as 6 or 7 killing each other and using drugs and all we can talk about is "this is a real gangster movie" or "that the shots are great". I think all of you need to watch the movie again and think about what your life would be like if all the kids on your block or even in your home felt like just saying the hell with it all and started gunning each other down like they where playing a video game. People please wake up.<br> Was this review helpful? Sign In 2 out of 2 users found this helpful OutstandindPosted: 1/27/2004A review of City of God by Kabongpai Outstanding movie. Was this review helpful? Sign In | ||
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