City of God
Drama • R • 2002 • 2 hr 9 min
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A Movie That’s Incredible, and horrible(at what happens in the movie) at the same time
A very good and raw portrait of brazilians favelas
Really unique movie and storytelling style. Felt very real.
An authentic tale of street gangs in the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Perhaps the best film of 2002 that doesn't get enough credit.
A multi-layered depiction of poverty and the effects of drug business. This crime epic has Brazilian warmth.
A dark and violent tale reflective of the harsh realities in the slums. Fantastically shot, directed and acted.
I loved this movie before I even had good taste in movies. Only gets better when you revisit as a cinephile.
A film that spans over 20 years, dozens of characters, tons of locations and multiple stories. Yet feels compact, personal and connected.
Knocked me out. I can’t believe so much story was crammed into just a couple of hours.
This film humbled me like none other has. The acting is incredible considering all of the actors are from the favelas themselves!
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