City of God
Drama • R • 2002 • 2 hr 10 min
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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 Movie That’s Incredible, and horrible(at what happens in the movie) at the same time
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.
An absolute gem of a movie. A gripping narrative, well-written characters, and an amazing style that deserves to be seen outside of Brazil.
The story telling keeps you interested the whole time. Everything is connected and everything gets tied in near the end.
the acting and the shots are so memorable and amazing. such an amazing story, very rewatchable
An amazing crime drama/thriller, that is packed to the max with brutal street violence, plus an amazing set of memorable characters.
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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