Anyone here see "City of God" ?

[Guest Dangerous A]

Has anyone here seen "City of God"?

 

 

I'd say it was THE best or one of the best movies I've seen in years. It's in portugese with english subtitles and takes place in a ghetto in Rio De Janero.

 

 

The best description of this movie is it's hard to watch, yet mesmerizing. Really a breath taking film that is shot with so much realism that you'd swear you were watching a documentary.

 

 

Do yourselves a favor and get out to an arthouse theatre or wait a bit for the DVD, but I guarantee you will not forget this movie once you've seen it. It's that good. Ebert pimped it a his second best movie last year behind "Minority Report". I loved "Minority Report" and I am telling you "City of God" is better.

[Guest NoCalMike]

If you buy it on dvd....you knoooooow my ass is borrowin' it.

[Brush with Greatness 0]

FINALLY, got around to seeing this movie last night and it was just as awesome as I expected. Will definetly be purchasing it in the future.

 

The best comparison would potentially be a Brazilian Goodfellas.

 

This movie was just great. The little sub-stories and just the grittiness of it all put it over the top.

 

One of the best movies I have ever seen.

[razazteca 0]

Its about the homeless youth in Brazil right?

[Dangerous A 0]

Its about the homeless youth in Brazil right?

They aren't homeless, but live in a housing project that has the name "City of God". The title is ironic because this particular slum has got to be one of the most God-less places on the planet. It follows youths that lived there from the start of the housing project up through 2 decades. Through the years, you see the "City of God" decay from the struggle between warring drug dealers and the corrupt police.

 

I am glad this got resurrected since I was about to start a new thread when this came out on DVD this past Tuesday. Brash with Greatness knows the awesomeness that is this movie. I can't pimp it enough. Do yourselves a favor and at least rent this gem. I believe after you've viewed it, you will want this movie in your DVD collection.

[Dangerous A 0]

Another thing this movie will do will make you appreciate where you live a hell of a lot more. The film is based on true events and there is a documentary feature on the DVD that shows that what is going on in the movie is how it goes down for real. The ending credits also show this. That place is truly hell on earth. I swear it makes even the toughest hoods in the U.S. look like fucking Disneyland. It's that fucked up.

[Lord of The Curry 0]

One of the best movies I've seen in the last few years, hands down, which is saying a lot considering my LOTR love. I loved how everything connected, came full circle almost. The children in it were just brilliant. I can't get over how affecting yet simple the performance by Rocket was. Great directing too, as it does indeed show you how this place is hell.

 

****3/4

[ArkhamGlobe 0]

City of God is one of the best edited films I've seen in years. Through the cuts there is a sense of continueus motion that is absolutely exhilirating and it fits the narrative perfectly. And that's just one reason I loved the film. I was blown away completely when I saw it this past fall, I should look into getting the dvd.

[Dangerous A 0]

I am loving this shit. Bring it on. Bring on your testimonials of one of the best films to come out in years. I will continue to pimp and bump this bad boy. I almost feel an obligation to share this extraordinary film with as many people as I can. NoCalMike is borrowing my copy of the DVD this week and I'm pretty sure he'll share his thoughts on the film here as well.

[Guest Jimmy Saint]

Fantastic film. One of the best of recent years.

 

I've seen it three times at the cinema as I have a local art house cinema in my city that likes to show it.

[NoCalMike 0]

Well this movie certainly blew me away. Dangerous_A has been pimping this piece, since he saw it in a theater last year. I should have taken my ass down to the theater to see it, as I have wasted hard earned cash on some real pieces of shit in my lifetime.

 

Do yourself a favor and go rent......no, JUST BUY it. It is that good.

 

I think I will be picking this one up on Friday along with the Curb/Simpsons 4 set.

 

I agree with the person that said the edit job in this film is fantastic. There is no slowdown in this movie, and it feels like on constant flow all the way through.

 

Also, the backstories are just amazing.

 

What more can I say, Go watch it NOW dammit.

[Guest HungryJack]

I have it on my comp RIGHT NOW, but can get NOTHING to play it, and as such am out of luck for now...

[Guest Dynamite Kido]

I actually can't wait to see this as I purchased it the other day. I'll post my thoughts after I see it.

[Dangerous A 0]

Time for the every other day resurrection of this wonderful thread.

 

 

So Dynamite, have you seen it and what did you think? If anyone else has seen it, post your thoughts here.

[Toshiaki Koala 0]

I watched it last night, really amazing movie.

 

I found it funny how the posters made it look like a love story, yet much of the movie consists of people firing guns at each other.

 

When I watch a movie on TV, or even in the theater, I often find my mind wandering and I end up having to rewind because I missed some details - not once did that happen during City of God (quite an achievement considering that it's fairly long and uses subtitles). It's just impossible to look away or think of anything else, the movie grabs you so tight. Definitely one of the best films of recent years.

[Toshiaki Koala 0]

Villain of the Year = Lil' Zé, City of God. His laugh just creeps me out, especially when he does it right after killing someone.

[Dangerous A 0]

Agreed about Lil Ze. Even when he was a little boy, the person they had playing him was creepy, especially the bit after the hotel robbery. Scary part is that he was real and a person that evil could really exist.

[Nevermortal 0]

Great fucking movie. I want to buy it but I'm kinda pissed that the other regions got the loaded discs and region 1 got a piddly documentary.

[BlackFlagg 0]

haven't seen it yet, it's in my netflix queue...may have to bump it up a bit higher now

[reign 0]

Great movie.... I couldn't wait to see this film and it didn't dissapoint...evryone go get this movie...I saw it a month ago...watch the flick then watch the film on the real shizzle...a bad ass movie fo' sho'

[Dangerous A 0]

Oh yes, I forgot about this little gem and resurrecting it.

 

Read this thread, folks and listen to poster after poster say what a great movie this really is. I am not sure you will find too many unfavorable reviews of this outstanding flick.

 

See it. See it. See it. It so 0wns your flipping faces.

[Lord of The Curry 0]

I asked for it for my birthday.

[Dangerous A 0]

Bump.

 

 

I think we need more testimonials from folks who have seen City of God, eh? If you have not seen this gem and need something to do this weekend, do yourself a favor, dammit. Then come here and profess your love for this great movie

[bobobrazil1984 0]

I just saw it, and WOW, this is one CRAZY ass movie. blood blood and more blood. Hell on Earth!

 

Is "Wilson Rodriguez" a famous photographer? (i didnt see the DVD so i dont know about any documentaries or features on him)

[Guest tangerine]

I saw the movie and it SUCKED!

 

Just kidding. It was really a fantastic piece of work and I'm def. buying it to add to my collection. Thats a huge thing, I'm a complete renter and only own 25 dvds...so it's "honor" to get in my collection but this movie owns my face.

[Dangerous A 0]

I knew it would. I'm not some rep for "City of God" or anything like that trying to hock a product and getting paid for it. I just want to share in such a great movie. You folks are reading this thread. This movie will 0wn your faces and you will be compelled to 0wn it for you DVD collection.

[Guest cellardoor]

City of God is a cinematic masterpiece. My heart actually skipped a beat when I saw someone's post saying, "It SUCKED!" Then I read the, "Just kidding!" and felt a wave of relief. I watched it a total of three times within the first two days of having purchased it. I have a friend who's 1/2 Brazilian, and she thought it was very well done. I don't think I have a single complaint about the film. I'd highly recommend it to just about anyone.

[notJames 0]

In one fell swoop, this film broke into my Top 3 Favourites of all time. From beginning to end, I was mesmerized. At the risk of playing spoiler, the scene where Lil Zé first confronts the Runts (I think that's what they were called) is one of the most disturbing scenes I've ever seen.

 

I've recommended this film to everyone, and hopefully when DeepDiscountDVD runs another fire sale, I'll snatch it up lickety-split.

[Guest Kid Kablam]

Finally got around to watching it after months of anticipation. Amazing movie, and just an all around amazing achievement. What amazed me was how in the end, after seeing the progression of things, the violence, in a sick and terrible way, made sense. What I mean is that none of it felt contrived or thrown in for thrills, but instead all of it just felt like a natural culmination of a bad situation. This film does compare pretty well to Goodfellas because it takes its time in developing the system and explaining all the backstories. When the system erupts, it just seems natural. Amazing movie, and it makes my top ten list.

[Shanghai Kid 0]

Just saw the movie, and DAMN it was good.

 

Lil Ze was the ultimate villian and he truly got what he deserved at the end.

 

Man I liked Benny, he was cool.

 

What happened to that girl Angelica? She just dissapeared.

 

What's the sequel going to be about?