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Bráulio MantovaniCinematography:
César CharloneCast:
Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Matheus Nachtergaele, Phellipe Haagensen, Seu Jorge, Jonathan Haagensen, Douglas Silva, Alice Braga, Gero Camilo (more)VOD (1)
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Walter Salles presents Fernando Meirelles’ blistering epic of drug-trafficking, gang war, burning ambition and violent retribution in Rio’s most notorious slum. Based on real events, "City of God" reveals the dark side of Brazilian street life with an explosive energy. (official distributor synopsis)
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Probably the biggest movie experience I've had and I'm not afraid to give it a full score. City of God has a very gritty story set in Rio de Janeiro, with no shortage of dead children and women. Little Z is a devilishly cool villain, the main character, a photographer, is a likable guy, and playboy Denny is the most popular and friendly drug dealer I've ever seen. There's also humor and some very powerful scenes that will stick in your memory for a long time. 95%
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This beautifully raw film, City of God, depicting the bloody past of Rio de Janeiro's most dangerous and oldest slum, is exactly the kind of drama that hits you to the core. And not only in form or subject matter, but above all in how incredibly authentic and realistic it is. That's the way movies based on true events should be made, so that their realness cries out to all corners of the world. (95%)
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City of God is an extraordinary film primarily due to its content, depicting the squalor of the slums on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro and the immense criminal activity in the area. It is based on true events. In the past, the problem of slums was even greater. The notorious death squads (EM) originated in Brazil, and this abbreviation comes from the name of motorized police brigades whose members illegally massacred child gang members in the suburbs of Brazilian cities in the 1960s. The film's strengths include modern editing, good cinematography, a solid script, and the performances of actors who are completely unfamiliar in Europe. There is nothing fundamentally wrong with the film. Overall impression: 95%.
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Well, I don’t think City of God is only an average film, as my rating may indicate, but I simply can’t grant four or five stars to something that never managed to make me interested in how it will end. The editing is very nice, and so are the performances and the direction, but what can I do with that when I didn’t care at all about the story itself?
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An exceptional masterpiece that may only receive true recognition after several years. The Brazilian nature of this film can literally be felt in every second. The filmmakers break away from the typical clichéd story and give us a gritty, realistic experience, where we see the harsh life in the roughest neighbourhoods of Rio de Janeiro. The formal aspect is flawless, with fantastic handheld camera, brilliant editing, and sound. The actors (unknown to me) give wonderful performances and the direction is even better.
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