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City of God | 
 enlarge | Directors: Fernando Meirelles, Katia Lund
Actors: Alexandre Rodrigues, Matheus Nachtergaele, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen, Douglas Silva
Studio: Miramax Films
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.99
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Rating:  304 reviews
Sales Rank: 1324
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: Portuguese (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 130
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5 x 0.6
MPN: DISD31545D
UPC: 786936223897
EAN: 0786936223897
ASIN: B0000D9PNX
Theatrical Release Date: 2002
Release Date: June 8, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Opened but never watched.
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Product Description
A photographer named buscape narrates short stories of his youth growing up in one of the most crime ridden areas of rio de janeiro. The film introduces many characters including a boyhood friend on a path to becoming a drug dealer in one of the worlds most dangerous areas from the late 60s to the early 80s. Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 09/01/2006 Run time: 130 minutes Rating: R
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Like cinematic dynamite, City of God lights a fuse under its squalid Brazilian ghetto, and we're a captive audience to its violent explosion. The titular favela is home to a seething army of impoverished children who grow, over the film's ambitious 20-year timeframe, into cutthroat killers, drug lords, and feral survivors. In the vortex of this maelstrom is L'il Z (Leandro Firmino da Hora--like most of the cast, a nonprofessional actor), self-appointed king of the dealers, determined to eliminate all competition at the expense of his corrupted soul. With enough visual vitality and provocative substance to spark heated debate (and box-office gold) in Brazil, codirectors Fernando Meirelles and Katia Lund tackle their subject head on, creating a portrait of youthful anarchy so appalling--and so authentically immediate--that City of God prompted reforms in socioeconomic policy. It's a bracing feat of stylistic audacity, borrowing from a dozen other films to form its own unique identity. You'll flinch, but you can't look away. --Jeff Shannon
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 4 stars out of 4 December 18, 2008
The Bottom Line:
As well-directed and kinetic a movie as you'll ever see, City of God is an amazing experience which only gets better with repeat viewings, but will impress upon one; I can recommend few movies more highly.
 Thought-propvoking plot. Good acting from non-professional actors = Best movie from Brazil so far September 20, 2008
It has a disturbing and thought-propvoking plot. It shows what life has in store for many kids in one of Rio de Janeiro's ghettos, City of God. They learn to kill, rob, and sell drugs to get rich. Most of them will end up being killed.
The acting look real. The surprising thing is most of them are non-professional actors.
The film is interesting from the beginning till the end. If you like movie dealing with social issues. This is definitely for you. It's the best movie from Brazil so far.
Graphic but amazing. August 27, 2008
This film was absolutely amazing. Though parts of it were quite graphic and may not be appropriate for all viewers, the truth it held was incredible. It will really open yours eyes to what goes on this world and what some people might be driven to do to survive. It also shows that not all people who do bad things are really bad people.
I was required to view this for a college course in urban geography (in class) Not only did it truly hold the attention of the entire class of 40 exhausted evening class students, but we talked about it for weeks afterward. I am so glad our instructor opened our eyes to this film. It even prompted me to purchase the book (which is also excellent but much more graphic, even disturbing at times).
That said, however, if you are bothered by violence I do not recommend watching this movie.
City of God was Incredible August 20, 2008
I knew nothing of this film before I saw it by chance in a rare Pub open screening, but boy was I glad I got the chance to take a look. I was riveted all night - I completely ignored my friends! I thought it was an awesome re-enactment of a true story - powerful, moving, raw, real - and even funny in parts. I walked away afterwards, beaming. It's rare a great film like this is made, especially these days. I gave it five out of five. Please see it if you can.
See it now! Don't wait. July 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie has been on my Movies to watch list way to long, and I regret that it took so long for me to finnally watch this film. 5 stars no doubt. I'm sure by now you have read about the plot and spoilers so i won't go into that detail. However I will say that this film has AMAZING balance. Drama, action, humor, realism, cinematography, lighting, ect...
It has alot of flashbacks, but they are always clear and labled so you really can't get confused.
I also have to encourage you to watch the documentry in the special features on the dvd. But be ready to be sad.
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