Synopsis: Cidade de Deus (City of God) is a housing project built in the 1960's that--in the early 80's--became one of the most dangerous places in Rio de Janeiro. The tale tells the stories of many characters whose lives sometimes intersect. However, all is seen through the eyes of a singular narrator: Buscapé, a poor black youth too frail and scared to become an outlaw, but also too smart to be content with underpaid, menial jobs. He grows up in a very violent environment. The odds are all against him. But Buscapé soon discovers that he can see reality differently than others. His redemption is that he's been given an artist's point of view as a keen-eyed photographer. As Buscapé is not the real protagonist of the film--only the narrator--he is not the one who makes the decisions that will determine the sequence of events. Nevertheless, not only his life is attached to what happens in the story, but it is also through Buscapé's perspective of life that one can understand the complicated layers and humanity of a world, apparently condemned to endless violence.
Starring: Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino De Hora Phellipe, Seu Jorge, Jonathan Haagensen, Matheus Nachtergaele
Directed by: Fernando Meirelles, Katia Lund
U.S. Rating: R
Even though, I know perfectly the cruel reality of crime in any Latin American country, because I was born and grew up in one of the most dangerous cities in Latin America, I'm not wondered of this movie's success. I believe that the success is not just related with the plot, but the direction and movie edition. I could say that for a foreign movie in 2003, this movie was one of the best foreign movies in the early decade. I love brazilian movies, they have really good actors/actresses. Brazil is well known for its great and amazing soap operas, offering fresh and great stories. Most of us have heard about Sonia Braga and watched many of her movies, one of Brazilian TV and Movie icons. City of God brings to the big screen the true story of violence and crime on the poor streets and Fabelas in Rio de Janeiro. A cruel and violent movie, but totally recommended if you enjoy movies with plots based on true stories.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The great job done by the director and editor of this movie, being able to intesect the life of so many different characters in just one story and show through this movie, the story, violence, crime and life of all these people
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I could say that this movie is not the easiest film to watch due to the violence and story, but it's worth to watch though
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Fernando Meirelles, Katia Lund
U.S. Rating: R
Even though, I know perfectly the cruel reality of crime in any Latin American country, because I was born and grew up in one of the most dangerous cities in Latin America, I'm not wondered of this movie's success. I believe that the success is not just related with the plot, but the direction and movie edition. I could say that for a foreign movie in 2003, this movie was one of the best foreign movies in the early decade. I love brazilian movies, they have really good actors/actresses. Brazil is well known for its great and amazing soap operas, offering fresh and great stories. Most of us have heard about Sonia Braga and watched many of her movies, one of Brazilian TV and Movie icons. City of God brings to the big screen the true story of violence and crime on the poor streets and Fabelas in Rio de Janeiro. A cruel and violent movie, but totally recommended if you enjoy movies with plots based on true stories.
What did I like from this movie?
1. The great job done by the director and editor of this movie, being able to intesect the life of so many different characters in just one story and show through this movie, the story, violence, crime and life of all these people
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I could say that this movie is not the easiest film to watch due to the violence and story, but it's worth to watch though
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
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