City of God [Blu-ray] [2002]
- SKU: 4033448
- Release Date: 12/13/2011
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Overview
Ratings & Reviews
Special Features
- "News from a Personal War" Documentary
Synopsis
Fernando Meirelles' City of God is a sweeping tale of how crime affects the poor population of Rio de Janeiro. Though the narrative skips around in time, the main focus is on Cabeleira who formed a gang called the Tender Trio. He and his best friend, Bené (Phelipe Haagensen), become crime lords over the course of a decade. When Bené is killed before he can retire, Lil' Zé attempts to take out his arch enemy, Sandro Cenoura (Matheus Nachtergaele). But Sandro and a young gangster named Mane form an alliance and begin a gang war with Lil' Zé. Amateur photographer Buscape (Alexandre Rodrigues) takes pictures of the brutal crime war, making their story famous. City of God was screened at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
Cast & Crew
Alexandre Rodrigues - Buscapé (Rocket)
Leandro Firmino da Hora - Zé Pequeno (Lil' Zé)
Matheus Nachtergaele - Sandro Cenoura (Carrot)
Phelipe Haagensen - Bené (Benny)
Seu Jorge - Mane Galinha (Knockout Ned)
Most Helpful ReviewsSee all reviews
Amazing cinematic achievement.
One of the best films I've ever seen!
September 10, 2007Having never heard of this film, I was skeptical. However, once I sat down to watch I couldn't take my eyes off of it. It is an intricately woven tale that grips you from the beginning. Even moreso amazing is that the movie is based on real events. It is a graphic and shocking story but necessary in illuminating the events that occur in places like this. Love this film!
I would recommend this to a friend
Movies you MUST have
May 30, 2008The movie is a must have for any movie collector.... the story and characters will make you fall in love with it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Top ten favorites ever
May 13, 2008This is an excellent film that drew me in and didn't le go until it was over and the credits had rolled. There is no way to explain it, you just have to see it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Awesome
March 31, 2017Great story of survival. Has something for everyone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Super intense
March 25, 2016A true story, intense, very educational. It shows you the crude reality of the favelas in Brazil. A must watch!
I would recommend this to a friend
Nice movie
August 16, 2015Nice movie, one of my fav film on this genre. Great to have in bluray.
I would recommend this to a friend
The Wire meets Rio
June 28, 2015A dark coming of age movie that takes place in Rio de Janeiro.
I would recommend this to a friend
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What's there to say write about City of God? This film is amazing in every way. It's a crime/drama/gangster film set in the slums of Rio de Janiero, Brazil. The film uses intricate stroytelling to combines the paths of all it's characters leadng back up to the films opening scene. The film's main protagonist is Rocket...the film does always center around him, but we see him go from the slums to the city and on the way we are introduced with various characters that serve an important purpose. This is a gripping film and deserves to be up at the same height as other great gangster films such as GoodFellas, The Godfather, etc.
I would recommend this to a friend