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City of God

City of God

2002
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
2h 10m
Welcome to the world's most notorious slum: Rio de Janeiro's 'City of God.' A place where combat photographers fear to tread, where Police rarely go, and residents are lucky if they live to the age of 20. This is the true story of a young man who grew up on these streets and whose ambition as a photographer is our window in and ultimately may be his only way out. [Original Release 2002] (Miramax)

Directed by:

Kátia Lund, Fernando Meirelles

Screenwriter:

Paulo Lins, Bráulio Mantovani

Starring:

Matheus Nachtergaele, Seu Jorge, Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen, Jonathan Haagensen, Douglas Silva, Roberta Rodrigues, Alice Braga, Darlan Cunha, Jefechander Suplino, Luis Otávio

Genres:

Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime

AKA:

Cidade de Deus

Countries:

Brazil, France

Language:

Portuguese
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City of God

2002
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
2h 10m
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kasperlKasperL
Rated 21 Oct 2007
100
99th
This amazing movie takes my breath away. A coming-of-age story, ambitiously raveled into numerous other plot strands, together forming a raw portrayal of crime and corruption in the favelas and of the inhabitants' dreams of power, escape, love etc. It's masterfully told and feels very authentic, yet all the while showcasing groundbreaking stylistic tricks. 'City of God' is my favorite movie of all time.
Rated 21 Oct 2007
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 09 Oct 2012
93
96th
Shockingly disturbing story about gang violence in the slums of Rio de Janeiro. Drugs and violence rule in a lawless community controlled by ruthless murderers and drug dealers. The innocent are drawn in as surely as the guilty, and the body counts forever rises. Ignorance, police corruption and extreme poverty creates an endless cycle of violence and death. The story is tragic and desperate. I would have liked it to have been dubbed in English as reading the subtitles distracts from the movie.
Rated 09 Oct 2012
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 01 Jun 2008
93
99th
Hands down the best foreign film ever made, with some fantastic acting, and a plot to die for. It grabs you by the throat and shakes you within inches of your life, and then you thank it and ask for more.
Rated 01 Jun 2008
doctor7doctor7
Rated 12 Dec 2006
93
96th
Absolutely amazing visual style and editing. A brutal and enthralling, yet strangely charming coming-of-age tale. The cinematography perfectly compliments an already excellent story. A must see.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 02 Nov 2008
10
97th
(2nd viewing) An elusive but mind grabbing docudrama, City of God is one the best foreign language films I've seen. From the editing to the acting to its overwhelming take on storytelling (using narration and flashbacks, my favorite ways of telling a story), everything about it is razor sharp. You should also check out the making of, a look at how unprofessional and unknown actors were able to breath so much life into their characters. A peerless masterpiece, essential viewing !!!
Rated 02 Nov 2008
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 18 Sep 2009
10
97th
One of a kind. If you haven't seen it, that should change immediately. "City of God" is made of such high caliber that it completely sucks you in with the story which is of course helped by the stunning cinematography.
Rated 18 Sep 2009
td888td888
Rated 17 Jul 2007
92
99th
Interesting story of boys growing up in the slumps of Rio, one becoming a big gangster and the other trying to stay away from it. Also interesting extra's on the DVD about the drug-war between the police and the gangsters.
Rated 17 Jul 2007
ocelotOcelot
Rated 24 Jun 2009
85
94th
How this was made on a six million dollar budget will never cease to amaze me. City of God is one of the most beautiful films I have ever seen, with fantastic cinematography, beautiful color coordination and stunning camerawork. The fact that this was completely snubbed at the Academy Awards astounds me; City of God was not only the best movie of 2002 but it probably the best movie of the 00's. In a few decades, it's more than possible that this movie will be seen as a classic.
Rated 24 Jun 2009
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 05 May 2011
98
99th
I'm trying to think of any flaws, but nothing comes to mind. What a powerhouse of a movie, damn! Exciting, depressing, wonderfully shot, always fascinating.
Rated 05 May 2011
servantdagonServantDagon
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
83rd
This look into Brazilian street-life is both superbly directed and bone- chillingly realistic. Some masterful editing going on as well.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 11 Dec 2006
96
99th
So Brazil isn't really like that. I don't care, this is beautifully shot, and unusually for a subtitled film absolutely gripping. Simply wonderful.
Rated 11 Dec 2006
kojilessKojiless
Rated 14 Mar 2012
98
99th
I'm God, and I approve this movie (but not the city).
Rated 14 Mar 2012
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 18 Aug 2010
90
96th
An impeccably made film with a mind-numbing, frenetic take on the brutality and lawlessness of a Brazilian slum area. What it lacks in emotional heft (the viewer is constantly held at arm's length from the characters perhaps to lessen the horror) it makes up for in its stunning cinematography and flawless and always compelling narrative that never lets up. An extraordinary achievement.
Rated 18 Aug 2010
davidkahaneDavidKahane
Rated 07 Jul 2009
95
92nd
So densely creative, rich with detailed characters and beautifully made that it's actually startling when a closing credit asserts that it is based on a true story. Meirelles and Lund depict the turf wars of the Brazilian underworld with a dynamic visual sense that never overwhelms the storytelling. Indeed, it's enhanced by these techniques in much the same way that Martin Scorsese's visual reveries make the likes of Mean Streets and Goodfellas more vivid and more grounded in equal measure.
Rated 07 Jul 2009
boobjuiceBoobjuice
Rated 24 Jul 2007
99
97th
Simultaneously gritty and colorful, this film looked absolutely amazing. It was all really intense, frenetic, violent, and exciting. The gang violence and nihlism found within the slum was depressing, but ultimately yielded a beautiful film.
Rated 24 Jul 2007
gritGrit
Rated 24 Mar 2007
93
98th
Utterly fantastic. One of the best films ever made without a doubt. A must-see and that will definitely stick in your memory for a very long time. Brutal, haunting and shocking on many levels City of God makes for an utterly gripping viewing. A triumph for independent cinema.
Rated 24 Mar 2007
jebJeb
Rated 26 Jul 2008
100
98th
One of the most complex and amazing films I have ever seen. Amazing cinematography, and it's intense all the way through!
Rated 26 Jul 2008
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 14 Aug 2007
9
93rd
I'm a playboy now.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
chow25chow25
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
96th
Stylish, entertaining. Great narrative, fantastic characters.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
somboSombo
Rated 27 Jun 2007
100
98th
I can watch this movie all fucking day. Nothing like it has ever been made and anything that tries to mimick it will never come close.
Rated 27 Jun 2007
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 04 May 2007
5
91st
Intense, humorous, creative, and very, very entertaining. It's one of the most unique movies I've ever seen - despite the nature of the subject matter, Meirelles treats his story with an audacious playfulness, intertwining a countless number of seperate storylines that all tie together, often looping back on the same stories through flashbacks and different points of view (one hold-up of a crackhouse is shown, in a very short window, three times). Very loose and quick despite the subject matter.
Rated 04 May 2007
farzanFarzan
Rated 19 Jan 2007
93
94th
City of God is such an incredibly made film. The cinematography is something else, the constant movement of the cameras through the slums of Rio de Jeneiro is masterful. City of God is so entertaining, and so extremely thought provoking, it is extremely hard to find a movie like that nowadays. All in all, City of God will leave you breathless.
Rated 19 Jan 2007
leekennleekenn
Rated 06 Sep 2009
91
96th
This amazing look into life in Brazils most violent slum is brutal and realistic whilst somehow managing to instill a refreshing air of wisdom and acceptance. Everything about it is great, this is a masterpiece.
Rated 06 Sep 2009
cornicaCornica
Rated 02 Jul 2009
90
90th
A fantastic and depressing gem. The message is ingrained well amongst brilliant realistic acting and raw cinematography.
Rated 02 Jul 2009
garethmgarethm
Rated 03 Jul 2008
100
99th
City of God is a masterpiece of cinema. The vivid colour and character of a Brazilian slum provides a unique film setting and the opportunity is not missed. The cinematography is intense with close up freeze frames and angles which make you feel like you are caught in the middle of the frenetic action. The plot is also deeply engaging and horrifying at the same time focusing both on the culture of disturbingly violent youth crime alongside positive ambition and dreams of escape.
Rated 03 Jul 2008
fabfunkfabfunk
Rated 14 Aug 2007
98
96th
For some of you, perhaps the greatest movie you'll ever see.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
89th
Gritty, gripping, great and other grrr words.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cellophanecellophane
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
77th
Intense and haunting, and filled with incredible visuals, City of God is a haunting look into Brazil's gang life.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
potzblitzPotzblitz
Rated 03 Aug 2007
100
96th
Entertaining, moving, flawlessly crafted, very well written and acted, authentic, chilling, beautiful. "City of God" is all that.
Rated 03 Aug 2007
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 09 Jul 2007
5
96th
Lively, colorful, and fast-paced assault on your senses. An exhausting film to watch as it sucks you in and doesn't let you go for its entire duration. One of the better films made in the past 10 years.
Rated 09 Jul 2007
magbMagb
Rated 07 Mar 2007
90
85th
Perhaps a bit surprisingly, the main thing about City of God that lingers in my mind are the colors. All that yellow and red manages to be inviting, but at the same time doubly frightening. Sort of like Brazil itself.
Rated 07 Mar 2007
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 26 Feb 2007
94
98th
Amazing movie. Well shot and well told, it's thoroughly gripping and intense. Will definitely make you cringe, and is not a happy movie by any means, but that doesn't mean it's not spectacular.
Rated 26 Feb 2007
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 21 Dec 2006
91
93rd
Very intense. You'll never forget City of God.
Rated 21 Dec 2006
supersuiSuperSui
Rated 08 Mar 2018
90
97th
"City of God. Are you shooting just at me?"
Rated 08 Mar 2018
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 26 Jul 2014
95
97th
A foreign movie resembling the well-delivered Edgar Wright direction and cinematography (not tone), and characters resembling that of the best of Tarantino. The story is brutal but delivers so well and compliment the fantastic tone and pace. One of the best movies ever made.
Rated 26 Jul 2014
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 22 Dec 2013
95
96th
ITS TOO DAMN HOT OUT = me moments before being eaten alive by the favela
Rated 22 Dec 2013
calabriaCalabria
Rated 10 Aug 2012
88
93rd
This is another "growing up gangster" film (complete with the sociopath who seems made to run the slums and the levelheaded kid who dreams of making it out), but in a new cultural context. The pace was excellent, and it's so dense that it felt Bigger than the 2 hour movie that it is (in a good way). It's like a mini-epic.
Rated 10 Aug 2012
jordandcfcJordanDcFc
Rated 07 Feb 2012
100
99th
It grabs you from the start and doesn't let go. Our hero, Rocket, is just that; a true hero, finding a way out of a drug and violence infested slum. The camera work is phenomenal and unflinching in it's guerillaesque stylings.
Rated 07 Feb 2012
spuddingspudding
Rated 30 Oct 2011
96
97th
It's no surprise i think good of this movie. It has a story and characters that capture you and presents a breathing world. The storytelling is one level above everything i''ve seen before.
Rated 30 Oct 2011
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 05 Oct 2010
5
69th
While undoubtedly entertaining, well-acted, and colorful, City of God is really quite ridiculous. It's playful to a fault. Don't get me wrong, it's a good movie, no doubt a very memorable one, but I thought it would have benefited from a slightly more serious tone. ...which would then make it a completely different movie, I guess.
Rated 05 Oct 2010
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 23 Jun 2010
77
60th
Too much going on in this for me. There are so many different characters that seem to enter and exit in this film.. Man I really wanted to like this movie more, but I just didn't. From what I am seeing in these reviews, don't listen to me. Still give this a try. The ending is good, and I give it bonus points because it is over 2hrs, and I didn't have any issues where I felt it was too long.
Rated 23 Jun 2010
dunder74Dunder74
Rated 18 Feb 2010
9
96th
I am unable to think of one flaw with this film. It's intense, well-directed, and the acting is phenomenal. If you haven't seen it, then make it your number one priority to do so.
Rated 18 Feb 2010
bownBown
Rated 11 Aug 2009
89
91st
A fantastic thrill-ride, wonderfully stylised. Reminded me of a mix of Kill Bill and Slumdog Millionaire.
Rated 11 Aug 2009
saptaSapta
Rated 08 Aug 2009
95
97th
Fast and very realistic. The storytelling has a style of its own.
Rated 08 Aug 2009
launchLaunch
Rated 31 Jul 2009
93
96th
Absolutely beautiful. The Cinematography of this film is just beyond amazing. It's films like this that show just how beautiful a movie can be. Quite possibly the best movies of the 00's.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 11 Apr 2009
93
98th
Brilliant acting, shoting, editing and very well written docufiction. Mood is also capturing. Much more successful output than in Gomorra, which has similar themes.
Rated 11 Apr 2009
inhmninhmn
Rated 12 Jan 2009
99
92nd
another fav. movie of mine. Short of words to express how vivid and stunning Meirelles point of view is.
Rated 12 Jan 2009
kalmah7Kalmah7
Rated 08 Jan 2009
98
99th
Amazingly well made movie is captivating from start to finish and features everything you could possibly want. It's unpredictable, insightful, emotional, smart, gritty, and will have you thinking about it for days.
Rated 08 Jan 2009
absyntheabsynthe
Rated 06 Nov 2008
95
80th
it's a really impressive movie. Especially child players' performances are worth noticing.
Rated 06 Nov 2008
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 26 Oct 2008
100
99th
A tremendous film based on true stories about youths growing up in dangerous Rio de Janeiro neighborhoods. Some fall victim to the violence and drug culture while others look for any way to escape it. Our lead, Rocket, finds peace through the lens of a camera, becoming a freelance photographer. The acting is superb and the camera work is some of the greatest of the 21st century. With great influences over camera angles and film-styling, its a bench-mark film both emotionally and technically.
Rated 26 Oct 2008
brunobambrunobam
Rated 27 Apr 2008
100
99th
The one of many ingredients that makes a good movie is on its capacity to take the viewers on diferents emotions. City of God take us to the acton, comedy and shows a brutal reality. Strong, passionate, fantastic - Simply Unbelivable!
Rated 27 Apr 2008
aushabfanaus_hab_fan
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
90th
Really well done. It tells a great story, leading on from the director's last film, and opens eyes of many who are fortunate enough not to know what it's like to not expect to live past 20.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
djfntstquedjfntstque
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
81st
Demands complementary viewing of "Bus 174". While "City of God" is a bracing, vibrant dramatization (and total shock therapy for world cinema), the aforementioned doc does more to actually address the rotten core of Sao Paolo in ten minutes.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
fowpfowp
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
99th
Almost perfect - incredible cinematography, intense story and great performances by non-actors. Not to be missed.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
semiramisSemiramis
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
83rd
Amazing storytelling, another film I just wish would go on and on.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
medMed
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
95th
Stunning movie from Fernando Meiralles, absolutely stunning.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
quasiqueasyQuasiqueasy
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
95th
One of the greatest movies ever made. It is engaging, realistic, and raw. An absolute must-see.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
darkkatodarkkato
Rated 14 Aug 2007
98
98th
Like being hit by a semi-truck - this is the most exhilarating experience you can have in film. Cannot recommend this movie highly enough!!!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lifeandalllifeandall
Rated 14 Aug 2007
99
95th
Wow! Gripping story that makes you feel like a fly on the wall, looking into their lives. By far not a popcorn flick, but well worth watching.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 18 Mar 2007
92
88th
City of God is so intense at times that it is almost unbearable. It's one of the most incredible experiences you could possibly have watching a movie.
Rated 18 Mar 2007
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 19 Feb 2007
98
99th
An interesting look at life in the slums of rio. City of God manages to explore the serious issues related to poverty in the slums while still being fun to watch and mostly avoids being melodramatic.
Rated 19 Feb 2007
yoshinarutoYoshinaruto
Rated 19 Apr 2020
60
41st
While not my type of film, City of God seems like a very realistic look into the slums of Rio. It helps that it wraps itself up very nicely by the end. You just have to put up with characters like Li’l Zé until then.
Rated 19 Apr 2020
kenmeistersKenMeisters
Rated 20 Aug 2018
82
88th
With superb cinematography the movie captures a crime story with a location as its protagonist instead of single person. The untrained actors are very believable and take you to a trip where you probably wouldn't go on your own.
Rated 20 Aug 2018
thedailynathanTheDailyNathan
Rated 27 Apr 2018
88
90th
Excellent movie, in nearly all aspects. Loved the authenticity of the actors used, it pulls you into the world in a way that a Hollywood movie never could. The actors themselves are truly top notch, especially same of the gangster leads, Leandro Firmino especially. The cinematography is a little erratic, there is a bit too much shaky-cam/jumps in some areas, but it's absolutely beautiful in other places. And though it jumps timelines a bit, the plot is structured very completely, and with style.
Rated 27 Apr 2018
thereeldealthereeldeal
Rated 02 Aug 2017
80
80th
It's the production that really makes this film what it is: a symphony of a city God has overlooked, with any traces of light dying or being diverted through frantic, fragmented shots of always ugly chaos no matter what color feelings they're behind. It's easy to get swept away in this maelstrom, and with your focus always being shifted you can't make any sense of it either. You're just watching the storm play out. True, colorful film making evolves City of God's familiar story and characters.
Rated 02 Aug 2017
corbadCorbad
Rated 04 May 2017
85
89th
Fast-paced, powerful, and full of exquisite artistry.
Rated 04 May 2017
boxcarsBoxcars
Rated 11 May 2015
9
89th
A story rich with vivid passion and color that tells the story of many players and the highs and crushing lows of their lives, all in service of the film's true main character--the City of God itself.
Rated 11 May 2015
michaelsmichaels
Rated 03 May 2015
90
95th
City of God is not a nice film. But it's raw, powerful and captivating. Forget movie gangsters in suits with big ass flashy cars living in mansions with super hot wives. This film introduces less than glamorous life of the Brazilian slums gangsters who sometimes are just kids. Filled with filth, desparation & no mercy. Impossible to look away.
Rated 03 May 2015
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 29 Jul 2014
84
95th
A simple, even familiar story made whole by the stunning camerawork and earnest performances by mostly non professionals. I didn't find it to be the all time masterpiece many have, but to this date, it is one of the better foreign film experiences I have ever had.
Rated 29 Jul 2014
bonyevitchbonyevitch
Rated 30 Dec 2013
95
65th
Brutal, colorful, and unforgettable.
Rated 30 Dec 2013
qmiller32qmiller32
Rated 29 Dec 2013
88
55th
A very different movie than I'm used to. Makes you feel something, which isn't true even for some good movies.
Rated 29 Dec 2013
vdecraimVdecraim
Rated 13 Dec 2013
90
96th
The keyword is explosive. The environment, the characters. Everyone is sitting on a barrel of gunpowder, exploding in a mosaic of interwoven tales that will take your breath away. This is one of the best films in world cinema. Everything about it is just perfect. The innovative style, the unique visuals, the performances (stunningly performed by amateur actors) and the amazing use of nonlinear narrative. A must-see.
Rated 13 Dec 2013
jnsonejijnsoneji
Rated 17 Nov 2013
95
83rd
The movie shows Brazil kids and young growing
Rated 17 Nov 2013
kingcautiKingCauti
Rated 19 Oct 2013
90
94th
Loved the frantic storytelling and camera work. Great movie, would watch again and again and one more time because why not?
Rated 19 Oct 2013
kingofjewkingofjew
Rated 26 Aug 2013
84
94th
Cinematic story telling at its finest. Captivating characters, good pacing and tense scene building. Brazil's best movie next to the "Tropa D'Elita" films.
Rated 26 Aug 2013
mike_dangerMike Danger
Rated 09 May 2013
90
93rd
A great crime movie with spectacular writing and cinematography.
Rated 09 May 2013
bruntunbruntun
Rated 01 Sep 2012
100
83rd
god what a beautiful movie. you can taste the sweat on the skin, the smell of the chicken being butchered in that first scene... the music everything. wow.
Rated 01 Sep 2012
gruxitagruxita
Rated 30 Apr 2012
96
95th
Wonderful film! Wish I could see it again, I never find it.
Rated 30 Apr 2012
yosaffYoSaff
Rated 19 Apr 2012
90
81st
Really great movie, love the way the different characters collided and evolved over the course of the story.
Rated 19 Apr 2012
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 09 Apr 2012
96
99th
A movie that could have suffered from an abundance of plot lines, the horrifying violence, or the fragmented story-telling. However, it's all handled excellently by (mostly) non-actors, excellent cinematography, and a truly gripping narrative. Simply masterful in every way.
Rated 09 Apr 2012
sunhushinsunhushin
Rated 04 Apr 2012
85
76th
This movie touches me.
Rated 04 Apr 2012
rufamRufam
Rated 28 Mar 2012
85
93rd
A tense, taut and visually extravagant tour in the slums of Rio De Janeiro. Meirelles' visual style is occasionally too flashy, but his camerawork is undeniably impressive as is the sharp editing. That results in a thoroughly engrossing picture that manages to shock and provoke, despite never resorting to preaching. However, the relatively dispassionate approach to the characters, although it prevents manipulation, somewhat limits the overall emotional impact of an otherwise excellent film.
Rated 28 Mar 2012
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 17 Dec 2011
94
97th
A lot of people recommended this movie to me. I must agree that this movie is fantastic. This film has a great story that pulls you in the entire time. The performances are great and there is a top notch ensemble cast. I clearly highly recommend this movie.
Rated 17 Dec 2011
walkenrollWalkenRoll
Rated 13 Dec 2011
100
99th
Perfect.
Rated 13 Dec 2011
lsantanabrlsantanabr
Rated 07 Nov 2011
100
89th
A great movie about the brazilian world of crime.
Rated 07 Nov 2011
roofsrunnerroofs_runner
Rated 07 Nov 2011
90
85th
Wild, crazy and over naturalistic. Anyway, I cannot be objective about the topic of living in the crime flooded society, since I grew up myself in the pretty piece place where the life of a single human does not equal the life of a chicken. My mind just cannot accept the fact that the places like this really existed or even still exist.
Rated 07 Nov 2011
greatscott85GreatScott85
Rated 26 Aug 2011
96
88th
Excellent filmmaking though and through.
Rated 26 Aug 2011
freshFresh
Rated 19 Jul 2011
92
81st
A shocking and disturbing, but always compelling look at life in the slums of Rio de Janiero.
Rated 19 Jul 2011
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 28 Jun 2011
95
93rd
An intense visual style, excellent direction and a striking story make City of God a powerhouse film.
Rated 28 Jun 2011
mrcarmadyMrCarmady
Rated 29 May 2011
40
6th
All flash, no soul.
Rated 29 May 2011
nobletNoblet
Rated 05 May 2011
91
95th
Tells a wonderfully intertwined story with some great editing and many memorable characters.
Rated 05 May 2011
mikedimmermikedimmer
Rated 04 Apr 2011
88
94th
I loved this movie
Rated 04 Apr 2011
methad1methad1
Rated 13 Mar 2011
95
99th
Probably one of the best (foreign) films ever made. Boys in the Hood in Rio de Janeiro.
Rated 13 Mar 2011
hankhank
Rated 06 Mar 2011
87
88th
Memorable, chilling. A must-watch!
Rated 06 Mar 2011
picfuturopicfuturo
Rated 18 Dec 2010
90
95th
A huge story with a huge cast about a huge topic. This film is pulled off excellently at every level, not being too much of anything negative.
Rated 18 Dec 2010
eyebroweyebrow
Rated 17 Nov 2010
98
96th
Amazing.
Rated 17 Nov 2010
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 26 Jul 2010
78
58th
The Wire did a far better job chronicling the saga of urban crime than this ever did.
Rated 26 Jul 2010
actionbergActionberg
Rated 22 Jul 2010
95
97th
Wow. This is about as perfect as a movie can get. It's such a rich fantastical setting where every character is endlessly endearing and at the center of it all is just a good-natured kid who wants to rise above the shit. The editing was memorably wonderful; its stylized nature never felt forced or gimmicky. It perfectly serviced the story and the world in which it was told. I'd recommend this to anyone.
Rated 22 Jul 2010
xmulderxxmulderx
Rated 05 Jun 2010
80
90th
Really good.
Rated 05 Jun 2010
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 05 May 2010
97
99th
Amazing movie. It's very realistic, fantastic performances and excellent directing. Very intense movie with extremely much violence
Rated 05 May 2010

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