City of God (2003)
In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin.
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Powerful
Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.
It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.
Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.
Such a hyper stylised film might be a turn off for some but personally the breakneck pace of the film is amazing in telling such a detailed story and also keeping things light hearted in what's quite frankly a bleak existence for our protagonist 'Rocket'. An extremely enjoyable film the twist of sorts at the end is very pleasant
You get to see a whole different Brazil. Actors are good and story line is perfect.
Great Picture. I believe the true lure of this movie is that, it shows the dystopic underworld that can come to pass when seemingly normal people has no espace from poverty. The decisions that come after, consciously made by these normal people can be very obtuse and because it shows us ourselves in this kind of light and getting you lured into the picture, it does it's job of truly telling a epic story. Doesn't get enough credit.
Hands down the greatest movie I have ever scene. A very powerful story with the most artistic imagination to recreate it. I don't think anyone else may taken this story and portrayed it any better.