City of God

teauvian · 03-11-2003, 08:32 PM

Brazil's entry for best foreign film, if you don't mind reading subtitles it is better than probably the last 50 American movies that I've seen.

Pretty much its about an ultra-cruddy slum in Brazil called by the misnomer City of God and chronicles the rise and fall of Lil Ze (called Lil Dice in the beggining of the movie) a ruthless drug lord. It also presents three decades of the slum and its cool to see the evolution or whatnot.

The film is masterfully shot and has some awe inspiring effects.

A definate must see if one doesn't mind large amounts of violence, cursing, and drug use.

Regime · 06-12-2008, 07:07 PM

Finally watched it, great fucking movie.

If you like gang/mafia type movies it is a must see.

Astrocreep · 06-12-2008, 08:03 PM

incredible movie, it did ruin any desire i have ever had for visiting Brazil though.

Blank · 06-12-2008, 08:18 PM

Yeah, I remember watching this way back. Was really good IMO.

I never got around to it, but they made a tv spin off (of sorts) called City of Men. 4 seasons IIRC but I hear it's not as gritty as the movie was. I keep meaning to check it out.

theawddone · 06-12-2008, 10:43 PM

Wondered why this thread would just pop up now but then saw the OP post date, this is definitely a must watch for anyone that likes foreign films.

Mist · 06-12-2008, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astrocreep

incredible movie, it did ruin any desire i have ever had for visiting Brazil though.

Just avoid the cities.

Thorpe · 06-13-2008, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theawddone

Wondered why this thread would just pop up now but then saw the OP post date, this is definitely a must watch for anyone that likes films.

Fixed.

Nakilos · 06-13-2008, 08:06 AM

It was a really great movie but man, old thread!

r3probate · 06-13-2008, 11:16 AM

Slight derail, but anyone else notice that Angelica (lead female role) was also the chick from I Am Legend? When I was seeing Legend in the theatres I kept racking my brain trying to figure out who it was.

Fungul · 09-16-2008, 07:19 AM

Do yourself a favor and watch this movie. Fantastic all around

Dinthug · 09-16-2008, 07:35 AM

how was the movie city of men in comparison? Saw the original when it first came out, still haven't seen the sequel.

chaos · 09-16-2008, 08:12 AM

There is a sequal? sweet, I will have to check that out, City of God is amazing.

Blank · 09-16-2008, 11:28 AM

Yeah, there's City of God (original) then there's City of Men (TV series) which 6 30 minute episodes about 2 13 year old boys. Then there's City of Men (Movie) which is about the same 2 boys but now at the age of 18.

I haven't gotten around to seeing the TV series, but both movies are great. City of Men is a good deal less dark, but if you enjoyed City of God, you're bound to like City of Men.

Anyone with Netflix can use the "watch now" feature or whatever to watch City of Men (TV series) online. I'll get around to doing that at some point -_-

Dinthug · 09-16-2008, 11:58 AM

never even knew they made a city of men tv series.. gotta check that out

03-11-2003, 08:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
teauvian Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 351 -1 Internets	City of God Brazil's entry for best foreign film, if you don't mind reading subtitles it is better than probably the last 50 American movies that I've seen. Pretty much its about an ultra-cruddy slum in Brazil called by the misnomer City of God and chronicles the rise and fall of Lil Ze (called Lil Dice in the beggining of the movie) a ruthless drug lord. It also presents three decades of the slum and its cool to see the evolution or whatnot. The film is masterfully shot and has some awe inspiring effects. A definate must see if one doesn't mind large amounts of violence, cursing, and drug use. Last edited by teauvian : 03-11-2003 at 08:35 PM.

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Blank Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,335 +8 Internets	Yeah, I remember watching this way back. Was really good IMO. I never got around to it, but they made a tv spin off (of sorts) called City of Men. 4 seasons IIRC but I hear it's not as gritty as the movie was. I keep meaning to check it out. __________________

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Fungul Molester of Nature Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 274 +1 Internets	Do yourself a favor and watch this movie. Fantastic all around __________________ Fung Fires of Heaven

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Blank Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,335 +8 Internets	Yeah, there's City of God (original) then there's City of Men (TV series) which 6 30 minute episodes about 2 13 year old boys. Then there's City of Men (Movie) which is about the same 2 boys but now at the age of 18. I haven't gotten around to seeing the TV series, but both movies are great. City of Men is a good deal less dark, but if you enjoyed City of God, you're bound to like City of Men. Anyone with Netflix can use the "watch now" feature or whatever to watch City of Men (TV series) online. I'll get around to doing that at some point -_- __________________

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Astrocreep The Undead Shaman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,528	incredible movie, it did ruin any desire i have ever had for visiting Brazil though.

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theawddone Doooooooooooom...? Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 931 +0 Internets	Wondered why this thread would just pop up now but then saw the OP post date, this is definitely a must watch for anyone that likes foreign films.

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Nakilos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,591 +0 Internets	It was a really great movie but man, old thread!

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r3probate unprincipled Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 433	Slight derail, but anyone else notice that Angelica (lead female role) was also the chick from I Am Legend? When I was seeing Legend in the theatres I kept racking my brain trying to figure out who it was.

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Dinthug Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 452	how was the movie city of men in comparison? Saw the original when it first came out, still haven't seen the sequel.

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chaos Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,968 +19 Internets	There is a sequal? sweet, I will have to check that out, City of God is amazing.

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Dinthug Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 452	never even knew they made a city of men tv series.. gotta check that out