Buddy Knox
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City of God
I've been hearing out this movie for a long time, and since it got released this week on dvd i finally got the chance to purchase it. The film is set in Rio de Janeiro and centers around the street gangs in 'The City of God'. It begins early on in the lives of the characters, where they are then introduced to the world of death and violence from the older children. It's from here that you're taken on one hell of a journey. There's a lot that I want to say about this movie but don't want to because i'm afraid I'd spoil something. I will say that you will be glued to the screen until the end of the movie. The most amazing thing about this film is that it's based on a true story. I didn't know this before i watched it, but during the ending credits they show pictures and an interview of the people this movie was made about. I watch a ton of movies and i can still honestly say this is one of the best i've ever seen, five star all the way.
Acting - amazing
Cinematography - amazing
Story - amazing
Basically everything about this movie is amazing. It's a great film and a very important one to watch. Remember, this is in Portugese so you'll have to read subtitiles. Although i'm pretty sure nobody around here has a problem reading lol. Also included in the special features is a great documentary about the subject of this movie. When people think of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil they usually think about it's beaches and sightseeing, but away from the resorts and five star hotels is a war going on in the streets everyday. It's a good watch, and i'm glad they included it with the movie.
so...yeah, watch the movie.
score: 10/10
I've been hearing out this movie for a long time, and since it got released this week on dvd i finally got the chance to purchase it. The film is set in Rio de Janeiro and centers around the street gangs in 'The City of God'. It begins early on in the lives of the characters, where they are then introduced to the world of death and violence from the older children. It's from here that you're taken on one hell of a journey. There's a lot that I want to say about this movie but don't want to because i'm afraid I'd spoil something. I will say that you will be glued to the screen until the end of the movie. The most amazing thing about this film is that it's based on a true story. I didn't know this before i watched it, but during the ending credits they show pictures and an interview of the people this movie was made about. I watch a ton of movies and i can still honestly say this is one of the best i've ever seen, five star all the way.
Acting - amazing
Cinematography - amazing
Story - amazing
Basically everything about this movie is amazing. It's a great film and a very important one to watch. Remember, this is in Portugese so you'll have to read subtitiles. Although i'm pretty sure nobody around here has a problem reading lol. Also included in the special features is a great documentary about the subject of this movie. When people think of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil they usually think about it's beaches and sightseeing, but away from the resorts and five star hotels is a war going on in the streets everyday. It's a good watch, and i'm glad they included it with the movie.
so...yeah, watch the movie.
score: 10/10
not really a spoiler, but if anyone has seen it, my god Lil' Ze was nuts. the way he laughed after he killed his first person as a child was a disturbing visual. wild.