City of God

Aug 30, 2002 R 2h 10m

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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10 / 10 Verdict: Great
Avg. Rating: 10 # of Ratings: 2 # of Reviews: 2

Overall Rating

10 / 10 Verdict: Great
Avg. Rating: 10 # of Ratings: 2 # of Reviews: 2

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Director: Fernando Meirelles

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  • 2cbcityy

    2cbcityy

    10 / 10
    Wow. What a stunning cinematic achievement. The non-linear structure of this film makes it all the much better. The films effectiveness in weaving together the stories of multiple characters, intersecting their lives through bittersweet instances... Read the full review »
  • City of God is the brutal realisation of Rio's uncontrollable gang crime. Set in the infamous slum known simply as "City of God", a young man's ambition to become a photographer leads him to the dangerous world of urban warfare. There is so much t... Read the full review »

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