Average Bufph Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Matheus Nachtergaele
2002
In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin.
Man, City of God took me on a wild ride through the streets of Brazil. The energy and raw emotion hit different. It's got that realness and grit that I love, showing the struggle and survival in the favelas. The cinematography was tight, capturing the chaos and beauty of the urban landscape. This film is a cultural classic that deserves all the respect. If you're into street stories and social realism, this one's a must. It's not just a movie; it's an experience.
City of God, or Cidade de Deus, is a visceral, kinetic ride through the underbelly of Rio de Janeiro. It's a film that's as much about the power of storytelling as it is about the harsh realities of life in the favelas. The cinematography is a feast for the eyes, with each frame bursting with color and energy. The narrative is non-linear, yet it grips you from the start, pulling you into the lives of its characters with a raw, unfiltered intensity. It's a bold, unapologetic look at a world that's often overlooked, and it left me with a sense of awe and a bit of a hangover from its relentless pace.
