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Whistle Stopper - City of God
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List Price: $19.99
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Manufacturer: Miramax Films
Starring: Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen, Douglas Silva, Jonathan Haagensen
Directed By: Kátia Lund, Fernando Meirelles
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0786936223897
Format: Anamorphic
Label: Miramax Films
Manufacturer: Miramax Films
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Miramax Films
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2004-06-08
Running Time: 130
Studio: Miramax Films
Theatrical Release Date: 2002
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Summary: Thought-propvoking plot. Good acting from non-professional actors = Best movie from Brazil so far
Comment: It has a disturbing and thought-propvoking plot. It shows what life has in store for many kids in one of Rio de Janeiro's ghettos, City of God. They learn to kill, rob, and sell drugs to get rich. Most of them will end up being killed.
The acting look real. The surprising thing is most of them are non-professional actors.
The film is interesting from the beginning till the end. If you like movie dealing with social issues. This is definitely for you. It's the best movie from Brazil so far.
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Summary: Graphic but amazing.
Comment: This film was absolutely amazing. Though parts of it were quite graphic and may not be appropriate for all viewers, the truth it held was incredible. It will really open yours eyes to what goes on this world and what some people might be driven to do to survive. It also shows that not all people who do bad things are really bad people.
I was required to view this for a college course in urban geography (in class) Not only did it truly hold the attention of the entire class of 40 exhausted evening class students, but we talked about it for weeks afterward. I am so glad our instructor opened our eyes to this film. It even prompted me to purchase the book (which is also excellent but much more graphic, even disturbing at times).
That said, however, if you are bothered by violence I do not recommend watching this movie.
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Summary: City of God was Incredible
Comment: I knew nothing of this film before I saw it by chance in a rare Pub open screening, but boy was I glad I got the chance to take a look. I was riveted all night - I completely ignored my friends! I thought it was an awesome re-enactment of a true story - powerful, moving, raw, real - and even funny in parts. I walked away afterwards, beaming. It's rare a great film like this is made, especially these days. I gave it five out of five. Please see it if you can.
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Summary: See it now! Don't wait.
Comment: This movie has been on my Movies to watch list way to long, and I regret that it took so long for me to finnally watch this film. 5 stars no doubt. I'm sure by now you have read about the plot and spoilers so i won't go into that detail. However I will say that this film has AMAZING balance. Drama, action, humor, realism, cinematography, lighting, ect...
It has alot of flashbacks, but they are always clear and labled so you really can't get confused.
I also have to encourage you to watch the documentry in the special features on the dvd. But be ready to be sad.
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Summary: Perfection
Comment: City of God is a beautiful film by director Fernando Meirelles. The movie focuses on the true life story of a boy who struggles to grow up in the tough streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The plot of the film is pieced together through various character subplots that ultimately interwine in the end to result in an explosive finish (the intertwined story editing is similiar to such movies as Fight Club, Momento, and Crash). Overall City of God is an incredibly pulsating film that is well acted and above all else real. As a warning to some the film is very violent but not gratuitous.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Celebrated with worldwide acclaim, this powerful true story of crime and redemption has won numerous prestigious awards around the globe! The streets of the world's most notorious slum, Rio de Janeiro's "City of God," are a place where combat photographers fear to tread, police rarely go, and residents are lucky if they live to the age of 20. In the midst of the oppressive crime and violence, a frail and scared young boy will grow up to discover that he can view the harsh realities of his surroundings with a different eye: the eye of an artist. In the face of impossible odds, his brave ambition to become a professional photographer becomes a window into his world ... and ultimately his way out!
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