Just finished watching "City of God" on SBS.I'd heard heaps of good things about this movie but had never gotten around to seeing it. And although I saw what would've been a censored version, its SBS so I reckon they wouldve been pretty sensible to keep from cutting out important parts of the movie.
Basically its about a group of kids who grow up in this particular slum of Brazil: "City of God" and what they had to go through, and one particular kid "Rocket" and his efforts to distance himself from whats going on.
I wont say anything else about the movie except that:
-It was based on a true story (as it mentions before the credits) - but not using the term based loosely (like is often seen) - but the fact that all of these gangs (including the Runts), and all the main characters were real people and this is what actually happened.
-Even more astounding - many of the actors (including the guy playing Rocket) are from "City of God" and some had actually been members of one of the gangs. (Have a look at the IMDB trivia - its pretty fascinating).
Oh - and when the guy Benny goes blonde - he looks absolutely hot. (I cant find a picture on google - so you'll have to see the movie) - as was Angleique.
"One of the best films you'll ever see" - I'd have to agree with that review.
ps. yes, Im using the subtitled names - not the actual portugese names used in the film.
5 comments:
the fact that you said Benny s blond hair is HOT distrubs me a little..
However.. Love the Movie.. I watched it in Darwin when it first came out..brilinat movie...
we all need unity in our society........ TO BE!
dodo dodo dodo dodado...
random comment: is max a girl or a boy?
ahahaha - it took me a second to realise who you were talking about:
Max is a boy.
Guys - you're probably gonna have to hold out a few more days before my next post, I have an exam on Tuesday.
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