Review of City of God (2002) by David Sterritt for Christian Science Monitor — 08 Mar 2014
In its cinematic approach, though, the film is as slick as any Hollywood thriller, directed by Fernando Meirelles with visual flourishes - jazzy editing, lurid colors, crackling sound effects - that dilute the impact of what might have been an indelible cautionary tale.
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This review of City of God (2002) was written by David Sterritt and published by Christian Science Monitor on 08 Mar 2014.
City of God has generally received very positive reviews.
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