Review of City of God (2002) by Jordan N — 28 Aug 2012
City of God, Great Movies.
There are films that capture the zeitgeist perfectly; there are films that give a peek at, if not warning of, the world to come. *City of God* does both with aplomb. With it's dizzying pace, fast edits, handheld camera, quick-shift changes in point of view, and obvious nods to Tarantino, the film is clearly rooted in both the tone and tempo of late 20th/early 21st century American filmmaking.
At its core, it is about the devolution of a Brazilian housing project that is tracked from its relatively idyllic 60s to 80s destination as a violent, poverty-ridden domain where each successive generation becomes less connected to the human traits of empathy, conscience, and hope. It is in which a generation of almost feral homeless kids take over the projects, that makes the movie's point crystal clear.
This review of City of God (2002) was written by Jordan N on 28 Aug 2012.
City of God has generally received very positive reviews.
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