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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Red Chocolate, Jun 11, 2004.

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  1. Red Chocolate

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    This movie just came out on DVD for anyone that's curious. It's basically about Brazilian youth gangs in a poor slum of Rio De Janiero, set in the 1960's-70's (subtitled in Portugese). It is one of the best movies of the year IMO, albeit a bit graphic in content.

    Anyone else seen it?

    http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/CityofGod-1119797/
     
    #1 Red Chocolate, Jun 11, 2004
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    I meant to say that the movie is subtitled in English, and that the actors speak Portugese, although this was probably obvious. :)
     
    #2 Red Chocolate, Jun 11, 2004
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    I loved that movie
     
    #3 wakkoman, Jun 11, 2004
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    Man I watched that movie last night. A very different movie. It's hard to believe life could sink so low in all aspects. Sure it was a true story but there had to be some serious exaggerations.

    I gotta admit, Knockout Ned was pretty cool though.
     
    #4 Texas Stoke, Jun 11, 2004
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    Man, I think I saw it a year and a half ago. It's one of those epic movies where you see it and just can't stop thinking about it for at least a couple days. I was totally enthralled in it. It kind of has a similar feel as American History X, but much better in my opinion.

    This is an example of a movie where the filmakers' talent matches their ambition. Even the slow parts are done so stylistically you never lose interest.

    FOUR STARS
     
    #5 DCkid, Jun 11, 2004
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    As one of my rare non-Rockets post -- I thought this was the best movie released last year.

    Your mileage may vary. Some may find it too violent or edgy.
     
    #6 Tim, Jun 11, 2004
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    Excellent movie and was probably the best released last year. Very intense and quite violent.
     
    #7 Kilgore Trout, Jun 11, 2004
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    Remember the cartoon. :D
     
    #8 Christopher, Jun 12, 2004
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    The RUNTS run the City of God
     
    #9 wakkoman, Jun 12, 2004
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    Wow, I didn't think you even knew there were other forums!
     
    #10 Behad, Jun 12, 2004
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