Comments on Getafilm: REVIEW: City of Men (A)

Thanks for stopping by, Sam. Always nice to have L...

2008-07-02T18:57:00.000-05:00

Thanks for stopping by, Sam. Always nice to have LiC company over here, and I appreciate your feedback on my format. It's not perfect, but neither am I.

Yes, City of God is easily one of the best films of the decade in my opinion. This spin-off can't live up to it, but as a stand-alone it's still impressive in my opinion. Has all of the same elements, but they just aren't as fresh or as tightly arranged as in God.

Daniel: I haven't seen this newer film, but like ...

2008-07-01T16:25:00.000-05:00

Daniel: I haven't seen this newer film, but like you I think CITY OF GOD is a masterpiece. I loved your lead-in, chronicling your numbness on the first viewing in Cambridge, and I likeyour style of rating the individual components.

Man, you and contests, Nick. Is this your lucky ye...

2008-03-06T21:35:00.000-06:00

Man, you and contests, Nick. Is this your lucky year or are you just the man?

I want to check it out too. I won the most random ...

2008-03-06T10:40:00.000-06:00

I want to check it out too. I won the most random contest ever, and am now the proud owner of the City of Men poster, soundtrack and free tickets to see this film, so I am very much looking forward to it.

Uh oh - the pressure's on now! Hope my recommendat...

2008-03-05T10:54:00.000-06:00

Uh oh - the pressure's on now! Hope my recommendation works out, Rick, and I look forward to your review.

Thanks for the review, Daniel ... I'm currently in...

2008-03-05T00:07:00.000-06:00

Thanks for the review, Daniel ... I'm currently in the big city of Atlanta, away from my usual haunts in the wilds of Alabama (where they think an Art Film is about what happens when you eat too many beans), and I've got an evening off to see a flick. You've decided the issue for me. I'll post a review of it at my blog in a few days.

I definitely think you should both check it out. E...

2008-03-04T20:56:00.000-06:00

I definitely think you should both check it out. Even if you're not as impressed as I was, it's still a great cultural experience, and the filmmaking technique is unique. Good to avoid like I avoid yours beforehand, Craig, hehe. Interested to hear what you think if you see it.

Mrs. Thuro, the weird thing is that I didn't even think about Boyz in the Hood until I was writing the review. The favela seems so foreign that I never even thought about its "counterpart" back here. Ah well. I think your mom (who apparently has excellent taste) needs to take another look at City of God.

I haven't seen this yet so I can't read your revie...

2008-03-04T13:58:00.000-06:00

I haven't seen this yet so I can't read your review too carefully. Suffice it to say, I was on the fence about it, but you've convinced me I ought to have a look. Hopefully soon.

I was really curious about this one. I too saw Ci...

2008-03-04T10:40:00.000-06:00

I was really curious about this one. I too saw City of God in January of 2003 in London, and didn't hear a peep about for nearly a year when I got back to the States. And I have the same feelings about it that you do.

It's funny you mention Boyz in the Hood. I had told my mom about City of God and how fantastic it was. She saw it and said she saw the same story in Boyz in the Hood and liked it better than City of God. I still think she's a bit crazy.

I was a bit skeptical about City of Men, but I may have to check it out one of these days.