Ep 48 - City of God (2002) Patreon Pick

One of the most powerful and hard-hitting films ever made. In this episode of R Rating, we dive into City of God, a gripping crime epic that tells an unforgettable story of survival, ambition, and violence in the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Told through the eyes of Rocket, an aspiring photographer, City of God follows the rise of organized crime in the favelas—focusing on the lives of young people pulled into a brutal world where choices can mean life or death. With its fast-paced editing, raw realism, and unforgettable characters, this film doesn’t hold back. In this review, we break down what makes City of God a masterpiece—from its storytelling and direction to its impact on global cinema and why it continues to resonate with audiences today. Join the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYg6U_AaGTIk2fIhJ438xg Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent Chapters (00:00:00) - City of God 2002(00:00:44) - City of God(00:02:17) - Subtitles For Rio De Janeiro(00:07:27) - Little Z: From Evil to Good(00:13:18) - The Escape From Hell Review(00:18:02) - Black Box Review(00:21:50) - The Ghost of 'Prayer'(00:23:36) - The Shaky Cam Cinematography(00:28:06) - City of God Movie Review(00:30:49) - City of Men(00:32:27) - Angelika In '(00:35:26) - The film's dark tone(00:39:15) - The Ending Explained(00:41:19) - Top 10 Reviewers' Favorite Film Of All Time(00:42:23) - City of God (2018) Review(00:47:43) - Too Intense For Me(00:49:32) - The film review(00:51:34) - City of God(00:52:27) - City of GodJoin the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYg6U_AaGTIk2fIhJ438xg Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent