City of God - December 13, 2011 Review - Blu-ray Forum

lkmg · 09-20-2011, 07:29 PM

City of God Blu-ray

City of God Blu-ray Review

Early reports have indicated that Lionsgate plans to release City of God on Blu-ray this December. Directors Fernando Meirelles (The Constant Gardener) and Kátia Lund's Academy Award-nominated crime epic takes viewers through Rio de Janeiro's brutal underground, focusing on a young man (Alexandre Rodrigues) who dreams of becoming a photojournalist in order to escape the violence of his community.

Featuring cinematography from award-winning DP César Charlone (Blindness) and star-making performances from Alice Braga (Predators) and Seu Jorge (The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou), City of God remains a controversial and important modern classic.

While Lionsgate has yet to confirm a full listing of technical and supplementary specifications, Miramax's previous DVD edition presented the film in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1 with a 5.1 Dolby Digital soundtrack and a number of bonus features, including:

Hour-long News From A Personal War documentary on crime in Rio's de Janeiro

City of God is expected to street on December 13th.

Gempulse · 09-20-2011, 07:40 PM

I have never seen it, but I have heard nothing but good things. I know a great deal of people who say this is one of the best movies they have ever seen. I was planning on getting the imported version soon on a blind buy, but I will just wait for this to hit stores December 13th.

KingBing · 09-20-2011, 07:49 PM

Yes, finally! Been waiting for this release for as long as I can remember. Awesome movie!

Adrock · 09-20-2011, 07:52 PM

It's nice to see the US getting a release finally for 'City of God.' I imported the Canadian version some time ago, and have been very happy with it.

tama · 09-20-2011, 07:59 PM

I woner if there will be a diference PQ wise between The Alliance (CA), Optimum (UK), and Lionsgate (US) releases?

wilky61 · 09-20-2011, 08:01 PM

I knew that they'd release this as soon as I decided to import the Canadian release, but I only paid $15 for it so I don't mind too much.

I thought the Canadian (Alliance) release was well worth owning for the price I paid for it, so I have confidence in this forthcoming release.

greedo · 09-20-2011, 08:04 PM

awesome movie. love the subtitles to.

El_Jay · 09-20-2011, 08:19 PM

One of my favorites. Amazing flick that everyone should see ASAP.

I've owned the Alliance Canada release for quite some time, and it's one of their better efforts, but if this one is better in the PQ department and has more extras, I will happily double dip.

cyniclaus · 09-20-2011, 08:52 PM

About freaking time!

The included documentary (on the DVD) is amazing as well. It was telling when they mentioned that the only government workers that will enter the Favela are soldiers/SWAT. Speaking of which, in recent news: War in the Favela

Todd_Gaines · 09-20-2011, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrock

It's nice to see the US getting a release finally for 'City of God.' I imported the Canadian version some time ago, and have been very happy with it.

I am very pleased with my Alliance version as well. No need for me to buy the US release, but very glad to see this Masterpiece finally released in the US.

Leonidas King · 09-20-2011, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lkmg

Early reports have indicated that Lionsgate plans to release City of God on Blu-ray this December. Directors Fernando Meirelles (The Constant Gardener) and Kátia Lund's Academy Award-nominated crime epic takes viewers through Rio de Janeiro's brutal underground, focusing on a young man (Alexandre Rodrigues) who dreams of becoming a photojournalist in order to escape the violence of his community.

Featuring cinematography from award-winning DP César Charlone (Blindness) and star-making performances from Alice Braga (Predators) and Seu Jorge (The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou), City of God remains a controversial and important modern classic.

While Lionsgate has yet to confirm a full listing of technical and supplementary specifications, Miramax's previous DVD edition presented the film in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1 with a 5.1 Dolby Digital soundtrack and a number of bonus features, including:

Hour-long News From A Personal War documentary on crime in Rio's de Janeiro

City of God is expected to street on December 13th.

5.1 DD? Lionsgate can't be going lossy on us. Also they cant mess this up with an English dub track, it better make it out with its original Portuguese track.

blufellas · 09-20-2011, 11:33 PM

I can't wait, I love this movie!

ragingbull · 09-21-2011, 12:45 AM

FINALLY!!! I've been waiting for this one.

mediocre · 09-22-2011, 08:57 PM

Must have missed this the other day, but I'm definitely looking forward to this. Day one for me, and one I'd recommend as a possible blind-buy (or a definite rent) to those who haven't seen it.

Static-Jak · 09-22-2011, 09:24 PM

Possibly the most mesmerizing movie I have ever seen.

El_Jay · 09-22-2011, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

5.1 DD? Lionsgate can't be going lossy on us. Also they cant mess this up with an English dub track, it better make it out with its original Portuguese track.

Eh? Why would they possibly NOT include the Portuguese track? Lossy okay, that kind of sucks, but what would possibly indicate that they wouldn't include the original language track on the most well-known and acclaimed movie filmed in Portuguese?

Deciazulado · 09-29-2011, 10:12 AM

City of God Blu-ray

*DrStrangelove* · 09-29-2011, 04:13 PM

Finally! One of the greatest films I have ever seen.

One4Deuce · 12-09-2011, 03:19 PM

I can't believe there isn't more talk about this one and a Blu-ray.com review.

Adrock · 12-09-2011, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by One4Deuce

I can't believe there isn't more talk about this one and a Blu-ray.com review.

I am sure that the site will review it, they may have just not received an early screener.

09-20-2011, 07:29 PM	#1
lkmg Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:172 Trading Score:6	City of God - December 13, 2011 Review City of God Blu-ray City of God Blu-ray Review Early reports have indicated that Lionsgate plans to release City of God on Blu-ray this December. Directors Fernando Meirelles (The Constant Gardener) and Kátia Lund's Academy Award-nominated crime epic takes viewers through Rio de Janeiro's brutal underground, focusing on a young man (Alexandre Rodrigues) who dreams of becoming a photojournalist in order to escape the violence of his community. Featuring cinematography from award-winning DP César Charlone (Blindness) and star-making performances from Alice Braga (Predators) and Seu Jorge (The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou), City of God remains a controversial and important modern classic. While Lionsgate has yet to confirm a full listing of technical and supplementary specifications, Miramax's previous DVD edition presented the film in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1 with a 5.1 Dolby Digital soundtrack and a number of bonus features, including: Hour-long News From A Personal War documentary on crime in Rio's de Janeiro City of God is expected to street on December 13th. Last edited by Deciazulado; 12-11-2011 at 07:40 AM.

09-29-2011, 10:12 AM	#17
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1160 Blu-ray collection:7047 DVD collection:4044	Pre-order City of God Blu-ray

09-20-2011, 07:40 PM	#2
Gempulse Expert Member Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1	I have never seen it, but I have heard nothing but good things. I know a great deal of people who say this is one of the best movies they have ever seen. I was planning on getting the imported version soon on a blind buy, but I will just wait for this to hit stores December 13th.

09-20-2011, 07:49 PM	#3
KingBing Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Boston, MA PSN: KingBing Blu-ray collection:224 Blu-ray reviews:20	Yes, finally! Been waiting for this release for as long as I can remember. Awesome movie!

09-20-2011, 07:52 PM	#4
Adrock Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:The Outer Limits Blu-ray collection:412 DVD collection:38 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:205	It's nice to see the US getting a release finally for 'City of God.' I imported the Canadian version some time ago, and have been very happy with it.

09-20-2011, 07:59 PM	#5
tama Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:San Jose, CA 4K collection:685 Blu-ray collection:1229	I woner if there will be a diference PQ wise between The Alliance (CA), Optimum (UK), and Lionsgate (US) releases?

09-20-2011, 08:01 PM	#6
wilky61 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Atlanta, GA Blu-ray collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:1	I knew that they'd release this as soon as I decided to import the Canadian release, but I only paid $15 for it so I don't mind too much. I thought the Canadian (Alliance) release was well worth owning for the price I paid for it, so I have confidence in this forthcoming release.

09-20-2011, 08:04 PM	#7
greedo New Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:MA Blu-ray collection:3	awesome movie. love the subtitles to.

09-20-2011, 08:19 PM	#8
El_Jay Power Member Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:349	One of my favorites. Amazing flick that everyone should see ASAP. I've owned the Alliance Canada release for quite some time, and it's one of their better efforts, but if this one is better in the PQ department and has more extras, I will happily double dip.

09-20-2011, 08:52 PM	#9
cyniclaus Expert Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Atlanta Blu-ray collection:640 Trading Score:35	About freaking time! The included documentary (on the DVD) is amazing as well. It was telling when they mentioned that the only government workers that will enter the Favela are soldiers/SWAT. Speaking of which, in recent news: War in the Favela

09-20-2011, 11:33 PM	#12
blufellas Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2010 Location:W. Palmdale, CA/ Argentina Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:313 Blu-ray collection:4088 DVD collection:49	I can't wait, I love this movie!

09-21-2011, 12:45 AM	#13
ragingbull Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:79	FINALLY!!! I've been waiting for this one.

09-22-2011, 08:57 PM	#14
mediocre Senior Member Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Iowa 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:57	Must have missed this the other day, but I'm definitely looking forward to this. Day one for me, and one I'd recommend as a possible blind-buy (or a definite rent) to those who haven't seen it.

09-22-2011, 09:24 PM	#15
Static-Jak Active Member Member since:Jun 2010 Blu-ray collection:192 Trading Score:9	Possibly the most mesmerizing movie I have ever seen.

09-29-2011, 04:13 PM	#18
DrStrangelove Expert Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:2	Finally! One of the greatest films I have ever seen.

12-09-2011, 03:19 PM	#19
One4Deuce Special Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Minnesota, USA 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:1830 Trading Score:4	I can't believe there isn't more talk about this one and a Blu-ray.com review.

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