Maybe it's the most complex Brazilian movie about violence. It combines a discussion about the problem of violence in Rio de Janeiro, the police corruption and the society responsibility and, what is more important, Elite Squad is a terrific thriller: nervous, intriguing and entertaining. Cinema at it's best.
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Brutal, action heavy, Brazilian cop film with a pointless voiceover. Lacks flair, overdoes the violence and is never quite sure where its morals lie. Read ...
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In 1997 Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento has to find a substitute for his position while trying to take down drug dealers and criminals before the Pope ...
Aug 15, 2016 · Surrounded by mostly white bourgeoisie classmates who decry the police as corrupt, abusive, and ineffective, Matias must navigate a ...
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(7)
This film is very good as a movie, but thats AWEFUL and TERIBLE as a social critic. Only one side of the coin has been shown and that just grind my gears. As a ...
Jun 22, 2014 · Elite Squad takes the hard route and tells its story from the perspective of those laying down the law. In broad terms, the film is critical of ...
Jul 10, 2015 · It was a solid 7/10. Good camera work (though shaky cam was annoying), thrilling, tense moments, portrays the situation in Rio de Janeiro well ...
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On the streets of Rio only the elite survive. In 1997, before the visit of the pope to Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento from BOPE (Special Police Operations ...
Jan 13, 2009 · Elite Squad - Movie review by film critic Tim Brayton.
Feb 11, 2008 · On the one hand, “Elite Squad” is an honest picture of violence in the favelas, or slums, of Rio de Janeiro, and the rampant official corruption ...