Elite Squad, The - Aka: Tropa De Elite
2007
Based on the book, Elita Da Tropa by Luiz Eduardo Soares, The Elite Squad (Aka: Tropa De Elite) tells the story of two childhood friends who decide to enlist in Rio de Janeiro's Military Police Department. After juggling their police jobs and college, both make up their minds to try out for a Special Operations Squad whose .. Read more
| Starring | Wagner Moura, Caio Junqueira, André Ramiro, Milhem Cortaz |
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| Director | José Padilha |
| Run time | 115 mins |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller, World Cinema |
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25 out of 26 people found this review helpful
Real life in the slums of Rio
I saw this film in Brazil last year when it came out there. I only understand basic portuguese and there were no subtitles but i was still glued to the story all the way through.
In my opinion, this is better than 'City of God'
It gives a real and pretty honest look at the situation in the favelas in Rio, allowing you to take a look at things from both the perspective of the 'traffickers' or drug dealers, and the police, who risk their lives for a job that pays pennies.
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Great Movie
A excellent film from the start to the end. Far better than I expected.
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