Skadrist
09/13/08, 10:02 AM
In 1997, before the visit of the pope to Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento from BOPE (Special Police Operation Battalion) is assigned to eliminate the risks of the drug dealers in a dangerous slum nearby where the pope intends to be lodged. Captain Nascimento is trying to find a man to replace him because his wife is pregnant and he intends to quit the command and become a trainer of the new recruits. Meanwhile, the two idealistic friends Neto and Matias join the Military Police force expecting to become honest policemen and fight the criminals. However, they see only corruption, lack of competence and stupid bureaucracy in the Military Police, and after a serious incident in the Morro da Babilônia, they decide to join the BOPE. The lives of Capitain Nascimento, Neto and Matias are entwined along the next months, first in the tough training period and then in action against drug dealers. Nascimento believes that Neto could be his substitute, but his impulsive attitudes jeopardizes his choice. Later, the intelligent Matias seems to be the correct choice, but he needs to prove that he has heart
Yes I have seen this movie, I saw it around last January. The film is finally getting limited US release next week. But you should not go in expecting to see something similar to City of God. It is certainly a movie that makes you think. However, I will admit that it might be a tough movie for many American's to swallow seeing as the US is still in Iraq and Afghanistan. This movie has received a solid amount of international acclaim but I was disappointed to see that it didn't get many showings in major North American film festivals.
It is interesting to note that this is Jose Padliha's first full length film and it is one of the most controversial of all time in the history of Brazilian cinema. I would also recommend his awesome documentary Bus 174.
The film is based off a book which also comes out next week in English. I only read parts of it since than but it did seem like a really interesting read.
http://www.filmofilia.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/elite_squad_ver3.jpg
Yes I have seen this movie, I saw it around last January. The film is finally getting limited US release next week. But you should not go in expecting to see something similar to City of God. It is certainly a movie that makes you think. However, I will admit that it might be a tough movie for many American's to swallow seeing as the US is still in Iraq and Afghanistan. This movie has received a solid amount of international acclaim but I was disappointed to see that it didn't get many showings in major North American film festivals.
It is interesting to note that this is Jose Padliha's first full length film and it is one of the most controversial of all time in the history of Brazilian cinema. I would also recommend his awesome documentary Bus 174.
The film is based off a book which also comes out next week in English. I only read parts of it since than but it did seem like a really interesting read.
http://www.filmofilia.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/elite_squad_ver3.jpg