Review of Elite Squad (2007) by Faruq H — 17 Sep 2008
Tropa de Elite is a no holds barred look at urban violence, those who instigate it, and those who are assigned (sometimes unwillingly) to stop it. The movie takes no sides: the slum lords may have had the stereotypical "bad childhood" but that doesn't excuse the darkness in their hearts.
Similarly, there's nothing "elite" about the special squad that's supposed to stop them; they are just as fucked up in their heads and outside. The message of the movie, although not really an epiphany, strikes a chord: we do what we can to survive.
This review of Elite Squad (2007) was written by Faruq H on 17 Sep 2008.
Elite Squad has generally received positive reviews.
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