Review of Elite Squad (2007) by Thibaut T — 01 Jun 2008

As most of the people voting and writing reviews here, I have seen a great number of movies from different genres and countries (of course, for better or worse, the American films are dominating). So, following the positive comments, I decided to watch this movie despite the fact that I live in a very remote country (Bulgaria) from Brazil and I am not very familiar with the problems taking place there.

Well, I can say, the movie is EXCELLENT?. and not only in the more specific and technical aspects of a movie (screenplay, acting, directing, storytelling etc.) but also it looks very real and plausible. It makes you feel as an accidental witness and observer of what is wrong in the thorough system of Brazil. It is like you are watching a live footage and everything that is happening on screen is actually happening? it is real. Another great key point that adds to this feeling is the way that the actors are presented, the way they act, and the great way they are developed. None of the characters looks as a specially selected nice-looking actor with tones of make-up to make him look authentic. They all look like real people, they are believable and interesting. Almost any of the main characters goes through a development through storyline which is another sign of a high-quality movie. The action sequences are also very well-crafted and most of all believable. The way that the Elite Squad operates looks very original and interesting.

To summarize, "Elite Squad" is a very interesting, dynamic and though-provoking movie. In my opinion, its only weak point is the little bit confused storytelling. However it receives a well-deserved 10.