Review of Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010) by Sonny B — 13 Nov 2011

Superbly well written and well directed. A turning point in brazilian cinema.

This review of Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010) was written by Sonny B on 13 Nov 2011.

Elite Squad: The Enemy Within has generally received very positive reviews.

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