Review of Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010) by Gabby E — 17 Jan 2011

One of the best Brazilian films ever. Wonderful script with great theme development.

This review of Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010) was written by Gabby E on 17 Jan 2011.

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

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By Jayakrishnan R (1,070) on 27 Oct 2015

86% Watched this on 28/10/15 It's original was raw, brutal and mostly original, well the second film some of the nature of the first film,…

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Subtitles (because I only speak English) did not take away from anything going on with this film…

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By Kyle G (805) on 20 Jan 2015

An amazing film in the vein of Cidade de Deus in that it takes place in Rio de Janeiro, has a documentary feel to it, and is crisp and fast-paced…

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By Lance W (54) on 15 Jul 2014

What a great movie. Really shows the terrible life of the Favelas in Rio and how corrupt Brasil can be…

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By Brandon S (2,121) on 01 Mar 2015

Simply put, this is an expertly directed action movie with a strong central narrative that, though it is certainly bleak and cynical, is more…

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By Ostenes (1) on 12 Nov 2015

Filme linear perfeito. História perfeita. Só quem vive no Brasil sabe o quanto esse filme é perfeito…

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By Caz M (212) on 03 Aug 2014

Great realistic approach. Solid mix of action and drama. Not something I would watch over and over though. Once is enough for a lifetime…

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By Mohammed B (125) on 21 Apr 2014

Same goes for our country... 'The system is fucked up…

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By William H (687) on 02 Oct 2013

Possibly even better as the first one that won Berlin. Excellent screenplay although the direction is not quite as good as Cidade de Deus…

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By I C (238) on 20 Jul 2014

8/10 not as good as the first one but still great…

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