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| Elite Squad [2008] (REGION 1) (NTSC) | ![Elite Squad [2008] (REGION 1) (NTSC)](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51XljG7QW0L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Jose Padilha
Actors: Wagner Moura, Caio Junqueira, Andre Ramiro, Maria Ribeiro, Fernanda Machado
Studio: Weinstein Company
Category: DVD
Buy New: £7.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (1 reviews)
Sales Rank: 8931
Format: Colour, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: Portuguese (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Dubbed)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 115 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: WEID81548D
UPC: 796019815482
EAN: 0796019815482
ASIN: B001CDFY2I
Release Date: October 14, 2008
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
grim and gritty August 31, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Fans of city of god/city of men should check this out however the feel good factor is something that is missing. Set in the Brazilian shanty towns, the story focuses upon 3 individuals within the police force and BOPE (elite police force) who use as much force and ruthlessness as the drug dealers and criminals. Two of the main characters aspire to become soldiers of BOPE although both men have different characteristics and methods but slowly realize what they must do to succeed. The third character wants to leave BOPE to start a family but must first groom a replacement in order to do so. This is where the new recruits come in. As the film proceeds the viewer is increasingly shown the ruthless methods the police rely upon to get results. Of the two recruits, one is more engaging and academic whilst the other dreams of joining the elite. However things aren't quite that simple as more and more people are sucked into the cycle of violence ala city of god etc. The film's release in Brazil courted controvesy as many believed the film showed the authority for what they really are...corrupt, brutal and unforgiving. Definetly one for the dvd collection upon release but just don't think all will be rosy by the end.
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