Google PlayElite Squad (2007)
Bias Rating
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Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.1
Overview
In 1997, before the visit of the pope to Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento from BOPE (Special Police Operations Battalion) is assigned to eliminate the risks of the drug dealers in a dangerous slum nearby where the pope intends to be lodged.
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative
Overview
In 1997, before the visit of the pope to Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento from BOPE (Special Police Operations Battalion) is assigned to eliminate the risks of the drug dealers in a dangerous slum nearby where the pope intends to be lodged.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film critiques systemic police corruption and drug violence but ultimately champions a highly disciplined, brutally effective police force as the necessary solution, aligning with 'law and order' principles and skepticism towards alternative approaches.
The movie features a cast that naturally reflects the diverse demographics of its Brazilian setting, without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on themes of police corruption, drug trafficking, and social inequality, offering a neutral to positive framing of traditional male identities within this context, rather than an explicit critique based on identity.
Secondary
The film portrays the institutional church in the favelas as corrupt and complicit with drug traffickers, with a priest accepting money and providing sanctuary to criminals. The narrative offers no significant counterbalancing positive portrayal, framing the church as a failed institution within a broken system.
The film "Elite Squad" primarily focuses on the intense and violent operations of the BOPE police unit in Rio de Janeiro's favelas. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it explore issues related to queer identity within its storyline.
The film primarily focuses on male police officers and drug traffickers. Female characters are present in supporting roles but are not depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
Elite Squad is an adaptation of the book "Elite da Tropa." The film does not alter the gender of any established characters from its source material, nor does it feature characters reimagined from prior canonical or historical portrayals with a different gender.
The film is an original story based on real events and experiences within the BOPE in Rio de Janeiro. Its characters were not previously established in a different race through prior canon, history, or widespread recognition before this adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.0
8.1
Critic Ratings
5.1
3.3
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