Hello my fellow Hiveians and fellow film buffs.
Today I'm sharing some views on a movie I really like.
Trope de Elite 2 or Elite Squat 2, in english.
It's a Brazilian movie and I can't believe it's from 2010 already... and I'm sorry to say it has become even more relevant.
In case you're more of a video person, you can watch this video I made about it:
One big point to take into consideration is that it is a sequel. If your time is very short and you're not sure about it... You can only see the second one, no problem. If you want, the first is also an excellent movie. totally worth it, it even won some very prestigious awards. It's just that the second one is even better.
At the time (I believe it still is) it was the biggest success of Brazilian Cinema. Both Critics and audience loved it.
It is based on true story. The first one, was based on a book - based on a true story. And like all good movies based in real events, it says right at the beginning "It's all fiction" - This is also due, to the big controversy of the first film.
The movie deals with a special police force and the people in it. It has a wide, wide scope. With politics, the media... everything is examined in this film.
The movie starts with an operation inside a maximum security prison in Brasil and the mission the Elite Squat did inside, and the reaction of the media and powers involved.
It's an incredible family drama, a political thriller, crime flic and an action movie set in Rio de Janeiro.
The technical aspect is amazing. The director went straight to Hollywood after this. Whether we like it or not, the biggest talent goes to hollywood.
Think that's about it for now... I made my case.
What do you think? Have you seen it? Are you going to see it?
As always, thank you for reading.
Have a good one with good movies and cake.