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In 1997, before the visit of the pope to Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento from BOPE (Special Police Operation Battalion) is assigned to eliminate the risks of the drug dealers in a dangerous slum nearby where the pope intends to be lodged. Captain Nascimento is trying to find a man to replace him because his wife is pregnant and he intends to quit the command and become a trainer of the new recruits. Meanwhile, the two idealistic friends Neto and Matias join the Military Police force expecting to become honest policemen and fight the criminals. However, they see only corruption, lack of competence and stupid bu...
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reaucracy in the Military Police, and after a serious incident in the Morro da BabilĂ´nia, they decide to join the BOPE. The lives of Capitain Nascimento, Neto and Matias are entwined along the next months, first in the tough training period and then in action against drug dealers. Nascimento believes that Neto could be his substitute, but his impulsive attitudes jeopardizes his choice. Later, the intelligent Matias seems to be the correct choice, but he needs to prove that he has heart.
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After the success of the documentary BUS 174, José Padilha directs this drama set in Rio de Janeiro's favelas in 1997. The captain of the state police force (Wagner Maura) faces pressure from within and without, as he seeks his own replacement so he can devote his time to being a father instead of fighting the seemingly impossible battle against crime. ELITE SQUAD (TROPA DE ELITE) is based on the experiences of one of its screenwriters, Rodrigo Pimental. Padilha and CITY OF GOD's Bráulio Mantovani also earn credit for the script.
1997. Kapitein Nascimento van de BOPE krijgt te horen dat hij moet stoppen met werken vanwege de risico's die gepaard gaan met zijn werk en hij de aankomende geboorte van zijn eerste kind niet wil missen. Voordat hij definitief kan ophouden met het werk moet hij eerst voor een vervanger zorgen. Tegelijkertijd concentreert de film zich op twee jeugdvrienden, "Matias" en "Neto", die kadetten bij de militaire politie worden, maar wanhopig worden van de omringende corruptie. Wanneer het pad van Nascimento met die van Matias en Neto kruist hoopt hij in een van de twee een opvolger te vinden.
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This week, Dave Chen [1], Devindra Hardawar [2], and Adam Quigley [3] chat about the virtues of the Elite Squad films, praise Puss in Boots as a film better than its marketing would suggest, and try not to lose all hope in John Carter and the live action Akira remake. Special guest Eric D. Snider joins us from Film.com [4] and Movie Bs [5]. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(At)gmail(Dot)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Join us next Sunday (12/11) at Slashfilm's live page at 10 Pm Est / 7 Pm Pst, where we'll be reviewing Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy . Check out this Tor.com essay on Akira. [6] Download [7] or Play Now in your Browser: [audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/slashfilmcast/Slashfilmcastep168.mp3] Subscribe to the /Filmcast: [8] [9] Shownotes
Introduction
What We've Been Watching David Chen (04:20): Cell 211, Elite Squad 1+ 2, A Dangerous Method
Adam (18:55): Puss in Boots , Conan the Barbarian (2011), Our Idiot Brother News Discussion
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