Elite Squad: The Enemy Within

Bart was right to describe this film as City of God meets The Wire. Obviously, this film doesn't quite reach the same dizzying heights as either of those endeavors but what does? But it isn't a stretch to say that people who like either of those would also like this film quite a bit.

This is a great sequel and does what good sequels should do - it expands the scope of the first one by quite a bit. The first film mostly focuses on one unit of the police - the special operations unit BOPE. This one is about BOPE as well but it extends the focus to citywide corruption.

The violence is just as harrowing as the first one and even more depressing. Hell, the whole thing is kind of depressing. But at the same time, there are plenty of thrilling cinematic moments that lessen the sting. And for good measure, the film features the best prison riot this side of Oz led by a menacing gang leader played by Seu Jorge.

Full Disclaimer:

This past Tuesday with Bart got messed up because Sam & Otis refused to nap the day before. We reconvened the next night so this is officially a Wednesday night with Bart.

Directed by José Padilha
2010, Year of U.S. Release: 2011
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