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Elite Squad: The Enemy Within

2010
Drama
Crime
1h 55m
2010. Nascimento faces a new enemy: the militias. In clashing with the system that dominates the Rio de Janeiro, he discovers that the problem is much bigger than he thought. And not only that. He needs to balance the challenge of pacifying a city occupied by crime with the constant concern for a teenager. When the universes of the personal and professional meet, the result is explosive. (entretenimento.r7.com)
Directed by:
José Padilha José Padilha
Written by:
Rodrigo Pimentel José Padilha José Padilha Bráulio Mantovani Bráulio Mantovani
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Starring:
Milhem Cortaz Milhem Cortaz Seu Jorge Seu Jorge Wagner Moura Wagner Moura Maria Ribeiro Maria Ribeiro André Mattos André Mattos Tainá Müller André Ramiro André Ramiro Irandhir Santos Pedro Van Held Rod Carvalho Sandro Rocha Fabrício Boliveira
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Franchise:
Tropa de Elite
Genres:
Drama, Crime, Action
AKAs:
Elite Squad 2, Tropa de Elite 2, Tropa de Elite 2 - O Inimigo Agora É Outro
Country:
Brazil
Language:
Portuguese
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Elite Squad: The Enemy Within

2010
Drama
Crime
1h 55m
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krf7krf7
Rated 07 Mar 2011
95
97th
Sort of like a very condensed movie version of The Wire. Blown away by this...amazing film.
Rated 07 Mar 2011
djrossdjross
Rated 10 Jan 2012
76
87th
Remarkably successful attempt at portraying the extreme complexities of the situation while at the same time maintaining a meaningful story. Attempting social critique in the guise of a genre film has been done before, but very rarely this well. Even serves as an Iraq War metaphor...and all in the form of a sequel, too. The all-time ticket sales and box office record-holder in Brazil is an intellectual and sociological essay! Both his features and documentaries make Padilha a great director.
Rated 10 Jan 2012
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 21 Oct 2010
55
43rd
Almost better than the first, at times Tropa de Elite 2 is just like Dark Knight: a complex, dramatic and riveting crime saga, that hits you good with its documental editing and realistic characters.
Rated 21 Oct 2010
kasperlKasperL
Rated 11 Feb 2011
80
86th
Padilha knows how to tell a story, how to direct an action scene - and he know the milieus in his home country well. This is less gritty and disturbing than the first and plays more like a genre film. At the same time I'm sure it's a relevant social critique. The style and narration sometimes reminded me of 'City of God'. Great movie.
Rated 11 Feb 2011
bunkenBunken
Rated 18 Mar 2011
80
88th
Padilha has done it again. Sequels are always difficult, history speaks for itself, but TDE2 takes a natural shift from the focus on street crimes in the first, to a more critical view on corrupt politicians in this one. All still done in the same fast pacing style. Wagner Moura once again steals the show as col. Nascimento, but even though his character does his best, the city of Rio is still left unresolved of its problems, cause its seems like once you squash a bug a dozen new will appear!
Rated 18 Mar 2011
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 30 Mar 2011
95
93rd
A sequel that takes the first part to a higher level? Sounds rare, but Padilha made it! Both parts of Tropa de Elite are absolutely stunning, and this one puts you deeper into a world most of us can't imagine. A network of dirty politicians between corruption, exploitation and a society on the brink. In the thick of it: Nascimento the head of Brasilian's special Force #1, perfectly played by Rodrigo Pimentel. Tropa de Elite is one of my most favorite gangster epics! Absolutely awesome!
Rated 30 Mar 2011
td888td888
Rated 13 Mar 2011
70
76th
Didn't like the first one, but this one is much more mature and coherent. Don't expect an elite squad movie, this is raw politics to the bone. And anybody mentioning this in relation to City of God should be shot on sight. They have absolutely nothing in common. Period.
Rated 13 Mar 2011
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 20 Oct 2010
95
97th
As good as the first, and this is surprising and amazing.
Rated 20 Oct 2010
maakalmaakal
Rated 29 Nov 2011
82
83rd
Possibly better than the first installment. I found myself wondering the entire time, how based in reality the film could possibly be. And I promised myself to learn a bit more about the police and favelas of Rio. A promise which I almost definitely won't keep.
Rated 29 Nov 2011
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 01 Sep 2012
9
90th
Through Nascimento's perceived injustice, Padilha lends the film a sense of unwavering urgency as he dredges up the seamy underbelly of Rio's political playground. His fight against the drug underworld takes a backseat to the lies, deceit and unduly grabs for power that plague the scarred metropolis. With another great turn from the charismatic Moura and firm grip it keeps on its seemingly complex storyline, Elite Squad 2 has all the makings of a great film. At the end of the day, it really is.
Rated 01 Sep 2012
doganaydoganay
Rated 26 Feb 2011
85
83rd
this time its personal !
Rated 26 Feb 2011
woodoowoodoo
Rated 21 Aug 2014
80
44th
The prequel to Robocop
Rated 21 Aug 2014
kebramonekeb_ramone
Rated 30 Dec 2010
95
97th
Muito bom, difícil ver uma continuação tão boa.
Rated 30 Dec 2010
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 16 May 2012
83
93rd
I never saw the first one, but the title makes it sound like a cheesy action flick. Far from it, this movie deals with the problem of pervasive corruption. The story accurately depicts the law of unintended consequences -- a concept all too familiar to anybody who studies drug and/or corruption control policy
Rated 16 May 2012
naurunauru
Rated 15 Feb 2011
90
98th
Even better than the first movie. Pretty amazing cinematography. Plot, acting, and action are impeccable, assembled to create a film which is far more interesting than the run-of-the-mill NYPD crooked cop stories churned out by the Hollywood studios each year.
Rated 15 Feb 2011
quinlanljQuinlanLJ
Rated 04 Jan 2016
85
93rd
Rarely do we see a sequel that is better than the first film. Elite Squad: The Enemy Within is that kind of sequel. I will not say it's a lot better, but it's slightly better mainly because of it's more interesting story that addresses certain social issues they face in Brazil. I was truly surprised by how good they made this. Definitely a duology I will come back to in the future.
Rated 04 Jan 2016
notrashcannotrashcan
Rated 25 Feb 2011
95
91st
add some political and action elements to cidade de deus and there you go!
Rated 25 Feb 2011
chrispalmChrisPalm
Rated 24 Mar 2011
86
97th
I am overwhelmed, expected an underbudget glossy follow-up. I would never think this could compete with the first one, it didnt, it completly blew it away. this sequel had what the original lacked, a deeper story and more aspects
Rated 24 Mar 2011
tjekhovTjekhov
Rated 22 Jul 2011
60
54th
Ten times better than the similar american films..
Rated 22 Jul 2011
marianecmariane.c
Rated 21 Oct 2010
100
95th
Melhor filme que eu vi em alguns anos. E não tem como saber qual o melhor: tropa 1 ou tropa 2!!
Rated 21 Oct 2010
bentienbentien
Rated 03 Sep 2014
85
95th
One of the most thrilling films I've seen and a huge step up from the first - and flawed - 'Tropa de Elite' film.
Rated 03 Sep 2014
basasdurabasasdura
Rated 02 Oct 2012
91
94th
A vast improvement over the original film which was already one of the great movies to have come out of anywhere in the last decade.
Rated 02 Oct 2012
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 12 Jul 2023
63
24th
An improvement over the original; this focuses more on Moura’s political wheeling and dealing, creating more dramatic sparks, while still delivering on some harsh action sequences. This still feels too derivative of other noughties era crime films (especially THE DEPARTED), but it fits the bill as passable entertainment, even mixing in some thoughtful (and quite incendiary) social commentary.
Rated 12 Jul 2023
beaconBeacon
Rated 30 Jun 2012
89
94th
The story is a lot cleaner, and thus more compelling than the first film. The action picked up rather quickly, but they didn't rush the action at the expense of the plot as you commonly see. It's one of the better crime dramas in recent history, and the Rio background makes it feel genuine. My only significant problem with it is that they open with a significant scene in the ending, only to create a "twist" by altering this scene later. So many movies do this and I don't understand why.
Rated 30 Jun 2012
pigletPiglet
Rated 13 Jul 2011
90
99th
Amazing movie, and much more diverse than the first one.
Rated 13 Jul 2011
neonmanNeonman
Rated 07 May 2015
39
2nd
Completely overdone, with constant monotonous narration detailing every little boring matter -- for a film dying for your attention, it sure didn't feature many thrills, action, or anything to care about, despite the subject matter being so important and topically relevant.
Rated 07 May 2015
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 17 May 2011
79
57th
Like the first movie there's an undercurrent of fascist apologia, but there's a bit more nuance and positive character development than in the original. The "it's ok to murder bad people" vibe is still around, but at least it's countered by some from of consequence and an opposing character, even if his role is rather limited. Slick production values and good storytelling make it an interesting, if somewhat frustrating watch.
Rated 17 May 2011
mini_tMini-T
Rated 09 Feb 2012
90
90th
Reminded me a lot of The Wire. Great story, great action and great acting. A good insight in the cruel world of the favela's and the corrupt police agents. Perfect mix between action, story and character development so don't expect to watch a shooter movie. Captain Nascimento was great.
Rated 09 Feb 2012
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 13 Nov 2016
35
30th
Non-stop action cannot conceal that the film lacks suspense and dramatic energy. Very disappointing given the high score it won at another, lesser site.
Rated 13 Nov 2016
kavuKavu
Rated 28 May 2012
84
83rd
Has all the strengths of the first one with a better script.
Rated 28 May 2012
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 20 Mar 2013
76
43rd
This movie is pretty entertaining but it was a little too complicated for an action film, especially a Brazilian action film. I really did like the main character Nascimento. Although, he looks like a Brazilian Mark Ruffalo. I liked the Politics involved in the plot and it's always good seeing dirty cops get what's coming to them. The parts involving his son seemed unnecessary to the plot and it was a bit weird trying to figure out who his wife was actually with, I'm still confused about that.
Rated 20 Mar 2013
fmoraesfmoraes
Rated 04 Mar 2017
70
53rd
2016/06/25
Rated 04 Mar 2017
quickyapiQuickyAPI
Rated 19 Mar 2012
72
68th
Sometimes a bit fast to follow with the subtitles, but it was a very suspenseful criminal action drama featuring a former BOPE leader who tries to uncover corruption as drug gangs are replaced by police gangs. If you still think your government is corruption-free after seeing this movie, think again.
Rated 19 Mar 2012
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 08 Oct 2012
78
57th
Tropa 2 certainly doesn't have the raw energy, violence or element of surprise of its predecessor - but it's a different kind of film, a solid drama which rumbles authoritatively into the barrio, wielding the weight of a political drama with complex characters sexed up by a little action. While the storytelling and performances are good, the more nuanced exploration of good and evil detracts from the gun-toting, boot-stomping cartoonism that made the first film more fun. Different ain't better.
Rated 08 Oct 2012
yamilvidalYamilVidal
Rated 27 Dec 2020
86
76th
This movie is technically and visually excellent. Politically speaking is complex and risky. I was quite upset at it during the first 2/3, but you have to watch the entire thing to get the point.
Rated 27 Dec 2020
guilhermetcguilhermetc
Rated 06 Dec 2011
66
44th
my grade reflects my ambivalence towards this movie: I consider it fairly well made, in a visceral-action-movie kind of way, and the actors are all decent etc. the narrative is very compelling, and that is the main problem: apart from the fact that it recalls elite squad 1, which I just rewatched yesterday and, once again, made me feel awful and sad (not in a good, "this movie is a good sad movie", way), the way the narrative is constructed is very questionable. worth a discussion, though.
Rated 06 Dec 2011
ferstardustferstardust
Rated 12 May 2013
65
32nd
Good and sad.
Rated 12 May 2013
mindsexMindsex
Rated 12 Apr 2020
95
99th
Well this sequel goes beyond the social system of the favelas and shows dsyfunction of political and science systems in Brasil-
Rated 12 Apr 2020
gejsouzagejsouza
Rated 27 Jul 2012
98
91st
Fantastic.
Rated 27 Jul 2012
glm01glm01
Rated 17 Sep 2013
87
91st
86.500
Rated 17 Sep 2013
gideonGideon
Rated 08 Feb 2012
3
92nd
Superb filmmaking
Rated 08 Feb 2012
akatemossfanAKateMossFan
Rated 05 Oct 2021
100
98th
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 27 Sep 2011
80
88th
How did they do it..? It's even better than part 1.... simply amazing. The movie had me sitting on the edge of my chair! What a climax! This is an instant classic!
Rated 27 Sep 2011
frnk23frnk23
Rated 24 May 2011
78
89th
apart from the seizure inducing opening credits its good
Rated 24 May 2011
troothTrooth
Rated 27 Mar 2012
86
94th
Addresses some really large-scale problems, but still manages to demonstrate the issues on a personal level. It's rare to see an action movie like this, where you not only care about what happens during the action scenes, but they are (somewhat) unpredictable. And at some point, you might end up wishing there wasn't so much shooting, not because of how cliche and repetitive it is, but because something awful could happen.
Rated 27 Mar 2012
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 02 Dec 2011
95
99th
polis-mafya, siyaset, uyusturucu ceteleri, hapishane (sehir uyusturucudan temizlenir ama bu kez yozlasmis polisler sehre hakim olur. Mükemmel bir film)
Rated 02 Dec 2011
pzinggpzingg
Rated 11 Feb 2012
83
35th
Shakespearean and G.W. Bush references sprinkled into this tightly wound corruption/conspiracy tale. Seu Jorge kicks the action off.
Rated 11 Feb 2012
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 19 Apr 2011
84
90th
A logical sequel and improvement over the first film, even though it loses some of the intense grittyness from the original in shifting the scope from street crime to corruption inside the (political) system. Luckily, I am a total sucker for this type of film and could not get enough of it. It's smart, exciting, infuriating and pretty badass. Would have liked a slower paced ending, but I'm hoping it's just meant as a bridge to a possible third movie.
Rated 19 Apr 2011
pierre_Pierre_
Rated 27 Nov 2011
76
42nd
Not as good as the first one in terms of depth but still a very good movie with a great pace. I like the main actor (Wagner Moura) and Matias (André Ramiro).
Rated 27 Nov 2011
dardandardan
Rated 20 Aug 2015
76
82nd
The Wire and City of God meet.
Rated 20 Aug 2015
rocketluccoRocketlucco
Rated 18 Apr 2012
75
72nd
Overall Enjoyment: 30/40, Plot/Themes: 15/20, Cinematography/Direction: 15/20, Acting/Writing: 15/20 Similar to the first film, and just as good, if not better. Fast paced with an interesting political story.
Rated 18 Apr 2012
chemical404chemical404
Rated 30 Dec 2012
69
80th
A very tight thriller and an improvement over the first part with more complex characters and morals. It doesn't waste time with love side-stories and similar stuff, in fact, it want to tell so much, that a lot of it has to be explained with the use of narration. It reminded me of great Hong Kong crime movies Johnnie To made with South American taste.
Rated 30 Dec 2012
age_jellemaAge Jellema
Rated 04 May 2012
80
83rd
great documentary style action crime flick. Feel very realistic.
Rated 04 May 2012
aaasolankiaaasolanki
Rated 12 Aug 2012
78
57th
Excellent portrayal of the dirty politics of drugs in Rio. No one minds watching a good cop movie :)
Rated 12 Aug 2012
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 18 Nov 2011
35
90th
"It's Moura's spotless embodiment of the principled Brazilian man for whom aggression and being coincide that renders the film such an immersive experience." - Diego COsta
Rated 18 Nov 2011
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 11 Aug 2013
70
82nd
Very good.
Rated 11 Aug 2013
kojilessKojiless
Rated 01 Mar 2012
94
97th
Ofttimes a bigger budget can ruin a sequel, but that's not the case here. Sure, this movie features a bit less BOPA than the first installment, but it provides us with us an even deeper view into the workings of the grimy underworld that Elite Squad simply gave us a glimpse of.
Rated 01 Mar 2012
kakkikakki
Rated 28 Nov 2011
90
85th
Everything seems to be calm, but corruption is everywhere.
Rated 28 Nov 2011
glmglm
Rated 04 Sep 2011
90
92nd
89.750
Rated 04 Sep 2011
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 01 Dec 2013
30
18th
Gritty story about cops caught up in the violent struggle to rid the streets of Rio de Janeiro of crime. Their tactics frequently cross the line as they become desperate to get results.
Rated 01 Dec 2013
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 30 Jul 2011
84
94th
Nice movie
Rated 30 Jul 2011
achayanAchayan
Rated 25 Mar 2012
93
95th
Everything that , made the first one great makes this also a film worth watching. Definitely watch this, but definitely after your done with the first one.
Rated 25 Mar 2012
rottentRottenT
Rated 19 Mar 2018
93
83rd
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within is a bleak, violent descent into the Brazilian underbelly, ripping into the favelas with unstoppable and kinetic force.
Rated 19 Mar 2018
bruhcringeBruhCringe
Rated 17 Jul 2021
68
44th
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Rated 17 Jul 2021
daffy69697Daffy69697
Rated 23 May 2012
81
60th
Decent action flick
Rated 23 May 2012
hajikarimihajikarimi
Rated 26 Dec 2011
96
94th
really good job.
Rated 26 Dec 2011
schnofelschnofel
Rated 09 Feb 2011
47
34th
Since most points of view were explored in the socially investigative first part, this encore has nowhere left to go but into excessive TV plotting. Only the last ten minutes show potential.
Rated 09 Feb 2011
kublai_khanKublai Khan
Rated 08 Apr 2012
73
74th
Fantastic in-depth look at Brazilian politics and the reasons behind why the poverty gap is so persistent.
Rated 08 Apr 2012
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 29 Apr 2023
66
68th
Still solid but I prefer the blunter first film.
Rated 29 Apr 2023
graveyardtangraveyardtan
Rated 29 Dec 2011
85
71st
By turning Nascimento into a hero, Elite Squad 2's politics become even more muddled, damning the violent system, while lauding the violence. Luckily, the plot is smart, and the movie moves along at an efficient pace, never getting bogged down in its subplots.
Rated 29 Dec 2011
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 13 Jan 2014
78
66th
Riveting political thriller with some superbly shot action sequences. Moura is fantastic as the stoic hero.
Rated 13 Jan 2014
jazzalohaJazzaloha
Rated 10 Mar 2012
58
25th
I've heard people mention *Godfather*, the TV show *The Wire*, among others. Uh, no. Imo, this feels more like a mediocre TV movie--the acting, writing, action and overall film just seems mediocre. The film isn't terrible, but it's not that great, either. (probable score: 72)
Rated 10 Mar 2012
laetitiaLaetitia
Rated 22 Oct 2010
59
11th
Sou o único que não gostou?
Rated 22 Oct 2010
medikolaynmedikolayn
Rated 17 Jul 2015
90
94th
palavra palavra!
Rated 17 Jul 2015

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