8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
After a bloody invasion of the BOPE in the High-Security Penitentiary Bangu 1 in Rio de Janeiro to control a rebellion of interns, the Lieutenant-Colonel Roberto Nascimento and the second in command Captain André Matias are accused by the Human Right Aids member Diogo Fraga of execution of prisoners. Matias is transferred to the corrupted Military Police and Nascimento is exonerated from the BOPE by the Governor.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
After a bloody invasion of the BOPE in the High-Security Penitentiary Bangu 1 in Rio de Janeiro to control a rebellion of interns, the Lieutenant-Colonel Roberto Nascimento and the second in command Captain André Matias are accused by the Human Right Aids member Diogo Fraga of execution of prisoners. Matias is transferred to the corrupted Military Police and Nascimento is exonerated from the BOPE by the Governor.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a progressive critique of systemic corruption, state violence, and political exploitation, demonstrating how powerful elites manipulate institutions and the media for their own gain, rather than addressing social problems.
The movie features a diverse Brazilian cast that authentically reflects the country's demographics without explicit DEI-driven recasting. Its narrative critically explores systemic corruption within the police and political structures, focusing on the actions of individuals and institutions rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Elite Squad 2: The Enemy Within does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is entirely centered on political corruption and police operations in Rio de Janeiro, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on political corruption, police operations, and the rise of militias in Rio de Janeiro, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Elite Squad 2 is a direct sequel to Elite Squad, continuing its original narrative and characters. It does not adapt characters from external source material or previous installments with a different gender, nor does it feature historical figures portrayed with a changed gender.
Elite Squad 2: The Enemy Within is a sequel to an original film. All returning characters maintain their established racial portrayals from the first installment, and new characters do not have prior canonical races to be swapped. Therefore, no race swaps are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
7.8
Critic Ratings
9.1
7.1
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