Being Brazilian, I feel a strong connection to this film. It resonated with me quite a bit. The dramatic elements are well-done, and the action sequences are also good. What stands out most, though, is the portrayal of law enforcement. In Rio de Janeiro, you find favelas struggling with drug issues. There's pervasive corruption and greed throughout the nation. If people from Portugal want to stay informed, I suggest …

This is among the finest films Brazil has sent out on the international stage. As someone from Portugal, I feel I have a reasonable understanding of Brazilian realities, given the historical and cultural connections between our countries. Therefore, I’m not surprised by the depiction this film offers—a world rarely seen in Rio de Janeiro's tourist brochures: the impoverished areas that overlook the city’s wealthie…

It's a watchable film, full of intense and graphic violence. The fact that it takes place in Rio and was made by Brazilian filmmakers helps to give it some weight. While the storyline isn’t particularly innovative, it works well enough.