Universal Pictures Elite Squad
Directed by José Padilha · 2007
Quick Verdict
Elite Squad (2007) has a 67% Celluloid Score — our average across critic reviews, audience ratings, Metascore, Letterboxd, and IMDb. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
67%
Celluloid Score Recommended Averaged from 5 sources
54% Critic Score
89% Audience
33 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8 IMDb /10
Is Elite Squad worth watching?
Yes — Elite Squad earns a 67% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Critics Consensus
Padilha's controversial hit exposed Brazil's police violence to record domestic audiences.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
Audiences (89%) responded more warmly than critics (54%).
What is Elite Squad about?
A captain in Rio's BOPE special forces prepares for promotion while planning a raid to clear a favela before the Pope's visit.
