Decided to make this thread because of the Modern Warfare 2 thread´s last posts. There are many great non-english movies that unfortunatelly aren´t that famous outside it´s own country, so I ask you some help to share good movie recommendations. And I mean good movies, not "artsy Gay Cowboys Eating Pudding".
My 3 favourites in portuguese are pretty big ones.
1: Elite Squad (Tropa de Elite).
By far my favourite movie from Brazil. Based on a true story. It´s about the BOPE (Rio de Janeiro's special ops, kind of like a really baddass SWAT). This movie is awesome and anyone with balls will enjoy it. Great acting, strong points of view, good laughs (from situations, not jokes) and very reallistic and violent action sequences on the "favelas". I can´t recommend it enough. The trailler makes it looks like a police action flick, but in fact it has much more to do with Full Metal Jacket.
2: Drained (O Cheiro do Ralo).
Very funny and odd movie. Pretty unique. It´s about a nihilistic pawn shop owner that treats people as products. The guy also falls in love with a butt. Not the whole girl, just the butt.
3: City Of God (Cidade de Deus).
A great movie about favela criminals. Reminds me a bit of Once Upon A Time In America but on a totally different setting. Great storytelling and direction.
My 3 favourites in portuguese are pretty big ones.
1: Elite Squad (Tropa de Elite).
By far my favourite movie from Brazil. Based on a true story. It´s about the BOPE (Rio de Janeiro's special ops, kind of like a really baddass SWAT). This movie is awesome and anyone with balls will enjoy it. Great acting, strong points of view, good laughs (from situations, not jokes) and very reallistic and violent action sequences on the "favelas". I can´t recommend it enough. The trailler makes it looks like a police action flick, but in fact it has much more to do with Full Metal Jacket.
2: Drained (O Cheiro do Ralo).
Very funny and odd movie. Pretty unique. It´s about a nihilistic pawn shop owner that treats people as products. The guy also falls in love with a butt. Not the whole girl, just the butt.
3: City Of God (Cidade de Deus).
A great movie about favela criminals. Reminds me a bit of Once Upon A Time In America but on a totally different setting. Great storytelling and direction.
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