Elite Squad (2007)

Jose Padilha's high-octane thriller has been the subject of much debate since its premiere. Accused of sharing the fascistic perspective of its central character (despite the fact that he repels emotional identification), the film follows Nascimento, the captain of an elite military-style squad that fights police corruption and drug trafficking in the Rio favelas. Hellbent on leaving his job due to the encroachments of impending fatherhood, mayhem turns to chaos when Nascimento recruits two honest cops to train as his potential replacement.