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Alemão

2014·Movie
1h 49min

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8

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About

Five undercover cops at Complexo do Alemão, one of Rio de Janeiro's most dangerous areas, have their covers blown by drug dealers. Arrested, they wait execution or to be rescued by police forces that would risk expose a larger operation.
Crime ThrillerGritty RealismIntense ActionSurvival StoryUndercover Police DramaUrban CrimeHigh StakesBrazilian CinemaSocial Commentary

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Is Alemão worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Alemão rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Alemão?

1 h 49 min

Alemão runs 1 h 49 min.

What language is Alemão in?

PortugueseFrench

It was made in Portuguese, with some French. Produced in Brazil.