It was also Brazil's official entry for the at the 84th Academy Awards. Elite Squad 2: The Enemy Within (2010) - IMDb

Unlike the first film, which was often criticized for glorifying police brutality, the sequel is widely seen as a critique of the military police structure and a call for political reform.

The film critiques how institutional corruption is self-sustaining, involving the police, the legislature, and the media.

The film swept the Grand Prize of Brazilian Cinema in 2011, winning in categories including: . Best Director (José Padilha). Best Actor (Wagner Moura). Best Original Screenplay .