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Operation Carwash: A Worldwide Corruption Scandal Made in Brazil

2017 [PORTUGUESE]

Action / Crime / Thriller

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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by armin19802 / 10

lopsided, one-dimensional piece of propaganda

This movie covers real-life events of the so-called Car-Wash operation, the largest corruption scandal and investigation taken place in Brazil's history. While it has certainly been an event worthy of being portrayed as a motion picture, there are two big problems with the premise of this movie:

  • the operation is *still* under way, with recent developments completely invalidating and making a mockery of its title and tag-line (i.e., the premise that "No One Is Above the Law");
  • the narrative is politicized and one-sided, through intentional omission and lack of depth;


The lopsidedness is not just a matter of whose perspective the plot is told from (which is obviously that of the "good guys" from the Federal Police). The problem is that the movie actively manipulates or omits facts, as an attempt to solidify the confirmation bias of its target audience (the right-wing Brazilian middle class). It also attempts to manipulate the perception of what really took place by those with little to no knowledge of the actual events.

There is a very complicated backstory, not only to the real-life Car Wash operation, but to the making of the movie itself, whose investors decided to remain anonymous. For example, actors had illegal access to classified information and to official police equipment for the purpose of "researching" for the movie. Is there any mention of the politically-charged statements and attacks on the "villain" character, which many of the portrayed police officers and prosecutors had made over time, even before the operation took place? Not at all, and that omission is intentional. Would it be relevant, had this operation taken place in the US, to let the audience know that a prosecutor indicting a Democrat politician is a heavy partisan of the Republican party? Not to the makers of this movie.

I am no fan of the main "villain" character, who happens to be a former President of Brazil and had a spectacular fall from grace, from his 80%+ approval rating right after leaving office, to being indicted and sentenced as part of the Car Wash operation.

The main sin of this movie is to pretend that a good fight against corruption, and not ruthless political warfare, was the biggest motivator of the actions by the portrayed "heroes".

Having witnessed over the last two years the relentless and scornful political machinations by part of the press, politicians, members of the police and judiciary in Brazil, into what amounts to one giant lawfare-tactics operation, it only makes one nervously laugh at the idea that "No One Is Above the Law" in Brazil of 2017.

Reviewed by blrnani8 / 10

Excellent and inspiring film

In the early 90s Brazil introduced the Real Plan, which brought much needed financial and economic stability to the country. For the first time in decades Brazilians were able to make long-term plans, so essential to building a successful future. That story is told in the film "Real: O Plano Por Trás Da História" And now we have an even better film that shows the even more important change that is taking place in the country, by giving the people a sense of justice - that nobody is above the law. It is a process that is still evolving, hence the need to protect the individuals involved, and is encountering resistance from a PT appointed Supreme Court that is systematically releasing many of the corrupt politicians who have been convicted and sentenced to prison terms under the Car Wash Operation. Watch this film to understand this vital process in the development of a country that has all the ingredients to be a success on the world stage - bar this essential building block of rule of law. Let us hope and pray that the story will have a happy ending! The Brazilian people are counting on it and will hopefully vote accordingly in October.

Reviewed by agostino-dallas9 / 10

It is not propaganda it is a wonderful movie about the worst political and financial scandal of Brazil

Movies involving political facts will always cause some division. This one is no exception. The Labor's Party, known in Brazil as "P.T." will desperately claim this is propaganda and so will its supporters. That is very simple to argue: if this movie was a lie or propaganda, Brazil would still be living the recent and flash in the pan golden years, but it is actually in the 3rd year of a unprecedented crisis which only now -- and by now I really mean like a August 2017 -- is slowly moving. The scheme was such that it is very hard to find today someone or some party not involved. The nation is divided because the Labor's Party refuse to recognize it failed big time. Just have a look at some international magazines between 2010 and 2014 and you will see, in facts, not propaganda, how the country went from heaven to hell. The economy was not growing strong, it was totally window-dressed to show something it was not. It was artificially made and the money source ran dry at the moment the scandals were seriously investigated. It is only a matter of time until the big liar's mask falls completely. He was already snitched by his old-time friend and that is only the beginning. Brazilian people deserves much better than this but it is also their job to vote correctly next time. Otherwise, Brazil will soon become a country just like Venezuela!! Very soon!

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