How to gauge realism? Well, hopefully when a man reaches our age, he

Posted by tinear (A) on February 28, 2012 at 17:00:14

In Reply to: "Unlike "The Godfather" series"... which is total garbage, of course posted by Victor Khomenko on February 28, 2012 at 09:25:29:

understands a little about the world, what isn't necessarily written about in the newspapers.
"Mesrine" is very fine entertainment, I'd argue, and it does sport a tremendous lead performance by one of the best actors around who eschews the Clooney-brand of self-awareness and general smarminess.
There can not exist wide-ranging crime w/out police enabling. That is, unfortunately, a fact. Cops are very aware of all criminals active in their neighborhoods/areas. That is why so few crimes that they wish to solve remain unsolved. The tough crimes are the ones perpetrated by "amateurs" or those w/out a clear motive, i.e. serial murders.
Years ago, when I lived in Minneapolis, I had a friend who'd been a career criminal, but had served time and gone straight. According to him, thieves had their areas of operation: you didn't roam into another guy's area. The police were recipients of "insurance" payments and also enforcers of those that strayed.
Anyhow, the solution in Brazil won't occur (same with all the S. and C. American countries [and Asian ones, too]) unless Americans stop their illegal drug use. Don't hold your breath.
Eventually, of course, the entire system is corrupted by this business that has unlimited, untraceable cash to bribe politicians. No paper trail=power.

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Topic - "Elite Squad: The Enemy Within:" easily one of the best films of the year and unlike anything you'd see coming - tinear 16:46:48 02/27/12 (11)

The first one was great. As a former LEO, I wish we could get away... - MMasztal 18:05:58 03/06/12 (0)

RE:Yes, great movie - saw it last night (nt - Eldragon@gmx.com 08:35:26 03/01/12 (0)

"Unlike "The Godfather" series"... which is total garbage, of course - Victor Khomenko 09:25:29 02/28/12 (5)

How to gauge realism? Well, hopefully when a man reaches our age, he - tinear 17:00:14 02/28/12 (2)

So, once again, it is the other guy's fault - Victor Khomenko 17:12:20 02/28/12 (1)

Didn't mean to say there's one culprit. As long as there's a market, - tinear 07:58:32 02/29/12 (0)

Tin is the Sudz of film. - Enophile 09:37:15 02/28/12 (1)

RE: Lol! C'mon ... - Jeff Starrs 10:13:03 02/28/12 (0)

Saw the first one and couldn't believe how corrupt Rio's police are . . . - mr grits 19:29:00 02/27/12 (2)

If you think the police in the US are any cleaner, you're such an innocent. The world's largest consumer - tinear 07:35:48 02/28/12 (1)

Yeah, but selling engines out of new police cars to friends? Whew. * - mr grits 09:08:09 02/28/12 (0)

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How to gauge realism? Well, hopefully when a man reaches our age, he - tinear 17:00:14 02/28/12 (2)

So, once again, it is the other guy's fault - Victor Khomenko 17:12:20 02/28/12 (1)

Didn't mean to say there's one culprit. As long as there's a market, - tinear 07:58:32 02/29/12 (0)

How to gauge realism? Well, hopefully when a man reaches our age, he

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