End of Watch (2012)
Rated R
Starring Jake Gylenhaal, Michael Pena, Anna Kendrick, Natalie Martinez, David Harbour, Frank Grillo, America Ferrera,
Written and Directed by David Ayer
The Story:
Brian (Gylenhaal) and Mike (Pena) are officers in the LAPD. They're partners. They're brothers. When they uncover crimes being committed that are well above the street thug level that they are used to, they draw the unwanted attention of a Mexican cartel that orders them killed.
Your feeling about the police will likely color your desire to even see this film.
It's brutal and unflinching in portraying life on the streets of California and the dangers that are out there for citizens, criminals, and the police.
Shot in a documentary style for Brian's college class, you'll be up close and personal as the personal and professional lives of Brian and Mike play out before you.
The rest of the supporting cast is great, and used sparingly.
Again, this is about the partners and the bond they share.
It's also what gives the film the extra heart and soul and may likely lead you to tears by the film's conclusion.
It's a film that had been sitting in my queue for years, and I'm finally glad I got around to seeing it.
Final Grade: B
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