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End of Watch (2012)
You think you have a hard job? Have you seen what the boys at the LAPD have to go through?
End of watch is by far one of the greatest films I have seen this year. It had everything you could ask for a film and it will start making think of how the brave men and women of the LAPD put their life on the line every single day.
From the first scene you are thrown into the shoes of the LAPD officers and it doesn't let go from there. From now until those end credits you are with these officers to the end, and by god, will you feel welcome. So much credit needs to go to Gyllenhaal and Peña. They are one of the greatest pairs to have ever been seen on the big screen. The way these two interact with each other would be seen as a product of years of partnership. The acting in this movie is TOP OF THE LINE! Peña in particular was just amazing! Peña has long been Hollywood's most underrated actor and this film just lets him shine like the amazing star that he is!
The plot itself revolves around the two's daily routine as police officers and as every day people. Being with family and friends, going out etc. Every day the two must face new obstacles that will lead to them getting more and more recognition within the LAPD and the local drug cartel. The F bombs fly around quite a bit in this money, followed by scenes of extreme violence and some truly shocking images so be worn.
the only major complaint one can have with this film is the style filming. The film is shown in this "Found Footage" format, meaning there is a lot of shaking and the action my not be all that clear. However I found it to only add to the sense of immersion.
In short go: GO AND SEE THIS MOVIE! The acting is some of the best seen this year, the action is great and the set pieces are some that you wont soon forget!
10/10