End of Watch: Review By SherlockHolmes2009

Oct 1st, 2012 by SherlockHolmes2009
David Ayers best film since Training Day
  • OVERALL
    4.5
    SUPERB
  • Story
  • Acting
  • Directing
  • Visuals
I didnt really know what to expect when seeing this film at first but once I walked out the theater I realized that it was one of the best films of the year. Lead by outstanding performances from Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena, End of Watch is easily one of the best cop films ever and one of the best films of the year.

The story for End of Watch was intense and entertaining. Written by David Ayer, our story revolves around 2 young police officers who are the best of friends and while out on patrol are hunted down by a Mexican Cartel and must fight for their life. I must say David Ayer really knows how to write a story that everyone can get into and the farther it gets into the story, the more you get on the edge of your seats and really get into the film. Now while the language of the film was alittle out there, it was still enjoyable and I look forward to seeing Ayers work in the future.

The acting in End of Watch was outstanding, best thing about the film. Everyone who came in was excellent as either a cop hardened by the violence of the streets or as a gangster trying to get respect on the streets by any means but I really gotta give Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena praise as they really feed off each other, as if there was no lines in the film, that Gyllenhaal and Pena just had normal conversations with each other and I gotta say I was very impressed by their performances that I must say are Oscar worthy performances.

The directing by David Ayer was enjoyable, definetly one of the best things about the film. David Ayer really knew how to get people into this, to literally put them into the film and see it from the main characters point of view by using the point of view cameras on Gyllenhaal and Pena were the best thing about his direction because it really allowed the auidence to get into the film, like your playing the officers themselves and I applaud Ayer for his great direction on the film, along with cinematographer Roman Vasyanov.

The visuals were very well done. Like I said the point of view system they had was awesome, one of the best things about the film but what I didnt like was that with some scenes it got hard to tell what was going on, the camera just moved around so much that you just couldnt make out the scene but other than those parts the visuals were great and Cinematographer Roman Vasyanov did an amazing job.

Overall I give the film 8.5/10 stars. End of Watch is definetly a whole new experience in experiencing a cop drama. It gritty, reckless, and realistic and filled with Oscar Worthy performances, End of Watch is definelty one of the best films of the year and definetly worth seeing in theaters. So grab your best friend and get ready to see South Central like no way before.

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Comments (29)

  1. SherlockHolmes2009

    @XxNickTheFilmCriticXx Damn, well arent you lucky

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  2. Nicholaus XX

    @SherlockHolmes2009 -- Too bad I was homeschooled.

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  3. SherlockHolmes2009

    @XxNickTheFilmCriticXx Yea thats what I did and I got my first job at 15

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  4. Nicholaus XX

    @SherlockHolmes2009 -- Duly noted. It definitely would be!

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  5. SherlockHolmes2009

    @XxNickTheFilmCriticXx That would be awesome if you could work at your movie theaters, it would be an awesome movie lovers job

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  6. SherlockHolmes2009

    @XxNickTheFilmCriticXx Yea, little by little. Well what I would recommend is use your Uncles or maybe have your teachers from high school that you got along with; those are your best bets

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  7. Nicholaus XX

    @SherlockHolmes2009 -- Good luck with that, man.

    Yeah, I have no prior work experience, and no references. It's tough, at this point. Hopefully, I can get a job at my local Gamestop, or theatre. That'd be awesome.

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  8. SherlockHolmes2009

    @XxNickTheFilmCriticXx Yea Ive been trying to get to the gym more but no such luck haha. Im pretty much the same, hoping this job that likes me and takes me

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  9. Nicholaus XX

    @SherlockHolmes2009 -- Not much. I've been working out as much as possible lately(and loving every bit of it), and looking for a job. How about you, man?

    Yes, I have, actually(surprisingly). But, there's several. I'll link you.

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  10. SherlockHolmes2009

    @XxNickTheFilmCriticXx Yea only time will tell, so what you been up to man, seen any good films lately

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  11. Nicholaus XX

    @SherlockHolmes2009 -- Yeah, I have a feeling what ever happens next is going to be completely unpredictable.

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  12. SherlockHolmes2009

    @XxNickTheFilmCriticXx Man that cliffhanger, I was pissed cuz it was so good, I have my theories on what will happen next summer but time will tell

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  13. Nicholaus XX

    @SherlockHolmes2009 -- Yeah, especially after a cliffhanger!

    I've been good. Thanks for asking.

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  14. SherlockHolmes2009

    @XxNickTheFilmCriticXx Mad, I cant believe we gotta wait awhole year for the last 8 episodes of Breaking Bad; but other than that Im good, how have you been God of Movieweb

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  15. Nicholaus XX

    @SherlockHolmes2009 -- We have to wait nearly a year for the next split-season of Breaking Bad; how are you doing?

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  16. SherlockHolmes2009

    @XxNickTheFilmCriticXx Thanks man

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  17. Nicholaus XX

    @SherlockHolmes2009 -- Nice review, man.

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  18. SherlockHolmes2009

    @mcleve02 Gotta get to it man, you better get your ass up when Django Unchained hits theaters

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  19. SherlockHolmes2009

    @huntsman Thanks man

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  20. THE JOKER

    @SherlockHolmes2009 it is there... just a matter of me getting up to go see it!

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  21. Huntsman

    @SherlockHolmes2009: Good Review. I'll give it a chance when it comes to my local Redbox.

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  22. skywise

    @SherlockHolmes2009 In general I am not a fan of that style BUT I did enjoy chronical very much. If they are done right those types of movies can be very good. And this is coming from someone who was adamant on hating that gimmick. You mentioned the shakey cam, well I guess you cant get around that if you want it to look real but I felt Chronical did a fantastic job in that department. Soooooo, I am slowly starting to see that this style CAN be very effective and I agree that it would make sense as a police movie.

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  23. SherlockHolmes2009

    @mcleve02 Thanks man, you gotta add this to your list to see

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  24. SherlockHolmes2009

    @skywise Its a great style to use, especially since its a police movie

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  25. THE JOKER

    @SherlockHolmes2009 Nice review dude! I really am slacking with seeing my movies this year... haha

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  26. skywise

    @SherlockHolmes2009 I am disapointed that it is a POV style movie but its been getting rave reviews so of course I will see it. Great review BTW.

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  27. SherlockHolmes2009

    @crypt Thanks man

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  28. SherlockHolmes2009

    @mcleve02@skywise@bawnian-dexeus@XxNickTheFilmCriticXx@sean @pjwoskler @ghostman@corey@moviegeek@slysnide@cupid@dan1@narrator@Zak-Lee-Ferguson@huntsman@the-movieghost@stoned@brian @thedude-abidas

    Review of End of Watch is up, come check it out

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  29. The Cryptkeeper: Resurrected

    Great review, I've got this and Looper high on my list; perhaps I'll see them this weekend.

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