End of Watch heads back to theaters starting December 7
End of Watch was produced by David Ayer's Crave Films, v under his Le Grisbi Productions, and Nigel Sinclair and Matt Jackson of Exclusive Media who also financed the film, in association with Emmett/Furla Films.
End of Watch, which earned the Critics' Choice distinction from the Broadcast Film Critics Association, recently won nominations from the Film Independent Spirit Awards for Best Supporting Actor for Michael Peña and Best Cinematography for Roman Vasyanov.
Roger Ebert recently named End of Watch one of the best films of 2012.
"Jake Gyllenhaal's image-transforming work as a very tough cop in David Ayer's End of Watch may help the film win a Best Picture slot, and Michael Peña is no less effective as his partner in a dangerous Los Angeles police district. They forge a relationship during a series of brilliantly-staged action sequences."
Here's what Open Road Films CEO Tom Ortenberg had to say in a statement.
"Audience and critical response to End of Watch has been incredible. We are thrilled about the success of the movie to date and hope that this will be a new opportunity for audiences to discover End of Watch and for the film to be seen again on the big screen for awards consideration."
Producer Nigel Sinclair also chimed in regarding the news.
"End of Watch has been one of the most rewarding films I have ever worked on. It connects emotionally with audiences in a very special and unique way and, alongside my fellow producers David Ayer, John Lesher and Matt Jackson, and distribution partner Open Road, could not be prouder to have brought this film to the big screen."
Members of the following film industry guilds and awards organizations will be able to use their official guild cards for free entrance to see End of Watch (depending on individual theater policies): AMPAS, ACE, ADG, ASC, BAFTA, CAS, DGA, HFPA, MPEG, MPSE, PGA, SAG NOM COM, WGA.
Lauded by critics when it hit theaters in September 2012, Lisa Schwarzbaum of Entertainment Weekly called End of Watch "Sharp" and "Visceral." Peter Travers of Rolling Stone wrote, "[End of Watch] Bristles with life," and Newsweek called the film, "Riveting." Karen Durbin of Elle wrote, "Gyllenhaal's and Peña's chemistry is pitch-perfect."
Exclusive Media holds worldwide distribution rights. Open Road Films is the U.S. distributor. Executive producers are Guy East and Exclusive Media's Tobin Armbrust, Jake Gyllenhaal, Adam Kassan, Chrisann Verges, Randall Emmett and George Furla of Emmett/Furla Films, Stepan Martirosyan and Remington Chase.
End of Watch was released September 21st, 2012 and stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Peña, Natalie Martinez, Anna Kendrick, David Harbour, Frank Grillo, America Ferrera, Cle Shaheed Sloan. The film is directed by David Ayer.
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Bawnian©-Dexeus
@XxNickTheFilmCriticXx Ah
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Nicholaus XX
@bawnian-dexeus --But, I really, really don't like Michael Pena.
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Bawnian©-Dexeus
@XxNickTheFilmCriticXx First weekend. If you dislike handheld footage/found footage, which is what the movie looks like, but not obnoxiously, then you may or may not like it. Overall, it has an excellent script, no cliche ending and both leads give great performances
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CelluloidDreams
It was an OK film...not great. I would rate it: C+.
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Nicholaus XX
@corey -- I have yet to see it, and have no idea what to expect.
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Corey W.
@XxNickTheFilmCriticXx Good point. I wonder if it'll get the nominations it's looking for. Like I said, great movie, but I never though Oscar when I saw it.
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Nicholaus XX
@crypt -- It happens, on occasion. "The Social Network", an example.
@corey -- From word of mouth, I think that's where "Life of Pi" comes in.
@bawnian-dexeus -- Have you seen it, yet?
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Corey W.
It is a great movie. But award worthy? Not so sure. Maybe for Best Cinematohraphy at most.
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Bawnian©-Dexeus
I'm pretty sure it's been done before
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The Cryptkeeper: Resurrected
That's weird. I have never heard of this, does this happen a lot? I am glad it is returning to theaters though, hopefully I can catch it this time.
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ROFLitschristian
No thanks.
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Jimthar
fantastic movie. saw it the other day.
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moviegeek
It was a great movie. one of the biggest surprises of the year. More people should see it.
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The Real Goku
Sure I will see it again
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