End of Watch

Plot: Shot documentary-style, this film follows the daily grind of two young police officers in LA who are partners and friends, and what happens when they meet criminal forces greater than themselves.

Director:

David Ayer

Writer:

David Ayer

Stars:

Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Peña, Anna Kendrick

This was touted as a realistic cop movie, but it doesn't seem to be much of the case.  It was just shot in an unusual way involving mini camera's that provide a first person perspective.  The story is pretty bland and typical, none of the characters are particularly interesting and the acting is medicore.  
 
More like an episode of Cops on steroids than anything else, this fails to stand out from the crowd.  I would rather watch Dark Blue any day of the week.

3/5 STARS