Monday, February 4, 2013

#13 - California Love


13 – END OF WATCH: This criminally (heh) underappreciated buddy cop story is one of the best the genre can offer.  Shot in hand-held style by Jake Gylenhaal and his partner Michael Pena, this is a down-to-earth look at an LAPD duo.  From ball busting (example below)                  

and pranks to life-or-death shoot outs, these two go through some serious shit together and they are clearly best friends with their hearts in the right place.  (continues after the jump)
The cast and Ayer swaggin' out at the premiere
This one looks like it was blast to make, with a good mix of low key, everyone-can-relate-to moments and adrenaline-pumping police riffs. Written and directed by David Ayer, writer of Training Day, this one has a sense of gritty realism and doesn’t shy away from some harrowing depictions of the savagery of the street.  As all you Breaking Bad fans know, the Mexican cartels ain't nothing to fuck with.   This one surpassed my expectations and has an edge-of-your-seat third act which is one of the better pieces of cinema I have seen this year.  Take notes Rush Hour 4.  

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