From the writer of Training Day comes a gripping, action-packed cop drama starring Academy Awardr nominee Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pe¤a. In their mission to abide by their oath to serve and protect, Officers Brian ... more »Taylor (Gyllenhaal) and Mike Zavala (Pe¤a) have formed a powerful brotherhood to ensure they both go home at the end of watch. But nothing can prepare them for the violent backlash that happens after they pull over the members of a notorious drug cartel for a routine traffic stop. Seen from the point of view of the officers, gang members, surveillance cameras, dash cams and citizens caught in the line of fire, a 360ø perspective creates a gritty, compassionate and intense portrait of the city's darkest streets, and the brave men and women patrolling them.« less
Michel D. (michelann) from WALNUT GROVE, MO Reviewed on 5/5/2017...
Filmed in a somewhat "documentary" style this movie is highly entertaining in a dark and grizzly sort of way. Once started viewers cannot help but need to follow the pair of L.A. cops along on their nightly watch.
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K. K. (GAMER) Reviewed on 1/19/2017...
Insanely entertaining but very brutal at times. A must watch for Training Day fans! Planned higher rating but the ending fell a bit short.
David M. from WALKERTON, IN Reviewed on 12/15/2012...
This was a cool movie and very well done. Jake G. and Michael Pena cruise South Central LA as police partners.
I was impressed with the film although I am not a cop. Those in law-enforcement may view it differently. Of course policing small town Nebraska is probably different from big city California. You be the judge.
Some of the film is shot through vid cams which simply adds to the movie. Jake G. is taking a class so he brings a camera along to work. This is not overdone.
The pair stumble across some unusual crime scenes which draws the attention of the cartel heads.
There are some shootouts, chases, gang stuff, etc. All the things that make a police movie worthwhile.
No more spoilers here. Watch it and you will probably be impressed.