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    Written September 24, 2012

    What everyone else sez

    by fm10012

    I love cop movies. There has been some great ones too. This one was in the spirit of Joseph Wambaugh - gritty, realistic, and ugly in places. Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena were amazing together. Great comedic moments and brief moments of deep intimacy. I did not like the home video premise that pervaded the movie. That element did not work for me and it was a poor way to cover up the choice of so much hand held camera action. Those long hand held sequences always make me dizzy but the movie was good enough to overcome it. Best dialogue was the "...do you feel like a hero..?" sequence in the convenience store. I will def see it again.

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    Written October 7, 2012

    Like a documentary with a plot!

    by VinceP98

    Well written, well paced and brilliantly performed. Jake Gyllenhaal brings his A-game here, but Michael Pena brings the thunder. The interaction between these two is so believable and touching that it seems like it's all real. Stunning piece of filmmaking!

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 5, 2012

    THE Cop Film of 2012

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    Every year needs its cop film of the year, and 2012 has "End of Watch." It isn't necessarily an action movie as it does a really great job of letting you get to know the partners played by Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña. When the credits roll you almost feel as if you should know their birthdays and what to get them for Christmas. As you would expect with these two accomplished actors, their performances were superb and you truly feel as if this is a tandem that could be out on the streets of L.A.'s South Central. The Curbside Gang quartet also did an incredible job as gangsters. Shot as a hybrid of traditional filmmaking and documentary style, David Ayer did a wonderful job of bringing it all together. The story was tight and without any glaring holes with an ending that will have you choked up. A very solid film that will stand the test of time. See it in the theaters.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written September 21, 2012

    I would see it again.

    by michellerobin1979

    This was a really great movie. There is a lot of bad language and sexual language, so watch who you take to this movie e.g. your mom. The acting was spot on, and at times hard to watch. I would see it again.

    • 25 out of 46 found this review helpful.
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    Written September 22, 2012

    Enjoy the movie

    by phern12

    If you love to watch movies for entertainment this is a must go. If you're a movie critic that hates all movies...don't go. End of Watch...it is what it is...a violent, funny, sarcastic man movie. Have a good time.

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 9, 2012

    Would cops realy do that? Reality TV filming is getting old.

    by eyeseemovie

    Its obvious this is not reality TV, why not just film this as a movie instead of fake personal cams. Its getting realy old, but since when is Hollywood or millions of dollars ever up on par. If you have to make the actors not use common sense, then you need to rewrite the movie. Would cops realy not take extra weapons from shot perps when they are outgunned. Would they not protect their position when one officer is down? Cmon Hollywood, make the characters competant and still make a good flick. Look at Taken. Rest of it is realy good, the actors pull it off real enough as street cops. Poor writing. Poor jumpy camera work.

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    Written October 4, 2012

    Awesome Movie & Great Storyline!!

    by enyce_nyc

    Excellent movie with great plot and actors to fill the roles perfectly. This is a must see for all & will keep you on edge of your seats all movie while providing comedy and suspense!!

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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    Written September 24, 2012

    Better than expected...

    by cherrys77

    This movie was great. I went in thinking it was going to be so-so...once it it started I was pulled in. All the actors in this movie had great performances. I laughed, cried and felt nervous at times. Overall, great movie. This movie is NOT for kids. I was completely shocked to see a mother come in with her son who was maybe 10 years of age. ADULTS ONLY PLEASE!

    • 9 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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    Written September 27, 2012

    End Of Watch

    by twyatt2623

    This is a good movie! The actors did a great job. The storyline was very good. Don't want to give it away, but it showed the everyday life of a hypothetical cop. The only complaint I had was the cinematography. Remember Blair Witch Project? It's similar to that. But....all in all go see it! It's good!

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    Written September 23, 2012

    A Good Cop Movie!

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    Seriously one of the best cop movies made. The two main characters have great chemistry and the action was intense. The dialogue was good, the supporting cast was good, their was really not much I didn't like about the film. As a man who once worked with cops I have to say that this is probably one of the closest to the real thing, where normal civilians get a small taste of what cops and their families go through in the world of law enforcement.

    • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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    Written September 22, 2012

    Loved it! Definitely intense

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    This movie really makes you appreciate the police and realize the danger they face every time they go to work. Be safe out there. On that note the military should be included as well. It can get crazy out there

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 4, 2012

    End Of Watch

    by ericjnorthsr25

    An absolutely phenomenal film!!! From beginning to end this movie pulls no punches and is one of the best directed and acted films of the year.

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written September 29, 2012

    End of Watch

    by MarkOKC

    The sytle make it feel very real. As if you were living the events with the caracters. It made you understand them a care about them. Some scenes are very graffic and hard to take, But they also felt very real. This will give you alot to think about how our weak goverment is loosing control of our safety and well being.

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    Written October 16, 2012

    end of watch

    by rmacker1

    lots of action, good acting, but overuse of adult language did detract from the story to some degree. I guess language was used to convey reality. overall I enjoyed the movie for its realism. My wife not so much. not for children only for adults who like realism and police work.

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    Written October 8, 2012

    Movie was good

    by zuhzuh

    I thought the movie was good, although was dissapointed that some kind of acknowledgement was not given to all the real officers that risk they lives everyday just like the officers in the movie...

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