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
Storyline
In South Central Los Angeles, street cops Brian and Mike are partners -
balls-out cowboys patrolling the streets as Latino gangs are in a power
struggle with Blacks. Brian and Mike get lucky a couple of times, making
big drug and human-trafficking busts, so a Mexican cartel orders their
deaths. We meet Mike's pregnant wife (whom he married out of high
school) and watch Brian's search for a soul mate. There are internal
squabbles within the ranks of the LAPD and lots of squad-car
conversation. Can the lads escape the cartel's murderous reach?
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Jake and Michael have
the most amazing on-screen chemistry that makes the viewers believe
they're truly best friends and police partners. The way the script was
written allowed David Ayer to elicit an incredible range of emotion from
the viewers. It's hilariously funny during car scenes between Jake and
Michael, playing on relatable awkward topics of sex, dating, and other
things best friends would joke about, yet incredibly serious, showing
just how intense and dangerous police officers' jobs in South Central LA
can be. The use of Jake's hand-held camera gives a Paranormal Activity
feeling (without the headache) that adds to the "realness" of the film. I
highly recommend this film and challenge anyone to not be completely
moved by the end of it.
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