Have you ever watched Cops aired by the premium paid, Fox Crime, day after day? The reality of the event following some police officers who were on patrol and they lunge memerlihatkan when struggling with a number of criminals. The third film from David Ayer after Harsh Times and Street Kings were given the title End of Watch has a narrative style that was almost in line with reality show winner of four Emmy nominations it. For about 109 minutes, you will be invited by Brian Taylor (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Mike Zavala (Michael Pena), a partner in the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles down the street in the south where crime is rampant, forcing the officers were deployed to the region to be alert at all times. Ayer told the story of two friends with implementing handheld camera technique that makes the film resemble a reality show. Yes, as I wrote at the beginning of the paragraph, End of Watch reminiscent of Cops. If you are fond of Cops, it is difficult for you to deny the charm of End of Watch.
Unlike most movie mockumentary style, the film avoids Ayer telling a coherent pattern with a symmetrical layout. End of Watch treated like a reality show. As if there was a producer with full authority in determining which events pieces are supposing able to invite the attention of the audience that will be incorporated into the film. That's why the movie jump to and fro. End of Watch the story begins with a 'car chase scene' which is quite exciting where the event was recorded by Brian for his film project. The chase ended after Brian and Mike disastrous rounded up suspects by shooting. The second action was reprimanded by the police, especially Brian's decision to film every breath of life interfere rigger colleagues, especially Van Hauser (David Harbour). Minute by minutes, the audience was led to witness a series of heroic acts - and not infrequently, silly, fun, and annoying - the two main characters of this film.
On the sidelines of a high-risk job routines, Ayer did not forget to introduce the background of Brian and Mike though only limited to their love lives. Mike already has a wife, Gabby (Natalie Martinez). Both are awaiting their first. While Brian who used to mutually couple finally capitulated when meeting with Janet (Anna Kendrick). Packaged in a casual conversation full of humor, suspense subplot is becoming thinner after attending a friend's duo patrolling the area full of events unforeseen. With the hot competition between the cartels of Mexico with black cartel for control of the area, it was clear there was virtually no chance for them to relax. Stop at the curb while sipping coffee and eating donuts? It could be done if Brian and Mike decided to be a lazy cop or a corrupt cop. Fortunately, Ayer did not describe them as such. Brian and Mike told as someone who likes to defy death and take risks while were on duty. This then leads them to the 'villain' of the film is the main .... You have to find out yourself.
It's fun watching a movie where you feel as if it was involved in it. There is no single moment in End of Watch that made me fell limp boredom or yawned at the cinema. Solid cooperation between the cast and crew made the Ayer is able to direct the third film to the fullest. The main strength of the film lies in the script that deserves a thumbs-up in which the dialogues flowing able to describe the intimacy of every character in this film, either Brian, Mike, Gabby, and Janet. From here Ayer build a bond between the audience with every character in this movie. Watching them interact with dialogues that exciting, hilarious, touching at the same time. With the presence of ties, the empathy the audience was automatically grows. Whatever is done by the four main characters this film, I care. I feel close to them know. I feel a part of their life cycle. And it feels good to make a movie.
Chemistry that exists between Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena unusually cohesive, intimate and believable. With the backing of a powerful script and direction from Ayer, they are more shine. Kala watched it, I really made to believe that they are a partner who has been working for years. Judged by how they perform in the field, communicating and joking. Two actresses, Natalie Martinez and Anna Kendrick, appear not to share too much and implies that they are meant to be eye candy, able to compensate Gyllenhaal and Pena. Anna Kendrick once again shouted loudly, "Give me any role, even small ones, I'll eat it up!." Outside of a mature and the scripts and the players are playing nicely, another advantage can be traced from the deft shooting and editing of Dody Dorn.
Indeed, by applying the handheld camera technique that is always moving and full of shocks, the consequences that must be faced is that not all the audience can accept. Quite confusing. If you are easily nauseated, is not likely to throw up. In addition, the angle of view that is sometimes less precise - which should be no cameras perched on some corners considering mockumentary style film carries - was disturbing on several occasions and a little more realistic concepts to tarnish carried Ayer. However, with this technique the audience even more connected with what is presented in front of him. As if what was witnessed was a real event, not a movie. Of course this is futile if it does not get support from other departments, especially the acting and script. Then something reasonable if Ayer cast thanks to the highest actor who has acted natural and built chemistry is convincing and intimate. In the end, End of Watch is not 'another buddy cop movie' with an outdated concept and predictable. Choosing a new approach to this genre by mixing found footage and mockumentary, injecting heart, and balance between action, drama and a bit of 'terror', End of Watch was ended as a simple but delicious dish. It's gripping, intense, and fun. It brought every single one of my emotions out. I highly recommend it.
