Thriller,Crime,Drama
United States of America
End of Watch is a 2012 American action thriller movie directed by David Ayer. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña as two young Los Angeles police officers, Brian Taylor and Mike Zavala, who are partners and close friends. The film is predominantly shot in a found footage style, using handheld cameras.
The plot revolves around Brian and Mike, who are working as patrol officers in the crime-ridden neighborhoods of South Central Los Angeles. During a routine traffic stop, they confiscate a small cache of money and firearms from the members of a notorious drug cartel. However, the cartel is not happy about this and they mark Brian and Mike for death.
As Brian and Mike continue their daily work, they start to uncover more information about the cartel and their activities. They also encounter various situations that test their bravery and loyalty to each other, including a dangerous shootout with a group of gang members and a rescue mission to save a baby that is trapped in a house fire.
As the situation with the cartel intensifies, Brian and Mike are forced to confront their own mortality and the sacrifices they have made in their personal lives for their careers. The film ends with a tragic and emotional finale that will leave audiences shocked and moved.
End of Watch was praised for its realistic portrayal of police officers and their daily lives, as well as the touching chemistry between Gyllenhaal and Peña. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics and grossed over $57 million at the box office.
