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9 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 88RogerEbert.comMatt Zoller SeitzRogerEbert.comMatt Zoller SeitzA nearly great documentary about a national crisis, but its heart is a tragedy with a sickening ironic twist.
- Peace Officer creates an extremely timely narrative around a volatile issue and manages to not get lost in unproductive hyperbole.
- 80Los Angeles TimesMichael SragowLos Angeles TimesMichael SragowThe engrossing documentary Peace Officer looks at the militarization of police work from a fresh, provocative angle.
- 80Arizona RepublicBarbara VanDenburghArizona RepublicBarbara VanDenburghThe strength of Peace Officer is that it doesn’t attempt to pit the viewer against the police. Its target, rather, is the system.
- 78Austin ChronicleKimberley JonesAustin ChronicleKimberley JonesThat Peace Officer cannot provide a complete picture of the myriad of problems that come with the increased militarization of police isn’t an indictment of the film. This trouble is too big for one film to contain.
- 75Washington PostMichael O'SullivanWashington PostMichael O'SullivanPeace Officer piles up evidence of outrageous excess, provoking what is likely to be a response, from its audience, that is far less measured than that of its main subject.
- 70Village VoiceDaphne HowlandVillage VoiceDaphne HowlandThe film suffers from some rookie problems.... But through it we can see the history and ramp-up of the military-esque police methods that have become our current crisis.
- 70The New York TimesBen KenigsbergThe New York TimesBen KenigsbergWhile Peace Officer could offer more information, what is here is disturbing and sometimes eye-opening.
- 63Boston GlobePeter KeoughBoston GlobePeter KeoughLawrence is an impeccable, commanding subject, not just because of his credentials but because of his presence and demeanor.