End of Watch is a fairly raw, intense police film about average, every day cops. In a neighborhood that's far from average, as South Central LA is probably one of the nastiest places to ride the streets in a black and white. Add to which a slight over-concentration of incidents (compared to a usual day at work, I hope) and it's hard to believe why they would want to stick to that precinct... It does make for a very strong cop-flick! The characters are quite realistic, likable and well played. The story is mostly a serious of incidents, some of which connected by an organized crime back-story, but (as in real life) our street cops only experience bits and pieces of it. Heavy bits and pieces, though.
I liked it. Cops will love it. Honor, loyalty, friendship, sharing the burden and intensity of the job. Damn.
I liked it. Cops will love it. Honor, loyalty, friendship, sharing the burden and intensity of the job. Damn.