End of Watch

End of Watch (2012) starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Pena. Two L.A. cops (Gyllenhaal, Pena) take video of themselves as they go about their business of fighting crime. The relationship between the two cops is what makes the movie work, and it works really well. The only criticism I have is that the constant shaky camera work makes the film a little hard to watch for me. It's too bad because, that aside, it's a very well written and performed movie, with gritty details that make you feel like you're right there on the streets of South Central L.A. In fact, the violence and blood might be too much for some viewers. (Subtitles in English are furnished on the disc for the hearing-impaired; surprisingly, closed captions are not offered.) Grade: A-