Indiewire  News

How to Win an 'End of Watch' Prize Pack That Includes a Blu-ray Copy of the Film

Last year's surprise hit, the cop drama "End of Watch," landed on DVD and Blu-ray earlier this week. The Independent Spirit Award-nominated film, stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña as two confident officers who uncover the dark underbelly of the drug trade in south central Los Angeles.

The Playlist  News

Roger Ebert Names 'Argo' As The Best Movie Of 2012

While there have been many, many 2012 lists and recaps, the year isn't over until Roger Ebert weighs in with his favorites, and today he's done so, dropping his list of the best movies he saw in 2012. And as usual, it's a mix of more popular choices, with some love shown to smaller, fore...

The Playlist  News

Noah Baumbach's 'Frances Ha' Gets Spring 2013 Release Date; 'End Of Watch' Coming Back To Theaters Next Week

It's beginning to look at lot like Christmas and while the arthouses will be filled with Oscar contenders, next year brings a bunch of auteurs to theaters. But first, one fall movie is doing a victory lap...

The Playlist  News

'End Of Watch' Soundtrack Features Public Enemy, The Delfonics & Bonus Cut From Josh Homme

Released on September 18th, we're a little bit behind the eight ball on "The End Of Watch" soundtrack. However, thanks to LoudWire, we've come across an additional extra musical tidbit which is arguably more interesting than the original release. While the soundtrack disc itse...

The Playlist  News

In Theaters: 'The Perks Of Being A Wallflower' Won't Be The 'End Of Watch,' While 'Dredd' Is More Likely For 'Trouble With The Curve'

For those of you keeping track, it’s Back-to-School Night, Part Deux at the cinemas this weekend. First stop, Sociology, where you’ll note the detailed study on how high school experiences impact the rest of one’s life. Biology is next, and a presentation on teen pregnancy. Then you’ll proceed to ba...

Thompson on Hollywood  Reviews

Weekend Preview: Eastwood's 'Trouble,' Gyllenhaal's 'Watch' & 'The Perks of Being A Wallflower'

Among the many new releases arriving this weekend, David Ayer's visceral, you-are-there LA cop drama "End of Watch" boasts outstanding performances from Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena, which may or may not support Open Road's ultra-wide (2800) theater break. The film did gain some buzz in Toronto,...

Leonard Maltin  Reviews

End Of Watch—movie review

David Ayer grew up in the volatile neighborhood of South Central L.A. and has mined his experiences in such films as 'Training Day' and 'Harsh Times.' He has a particular fascination with the L.A.P.D., but 'End of Watch,' which he wrote and directed, isn’t simply more of the same.

Criticwire  Reviews

Criticwire Picks: 'How to Survive a Plague' One of the High-Scoring Docs of the Year

Indiewire  Reviews

Out This Week: 7 Reviews of New Indie Releases, From '17 Girls' to 'Three Stars'

Indiewire  Reviews

TIFF Capsule Review: 'End of Watch'

The prospects of a gritty cop movie in the context of the found footage genre makes sense when one considers that the reality series "COPS" helped solidify the vernacular associated with the format. But "End of Watch" only uses the first person approach to frame the familiar dramas of two hackneyed characters, cocksure young officers Taylor (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Zavala (Michael Peña), as they uncover the dark underbelly of the drug trade in south central L.A. Taylor's obsession with filming their exploits provides a handy excuse for the constant shaky cam, but director David Ayer often abandons the device for...