With his character being prior marines too the dip he always had in his lip and bottle for spit also sold the fact. Lotta cops dip to stay awake and they always have that bottle to keep spit in when out and about
Yeah man Jake is one of the greatest actors of the last 2 decades ..there's something so chill about him that I've always loved..i think he's underappreciated but I'm glad he's gone on to much greater success over the years...i love Michael Peña too another underappreciated actor imo
I started bawling my eyes out when Mike died, but when I realized Brian survived it completely shocked me merely for the fact that Mike probably thought Brian was already dead. What added to that was the foreshadowing throughout, with Mike saying “If something ever happened to you I’d take care of Janet” and when Jake said on that same day “ever heard of the Butterfly Effect?”
You forgot the wedding scene that AAlso foreshadows the death of Penas character. The chief boss is drunk, and talking to some young boys about his old partner and best friend who was also Mexican who "took a bullet for him" and died to save his life.
This was arguably the most memorable movie I’ve ever seen. I have only ever watched it once but I know and remember exactly what was going on in ever single one of the scenes you’ve presented here. More so than that tho, I’m left sitting here with just as much emotion from viewing the film itself.
I’m in the same boat. Only seen it once but I have no desire to go on that emotional roller coaster again lol. I legit teared up right now when Brian broke down at the funeral. It’s been years since I’ve seen it but the emotions are still very much there.
As a cop with 22 years on the job, i would say that this was one of the most realistic movies that i have ever seen in so much as capturing good cops interactions with each other and the morals and integrity involved as well as conflicts with doing what's right vs what u may actually want to do. I have always wanted to take my badge off and throw hands with a suspect who only understands and respects that kind of interaction, but in reality the repercussions of that in this day and age r career ending ....over all ...great job ...great movie ...the chemistry with all of the actors def worked. As a cop who has always taken my job and my oath seriously and who has always done my best to keep the community that i represent safe, it was nice to see a movie that i felt accurately represented me
I’m not gonna take off my gun belt and fist fight someone either, but it’s a good mix of a hollywood angle on real police like events and the interaction between officers. It’s not completely perfect, but I think the point of the movie was to show the bond between the two main characters
To further prove you point. Have you seen the video of the Detroit cop who did just that? He fought a guy for having a bad attitude towards him and then didn't arrest him. It cost the officer his job
He did but like he said in the video SS had a bigger budget and a bigger studio behind it, so there could've most likely been decisions made from the top that led to the film we got. Whereas End of Watch had a smaller budget and smaller studio, which gave him pretty much free reign for the film.
@@saurabhchaudhary7342 just not the 2nd part cause it ripped off the Theme of a Operator just got Drag to something they weren't willing. To yeeee got El Paso's daughter, oh we now had to Kill her?....nah fam imma immigrate to US illegal for her safety. Imma be Papa Sicario
This is an ace deconstruction. Props to you. The character development in this movie is ground breaking for me. We get an idea of almost every characters motive without any of it looking forced or staged.
Baker this is social media everything on here is opinion is the whole reason the concept exist you want facts go look at a documentary or an exyclopedia an in essence even those could be considered opinions just someone else's interpretation of the truth.
As a cop myself, I would agree. While not everything is perfect, End of Watch and Southland are the most realistic cop "videos" out there. Everything else is far too dramatic and plain dumb at times.
Just an fyi, end of watch is what is called when an officer dies, not the end of the day. Its just called going off duty. Lol. Great insight!!! Sub from me!!
Final scene blew me away. He knew he couldn’t actually draw his weapon. And if you watch it a few times you see that he doesn’t actually attempt to draw. He just grabs it the handle and turns. Amazing acting and execution.
I’ve know a lot of good cops that have fallen in the line of duty. One in particular hits home and that’s Border Patrol Agent. Brian Terry of Naco Station in Naco, Arizona. His E.O.W 12/15/10 #HONORFIRST
Has to be in my Top 5 all time favourite films ever. This movie takes you on a ride. Feels like your really there and you and part of the action. Makes you really feel for the Characters in such a short time! If only all films were this good!
so is no one going to talk about the utter realism used in this movie? like the fact that the police cruisers ACTUALLY used the correct style light bars (which is the Arjent) or the fact that they ACTUALLY used the correct dispatch double beep tone when a call out comes over the radio? that imo was what made this movie real. I hate it when LAPD movies don't use the correct style light bars on the cars.
I agree. Its like every other movie, even much bigger budget ones and such, in LA don't have Arjents, kinda ironic lol. I love when a movie can blend realism and just everything very well, it's so satisfying
I know right, it's something that basically every other show or movie messes up. The fact that they got that right helps keep more people's disbelief suspended, adding to the films believability to no end.
As a police officer myself, I want to say thank you for taking the time in making this video. Your points were spot on as far as the realism goes. I have this movies myself and it's one of my favorites. Keep up the good work.
How many people have you beat down over some bs traffic stop ? How many people have you murdererd ? Are you divorced now because you beat your wife up too and have a drinking problem? Scum bag
This was the first film to ever get an emotional reaction out of me, that funeral scene hits so hard after everything they went through. Masterpiece of film making. David Ayer and the cast should be very proud.
Ehhhh, there are a few tactical mistakes and legal no-no's that this movie show. Wouldn't recommend it for academy recruits. Don't get me wrong though, it's a great movie.
Ive been a cop for over 10 years in one of the most dangerous cities in the country and I saw this movie during my rookie year and it blew me away.. Over the years the relevancy of the movie has only grown for me.. Its a Police movie that actually captures the day to day and the banter and comrade and ultimately the consequences of being a cop.. Best Police Movie ever made by a country mile ... The bond between the actors was electric ... And I don't think a caring person alive cant tear up in the end of film .. This movie was true art
Great analysis! I have a friend that's a former LAPD officer and I asked him about how he felt about End of Watch and if it was real. He lit up and went on to tell me that he was stationed at the precinct the movie was filmed at and that both Jake and Michael went on ride alongs for months so they could learn to act like cops. He told me that in his experience the movie was 100% real because the shit they did everyday was what came out in the film.
I'm a middle-aged, softy. I get emotional when I see great acting. The realism and brotherly love that these two actors dug out and performed is damn near Shakespearean. Both Pena and Gyllenhaal deserved SO many more awards for this. An incredible film for its time.
Man one of the best movies in recent history and this video essay was very very very well put together. Really shines through that you love End of Watch. (Its also one of my favorite movies all-time)
Everyone in this movie was absolutely phenomenal. The two main guys, Jake and Michael played their parts so well that if I didn't know they were acting, I would think that they're actual cops. The two girlfriends as well, they made it that much more real. Long story short, this is one of my favorites, without a doubt.
Was a cop for 25 years, in uniform for 31 years. Never seen a more realistic cop movie. Yes the shootout was very Hollywood, but the overall movie was just powerful, the end still makes me cry like a girl.
Me too, bro. It's the relationship between them that rings so true. I mean, wouldn't you take a bullet for your partner? Haven't you called for a 10-33 and seen them show up right next to you?
Any cop can tell you the significance of the last scene. Man I sobbed at that funeral scene but I was cracking up at the end. That’s our world. We push off the understanding of how fragile we are and supplant it with tough, gritty, gallows humor. Every single one of us has had a conversation like that with a partner many times over. The best part of the movie for me (and a lot of other cops I know) is the banter between the two, because it’s what we know. It’s who we are. That’s why we love this movie so much. It’s us. And people finally get to see that.
I saw this video on my phone, I got to the "spoiler alert" part and quickly closed the video, got home and ate some food while watching this, this movie made me happy and sad at the same time, made me smile and shout at how ridiculous it is, or real. But at the last scene, WHEN I was watching the movie I was confused too, now I watched it in your video and I broke down crying. Because it's not about 2 cops, it's about 2 friends.
Thank you SO much for pointing out the breaking of the 180 rule in the fight scene. I loved the Bourne movies, but the second one was really hard to watch because they purposefully did NOT use steadicams in the fight scenes - they wanted it to feel legitimately confusing and more focused on the fight than on the environment. Through the way the editor compiled the shots in End Of Watch, however, you can actually still follow what's happening in this fight without getting nauseated.
I'm a retired Police officer of 20 years NYPD , and i think this movie is the closes to real Police work bond with partners I have ever seen in a movie!
Another realistic aspect of this film that a lot of people don't talk about are the gang members, their slang, their tattoos, and even their rivalries.The tension between African american gangs and Latino gangs is a real thing in South Los Angeles. The dialogue for the Mexican gang members is extremely accurate as well. This is coming from a person who grew up in these areas so i really got give the director props for this movie.
This movie felt so real and relatable I couldn't sleep for a while. Having served as a grunt during the hight of the insurgency in Iraq, many aspects of this film reminds me of many or any of the interactions I had with my brothers. This movie was incredible. You shoot the shit with each other and give each other so much shit, then that person just disappears forever, even though it is you who takes more risks. Great movie
The fact that I started tearing up when I saw Mike get killed and the funeral scene afterward in this video proves how powerful that moment was in this movie. The same emotion I had after watching this movie and seeing that scene for the first time was reiterated when watching the short clip in this video without seeing the rest of the movie before it again. Incredible
Pretty sure it's acceptable for a grown man to cry for a lot of different reasons. If you're one of those "real men don't cry" dipshits then you shouldn't be crying from any movie
I've been in L.E.for thirty plus years and can't figure out WHY and how I missed this great and awesome movie. I got very emotional at the end.. men do cry. Thanks to everyone responsible for making this movie!!!
what i loved about this movie was how leading up to the climax it seems as if taylor was going to die, michael says "i would take care of your kids. i would take care of janet." and taylor doesnt say it back because he probably didnt think he would ever be in that position but reversed. i also thought it was great how it seemed both of them had lost their lives up until you see taylors face inside the funeral home. such a good movie
I watched this movie after I saw an interview with a retired no-nonsence Oakland, CA cop (who is originaly from Soviet Union). He sort of swiped all the cop movies as full off fantasy, but recomended this one as being the most realistic one. So I'm going with that. Hhe also said that the Training Day was pretty up there too. PS.: speaking of foreshadowing, there's another one, even darker in my opinion. During the wedding their sergeant gives a drunken rant about Garcia (?) taking "his" bullet, and ends it with a heartbroken "Fuck it, man." I can see Brian having the same kind of speech a couple of years down the line.
What’s really funny about the two leads is they DID NOT get along at all when they first met. Ayer knew that if we didn’t buy these guys chemistry as brothers the film wouldn’t work. He actually sent them to buddy boot camp essentially to make sure they could get along and deliver the performances they gave.
This movie was so real. All of it was absolutely real. I'm sure this kind of thing happens in law enforcement more than we know. Sad sad ending but a insanely underrated movie. Jake and Michael did amazing and was very believable as cops.
30 years in law enforcement, 3 of that with LASD. This movie nailed the camaraderie and the humor (as well as cynicism) of the street cop and the grizzled "veteran" (Van Howser). I've been to many funerals for my brothers in the years that I was a cop, and the emotion I felt watching the funeral scene in the movie wretched that all back in one fell swoop. I like how he added the final scene showing the bond between the two characters to break up the negative scene and sort of end it on a "good note"...a way to make it a happy ending despite it not being one.
The movie is good, very well made and excellent entertainment. Regarding "realism": The makers and actors obviously had some good advice from Law Enforcement experienced people. However: This is not how the everyday reality of Police work looks alike. It is still a movie and therefore taking certain artistic and dramatic liberties is absolutely justified.
Jake Curley cause no one wants to watch a middle aged man who is mad and depressed pulling people over for speeding and responding to domestics. though I'd probably still watch it I mean o do watch cops lol
Ernest Hughes Watch SouthLAnd series, then. It's basically in a sweetspot between this movie and a middle aged man (or middle aged men, aaaand women, to be precise) who is mad and depressed pulling people over and responding to domestics.
Lol it’s realistic man , the world is not innocent, especially in areas like Compton, Southside Chicago & many poverty areas, many cops go through this on a constant basis
Given his past repertoire of films, I can understand why the hype was so much for Suicide Squad. Cool trailer, big cast, and the thought "man, if he made such a hit with only 7 mil, imagine what what he could do with 250 million funding this!!!" Considering what he's talking about at 1:20, it's safe to say it's like Biggie said, "More Money, More Problems". More money involved, less personal freedoms for his creativity as a director and screenwriter to be applied, and more chaos when going through multiple people to take the movie from script to shooting. That said ,i'd imagine that a lower budget would've had Suicide Squad shot as a lower scale, "Snatch"-esque crime action thriller, where the Squad is sent on a suicide mission to take out a crime lord (like hmm, i dont know, the Joker as the trailer led to believe) without the govt's hands getting dirty, like the premise is supposed to be. But, it went for the heavy handed "saving the world from apocalyptic threat route", and came up empty handed. Amongst other production problems im sure given the major budget involved and people to work with. But ah well, life goes on.
Damn Mike Zavala death still gets to me 😭😭😭 being a cop I know how real these dangers are man this movie is hands down best cop movie none of the typical corruption nonsense just real police work brothers in blue doing the job and one paying the ultimate price for serving his city
This movie and baby driver are two movies I feel like so many slept on but they will become classics of our era. The movies are so great in so many ways.
I loved this movie so much that I only watched it once because it made me cry. Watching the way the characters bond so we'll made it feel way to real and made me feel as if they were my friends too
You did such an amazing job of explaining this movie that I genuinely gained an attachment to these characters despite never watching the movie. When Jake was sitting there at the funeral I genuinely shed a tear.
I feel the same way about this movie. It’s a classic buddy cop movie that doesn’t have an extra special plot or anythin. The characters and the acting is what make this thing so next level. Through the entire movie their relationship feels so real. It feels so genuine as the movie progresses and makes the ending so devastating. One of the best movies of all time for me. The way it’s shot, the acting, and dialogue between the 2 in the plot, all contribute to this things fuckin excellence. Just 2 homies fuckin w/ each other constantly. GOAT
This movie was actually heartbreaking, went to watch it when I saw this title and came back in tears. Absolutely incredible depiction of a cop bromance film, and it only makes me love Jake Gyllenhaal more.
One of the best low budget films as a SoCal resident the sets were spot on and authentic. They really showed the true nature of evil and how two friends sacrifice to push it back. One of the best movies I’ve seen and the whole cast meshes extremely well that their relationships also feel authentic and believable. A truly less is more approach that hits home with an emotional ending that tied it all up. And the ending scene with them both laughing and joking is so bittersweet and humorous all in one that it really brings it home.
You couldn’t have picked a better pair of actors to ad-lib, Jake brings so much intensity to his performances that really make them come alive. And Micheal is that classic wise cracking type who you can’t stay mad at and would do anything for, the chemistry between the 2 is insanely authentic.
You made this video like you had to impress all the audience in the world. And you only have 600 subscribers. Holy fuck you're a genius. You got my sub🤘🏼
This movie is what makes my love for policing so big. The Brotherhood, the fun you can have, the dangers and the reality. This is one of my favorite movies and although I can basically pinpoint everything out in the movie, everytime I watch the ending, I cry, very hard. I wish more Hollywood producers would stop thinking about the whole Hollywood project and actually make a movie that catches you and your emotions and shows different scenes from different angles. Very well commentated and it was very interesting to know the things I didn't know about End of Watch.
Having worked in a specialized unit in a high crime area since very young this movie ticked my PTSD symptoms and yes I cried! Yes I lost brothers in arms, and when the shit would hit the fan and civilians scattered running out, we went in exposing our lives to save those of a stranger! Reason why I see those who attack police and law enforcement as “domestic enemies”, we’ll that’s me!!!
You missed the best scene - after David Harbour gets stabbed the Sergeant conducts a little street seance under the streetlights. The Police family is extended from Brian and Z to include the rest of his relief as they put the night to order. The Sgt brings the situation to an end - "are we Ok?" - gets nods - "get back to work". I've taken part in hundreds of those little shareholder meetings under the streetlights when everyone else is sleeping. The whole movie is great, but that scene really hit home.
Film *IS* supposed to entertaining. That’s why I don’t take award ceremonies like Oscars serious - they lose sight of what film is actually supposed to be at the end of the day.
I randomly came across this video today, and it made me want to watch the movie. I owe you a huge thanks man. I was blown away by the movie, it has just become one of my favorite movies. If it wasn't for you and this awesome video you made I would've never checked this movie out. I remember seeing trailers for it when it first came out and thinking it would just be another dumb cop movie full of cheesy character tropes and predictable plots. Thank you thank you thank you for convincing me to watch this movie. Keep up the great videos, you're awesome.
I actually didn't like this movie when I first saw it, but I gave it a few more goes and absolutely fell in love with it and this video perfectly summarizes why.
I remember the first time I watched it. It was overwhelming because how real it felt and how different from other movies. It was. Definitely living rent-free in my head
The only little part of it that isn't realistic, is in the beginning and it is where the chase has ended, subjects are secured, and the officer says over the radio "signal 4" and dispatch immediately requests a supervisor to be on scene...Now unless there was something along the lines of "shots fired" going over the mic, that I didn't hear, then that would have changed that scene
one major difference between the movie and real life is that in real life hundreds of officers go to the funeral, in the movie its shown that only about 20 went
I want to be a cop and when I watched this movie I was just quiet and my heart keeped sinking I know what become a cop will do and what it brings to the table it was just a shock imagining what if this happens to me but all I know is that if it does well I’ll go with doing what I love
Great breakdown, when this movie first dropped I was obsessed with it, the realism is truly perfect. Interestingly enough, on DVD they had deleted scenes and the alternate ending was actually supposed to have them both die. Saw the funeral scene and everything with both of their caskets. I think the director realized that it would be too dark and a very sad ending. So it changed to what we all know now. I like this ending better and I wish more films were like this gem.
11 People who disliked this video were members of the South Side Gang in End of Watch
SCCEO XBOXONE it's 12 now.
Jon Daigle 16 now.
big bad wicky from curbside gang locos
LittleWheezy__ curbside gang locos hahahaha
-"South side gang putos"
-"Fuck you."
You know its a realistic cop movie if the cops are wearing oakleys so it passes
gotta use that oakley si discount
Steadman woodle this comment is too real.
Steadman woodle either Oakley or Wiley X's
Kilonoid what is that?
Some professional recommended me thick Oakleys so I bought em
Jake actually rode with LAPD for several months. He wanted to get the mannerisms, expressions, and emotions of the job. Great movie
BlueThunder it really showed. He had it down so well. I felt like I was right back at work with the boys the first time I watched this movie.
With his character being prior marines too the dip he always had in his lip and bottle for spit also sold the fact. Lotta cops dip to stay awake and they always have that bottle to keep spit in when out and about
Chris Lu we’ve now moved on first responders shotgunning Bang drinks.
Yeah man Jake is one of the greatest actors of the last 2 decades ..there's something so chill about him that I've always loved..i think he's underappreciated but I'm glad he's gone on to much greater success over the years...i love Michael Peña too another underappreciated actor imo
I wonder if he got to randomly beat the absolute fuck out of a completely innocent person.........like the LAPD does pretty much every single day.
god the ending made me so sad
but it was real
Justin H. That final chase/scene was fucking rough, man.
not me, they were cops lol
Miko Philo stfu respect the police
+Ryan Fitzgerald What are you a commie???
Can't tell me how to feel.
The part of this movie that made me so happy was when the other cops came in and lit up the gangsters after mike got shot
Same, it was great
Yup
Yeah it sent chills through my body and spine
Mike said in his mind, you'll have to kill me before I stop trying to kill you.
Same
I started bawling my eyes out when Mike died, but when I realized Brian survived it completely shocked me merely for the fact that Mike probably thought Brian was already dead. What added to that was the foreshadowing throughout, with Mike saying “If something ever happened to you I’d take care of Janet” and when Jake said on that same day “ever heard of the Butterfly Effect?”
where real men cried
no
Anime & Music Dude, your username disqualifies you from anything regarding 'Real Men'
BioQuantum lmao so listening to music is not manly now you a special kind of stupid arent you
KrowPlaysFPS yup.. lol
So true.
"Be careful, he's fucking huge."
watchALLthethings heh
You forgot the wedding scene that AAlso foreshadows the death of Penas character. The chief boss is drunk, and talking to some young boys about his old partner and best friend who was also Mexican who "took a bullet for him" and died to save his life.
fafafagat
Whoa
I dint catch that at all
That's because Oakley has a program where police officers can get any product that Oakley sells for 50% off the retail price.
Also when Penas asked Jake's character to be his babies godparent and to look after him if anything were to happen.
Actually the Sarge said "He took my bullet." Whuch is pretty fricken deep.
fafafagat just finished watching the movie and that was a huge thing I ended up saying
This was arguably the most memorable movie I’ve ever seen. I have only ever watched it once but I know and remember exactly what was going on in ever single one of the scenes you’ve presented here. More so than that tho, I’m left sitting here with just as much emotion from viewing the film itself.
Its weird, I was thinking the same thing. Watched it once but I remember every scene. Great movie indeed.
I am on my 12th time watching this movie.
I’m in the same boat. Only seen it once but I have no desire to go on that emotional roller coaster again lol. I legit teared up right now when Brian broke down at the funeral. It’s been years since I’ve seen it but the emotions are still very much there.
You guys should watch only the brave
This
Full disclosure, I actually cried during this movie. Never happened before
Foereal
Pierce Heizer same
Same
Mhm.
Same
As a cop with 22 years on the job, i would say that this was one of the most realistic movies that i have ever seen in so much as capturing good cops interactions with each other and the morals and integrity involved as well as conflicts with doing what's right vs what u may actually want to do. I have always wanted to take my badge off and throw hands with a suspect who only understands and respects that kind of interaction, but in reality the repercussions of that in this day and age r career ending ....over all ...great job ...great movie ...the chemistry with all of the actors def worked. As a cop who has always taken my job and my oath seriously and who has always done my best to keep the community that i represent safe, it was nice to see a movie that i felt accurately represented me
Robert Fitzpatrick 👍🏼 home safe. Every day
I’m not gonna take off my gun belt and fist fight someone either, but it’s a good mix of a hollywood angle on real police like events and the interaction between officers.
It’s not completely perfect, but I think the point of the movie was to show the bond between the two main characters
To further prove you point. Have you seen the video of the Detroit cop who did just that? He fought a guy for having a bad attitude towards him and then didn't arrest him. It cost the officer his job
See You Soon bro this is Cali , happens monthly I bet
See You Soon it’s happened before tf you talking about 😂😂
No way did the same guy direct Suicide Squad...
He did but like he said in the video SS had a bigger budget and a bigger studio behind it, so there could've most likely been decisions made from the top that led to the film we got.
Whereas End of Watch had a smaller budget and smaller studio, which gave him pretty much free reign for the film.
@@brainrich1358 exactly. He had wayyyy more freedom here
And Suicide Squad got reedited by the company that made the second trailer. yep. who thought that was a good idea.
Yep so many cooks spoiling the broth
pretty sure david ayer has publicly come out and stated his version was better but they, the studio, reedited to what they wanted
He should make a cartel movie or more movies similar to end of watch.
Oscar Hernandez see cartel land
Working out with Loc I watched it but you should watch (funky town execution) to really see what the cartels do and people glorifying this shit🤦🏽♂️
@@hachi3491 thanks man I'm gonna watch it
@@7404836 Sicario is good too.
@@saurabhchaudhary7342 just not the 2nd part cause it ripped off the Theme of a Operator just got Drag to something they weren't willing. To yeeee got El Paso's daughter, oh we now had to Kill her?....nah fam imma immigrate to US illegal for her safety. Imma be Papa Sicario
You know it's a good film when you just see the clips and it gives you the same emotions you felt during the movie.
Made honestly, nothing to hide
This is an ace deconstruction. Props to you. The character development in this movie is ground breaking for me. We get an idea of almost every characters motive without any of it looking forced or staged.
this is the best law enforcement film of all time and the best tv series was Southland on TBS to bad it only lasted 5 seasons so much potential
I love when people state their opinion as fact. These are all your opinions.
why are you here^
Just because he didn't say "I think" at the start doesn't mean it's not his opinion
Baker this is social media everything on here is opinion is the whole reason the concept exist you want facts go look at a documentary or an exyclopedia an in essence even those could be considered opinions just someone else's interpretation of the truth.
As a cop myself, I would agree. While not everything is perfect, End of Watch and Southland are the most realistic cop "videos" out there. Everything else is far too dramatic and plain dumb at times.
Just an fyi, end of watch is what is called when an officer dies, not the end of the day. Its just called going off duty. Lol. Great insight!!! Sub from me!!
Actually at LAPD when your shift is done it's called end of watch
+marinecorp179 "...and is now, 10-42" is some of the toughest shit hear
10-7 for the remainder....
10-7 = End of shift/Watch...
10-42 is an officers residence ...10-7 off duty.... end of watch officers date of death
Final scene blew me away. He knew he couldn’t actually draw his weapon. And if you watch it a few times you see that he doesn’t actually attempt to draw. He just grabs it the handle and turns. Amazing acting and execution.
I’ve know a lot of good cops that have fallen in the line of duty. One in particular hits home and that’s Border Patrol Agent. Brian Terry of Naco Station in Naco, Arizona. His E.O.W 12/15/10 #HONORFIRST
Has to be in my Top 5 all time favourite films ever. This movie takes you on a ride. Feels like your really there and you and part of the action. Makes you really feel for the Characters in such a short time! If only all films were this good!
Robert Muggridge if all films were this good then it wouldn't be special
*favorite
I bet Fast and Furious is also in that top 5. lol
Thats why i love movies with the recorded on a video camera look, like echo, the chronicles, and etc.
Robert Muggridge have you seen Dredd. Just as good as this movie
I work with cops and we pretty much just talk shit all day, it's because we respect each other. I love this movie
@Leo Peridot Adam 12 was a great show, dude. Especially for its time.
Fuck the police🚮🚮
@Leo Peridot lol ok buddy
so is no one going to talk about the utter realism used in this movie? like the fact that the police cruisers ACTUALLY used the correct style light bars (which is the Arjent) or the fact that they ACTUALLY used the correct dispatch double beep tone when a call out comes over the radio? that imo was what made this movie real. I hate it when LAPD movies don't use the correct style light bars on the cars.
I agree. Its like every other movie, even much bigger budget ones and such, in LA don't have Arjents, kinda ironic lol. I love when a movie can blend realism and just everything very well, it's so satisfying
I know right, it's something that basically every other show or movie messes up. The fact that they got that right helps keep more people's disbelief suspended, adding to the films believability to no end.
@Yeah right beat me to it.
It's the little things
I think you missed the entire point so far it flew above and came back around
Sick video. This movie along with Jarhead made me a Jake Gyllenhaal fan for life. Disappointed he doesn’t get oscar nominations
Once he plays a gay or transgender character he will
@@punishedhek7495 Brokeback Mountain???
He was amazing in Nightcrawler
@@punishedhek7495 yeah no white guys are getting any jewllywood awards anytime soon
@@punishedhek7495 yeah I was gonna say he already played a dude like that in Brokeback Mountain
As a police officer myself, I want to say thank you for taking the time in making this video. Your points were spot on as far as the realism goes. I have this movies myself and it's one of my favorites. Keep up the good work.
Darrin Roberts I respect what you do for this country ❤️❤️
How many people have you beat down over some bs traffic stop ? How many people have you murdererd ? Are you divorced now because you beat your wife up too and have a drinking problem? Scum bag
@☁POPULATION-_-420🌿 shut up
@☁POPULATION-_-420🌿 you aren't about shit 😂 get wrecked when you stepped outside for the first time lol
You deserve way more credit for these videos, this was incredible man. Hope your channel grows!
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This was the first film to ever get an emotional reaction out of me, that funeral scene hits so hard after everything they went through. Masterpiece of film making. David Ayer and the cast should be very proud.
this should be mandatory for new recruits in the academy
Ehhhh, there are a few tactical mistakes and legal no-no's that this movie show. Wouldn't recommend it for academy recruits. Don't get me wrong though, it's a great movie.
cantinaband03 Let's talk about thematically mistakes and the legal no No's that you noticed.
marinecorp179 1: I've approached after a shooting, to ensure there were no other threats
2: it's Marine Corps not Corp
Drew Miller
lol no
Only watched this in 2019. How I didn't know of this gem of a movie's existence for a whole 7 years is beyond me.
If you haven't watched harsh times , you should watch that
@@joekill7455thanks for the rec😆
Ive been a cop for over 10 years in one of the most dangerous cities in the country and I saw this movie during my rookie year and it blew me away.. Over the years the relevancy of the movie has only grown for me.. Its a Police movie that actually captures the day to day and the banter and comrade and ultimately the consequences of being a cop..
Best Police Movie ever made by a country mile ... The bond between the actors was electric ... And I don't think a caring person alive cant tear up in the end of film .. This movie was true art
13k views and only 99 subs??? This dude shows so much promise to becoming a good TH-camr, and Imma make that sub count go to 100, love this vid man!
Nightmare 2125 u got me to sub
Nightmare 2125 he already has one trait of a big youtuber by not responding to comments
Matt H soo true
MacCosham Films lmao
Matt H instant karma
Great analysis!
I have a friend that's a former LAPD officer and I asked him about how he felt about End of Watch and if it was real. He lit up and went on to tell me that he was stationed at the precinct the movie was filmed at and that both Jake and Michael went on ride alongs for months so they could learn to act like cops. He told me that in his experience the movie was 100% real because the shit they did everyday was what came out in the film.
I'm a middle-aged, softy. I get emotional when I see great acting. The realism and brotherly love that these two actors dug out and performed is damn near Shakespearean. Both Pena and Gyllenhaal deserved SO many more awards for this. An incredible film for its time.
The reason the ending was so sadder than most movies because in this movie they focused on showing their strong relationship to the viewer
Everytime i watch the movie i hope for a different ending, and it breaks my heart everytime
Man one of the best movies in recent history and this video essay was very very very well put together. Really shines through that you love End of Watch. (Its also one of my favorite movies all-time)
Everyone in this movie was absolutely phenomenal. The two main guys, Jake and Michael played their parts so well that if I didn't know they were acting, I would think that they're actual cops. The two girlfriends as well, they made it that much more real. Long story short, this is one of my favorites, without a doubt.
Was a cop for 25 years, in uniform for 31 years. Never seen a more realistic cop movie. Yes the shootout was very Hollywood, but the overall movie was just powerful, the end still makes me cry like a girl.
Me too, bro. It's the relationship between them that rings so true. I mean, wouldn't you take a bullet for your partner? Haven't you called for a 10-33 and seen them show up right next to you?
Any cop can tell you the significance of the last scene. Man I sobbed at that funeral scene but I was cracking up at the end. That’s our world. We push off the understanding of how fragile we are and supplant it with tough, gritty, gallows humor. Every single one of us has had a conversation like that with a partner many times over. The best part of the movie for me (and a lot of other cops I know) is the banter between the two, because it’s what we know. It’s who we are. That’s why we love this movie so much. It’s us. And people finally get to see that.
Good point. At first I thought, it was a mean to lift up the mood after the funeral, but you got it: It mirrors what happens out there. 👍🏼
Depressing ending, but golden cast and storyline production crew...damn good film to watch regularly
I saw this video on my phone, I got to the "spoiler alert" part and quickly closed the video, got home and ate some food while watching this, this movie made me happy and sad at the same time, made me smile and shout at how ridiculous it is, or real.
But at the last scene, WHEN I was watching the movie I was confused too, now I watched it in your video and I broke down crying. Because it's not about 2 cops, it's about 2 friends.
Nvm I just cried
LMAO
Anna Kendrick is so perfect.
Who needs a spoon? God gave us 2.
GENERAL ZOD she's overrated
I guess one could say that she's.... Pitch Perfect.
Dude, I thought your avatar was a eyelash that was stuck on my screen. lol! Good one. :)
+Pimpin aint easy I doubt it. She seems funny and nice.
Thank you SO much for pointing out the breaking of the 180 rule in the fight scene. I loved the Bourne movies, but the second one was really hard to watch because they purposefully did NOT use steadicams in the fight scenes - they wanted it to feel legitimately confusing and more focused on the fight than on the environment. Through the way the editor compiled the shots in End Of Watch, however, you can actually still follow what's happening in this fight without getting nauseated.
I'm a retired Police officer of 20 years NYPD , and i think this movie is the closes to real Police work bond with partners I have ever seen in a movie!
Another realistic aspect of this film that a lot of people don't talk about are the gang members, their slang, their tattoos, and even their rivalries.The tension between African american gangs and Latino gangs is a real thing in South Los Angeles. The dialogue for the Mexican gang members is extremely accurate as well. This is coming from a person who grew up in these areas so i really got give the director props for this movie.
I could never put into words why this movie is my favorite of all time. Thank you for being able to do it for me.
This was hands down the best essay and summary of this movie i have ever heard. If this was an graded essay anything less than an A is ludacris
Absolutely one of my all-time favourite movies. The chemistry on camera was amazing, especially when coupled with the filming style
This movie felt so real and relatable I couldn't sleep for a while. Having served as a grunt during the hight of the insurgency in Iraq, many aspects of this film reminds me of many or any of the interactions I had with my brothers. This movie was incredible. You shoot the shit with each other and give each other so much shit, then that person just disappears forever, even though it is you who takes more risks. Great movie
As a 24 year veteran in law enforcement, this is the best and most realistic police movie ever made.
You've seen*
i agree, it should happen that way alot more😂😅
How does this channel not have many subscribers that was an amazing view into this movie
pallet jack He just started to get his shit together, watch this guy get 10,000 subs by the end of this month
The fact that I started tearing up when I saw Mike get killed and the funeral scene afterward in this video proves how powerful that moment was in this movie. The same emotion I had after watching this movie and seeing that scene for the first time was reiterated when watching the short clip in this video without seeing the rest of the movie before it again. Incredible
This one of the only times as a grown man, its acceptable to cry
Pretty sure it's acceptable for a grown man to cry for a lot of different reasons. If you're one of those "real men don't cry" dipshits then you shouldn't be crying from any movie
So much detail that goes into movies just to make it watchable is amazing to me. it's like magic in so many aspects.
I've been in L.E.for thirty plus years and can't figure out WHY and how I missed this great and awesome movie. I got very emotional at the end.. men do cry.
Thanks to everyone responsible for making this movie!!!
I'm 20. I haven't cried since i was about 13. this movie had me in tears at the end when I first saw it when i was 18. bravo.
As an ex LEO this movie really spoke to me and watching it for the first time, stirred up a lot of emotion, not many movies can do that.
what i loved about this movie was how leading up to the climax it seems as if taylor was going to die, michael says "i would take care of your kids. i would take care of janet." and taylor doesnt say it back because he probably didnt think he would ever be in that position but reversed. i also thought it was great how it seemed both of them had lost their lives up until you see taylors face inside the funeral home. such a good movie
I watched this movie after I saw an interview with a retired no-nonsence Oakland, CA cop (who is originaly from Soviet Union). He sort of swiped all the cop movies as full off fantasy, but recomended this one as being the most realistic one. So I'm going with that. Hhe also said that the Training Day was pretty up there too.
PS.: speaking of foreshadowing, there's another one, even darker in my opinion. During the wedding their sergeant gives a drunken rant about Garcia (?) taking "his" bullet, and ends it with a heartbroken "Fuck it, man." I can see Brian having the same kind of speech a couple of years down the line.
There needs to be a sequel with Brian (JG) as the Sargeant. It would be amazing.
What’s really funny about the two leads is they DID NOT get along at all when they first met. Ayer knew that if we didn’t buy these guys chemistry as brothers the film wouldn’t work. He actually sent them to buddy boot camp essentially to make sure they could get along and deliver the performances they gave.
This movie was so real. All of it was absolutely real. I'm sure this kind of thing happens in law enforcement more than we know. Sad sad ending but a insanely underrated movie. Jake and Michael did amazing and was very believable as cops.
For real, this was a really good review of it. Hope you go viral man, loved the video
This movie was made in 2012 too
1 OF THE LAST GREATEST HOOD MOVIES IS THIS MOVIE HERE😐😐
30 years in law enforcement, 3 of that with LASD. This movie nailed the camaraderie and the humor (as well as cynicism) of the street cop and the grizzled "veteran" (Van Howser). I've been to many funerals for my brothers in the years that I was a cop, and the emotion I felt watching the funeral scene in the movie wretched that all back in one fell swoop. I like how he added the final scene showing the bond between the two characters to break up the negative scene and sort of end it on a "good note"...a way to make it a happy ending despite it not being one.
I know a retired LAPD police officer, and he said they really got this movie right. I thought it was great!
The movie is good, very well made and excellent entertainment. Regarding "realism": The makers and actors obviously had some good advice from Law Enforcement experienced people. However: This is not how the everyday reality of Police work looks alike. It is still a movie and therefore taking certain artistic and dramatic liberties is absolutely justified.
Jake Curley cause no one wants to watch a middle aged man who is mad and depressed pulling people over for speeding and responding to domestics. though I'd probably still watch it I mean o do watch cops lol
Ernest Hughes
Watch SouthLAnd series, then. It's basically in a sweetspot between this movie and a middle aged man (or middle aged men, aaaand women, to be precise) who is mad and depressed pulling people over and responding to domestics.
Lol it’s realistic man , the world is not innocent, especially in areas like Compton, Southside Chicago & many poverty areas, many cops go through this on a constant basis
Given his past repertoire of films, I can understand why the hype was so much for Suicide Squad. Cool trailer, big cast, and the thought "man, if he made such a hit with only 7 mil, imagine what what he could do with 250 million funding this!!!"
Considering what he's talking about at 1:20, it's safe to say it's like Biggie said, "More Money, More Problems". More money involved, less personal freedoms for his creativity as a director and screenwriter to be applied, and more chaos when going through multiple people to take the movie from script to shooting.
That said ,i'd imagine that a lower budget would've had Suicide Squad shot as a lower scale, "Snatch"-esque crime action thriller, where the Squad is sent on a suicide mission to take out a crime lord (like hmm, i dont know, the Joker as the trailer led to believe) without the govt's hands getting dirty, like the premise is supposed to be. But, it went for the heavy handed "saving the world from apocalyptic threat route", and came up empty handed. Amongst other production problems im sure given the major budget involved and people to work with.
But ah well, life goes on.
Watching this movie was hard but that one 20 second shot of Micheal comforting Jake in this video alone with no set up had me on the verge of tears
Jake plays a good Marine. He did great in Jarhead. And his character in this movie is a Marine veteran as well.
Damn Mike Zavala death still gets to me 😭😭😭 being a cop I know how real these dangers are man this movie is hands down best cop movie none of the typical corruption nonsense just real police work brothers in blue doing the job and one paying the ultimate price for serving his city
This movie and baby driver are two movies I feel like so many slept on but they will become classics of our era. The movies are so great in so many ways.
Baby driver was so good
1 of 3 movies that made me shed a thug tear 😢
Chris mcbuckets what were the other 2?
Chris mcbuckets Yeahhhhhh, what were the other 2?
Chris mcbuckets yeeeep
What are the other 2 god dammit
Chris Aquino dammit what are the other two???
I loved this movie so much that I only watched it once because it made me cry. Watching the way the characters bond so we'll made it feel way to real and made me feel as if they were my friends too
You did such an amazing job of explaining this movie that I genuinely gained an attachment to these characters despite never watching the movie. When Jake was sitting there at the funeral I genuinely shed a tear.
I feel the same way about this movie. It’s a classic buddy cop movie that doesn’t have an extra special plot or anythin. The characters and the acting is what make this thing so next level. Through the entire movie their relationship feels so real. It feels so genuine as the movie progresses and makes the ending so devastating. One of the best movies of all time for me. The way it’s shot, the acting, and dialogue between the 2 in the plot, all contribute to this things fuckin excellence. Just 2 homies fuckin w/ each other constantly. GOAT
This movie is one of the best movies out there imo.
I love your breakdown of this movie :)
This movie was actually heartbreaking, went to watch it when I saw this title and came back in tears. Absolutely incredible depiction of a cop bromance film, and it only makes me love Jake Gyllenhaal more.
One of the best low budget films as a SoCal resident the sets were spot on and authentic. They really showed the true nature of evil and how two friends sacrifice to push it back. One of the best movies I’ve seen and the whole cast meshes extremely well that their relationships also feel authentic and believable. A truly less is more approach that hits home with an emotional ending that tied it all up. And the ending scene with them both laughing and joking is so bittersweet and humorous all in one that it really brings it home.
You couldn’t have picked a better pair of actors to ad-lib, Jake brings so much intensity to his performances that really make them come alive. And Micheal is that classic wise cracking type who you can’t stay mad at and would do anything for, the chemistry between the 2 is insanely authentic.
You made this video like you had to impress all the audience in the world. And you only have 600 subscribers. Holy fuck you're a genius. You got my sub🤘🏼
This movie is what makes my love for policing so big. The Brotherhood, the fun you can have, the dangers and the reality. This is one of my favorite movies and although I can basically pinpoint everything out in the movie, everytime I watch the ending, I cry, very hard. I wish more Hollywood producers would stop thinking about the whole Hollywood project and actually make a movie that catches you and your emotions and shows different scenes from different angles. Very well commentated and it was very interesting to know the things I didn't know about End of Watch.
Having worked in a specialized unit in a high crime area since very young this movie ticked my PTSD symptoms and yes I cried! Yes I lost brothers in arms, and when the shit would hit the fan and civilians scattered running out, we went in exposing our lives to save those of a stranger! Reason why I see those who attack police and law enforcement as “domestic enemies”, we’ll that’s me!!!
Did ye aye?
You missed the best scene - after David Harbour gets stabbed the Sergeant conducts a little street seance under the streetlights. The Police family is extended from Brian and Z to include the rest of his relief as they put the night to order. The Sgt brings the situation to an end - "are we Ok?" - gets nods - "get back to work". I've taken part in hundreds of those little shareholder meetings under the streetlights when everyone else is sleeping. The whole movie is great, but that scene really hit home.
Roger that.
Film *IS* supposed to entertaining. That’s why I don’t take award ceremonies like Oscars serious - they lose sight of what film is actually supposed to be at the end of the day.
Damn, this was really well explained!
I randomly came across this video today, and it made me want to watch the movie. I owe you a huge thanks man. I was blown away by the movie, it has just become one of my favorite movies. If it wasn't for you and this awesome video you made I would've never checked this movie out. I remember seeing trailers for it when it first came out and thinking it would just be another dumb cop movie full of cheesy character tropes and predictable plots. Thank you thank you thank you for convincing me to watch this movie. Keep up the great videos, you're awesome.
I think, with the current political and social turmoil rn, this movie needs to be seen by more people
I actually didn't like this movie when I first saw it, but I gave it a few more goes and absolutely fell in love with it and this video perfectly summarizes why.
I remember the first time I watched it. It was overwhelming because how real it felt and how different from other movies. It was. Definitely living rent-free in my head
I loved this movie, ending sent me into a depression for the rest of the night
This is one of the only videos I will ever love that I found in my recommended
So real
the banter and interactions made this film so good
The only little part of it that isn't realistic, is in the beginning and it is where the chase has ended, subjects are secured, and the officer says over the radio "signal 4" and dispatch immediately requests a supervisor to be on scene...Now unless there was something along the lines of "shots fired" going over the mic, that I didn't hear, then that would have changed that scene
This was a brilliant movie. As mentioned, the realism was amazing.
one major difference between the movie and real life is that in real life hundreds of officers go to the funeral, in the movie its shown that only about 20 went
I want to be a cop and when I watched this movie I was just quiet and my heart keeped sinking I know what become a cop will do and what it brings to the table it was just a shock imagining what if this happens to me but all I know is that if it does well I’ll go with doing what I love
Great breakdown, when this movie first dropped I was obsessed with it, the realism is truly perfect. Interestingly enough, on DVD they had deleted scenes and the alternate ending was actually supposed to have them both die. Saw the funeral scene and everything with both of their caskets. I think the director realized that it would be too dark and a very sad ending. So it changed to what we all know now. I like this ending better and I wish more films were like this gem.
Dude, one of my favorite movies ever. I work as a first responder and this was on point as far as personalities