Another Very well all around executed film for David Ayer. Although predictable, the story is very engaging and relate-able. It also focuses on very deep issues of the Mexican cartel and gang wars but at the same time there is a counter balance of comedy which makes the movie very entertaining. The relationship between officer Taylor and Zavala is developed very strongly and successfully, allowing the viewers to easily connect to the character and submerge in their own personal lives. The realistic part not only comes from Gyllenhaals and Penas ability to nail their roles (they really did) but the mix of first person shots and a few wide angles. The use of these are not like Cloverfield, Battle LA, or Paranormal Activity, the POV shot in this film with their moments parallel the story ( meaning they are fast when in needs to be fast and slow when it calls for it) and also allows the establishment of the setting, which is very hard to do in POV. The variation of shot does not move around to the point that confuses, annoys or bores instead creates a comfortable, entertaining atmosphere. I recommend, its worth watching.
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