Los Angeles Police Officers Taylor (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Zavala (Michael Pena) were in hot pursuit. Suddenly, the car they are chasing crashed into a fence. The suspects jumped out and opened fire. Taylor and Zavala shoot back, killing the suspects. Back at the police station, Taylor filmed himself while getting ready for the day. He was taking classes for law but chose filmmaking as an elective. As such, he has a camcorder with him most of the time. The two officers have only just returned to duty; it is SOP for officers involved in a shooting to be taken out of rotation while the incident is reviewed. It is clear that Taylor and Zavala are the hotshots of the department. The story follows them, much of it viewed from Taylor's camcorder or the bodycams on the officers.
This is like a long episode of Adam 12 with a lot more gunfire and profanity. Beyond the comradery of the two cops, the story follows their relationships as well. Taylor and his new girlfriend, Janet (Anna Kendrick), get the most attention. There are also the ongoing clashes with a brutal and violent drug cartel that has expanded into L.A. The movie is at sometimes light and fun but also has extremely dark and violent moments.
Good popcorn fun. Recommended.
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