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I wasn't expecting much after seeing the trailer for this b-grade film, but surprisingly ended up really enjoying it.

Newbie writer and director Joel Souza presented one typical L.A. night shift in a cruiser, and pulled it off quite well. There was a constant cloud of suspense in the way it was written and directed. It felt very real and intense. The cinematography was great, and the score on point. The 110 runtime was a little too long and either should've shaved off 10-15 mins, and/or the pacing picked up a little.

Nevertheless, mad props to Joel Souza for creating this little low-budget b-grade gem. A definite recommend, and a well deserving 8/10 from me.

Decent LAPD flick. Nothing special but definitely worth a watch. Thomas Jane killed it. Check it out.

I don't know why there are low reviews on this movie. I know it's not training day caliber but damn it's the best cop movie I've seen in years I loved it ! I highly recommend this movie really really good watch!!

Didn't expect much but really enjoyed this. Its more all about people and really there is little action for a police film. It tells the story of a new cop's first night shift on the job with a senior officer whose first day it is as a training officer. The story develops and there is more to it than just a night shift. Apart from a little bit in the middle, the film keeps your attention. Most of the action you see from or around the Crown Vic. Some of the action happens off camera as it happens away from the Crown Vic. You also see the arrest and then they are back on patrol. It is very well acted and written. There are some things didn't like. There is 10min in the middle where it gets very dull. I am not sure the timeline works. I do not know about US police but don't they have to book in prisoners and process them? The timeline seemed to have them arrest, take the prisoner back, book them in, process them and back in the car in minutes. The ending is also very arupt. Apart from this it is a good character driven film. There is little action so I wouldn't watch it expecting an action cop film.

The play off between the veteran and rookie in terms of attitude and experience is excellently played out. It's a wild ride in some parts. Even if you're not a fan of cop dramas like me you should enjoy this film. It's not what I'd normally watch but it looked appealing and it turns out I was right to choose it. I wonder if they will have a sequel to it. Crown Vic day 2. Just supposing. Worth checking out this movie. It's very serious stuff and makes you think. It's also not over done and preachy. It's very good.