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End of Watchnew

Urban combat, no distractions.

East Bay Express | Kelly Vance | 09-20-2012 | Reviews

'Street Kings' is Far from Kinglynew

David Ayer's first stab behind the camera was 2005's Harsh Times, and there are more than a few thematic similarities between that film and Street Kings -- namely, protagonists who can't be held responsible for their own flaws.

Philadelphia City Paper | Drew Lazor | 04-15-2008 | Reviews

Tags: David Ayer, Street Kings

Keanu Sinks 'Street Kings'new

In the end, the cliches overshadow the craftsmanship, failing to elevate this above the police-drama-saturated landscape.

Montreal Mirror | Malcolm Fraser | 04-11-2008 | Reviews

Tags: David Ayer, Street Kings

Let's Fieldtrip to David Ayer's Los Angelesnew

Think Miami Vice minus the self-conscious cool, or The Departed minus the smarts, and you'll have a pretty good idea what to expect from Street Kings.

The Portland Mercury | Erik Henriksen | 04-10-2008 | Reviews

Tags: Keanu Reeves, crime, action, David Ayer, Street Kings, Common, cops, Forest Whitaker, Jay Mohr, The Game

David Ayer's 'Harsh Times' Get Harsher

A combination of implausible plot-points, and the miscasting of television's Hugh Laurie as Internal Affairs chief Captain Biggs, hampers a convoluted crime thriller that is nonetheless entertaining for its grotesque action sequences.

Maui Time | Cole Smithey | 04-07-2008 | Reviews

Tags: David Ayer, Street Kings