This is by far Gyllenhaal and Peña's best award-worthy performances. At times I forget I was watching a movie; it felt more like I was seeing live footage from a ride-along cameraman. Wow. This is one of the most realistic films I've ever seen and aside from Gyllenhaal and Peña's perfect performances, mad props and respect to writer, producer and director David Ayer for capturing the very essence or real life policing etc. I did want more story - maybe retaliation, a stronger narrative or better ending, or even a part 2. Aside from that, this is superior filmmaking with absolutely very convincing and perfect performances. It's a well deserved 9/10 from me.