Film Review – Night Patrol

Co-writer/director Ryan Prows (“Lowlife,” “V/H/S/94”) attempts to go ambitious with “Night Patrol,” which initially presents itself as a corrupt cop saga before transitioning into a genre film, blended with a tale of tribal purpose. The movie is all over the place, and that messiness seems to interest Prows the most, delivering what’s meant to be a wild ride of action, heart, and horror for those who enjoy some aggression and confusion with their daily dose of cinema. “Night Patrol” has a lot of elements speeding around the picture, making focus difficult for Prows, who chases numerous ideas without much editorial and thespian support. It’s a big swing from the helmer, which is also welcome, but also mostly a whiff, as the feature lacks enough structure to help support a commanding viewing experience, often going noisy instead of interesting. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com