Street Kings Info

If you’re looking for a crime thriller that doesn't pull its punches or offer easy redemptions, Street Kings is waiting for you to hit play. Street Kings 2: Motor City (2011) - Why Does It Exist?

Shadows of the LAPD: Why "Street Kings" Still Hits Hard 18 Years Later

Keanu Reeves is often celebrated for his "Zen" likeability, but in Street Kings , he plays a hothead who has completely lost his way. Critics have noted that his performance is fascinating because he doesn't play Ludlow like a typical movie "bad cop"; he plays him with a creepy, gritting-his-teeth menace that feels totally authentic.

Directed by David Ayer—the mastermind behind End of Watch and the writer of Training Day —the film takes us into the blackened soul of Tom Ludlow (Keanu Reeves). As we revisit this cult classic, it’s clear that while it didn’t "change the world" for some, it remains a fascinating study of moral decay. The Menace of Tom Ludlow