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David Ayer

David Ayer's work as covered on Movie Habit

  • Heart of the Beast (2026)

    David Ayer, Director

    Review by Matt Anderson: Brad Pitt effectively takes a back seat to the dog.

  • A Working Man (2025)

    David Ayer, Director, Screenwriter

    A Working Man Review by Matt Anderson: There is virtually nothing memorable about this exercise in excessive violence.

  • Fury (2014)

    David Ayer, Director

    Pitt takes charge of his Fury Review by Robert Denerstein: A more disturbing picture than what we usually associate with The Greatest Generation

    Review by Marty Mapes: Pitt, in peak form, leads a tank crew through war and domesticity

  • Dark Blue (2003)

    David Ayer, Screenwriter

    Russell and Rhames wear the Dark Blue of a corrupt LAPD Review by Marty Mapes: The plot is pure formula and the criminals are all two-dimensional

  • Training Day (2001)

    David Ayer, Screenwriter

    Washington schools Hawke on Training Day Review by Scott Poston: Denzel's best since Malcolm X

  • U-571 (2000)

    David Ayer, Screenwriter

    Oh Harvey U-571 Review by Marty Mapes