Harsh Times

In David Ayer's gritty and unflinching directorial debut "Harsh Times," Christian Bale stars as Jim Davis, a troubled former U.S. Army Ranger struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as he navigates his life in South Central Los Angeles. As Jim's future plans unravel, he finds himself drawn into a world of petty crime and violence with his best friend Mike Alonzo, forcing them to confront the darker aspects of their own demons and the harsh realities of their lives.