Training Day (2001)
MEDIUM LEVEL VIOLENCE, MEDIUM LEVEL COARSE LANGUAGE
| Director: | Antoine Fuqua |
| Actors: | Denzel Washington, Scott Glenn, Ethan Hawke, Snoop Dogg, Cliff Curtis, Dr. Dre |
He's got just one day to prove himself and he's a little anxious. He should be. Today is going to be the toughest of his life. Jake Hoyt (Ethan Hawke) has been assigned to Detective Alonzo Harris (Denzel Washington), the head of an elite narcotics team and he's got about 8 hours to prove his worth to him. Fresh-faced and idealistic, Hoyt is keen to make an impression but it is Harris who will be doing all the impressing. After 13 years on the streets, Harris walks a blurred line between right and wrong. When he pushes Hoyt into trialing some of the drugs they have just seized, Hoyt discovers that the law according to Harris is not the same one he has been taught to uphold. As the day wears on and the assignments get more dangerous and less lawful, Hoyt starts to see his day as less of a test and more of a masterful, deadly set-up.
2001 Best Actor Academy Award winner, Denzel Washington, 2001 Academy Award Best Supporting Actor nominee Ethan Hawke (Snow Falling On Cedars), Scott Glenn (Vertical Limit), Tom Berenger (Eye See You), Cliff Curtis (Blow) and recording artists, Snoop Dogg & Macy Gray star in the electrifying, menacing thriller that will leave you reeling.
| Status: | LongWait |
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| Run time: | 118mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
| Aspect Ratio: | 2.35:1 16:9 Enhanced |
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Member Reviews (26)
26 Member
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David Henry
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This was possibly the worst film I Have ever seen Denzel WEashington in.
Normally,a very likable character he is a stinker along with the film.
Anita L.
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Although I normally like Denzel, I'm not too fussed over this movie - too corrupt for my liking. I mean cops drinking and doing drugs whilst on duty?! Ethan was just a waste of space.
Janine
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Didn't watch all the way through. The language was too offensive
RoyF
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just amazing, one of my favourite films. it is very dark but has some great acting and a great story. very interesting and love some things Denzel's character says is awesome and what a great ending.
Peter
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worhtwhile movie to watch - has a certain on the edge of your seat quality
Kerri
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Great fun with lots of action, shocks and twists and even a few of the kind of laughs that make
you feel uneasy. Denzel is superb in this role, he just eats up the screen and casts a giant
shadow over poor Ethan Hawke who gives a terrific performance despite this.
Lynn O.
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If you are not into swearing, blood and a lot of shooting with guns, then this movie is not for you.
Denzel was great in this as a crooked cop on the take, but like I said.........
Ian G.
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Great movie, plenty of action. Who said there IS graft & corruption in the police force?
Karen S.
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Adrian F.
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Awesome action movie, amazing cinematography, the angles and colours are mesmerizing.
Melinda
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For the first time in quite a while I actually had to turn away from the screen during a suspense filled scene. Denzel Washington plays so against his typecast role that it was almost like watching another actor. Well filmed, strong storyline, very LA. Also liked the inclusion of several hip hop artists. There is a lot of violence in this film which will not suit some viewers.
Vintman
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really good movie heaps of action and a pretty good story line
Paul D.
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Chris D
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How do you define the barriers between justice and law enforcement? Great action film, with an unravelling plot and suitably satisfying climax.
Anthony Stanguts
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Kerry Kandelas
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Another fantastic movie from Denzel Washington, who proves why he got the Oscar for his fine gritty performance. Let the profanities run free in this flick along with a feeling of having to both detest yet show some respect to Denzels carachter as the street wise corrupt cop. Ethan Hawke gives a good performance also.
Colin Docherty
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Excellent acting performances, nice to have a real bleak look into police for a change. Borderline on a must see.
Angela Anderson
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Deborah Higginson
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Very entertaining movie, Denzel Washington was brilliant as you would expect. He plays a good bad guy for a change.
Zara Smith
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Really enjoyed it!
Gary Clarkson
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Cinefile
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