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Training Day

Training Day

Actor(s): Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn
Director(s): Antoine Fuqua
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: R
Content Advisory: Violence, Brief Nudity, Not For Children, Profanity, Drug Content
Movie Release: 2001
DVD Release: 03/19/2002
Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Edition: Dual Layered
Audio Tracks: English, French
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 2 hrs 2 mins
Studio: Warner Home Video
Total Copies: 142
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Crime Thriller, Police Drama
See Also: Training Day [UMD for PSP], Training Day [HD DVD], Training Day [Blu-ray], Training Day [Blu-ray], Training Day

DVD Synopsis

The Fast and the Furious (2001) screenwriter David Ayer follows up that fast-paced action hit with this gritty cop drama from director Antoine Fuqua. Ethan Hawke stars as Jake Hoyt, a fresh-faced Los Angeles Police Department rookie anxious to join the elite narcotics squad headed up by 13-year veteran Detective Sergeant Alonzo Harris (Denzel Washington). Harris has agreed to give Hoyt a shot at joining his team with a one-day ride-along during which Hoyt must prove his mettle. As the day wears on, however, it becomes increasingly clear to the greenhorn that his experienced mentor has blurred the line between right and wrong to an alarming degree, enforcing his own morally compromised code of ethics and street justice. As he struggles with his conscience, an increasingly alarmed Hoyt begins to suspect that he's not really being given an audition at all; he's being set up as the fall guy in an elaborate scheme. Training Day co-stars Tom Berenger, Scott Glenn, and recording artists Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Macy Gray. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

Actors

Denzel Washington - Alonzo Harris
Ethan Hawke - Jake Hoyt
Scott Glenn - Roger


Editorial Review of DVD

This gritty cop thriller gets a stellar DVD upgrade, courtesy of Warner Bros. home video. The picture is presented in a 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen format, nicely capturing Mauro Fiore's cinematography. While a film as dialogue-driven as Training Day doesn't really call for Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, it is certainly welcome whenever director Antoine Fuqua ratchets up the action. In the extras category, =Training Day does not disappoint. Fuqua provides a solid commentary track, while HBO serves up a well put together behind-the-scenes documentary. Viewers can also peruse a handful of deleted scenes that offer much more of Denzel Washington's stellar performance. An alternate ending is also offered up. Music fans have a chance to watch two videos from the film's soundtrack as well. Per the DVD standards, there are also a number of cast and crew bios and the theatrical trailer. Training Day has been given a DVD treatment that's worthy of its status as the sleeper hit of late 2001. ~ Jeremy Brown, All Movie Guide

Member Movie Reviews

Rachel C. (rackoflamb) wrote on 11/24/2009...

Amazing performance by Denzel in an unexpected role.

Rosemary M. (Rose) wrote on 2/24/2009...

1 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I really like Denzel Washington EXCEPT for the bad guy he plays in this one. Definitely not a chick flick but great for the guy who needs action to stay awake during a movie. Ending was awesome but I'll not give it away. :)

Sarah F. (Ferdy63) from DALTON, GA wrote on 1/20/2009...

I didn't think Denzel Washington could be convincing as a bad guy but this movie proved me wrong. The movie is the story of a rookie detective's first day on the job with his partner played by Denzel. The rookie is a believer in the police as the preservers of justice and honor but he quickly learns that his partner is not only corrupt but a crime boss in the neighborhood as well. Hawke and Washington are both completely convincing in their roles. This one is not for the kids, though, due to strong language and violence.


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