Training Day (DVD, 2002)

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MOVIEmeter: Up 5% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.Director:Antoine Fuqua
Writer (WGA):David Ayer (written by)
Contact:View company contact information for Training Day on IMDbPro. Release Date:5 October 2001 (USA) See more » Genre:Crime | Drama | Thriller See more » Tagline:Boom Ba-Boom, Boom, Boom... See more » Plot:On his first day on the job as a narcotics officer, a rookie cop works with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears as. Full summary » | Full synopsis » Plot Keywords:Drugs | Detective | Rookie | Drug Dealer | Shotgun See more » Awards:Won Oscar. Another 13 wins & 12 nominations See more » NewsDesk:
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Cast (Cast overview, first billed only)

Denzel Washington ... Alonzo

Ethan Hawke ... Jake

Scott Glenn ... Roger

Tom Berenger ... Stan Gursky
Harris Yulin ... Doug Rosselli

Raymond J. Barry ... Lou Jacobs

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Charlotte Ayanna ... Lisa

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Nick Chinlund ... Tim

Jaime Gomez ... Mark (as Jaime P. Gomez)
Raymond Cruz ... Sniper
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Also Known As:See more » MPAA:Rated R for brutal violence, pervasive language, drug content and brief nudity. Parents Guide:View content advisory for parents Runtime:122 min Country:USA | Australia Language:English | Russian | Spanish | Mandarin Color:Color (Technicolor) Aspect Ratio:2.35 : 1 See more » Sound Mix:DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS Certification:Netherlands:12 | Denmark:15 | USA:R (certificate #38489) | Iceland:16 | Philippines:R-18 | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Brazil:18 | Canada:18A (Ontario) | Finland:K-15 | France:-12 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:IIB | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Singapore:M18 (re-rating) | Singapore:R(A) (original rating) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18 Filming Locations:Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA See more » Company:Warner Bros. Pictures See more »

Training day is the best action, good cop vs. bad cop movie of all time. Of the movies I enjoy, this is the best and once you read this, you too may agree why this is the best ‘Training Day’ anyone could ever have. If you like to watch a film where you are pulled through the movie, scene to scene until the end, with out any down time, then you must watch this movie.

I have watched this film over and over again. I first saw the film with my mother. The trailers grabbed my attention in such a way that I thought it was ‘ok’ to take mother, but throughout the movie learned that this film was much harder than expected. I then bought the DVD and have since watched this film over and over again, easily over 10 times. I can replay the movie in my mind, scene after scene and nearly line for line. The movie won academy awards in 2001, Denzel Washington won the Academy Award for Best Actor and Ethan Hawk was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
If you love action, twists, emotion, all in a story that is believable, then this movie is for you. Even after I felt that the film may not have been so good for ‘mother’ to watch, she too proclaimed how well the film was done. The story is about one day in the life of the rookie. He is working his way up to detective and all he knows is what was taught in the police academy. On the flip side is Alonzo Harris, played by Denzel Washington. He lives and breaths the streets, turns his back on smaller crime to tangle with the bid dogs. He has created relationships with some criminals, but will stab them in the back to get what he wants.

The movie plays on many great twists where Alonzo Harris plays the good cop, gone bad. Ethan Hawk, as Jake Hoyt is the rookie cops, who on his first day, his Training Day, lives through many challenges and tough decisions, some that save his life. Alonzo uses his power to try and clean up a personal mess he created for himself with a gambling bet gone badly in Vegas. He is out to do whatever it takes. He needs to get his hands on a very large amount of money fast, before midnight, and he has one hell of a plan that will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire movie.

The movie has non-stop action from the beginning where you learn of Alonzo’s attitude during the first scene in the coffee shop, where Hoyt becomes Alonzo’s morning entertainment. Alonzo isn’t interested in anything anyone has to say, unless it is part of his plan. If all goes well for Alonzo, he will settle his debt with the Russians and go on with his dirty life, unless Hoyt gets in the way. The movie keeps you interested, wondering what next. One scene, Alonzo illegally stops a car and steals their dope, in another scene Alonzo holds a gun to Hoyt’s head and tells him to either smoke the drugs or get out of the car. Hoyt’s desire to become more than he already is has him make some tough decisions that all play right into Alonzo’s plan. There is only one scene in the movie that allows for a quick breather before the action kicks in again.

There are many elements in this project and in the movie that go against society’s norms. Gambling, drugs, guns, sex, rape, dirty politicians, drug money, stolen goods, and revenge give much to this movies intensity. For those of us who live life by the book and every now and again want to see what it would be like to live a life of crime, then this movie is for you.

A gritty, fast-moving tale of good versus evil in a particularly potent form. Wasington EARNS his Oscar for this portrayal of a decent cop twisted by circumstance, finance, and infidelity. Hawke should have received the Supporting Actor nod for his performance. His Jake Hoyt/"choirboy with a heart" persona fully embodied a green, ambitious rookie, eager to learn and receive the promotion that would get him his slice of the American Dream("you should see THOSE guys' houses...", yet refuses to release the decency, paternal instincts, and desire to uphold the law and serve the public trust! His ability to stand up to Alonzo and his flunkies/officers is worth the price alone! (apologies to Dr. Dre..) Do not miss this movie under any circumstances!

I remember being lent this on DVD during the summer holidays by a mate soon after it was out. I must have watched it every day/second day for about a month! I loved it so much I could never get enough. Denzel and Ethan are a perfect match for this movie; I can't imagine anyone else playing their rolls. Can you? You will either love this movie or find it just a way to 'pass a night'. If you connect with it then you'll never forget it. I know I haven't and I haven't watched it since 2002 because I can remember every part in detail! Training Day is one of those movies which breaks new ground in terms of how a movie can come across to people. It was filmed in such locations such as Imperial Courts neighborhood which, until now, hasn't been filmed. The talk is the talk... you get a real sense of what it's like for these guys as narcotic officers and for what it's like for these guys as the 'bad guys' themselves. At the end of they day they're "Just people and they always were" (Ethan Hawk in a making of Traning day interview).

The movie isn't the fastest paced one around - there are some slow moments but they are played out meaningfully due to some great acting talent which gels the scenes together well. The more you watch it, the more subtle lines and actions you will pick up which make this movie authentic.

Overall, to each his own. I have found this to be one of my favorite movies due to great acting, great directing, great casting (Hawk, Washington, Scott Glen etc) and an interesting storyline.

Exciting drama action film! Portrays actor Denzel Washington as a cop gone bad. It depicts the almost real life fact of what could happen when the law goes above the law allowing a member of an agency to go unreigned doing almost anything he pleases. Involves a narcotics officer on the take with some supervisors also in on the take. Fast money, drugs, betrayal and greed abound.