Training Day [Blu-ray] [2001] [Region Free]

I saw this film on the telly and immediately decided that it needed to be included in my library!The film is a stunning combination of splendid performances from the leading and supporting actors, great direction and slick production values.Ethan Hawke (who was so brilliant in Gattaca) plays rookie narcotics cop and this film takes us through his first day in his new role. His superior Denzel Washington is a multi-decorated street-wise cop who has a seemingly unorthodox work style which constantly pushes and tests Hawke.Hawke slowly learns about the dark side of the city streets and the police system.The performances are absolutely stellar, and Washington deservedly won an Academy Award for his role. Hawke is very good as rookie Hoyt. The rest of the cast appear in small supporting roles, but help construct a very believable picture of LA.If you haven't already seen this film, get it on DVD - it is one you'll like to view a few times.

This film doesn’t let up from the get go. As soon as Ethan Hawke and Denzel Washington meet in the cafe at the beginning it sets the tone of what’s to come. Everyone that had anything to do with this film contributed brilliantly; David Ayer’s script, Antoine Fuqua’s direction, and great performances from the 2 leads (no wonder Washington nabbed an Academy Award amongst others) aswell as a supporting cast containing the likes of Dr Dre, Scott Glenn, Cliff Curtis, Eva Mendez and Snoop Dogg to name a few, all we’re brilliant. I usually watch this at least twice a year. If somehow you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend picking it up.

On his first day on the job as a narcotics officer, roookie LA cop jake hoyt is sent out on the streets with veteran detective ALONZO HARRIS (denzel washington) for a day that will break him Pass the test he becomes a detecive. Fail it's back to traffic duty. As alonzo pushes his young charge to cross lines and break rules, Jakes misgivings about his superior grow as he begins to suspect that Alonzo does not simply push the boundaries but has become a rogue cop.The films great and Denzel Washington makes this film amazing as his acting is sublime he has again proven that he can play any part in any film .

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Really very good film, this one. Oh yes.Right from the word go, it grabs you. Ethan Hawke plays a convincing role as a uniformed cop in the LAPD and his initiation in to the highly dubious role of a "narc". His tutor, played brilliantly by Denzel Washington, is as bent as they come and the drama plays out well as Hawke's character tries to stay above the depraved activities of Washington's character.....a hard line bully, corrupted, and prepared to go to any lengths to get what he wants.A truly memorable film, I can personally recommend it.

Fantastic. A great portrayal of corruption in the police narcotic department. Training day was and still is a pioneering film that will have you completely immersed from start to finish. Denzel Washington is absolutely superb and utterly convincing as a narcissistic narcotic detective. Loads of cool one liners, a superb script. This film is one of the best films I've ever watched. This film is a classic. The best film I've ever seen Denzel Wahington in and you can see why Mr Washington won an Oscar.

I'd seen this before, wondered if I'd still enjoy it, as quite old now, but was delighted to find I liked it just as much as the first time.Denzel is my favourite on the big screen, such a brilliant actor - everything he does is so believable!Undeniably rather a dark story due to the subject and characters involved, but well worth watching in my opinion, with a very dramatic and unforgettable ending!

I love this movie, its intensity, one of the best Denzel Washington roles…Note that the Amazon description is reversed for Language Audio & Subtitles, it should read : Language : EnglishSubtitles : German (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1)