| | | The only thing more dangerous than the line being crossed, is the cop who will cross it.
Features: DVD, Widescreen, Commentary
Rookie cop Jake Hoyt wants to stop crooks, not become one. But staying on the right side of the line that separates cop from criminal will be more challenging than anything he's faced. Because Hoyt's senior partner for the next 24 hours is Alonzo Harris, an undercover narc meaner than any of L.A.'s mean streets.
In a powerful departure from his frequent good-guy roles, Denzel Washington plays Harris, the twisted but charismatic detective who both attracts and repels as he becomes the kind of thug he's supposed to collar. Ethan Hawke plays unseasoned recruit Hoyt. And Antoine Fuqua (The Replacement Killers, Bait) directs, guiding a cast that includes music stars Dr. Dre, Macy Gray and Snoop Dogg. Training Day. It's a day of reckoning.
"Denzel Washington gives a hot-wired performance. The movie is first rate." Richard Schickel, Time
"Hawke steps up with on of his best performances ever." Joanna Connors, Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Denzel Washington's powerhouse virtuosity will almost guarantee him an Oscar nomination." Elvis Mitchell, The New York Times
"Mr. Washington is flat out great. It's the performance of the year" Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
"Knockout action entertainment." Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
"Denzel Washington delivers the performance of his career." Lou Lumenick, New York Post
Editor's Note
Antoine Fuqua (THE REPLACEMENT KILLERS, BAIT) turns up the intensity level with TRAINING DAY, a charged drama about police corruption in downtown Los Angeles. Ethan Hawke stars as Jake Hoyt, a well-intentioned young officer who thinks he's found his ticket to becoming a detective in the form of undercover officer Alonzo Harris (Denzel Washington). Harris is a notorious figure in the streets and in the office. He also has the authority to make Jake's professional wishes come true, provided Jake is able to prove his worth on Alonzo's team. At first, Alonzo's blunt, carefree demeanor provides a shock to Jake's optimistic system, but as it becomes clear that Alonzo is dangerously out of control, Jake must decide whether or not to risk his future in the name of the law. Washington's performance as the evil, pragmatic detective is a sight to behold. He delivers his lines with a devilish ferocity that keeps the film bubbling throughout. Hawke slips into the role of the rookie everyman with ease, providing a good contrast to Washington's fiery presence. Former video director Fuqua completes the picture by casting musicians Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Macy Gray in supporting roles.
| Features | Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio | | Scene Access | | Feature-Length Audio Commentary by Director Antoine Fuqua | | Original Theatrical Trailer | | Widescreen Presentation | | Stunning Alternate Ending | | Cast Film Highlights | | Subtitles: English, French and Spanish | | 2 Music Videos: Nelly's "#1" and Pharoahe Monch's "Got You" | | Interactive Menus | | Behind-The-Scenes Documentary HBO First Look: The Making Of Training Day |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Warner |
| Release Date: 11/13/2007 |
| Running Time: 122 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2001 | | Catalog ID: 21962 | | UPC: 00085392196227 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 2.35:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (2002) | | | Denzel Washington, Nominee, Best Actor | | | Ethan Hawke, Nominee, Best Supporting Actor | |
Golden Globe (2002) | | | Denzel Washington, Nominee, Best Actor | |
Screen Actors Guild (2002) | | | Denzel Washington, Nominee, Best Actor | | | Eathan Hawke, Nominee, Best Supporting Actor |
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| | Professional Reviews | Variety
"...A flashy, cool and supremely charismatic performance by Denzel Washington serves as a flashpoint for TRAINING DAY..." 09/03/2001 p.38-47New York Times
"...In TRAINING DAY, Mr. Washington's dry-ice grandeur -- the predator's reflexes contrasting with a pensive mouth -- deserves regard, and his powerhouse virtuosity will almost guarantee him an Oscar nomination..." 10/05/2001 p.E14 USA Today
"...Washington is alternately menacing and charismatic -- one of the best performances in his career....Just as remarkable is the taut directing style of Antoine Fuqua and the gritty dialogue of screenwriter David Ayer..." 10/05/2001 p.5E Rolling Stone
"...Denzel Washington, who just keeps getting better is a sparking, snapping live wire....His smiling seductive monster is a thrilling creation that gives TRAINING DAY all the bite it needs..." 10/11/2001 p.98 Sight and Sound
"...[Washington] is never less than a spellbinding villain..." 02/01/2002 p.62-3 Total Film
"...A hellish life-in-a day cop flick, TRAINING DAY's a simple, brutal pleasure..." 03/01/2002 p.98 Chicago Sun-Times
"...Washington's performance gleefully goes over the top..." 03/22/2002 p.31 Widescreen Review
"[T]he entire presentation is very natural and realistic." 07/01/2006 p.67 The New York Times 10 of 10
Washington's powerhouse virtuosity will almost guarantee him an Oscar nomination. - Elvis Mitchell
Chicago Sun-Times 7 of 10
...Washington exudes the charm of a psychopath. He bristles, taunts, bellows and cajoles to get what he wants... You don't want to make this guy mad or tell him "no"... Training Day is psychologically and physically extreme... harder than the hardest day in the office you've ever had. - Michael O'Sullivan
Salon.com 8 of 10
...one of the finest cops-and-robbers thrillers of recent years, full of devious twists and gun-grinding tension, but it also steers clear of convenient moral formulas... Fuqua's gripping and tightly focused portrait of this urban underworld...should establish him as one of Hollywood's hottest directors. - Andrew O'Hehir
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  4.5 | | Plot | 4.5 | | Acting |  5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 4.5 |
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4 of 5 A must FOR DENZEL FANS Thursday, April 25, 2002
Tookong from Denton, Texas
Denzel's performance is amazing in part because he seemingly effortlessly suspended my disbelief. During the first quarter of the movie, I wasn't sure if Denzel was a bad cop or just battle-hardened with unorthodoxed ways. His specious arguments about what it takes to be a good narcotics agent had me practically convinced. I mean, shouldn't a good narcotics agent love narcotics? My initial ambivalence about Washington helped me to identify with Hawke's character, who delivered an outstanding performance on his own as the good cop caught between his ambition and his ethics. The movie, however, flounders near the end. The penultimate scene, although brilliantly acted by Washington and Hawke, fell apart, in my opinion, because I'd been lead to believe certain things in the beginning of the film that just didn't seem to mesh with events that ocurred near the end. Although I won't give away the ending, I will say this: There is poignancy in subtlety. Hollywood would do well to learn that a whisper can be more powerful than a shout. The end of this movie shouts. Was this review helpful?  
5 of 5 mad squables Monday, March 25, 2002
NEWS ONE from pleasanton ca
man this movie rocks....denzel, need i say more, best actor on the planet, ethan hawke, is absolutley great, good cop bad cop, man watch this flick, BUY THIS FLICK, watch it over and over, and over...... Was this review helpful?
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5 of 5 Training Day * Best Movie Ever (In my opinion!!) Monday, March 18, 2002
jdok101 from Ohio
IF you like cop movies, and if you like movies where you don't really know what is going to happen - at any time...Then this movie would be one to check out. Buy it and watch it. I saw it twice already and now I bought the DVD. It's addicting I swear!
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5 of 5 a must-see movie Tuesday, March 12, 2002
A Viewer from maywood, IL
This a movie that will shock you at the end. Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
4 of 5 Not a typical Denzel role Tuesday, February 26, 2002
Stormsource from Philadelphia, PA
This is a clever film. By default, you begin the movie by liking the Denzel Washington character. But oh, how things change! The most impressive aspect of this movie is it's unpredictability. The early parts of the movie seem slow because you have no idea where the plot is going. The final thirty-five minutes of the film are filled with suspense and action that justifies the early character development. Dark and entertaining with touches of funny moments. Was this review helpful?
2 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Must Own for Denzel fans Wednesday, January 16, 2002
Tonia from Detroit,Mi
What could be better than seeing Denzel? Seeing Denzel down and dirty as he has never been before. Ethan Hawke more than holds his own with Denzel. What more can be said? Great action, hot actors, and great story all for a great price. This is one dvd that must be in every DVD collection. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Intense! Wednesday, January 16, 2002
Mike from Los Angeles, CA
Wow - What can I say? This movie is shocking and intense. Denzel really is amazing in this role that is like none we have ever seen him in before. I would definitely buy this DVD. Buy.com has a great price! Was this review helpful?
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