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Training Day (2001)

 -  Action | Crime | Drama  -  5 October 2001 (USA)
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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.

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In a city where streets are overrun by drug dealers, those who have sworn to uphold the law are breaking them to clean up the streets. Denzel Washington plays L.A.P.D. detective Alonzo Harris, a veteran narcotics officer whose methods of enforcing the law are questionable, if not corrupt. 'Training Day' follows Harris as he trains rookie Jake Hoyt over a 24-hour period. Ethical dilemmas arise for Hoyt as well as the audience as questions present themselves as to whether or not Harris' methodology for ridding the streets of South Central Los Angeles of drugs is right or wrong. Written by Anna <dimenxia@yahoo.com>

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narc | lapd | training | drugs | narcotics | See more »

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The only thing more dangerous than the line being crossed, is the cop who will cross it. See more »


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Rated R for brutal violence, pervasive language, drug content and brief nudity | See all certifications »

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Box Office

Budget:

$45,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£739,718 (UK) (1 February 2002)

Gross:

£1,942,439 (UK) (15 February 2002)
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Tobey Maguire was seriously considered for the part of Officer Jack Hoyt. He even followed Undercover Narcotics officers in Los Angeles for two months and gained pounds for the role. He was dropped when Ethan Hawke, Fuqua's first choice, was finally available for the shooting schedule. See more »

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When Alonzo is trying to escape the Russians, he backs his car into the white Suv. The force of the impact knocks out the headlights on Alonzo's car, but in every shot after, they're still on. See more »

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[first lines]
Jake: It's time.
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"Still D.R.E."
Written by Jay-Z (as Shawn Carter), Dr. Dre (as Andre Young), Melvin Bradford and Scott Storch
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Excellent film that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat and blow you away
2 August 2006 | by (Chantilly, Virginia, USA) – See all my reviews

If you ask me, TRAINING DAY is an excellent film that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat and blow you away. Harris (Denzel Washington) kind of gave me the creeps. You'll understand why once you've seen this movie. In my opinion, the performances were top grade, the direction was superior, the costumes were perfectly designed, and the cast was perfectly chosen. Also, the soundtrack is really good, too. Before I wrap this up, I must warn you that this movie is very violent if you're going to see it, so viewer discretion is strongly advised. Now, in conclusion, if you're a fan of Denzel Washington or Ethan Hawke, I highly recommend this movie. It's sure to keep you guessing from start to finish.


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