Training Day
A rookie narcotics officer's first day spirals into a moral abyss when his veteran partner proves to be a rogue detective. Denzel Washington's Oscar-winning turn anchors this gritty Los Angeles crime thriller.
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About the film
The only thing more dangerous than the line being crossed, is the cop who will cross it.
What it’s about
Jake, a rookie cop, joins the LAPD narcotics unit and is paired with Alonzo, a veteran detective whose methods are anything but lawful. Over a single day, Jake is drawn into a whirlwind of corruption and violence.
What hooks you
Denzel Washington won the Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of Alonzo, a role that also earned him an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain. Ethan Hawke received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor as Jake. Director Antoine Fuqua filmed in notorious Los Angeles neighborhoods, securing permission from street gangs to heighten realism. The screenplay by David Ayer was written in 1995, predating the Rampart scandal.
Who it’s for
It is a good pick for those who enjoy tense crime dramas that explore police corruption and moral ambiguity. It will appeal to viewers drawn to gritty urban settings and powerhouse performances.
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 741 votesCreative team
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Trivia
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- Fuqua wanted to make the film as realistic as possible, so many scenes were shot in the notoriously criminal neighborhoods of Los Angeles. He even had to personally obtain permission to film from some street gangs. Most often they readily agreed.
- As a result of the attack on the World Trade Center, the film's release date was moved back two weeks — to October 5.
- The film was shot in the breaks between filming John Q starring Denzel Washington.
- In one of the scenes that was ultimately cut, Alonzo Harris (Denzel Washington) shows Jake Hoyt (Ethan Hawke) a photograph in which he is still a very young police officer. This shot was taken from a frame from the film Ricochet (1991).
- The role of Harris was also offered to Bruce Willis, Gary Sinise, and Tom Sizemore.
- Before the production went to Antoine Fuqua, the film was to be directed by Davis Guggenheim, the role of Harris was intended for Samuel L. Jackson, and the role of Hoyt for Matt Damon.
Awards and nominations
3 wins · 5 nominations
- 1 win Academy Awards
- 2 wins MTV Movie & TV Awards
- Best Actor Denzel Washington Academy Awards · 2002
- Best Guest Role Snoop Dogg MTV Movie & TV Awards · 2002
- Best Villain Denzel Washington MTV Movie & TV Awards · 2002
Also nominated Screen Actors Guild Awards2 Golden Globe Awards1
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