betty dalton It doesnt get any tougher and more real than Training Day. One of Denzel Washingtons very best performances ever. If you like dirty cop movies and you havent seen this one yet, you will be in for a real treat.

A J... One of the few Movies that keeps getting better every time you watch it!!! Never thought much of Ethan Hawk. As an actor, especially. Still don't. However, Denzel.....Brilliant Actor. He steals the Film from his first scene, to the end. This movie is Unbelievably Entertaining!!! I guarantee once you begin, You won't want to stop.

soranamicooper This film is billed as a drama (more specifically, a crime drama), which suggests a focus on character development rather than plot line with inevitable outcome. In fact, the characters lack depth, largely conforming to stereotype and I didn't get any real sense of motives for people's actions other than the obvious, cliché response to the immediate situation. I watched it due to its high score (7.7) and 'drama' billing, but it actually has the characteristics of a thriller rather than a drama. If you like that genre, you may well find it entertaining, but you won't learn much about the human condition.

beresfordjd While I always knew that Denzel is one of the very best screen actors of the modern age, it was a revelation to see what a great villain he could be. That said, he was still Denzel the charmer as Alonzo in Training Day. We even began to believe that he was redeemable after he shot the Scott Glenn character as he explaining that that sort of thing was a necessary evil. I was annoyed that Eva Mendes was nominated for an award for an appearance that lasted seconds over all. Also cameos from Snoop, Macy and Dr Dre were totally redundant and distracted this viewer. They really do not have the chops for parts like that. Ethan Hawke was terrific in this film too and was the perfect foil for Mr Washington. It has been a long time since I saw TD originally and it impressed me greatly then. The impact has not lessened over the years.