Awesome performances!

Rating: 10/10 (29 July 2002)

In this edge-of-your-seat action thriller, Denzel Washington tosses off his good guy image and turns into a tough crooked street cop; rough, calculating and coercive. On the other side of the coin is the truly gentle "homeboy," Ethan Hawke, whose performance equals that of Washington. Hawke, as Jake Hoyt, becomes the only one of the rookie cops to take a stand against Detective Alonzo Harris (Washington), and a helluva stand he takes, too.
This is a powerful movie, unequalled by any other new videos I have seen. Together, Washington and Hawke create a new genre in the film industry, and proffer dual performances that are above reproach. Bravo!!!