Washington portrays a rich character...

Rating: 8/10 (22 May 2002)

Training Day is defined by the performance of Denzel Washington. Before I saw this movie, I figured that Russell Crowe would win another Oscar this year, but now I'm certain the best actor won. i believe that this was the best individual performance of the last few years.
Ethan Hawke, while easily replaceable, was solid. It was fun to feel his fears and his awe with him as he spent the day with the Machiavellian Washington.
I would give this film 3 out of 4 stars.