Another bad cop movie.

Rating: Null/10 (29 April 2002)

Apparently, the viewing public and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, loves bad cop movies. Now, I know what your thinking. Was that five bad cop movies, or six? Well to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I kinda lost track myself.
You know, the nice thing about the internet is that the ordinary, run-of-the-mill-movie-viewer can express his/her thoughts about the entertainment they've paid for, and not have to think that what the critics think is what everyone thinks. So here's what I think:
I can't believe the fuss made over this new bad cop movie.

Without a doubt, you will be captivated and even frightened by Denzel Washington's portrayal of Detective Alonzo Harris, an over-the-edge narcotics detective. And you will be equally riveted by Ethan Hawke's portrayal of rookie detective Jake Hoyt, who has the all time worst first day on the job. The movie mixes the fantastically corrupt cops with Godfather (Mafia type) violence with the backdrop one of this nations largest cities, 혩the Hood'.
This is a case to way to much talent wasted on the tiring bad-cop-good-cop theme. Training day ranks up there with 혩The French Connection', 혩Dirty Harry' and 혩L.A. Confidential'. So, yea it's a thriller, and you can ride with it, but, at least in my opinion, it's far less than memorable.
FM