Elements of the truth

Rating: 6/10 (3 May 2004)

Although it's probably a bit over the top, you can't help thinking that the stroyline here probably has elements of the truth. Jake (Hawke) is a rookie on the narcotics division and is paired with one of the top officers Alonzo (Washington).
Alonzo doesn't conform to the norm however to get results and Jake is pushed into doing things that he is very uncomfortable with. The more he does the harder it is to turn back and he becomes embroiled in Alonzo's schemes. A very good movie with fine performances from both the leads. Washington won an oscar for this and whilst it's arguable whether that was deserved he certainly puts in a fine turn. It's to Hawke's credit that he is not totally overshadowed. 8/10