An amazing rush

Rating: 10/10 (22 March 2002)

I was not expecting to like this movie. I'm not for blow-it-up, shoot-em-up or blood-n-guts movies, so I anticipated being mildly amused at best. However, I could not pull myself away from the screen. Unfortunately, I waited until the DVD came out to watch it and missed out on the big screen action. The characterization and acting of both Ethan Hawke and Denzel Washington were phenomonal. Denzel is an extremely talented actor, but he blew me away in Training Day. He WAS Alonzo Harris. He drew me into this movie so deeply that my heart was racing and I was on the edge of the couch. Both these extraordinary actors are nominated for Academy Awards and they definately deserve them. This movie was about truth and the search for "justice" - street or otherwise. I was astounded by the directing but more so by the script. It is an amazing script. I can't stop raving about this movie! Training Day will now be added to my list of all-time favorite movies - I recommend this to everyone, especially on DVD for the deleted scenes and alternate ending.