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Dante H Its training day, and what a ride. Very watchable and repeated viewings. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/08/25 Full Review K K A powerful movie based in part on real events. Law enforcement seems to have people who blindly support them and go along with "we risk our lives". Then another side who thinks law enforcement tends to be bully personalities with limited understanding of the law, who are predisposed to abusing the power they receive, which really is quite a bit: the ability to take our freedom on a basic level. I try not to fall into either group and look at the group on an individual basis. Sure, I've encountered petty, biased law enforcement members who want to throw their weight around and or be pawns for the affluent and connected while making sure the rest of society kiss their butts or face consequences of the badge. I have a natural tendency to not kiss ass in any situation and actually rebel against such a thing, I tend to be more skeptical of law enforcement. Sure, watching Denzel Washington portray real life, Detective Alonzo Harris could go to confirm biases people might have towards corrupt cops. Really, all professions that hold some power over society are ripe with fruit who turn to abusing power. Washington did a fantastic job and being this detective, exhibiting what one could hope law endorcement would not do. Each of the scenes was delivered with a genuine nature, which had me buying into the storyline. Hawke's character, though, can have us see there are heroes in law enforcement that are not out to pad their pockets, abuse people via the power of the badge and not being interested in petty things, but an interest in going after real crimes rather than driving around all day making sure ego stroked and getting ass kissed due to the badge. Hawke's character initially wanted a mentor and role model and rather quickly learned it was not in Washington's character. Strong fight scenes and action. A serious drama. Watch the movie. It holds up for viewing sum 25ish years after it was made. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/08/25 Full Review Douglas G Good movie, but Denzel Washington showed he can be a bad guy and (again, but wow) ACT! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/04/25 Full Review Fer S It has a good plot, you will not know who to trust up until the end. It is just a bit slow sometimes. It has got a few cool scenes and cameos. Ethan Hawke did not offer a great performance. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/20/25 Full Review Blu B All Time Classic. Phenominal performances across the board even by actors you don't really associate consistent quality with. The dialouge is excellent in this and feel real, urban, and extremely sharp. It really is a testament to how in tune the writing is. The editing and pacing are masterful through this day. It's filled with twists and turns and is truly unpredictable. Solid music although I wish it was more used and catchier. The cinematography is really good but it's sort of odd. This does a great job immersing you in urban LA underbelly. The direction is good and while it isn't anything crazy it knows to not get in the way of the great plot and excellent acting. It just lets the riveting acting shine. I will say it feels like at times this doesn't know it's a Neo Noir. It has all the hallmarks and yet the direction just doesn't "feel" like one. Besides one minor plot convience which is very easy to overlook given how masterful everything else is writing and dialouge wise, this is amazing. Everyone should give this a try once. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/25 Full Review Luis R This is probably Denzels best movie.. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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