Training Day

Name: Training Day
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Released: 2001-10-05
Rating: 7.9

October 5, 2001· 2h 2m

Action Crime Drama

Directed by

Antoine Fuqua

Cast

Denzel Washington Ethan Hawke Scott Glenn Tom Berenger Harris Yulin Raymond J. Barry +43 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score7.9

On his first day on the job as a narcotics officer, a rookie cop works with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears.

Audience Sentiment

Overall7.9

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

21 reviews·Last updated 9d ago

Peak Moment

Alonzo's final street speech

9.1at 1h 48m

Lowest Moment

How it all ends

6.8at 1h 57m

Biggest Swing

The film peaks with Denzel Washington's powerhouse final performance before dropping as reviewers found the conventional ending disappointing

Training Day builds steadily through its authentic street atmosphere and Washington's commanding villain performance, reaching its peak with the climactic confrontation. However, several reviewers noted the ending felt too familiar and conventional, slightly dampening an otherwise excellent crime thriller.

21 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian, Imdb, Tmdb