Filmmaker reacts to Training Day (2001) for the FIRST TIME!

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[@JamesVSCinema]

Denzel is honestly the greatest. What's your favorite moment in this film? Want to vote on what I should watch next? Click here! www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema FIRST TIME WATCHING JUJUTSU KAISEN Tuesday. Enjoy the day!

[@heywoodjablowme3735]

You should watch this Tarantino film Once Upon A Time In Hollywood staring Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio about 1960s Hollywood i think you'll love it being a filmmaker and all

[@DavidVines1991]

If you want to see Denzel Washington in a horror movie, check out Fallen or watch the Equalizer films

[@davewolf6256]

So right, the thing about Alanzo is he's written like a textbook sociopath. The contradiction about psychopathy/sociopathy is that they are not good at intuitively understanding social situations. Sociopaths can't read faces as well as normal people, *yet* they are very good at manipulating people. What made Alonzo become a dirty cop is probably not all that different from what made him become a cop in the first place. Not every police, but at some if not many choose that line of work because they like the power of it. And that's not entirely different from why a person might join a gang. People don't join gangs because they're a man of the people, salt of the earth. Gangs are power, and they're a way to put yourself above the people around you. They're Greek Life, but with guns. So if Alonzo wants to set himself above everyone that's around him, be a cop. If Alonzo wants to set himself above any good cops in the Department, be a dirty cop. And if he wants to set himself above everyone in his neighborhood, live as a bad cop in a dirty neighborhood and he'll flaunt that he can kill them but they can't touch him. To be fair, that's probably the more unrealistic things about this movie, that none of those people would've shot Alonzo already. For one thing, killing a cop and getting away with it buys a lot of respect in any gang. But it does show the kind of person Alonzo is more effectively than to portray the subject matter with absolute realism.

[@bedroomarcade3160]

best denzel movies "fallen" "ricochet" both so good

[@sfisabbt]

My favorite movies with Denzel Washington are USS Alabama, Inside man and, of course, Training Day. "King Kong ain't got shit on me." About Ethan Hawke, Dead Poets Society and Gattaca are among the best movies ever made.

[@ProHero86]

Fun fact: this was the first time filming was allowed inside Baldwin Village (The Jungles) the gang has/had a complete hold on the area and they had to get permission to film (a lot of the extras were in the actual BPSJ gang

[@JamesVSCinema]

Holy shit that’s wild!

[@NewYorkFloridaMan]

True fact. I saw that in a documentary. Denzel grew up in the the city(Mt. Vernon,NY) next to mine and it I think it is why he was so believable because that is one of the most violent gang filled cities in America. It's nickname is Murdaville and half of my friends from there have that same exact character to them. That real "street justice" mentality is heavy out there.

[@caturmuharjab5947]

@@NewYorkFloridaMan in one of his interview denzel said couples of his close childhood and highschool friends gone to the other way (for life with no parole way) @25.12 Cle "Bone" Shaheed Sloan (Athens Park Bloods) the one who got hit by a car drove by Suge Knight And yeah that Suge Knight

[@xColinMalarkeyx]

That’s insane

[@LauraCourtneyette]

That’s where I live.

[@jamiesucie2685]

If you haven’t seen it, Man on Fire with Denzel was a fantastic movie.

[@andrewr5184]

Totally agree! Best and most underrated Denzel movie there is!

[@duanevp]

That movie had me close to tears it was so good. And you can't short Dakota Fanning on an equally compelling performance in it.

[@AprilGabrielle]

ABSOLUTELY! It's my favorite Denzel movie.

[@tedbaker3846]

YES!!!

[@jamiesucie2685]

@@andrewr5184 the way it was shot was fascinating. And that whole finger scene; brutal. Make sure next time you comment on James’ channel; you mention it. Hopefully he’ll see it from someone

[@Chuuzus]

Ethan Hawke said Training Day was his hardest role mainly cuz he was acting against Denzel lmao

[@xColinMalarkeyx]

I can understand that. A challenge i would accept

[@fraser-b3494]

Can you imagine watching him give this performance in front of you and you have to try and keep up.

[@transformersrevenge9]

Funny how Ethan Hawke is technically the lead of the film, and yet they put him in the supporting actor catergory, so that Denzel can get the lead oscar. Half of me agrees with it, because Denzel deserves it, half of me thinks that putting the lead in a supporting nomination, is somewhat disrespectful. Like ''sit you ass down, you ain't big''.

[@Gandalf_The_Pale]

​@transformersrevenge9 I see them as co-stars. Two main characters. Just one is a hero and the other a villain. They were put into separate categories, probably in hopes of each of them getting a shot of an Oscar without going head-to-head. Oscars are more strategic and political than people realize. Buying ads, etc can affect who gets nominated and for what. I believe Warner Bros wanted Leo to be nominated as a lead in in Blood Diamond. And he'd be supporting actor for The Departed since it was more of an ensemble. But DiCaprio didn't want to be put against costars Nicholson (not nominated), Damon (not nominated) and Wahlberg (nominated), so I heard studios didn't fight for his acting nomination in The Departed. There was some other controversy that year. I think Brad Pitt didn't get Best Picture despite producing The Departed. It was exclusively awarded to another producer, Graham King.

[@Gandalf_The_Pale]

But yeah Denzel definitely had the seniority which is why they got put where they did. I do think he is a lead actor in this movie. But Hawke is too. They just wanted both to win and studios figured separating them gave them the best shot.

[@gothicLEMONZ]

David Ayer killed it with the script and Denzel killed it with his performance❗

[@JamesVSCinema]

Hell to the yes!

[@gothicLEMONZ]

@@JamesVSCinema btw, he's the same writer that wrote 'End Of Watch', the Jake Gyllenhaal/Michael Pena cop film you were talking about.

[@weirdguy1495]

Oh. So this is the same guy who directed Suicide Squad, huh?

[@gothicLEMONZ]

@@weirdguy1495 yep, that's the one. He did Fury aswell.

[@user-mb9nm7bq5e]

@@weirdguy1495 🤣 🤣 I got the joke

[@ssgtblackmamba7991]

I remember when this came out the biggest twist/shock was that Denzel was the bad guy. Up to that point he was always the hero. So much so that people (at least I) couldn't fathom the idea that Denzel would be the crook. So even though it was absolutely clear your brain just wouldn't let you think it, so when he left Ethan Hawk's character to die it was the biggest "Wait what, he's evil?".

[@perfectopubg7320]

I just watched this couple days ago

[@saunderss25]

Somehow Denzel makes you love him and hate him at the same time.

[@JamesVSCinema]

And I LOVE that haha

[@crimsondeath7468]

That is because Alonzo is a classic psychopath. Charming and manipulating

[@fraser-b3494]

Absolutely, and that's my favourite sort of 'bad guy', one you are conflicted about liking because you know shouldn't.

[@reneedennis2011]

Yup.

[@wujumbo2480]

This movie is a classic.

[@JamesVSCinema]

Bonafide

[@tbone35453]

"They're not like you. You know what I learned today? I'm not like you." "I'm glad to hear that Jake."

[@SmileyAdventures]

😂😂😂😂 Man…he was the king of gaslighting in this movie.

[@Gravyballs2011]

James, being young, you are so fortunate to have a lifetime a great films you have to discover. We enjoy (re)watching these films with you.

[@jp3813]

I think our grandparents would say the same thing to us. Except most of these reactions don't go back before the 1970s.

[@siddarthkoppaka5644]

This movie was the first Ethan Hawke movie I saw and ever since he’s been one of my favorite actors. His interviews are always so insightful.

[@dunkyvslife7447]

For me, Gattaca, kicked ass.

[@juniegyllenhaal3937]

His best film Brooklyn’s Finest, and a movie with Mark Ruffalo I forgot the name but they were both street dudes

[@spddracer]

Gotta check out Gattaca. A great futuristic noir sci-fi. So good that a lot of science classes will show it in high schools.

[@dunkyvslife7447]

@@spddracer Didn't know there was a sequel?

[@JoeFF85]

He is also quite good in Lord of War

[@gothicLEMONZ]

"its not what you know, its what you can prove."

[@nilesstark]

Funny Fact: There is an additional scene where Smiley basically not only reveals that Alonzo hired him to kill Jake and his family, but he also schools him how to play The Game right.

[@JamesVSCinema]

Yeoooo now that’s nuts!

[@brandonself6287]

I love how you picked up on the supreme manipulation that Alonzo was doing to Jake. Every time Jake has an opportunity to leave the situation Denzel makes him feel like a coward for attempting to go. Also I think your perspective on him being a good cop is interesting because I personally don’t think he was ever good. His speech about changing things from the inside was another beautiful manipulation to convince Jake to stay a little longer so he could get him to the execution. I love your channel bro. Can’t wait to see more.

[@stuartspencer2161]

I can see Alonzo as a cop who succumbed to "Noble cause corruption" (ends justifying the means) back in the day, and lost track of where that line was, and simply succumbed to the corruption and his own ego. But by the end, he is as you said, purely manipulative and thinking he is always in control.

[@PG-lt7kt]

One of my top 10 favorite movies of all time. Denzel kills it, and the way Still D.R.E. hits in the Monte Carlo scene is unmatched 🔥

[@JamesVSCinema]

Too damn fuego!

[@EDTGO1]

Hawk: so are we going to the office Denzel: you’re in the office baby! (Still Dre starts bumping and turns car on) Denzel: going up! (Hits hydraulics) One of the most coolest scenes I’ve ever scene on the screen

[@J1ntu]

To this day, this movie still has me shook

[@JamesVSCinema]

That last scene man

[@J1ntu]

@@JamesVSCinema I know! Thank you so much for reacting to this. I love hearing your take on this since you know so much about filmmaking

[@shainewhite2781]

One of my dad's favorite movies. Also, I know this is not appropriate, but please pray for me and my family. My father attempted suicide Saturday morning. He's in the hospital right now, still recovering.

[@matttedarida826]

I gotchu brother, may he get better and never try it again 😩🙏

[@Radioghost717]

Praying 🙏🙏

[@JamesVSCinema]

My brother, hoping to the moon and back for your father homie. Can tell he’s dope just by his movie taste. Stay strong 🙏🏽

[@shainewhite2781]

@@JamesVSCinema Thank you.

[@Markus94S]

💙

[@geraldburke5147]

Two men committed to their individual codes, each is the catalist to more clearly define the other. Denzel character is all easy confidence and control to manipulate Ethans character into something to be used or discarded. In less than a day, Denzels world falls apart, as Ethans World comes into sharp focus. We are what we do, and become ourselves in the doing..

[@mokane86]

All his "chickens come home to roost" in one day , but hes clearly had years of a career living above and outside the law. Specifically though it really all fell to shit for him before this day when he took and lost a lot of money aparently gambling in Vegas.

[@geraldburke5147]

@@mokane86 and I'm sure he turned or killed several over the years before he himself fell to his own lawlessness.

[@reneedennis2011]

Good points!

[@juliusperseus8612]

Love the fact that in "Brooklyn Finest", Ethan Hawk is almost playing the Same character that Denzel is in Training Day.

[@joey_dangerously]

Same Director

[@yakamen]

Richard Gere Don Cheatle and him SLAY in that movie.

[@juliusperseus8612]

@@yakamen yup

[@willhall796]

@@juliusperseus8612 that’s alternate reality Ethan Hawk where he becomes Denzel’s protege and takes him out the same way Denzel took out that white dude💣🚬🔫💰💵

[@floriangrogoll5206]

one of Denzel's best achievements. he breathes so many facets into this cop that it looks so nasty real. apart from the brilliant script and a great directorial work. it's definitely one of the best cop thrillers of all time. everything is just right here.

[@rxtsec1]

I think he did that movie

[@ajtaylor8750]

Training Day is one of the most well-crafted crime cop thrillers of all-time, and doesn't get the praise it should've got at the time of its release. This movie is so well written by David Ayer and well directed by Antoine Fuqua that on multiple viewings you can pick up on small details you never noticed before, all the while making it even a more layered and complex film than it has any right being. *Favorite moment: the card playing scene. One of the best tension filled scenes I've ever witnessed, and so much of the background details tell the story more than what the characters say.*

[@butchvito]

Training Day didn't get the praise when it first was released? Where did you come up with that? Denzel won an Oscar for best actor that year. Ethan Hawke was nominated for Best Supporting actor -- along with a shitton of other nomination and awards the film received. It was praised by critics and fans.

[@XxXDestroyer]

@@butchvitoI was thinking the same lol

[@Shatwb2]

Come on man "Doesn't get the praise it should've" is inaccurate it was highly profitable and nominated for Oscars. Denzel literally won an Oscar for this film. Its not an underrated or underappreciated movie at all

[@BeyondTheReview]

Denzel gives such a legendary performance in this! The chemistry between him and Ethan Hawke always had me wanting more films with them together. I also had always known that king Kong scene before I watched it but watching that scene with context had my heart racing even though I had seen it before. Fantastic film!

[@ste.6026]

'Man On Fire' should be your next Denzel feast... 'John Q' & 'Out Of Time' should not be forgotten though, not his very best but favourites of mine...

[@logankerlee]

Yuuuuuuup, all of those are amazing. Totally think that Man on Fire should be his next watch, though!

[@aleksikulmala6397]

King Kong ain't got shit on me.

[@JamesVSCinema]

🙏🏽😂

[@josefgordon7712]

Love how this movie all takes places during one day.

[@polterkat]

Intro: "I've already seen one part from this movie, just because it's so iconic. I think you probably know which part I'm talking about." .......really doesn't narrow it down as much as it seems like you think it would. This movie is one iconic scene after another. Really it could be any moment

[@JamesVSCinema]

I’m talking about King Kong hahaha

[@polterkat]

@@JamesVSCinema I definitely figured you were. Now that you've seen the whole movie though I'm sure you can see my point. There's a reason Denzel won an award for this. Is solid gold all the way through Excellent reactions btw. One of my favorite channels. Keep it up

[@josenava8495]

@@JamesVSCinema we all knew idk what that guy is talking about lol.

[@KurticeYZreacts]

@@JamesVSCinema lol oh

[@KurticeYZreacts]

@@josenava8495 not me i was like, the scene he gets shot up? Not the dialogue right before. But still a lot of amazing scenes from this movie

[@tedbaker3846]

One of Denzels best performances ever. Academy Award well deserved. He is one my favourite actors.

[@duanevp]

When I first saw this in a theater, as Ethan Hawke's character is with the guys who are about to waste him in the bathtub, while he's still talking to them the screen starts to fade to black. By the time it's entirely black there is only audio of them grabbing him and dragging him into the tub. Turned out it was just the bulb in the theater projector going out. In a few moments it got replaced or came back on or whatever, but there was about 30 seconds of BLACK SCREEN and audio of them about to kill him. I thought at any moment there was either going to be single gunshot or the audio would just cut out suddenly too. It was perfectly timed as if it was a deliberate choice for the movie. REALLY intense, right at that critical moment.

[@Owlyross]

Absolutely incredible film. Blew my mind first time I watched it and I must have seen it about five times since. That scene where Jake realises he's been left alone is the most uncomfortable threatening scene I think I've seen in cinema. Denzel deserved his Oscar, and Ethan Hawke deserved one too.

[@AdamtheGrey02]

'Crimson Tide' is a beauty of a thriller with Denzel and Gene Hackman in it. Definitely a must see.

[@josefgordon7712]

This movie did a great job making me feel really uncomfortable and stressed. What a tense ride!

[@zackzaharko89]

Denzel earned the crap out of the Oscar for this role. Another great film of his to check out is Flight, not as talked about among his roles but it’s one of his best IMO!

[@raineyj560]

Yassss he is amazing in Flight. Such a dark character.

[@reneedennis2011]

Yup. I agree.

[@nEthing4Her]

Yep _Flight_ was indeed another 11-star performance by Denzel. Like always, haha. Right up there with the likes of _Crimson Tide_ and _The Book of Eli_

[@hhaney9187]

I saw this with my mom in Chicago at a hotel. She rented it and we ate room service. Blown away and I'm remembering just how terrifying the bathtub scene was. Wow. Great analysis btw.

[@codyt821]

The homie from Daredevil is Scott Glenn. A legendary actor. He's great in so many films. I'd highly recommend checking out Silverado. It's one of his older roles, and it's a fantastic movie.

[@Ashwgun]

He needs to watch Backdraft

[@LordVolkov]

He's also in the original Man On Fire, which Denzel went on to star in the remake of, weirdly enough.

[@xandermerrick]

Yes it is Scott Glenn "Stick" from Daredevil

[@williamclarke3162]

Talk about a film that grows on me the more and more. Alonzo is one of the best villains ever put to screen. The more you watch this the more you see how much he was testing Jake a lot. Denzel deserved that Oscar for this but let's not overlook Ethan Hawke because he was great as well. Also tthe line (it's not what you know, it's what you can prove) is one of my favorite lines in the film.

[@B355Y]

That line is great but my favourite has to be the king Kong line.

[@vegasviking86]

King Kong ain't got shit on this channel!

[@JamesVSCinema]

Best comment hahaha

[@robinkulbay]

If you haven’t seen “He Got Game”, starring Denzel, Rosario Dawson and and former basketball player Ray Allen, I can really recommend it. A great performance from all involved.

[@reneedennis2011]

I agree!

[@AJLyonThe2nd]

James: he says things that i understand completely, but..... *silence* 😂😂😂😂😂

[@JamesVSCinema]

LMFAO. Damn we will never find out now 😂

[@joshuangalaba553]

There has never been a more well deserved Oscar for best actor

[@leandrohaggard2207]

13:35 In the Brazilian favelas they use Kites or Fireworks to alert that the police is coming! That's similar

[@BensonBoy2019]

Denzel's performance gives me chills. there's multiple moments where he straight up looks like the devil. "Man on Fire" is a movie i think you would really enjoy. it stars Denzel & Dakota fanning.

[@elisabethlarsen4282]

Ah yes! This is one of the true classics. I still reference "King Kong ain't got sh't on me!" from time to time. Saw a post on instagram recently where Denzel, at the age he is now, perfectly quotes this movie, he knows all the lines still, and has the same tone, same energy. A true, true legend! Also so good to see you, friend :-)

[@mil2k11]

IMO, one of the most under-rated movies ever. Even though it gets accolades, it deserves so much more. The acting in this was off the chain.

[@Reelfilms1998]

I actually just watched this for the first time last night i enjoyed it a lot

[@JamesVSCinema]

Ay that’s good to hear!

[@BloodSportA2]

Great movie and a great rewatch, did you notice how Alonzo was talking about "keeping the bathtub clean" just before Jake gets back in the car after the murder? That whole moment between them about leadership and what it takes to make a difference was just blowing enough hot air to get Jake moved into place for his execution. Ice cold.

[@nickmachovina7399]

James, you always have some fantastic movie choices. Makes my day when I see some of the awesome stuff you are reacting to. Keep up the good work my guy 👍

[@chago4202000]

One of my favorite Denzel movies is "Fallen"... Denzel vs. A Demon

[@williamswiniuch7527]

Let me tell you about the time I almost died…..

[@mararundell2500]

Scott Glenn played the "old friend" Lonzo took him to see and then returned and killed him for the cash. He was in Dare Devil and a lot more good movies for several decades. You react to great movies, James, love your choices and your reactions.

[@teresaluz975]

The first time I saw this movie... It gave me so much anxiety. So much goddamn anxiety. It's tense. The acting is top tier. Loved your reaction.

[@EDTGO1]

In deleted scenes they go more in depth on Alonzos transformation. Shows picture of his 1st days on the force, was clean cut in uniform and talks about the person who trained him showing him the ways of the streets and little by little becoming the corrupt cop that he is now.

[@Weaslgas]

"Malcom X", "John Q", "Man on Fire", "Training Day", "American Gangster"... to say Denzel is master of his craft is an understatement.

[@DavidWoods255]

I'm jealous that it's not MY first time watching this. Whenever James comes across one of my 'favourite' films, it's a good time. You must've been pausing this every three seconds going "that line was CRAZY!". Still insane to think this, the Matrix and Gladiator are over twenty years old. Man the time flies.

[@andybricks576]

19:59 That is New Zealand Actor Cliff Curtis: His film credits include Once Were Warriors (1994), Three Kings (1999), Blow (2001), Training Day (2001), Whale Rider (2002), Collateral Damage (2002), Sunshine, Live Free or Die Hard (both 2007), Push, Crossing Over (both 2009), Colombiana (2011), The Dark Horse (2014), for which he won the Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor, and Doctor Sleep (2019), also portraying James "Mac" Mackreides in The Meg (2018) and Meg 2: The Trench (2023) and Tonowari in Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) and Avatar 3 (2025). Curtis had television series roles on NBC's Trauma and ABC's Body of Proof and Missing. From 2015 to 2017, he portrayed Travis Manawa on the AMC horror drama series Fear the Walking Dead. He is the co-owner of the independent New Zealand production company Whenua Films.

[@vincerussell6893]

One of Mike Tyson's hobby was "flipping" flying pigeons. It is something real...

[@bobandy13]

That explains the interview I've seen with him when he was younger where he's strangely petting a pigeon during it.

[@gggooding]

And, yeah, Scott Glenn is the homey from Dare Devil. And Apocalypse Now. And Silence of the Lambs. And the Bourne movies. And Backdraft. And Urban Cowboy. And Silverado. And Hunt for Red October. And Sucker Punch. And The Keep. And The Virgin Suicides. And Castle Rock. And The Patty Duke Show. S Glenn's a *playa*, fo sho. (he's also in the Robert Altman movie The Player, fyi.)

[@FrancoisDressler]

Denzel's performance is so layered. Even through the horrible things he's doing on screen, you can still see the last few flickers of a good man and good cop fading away.

[@Rob_Infinity3]

This is still one of my all time favourite movies. The fact that everything we see all happens within one day too! A film you may like to react to that is in a similar vein to Training Day is "Street Kings" starring Keanu Reeves.

[@MrUndersolo]

Saw this with my brother when it came out, and I am still calling it: Denzel Washington's best performance!

[@aklimar2208]

This was Terry Cruz’s first movie. I can’t remember if he was a bodyguard or a driver, but the director liked his look and put him in a scene, then another, and another. He never even got paid. He was just happy to be in the movie. He told his mother and she didn’t believe him … until she was watching the Oscar’s and they showed him in Training Day.

[@Tero92]

I never realised that Tuco from Breaking Bad and bettercallsaul was in this movie, and he been crazy forever

[@thirstfast1025]

Great reaction video. This is one of my all-time favourite movies. Seeing someone with a big wrinkly brain behind a trained eye watch it for the first time was very fun for me. Thank you for your excellent content.

[@JLamstudio]

Antoine Fuqua is an amazing filmmaker, some of his other great films are THE EQUALIZER TEARS OF THE SUN SOUTHPAW

[@Tony-B23]

I'm a big fan of all those but especially "Tears of The Sun". Have always loved that movie

[@martinsandt1135]

You are one of my "first like then watch" channels , thank you for your Videos , always entertaining AND letting me see things i didn´t get watching the Movie

[@44excalibur]

An amazing movie and an awe inspiring performance by Denzel Washington. The amount of saliva he produced alone was Oscar worthy. lol 😆

[@somehugedude]

Bro you gotta react to the “Blade” series! I’d love to have you pick apart how great it was for being the first Anti superhero

[@TheHyperfilthered]

Apart from the CGI, Blade 1 and 2 still hold up extremely well. Wesley Snipes absolutely kills.. nah, he OBLITERATES it in those movies.

[@rs91268]

Awesome reaction sir

[@JamesVSCinema]

Thanks fam, god damn you are fast

[@earlmcraw6470]

I'm glad you're back and with a great movie, I agree Denzel Washingtons delivery of lines is iconic. Ethan Hawk was perfectly cast as the fresh faced Rookie cop. .

[@robwealer5416]

As I get older, my top ten list now has about 25 movies on it... but this one is a true top ten for me. As for what led Alonzo to become what he was... he likely had his own training day and could not navigate his way out, made little compromises in the beginning to get along... then he was quickly over his head. The retired cop (Scott Glen character) was probably His Alonzo and suffered the same fate.

[@ogrejehosephatt37]

I absolutely had the same reaction as you. I definitely got the feeling that Alonzo used to be much like Jake, and I think it would be interesting to see him fall from grace, slowly selling pieces of his soul.

[@canscidy492]

22:56 the way he said “is that Terry Crews?” like he’s tired (in a good way) of seeing these actors 😂

[@MisterHPlays]

I can't see that smoking scene without thinking of that Chappelle's Show episode. "Angel dust...pcp ...Sherman Helmsley."

[@Weirduniverse2]

i really miss movies like this.

[@MichaelChiklisCares]

This move is all time great and also inspired Shawn Ryan I think , he created 7 seasons of The Shield and Vic Mackey has familiar similar traits to him.

[@RandyHall324]

An amazing film with a couple of brilliant performances! Couldn't click on this one fast enough!

[@lukeledwig5698]

Had this on VHS as a child and I burned a hole in the film pausing and rewinding the Eva Mendes bedroom scene 😂

[@thelifeandtimes.ofazombiegirl]

Another movie I really liked from around this time is Collateral. It's the ambiguity and the manipulation that is great in both movies. Obviously Training Day has made the most impact because it's just a classic at this point. I think Collateral is underrated gem. Much love! J.

[@micahdevynn3967]

Collateral is an amazing movie! I love to hate how all of Michael Mann's "lead villains" kind of prophesize their own death earlier in the film. Remember when Tom Cruise's character is talking about how much he hates LA and that one time a man's body did several laps around the city on the subway before anyone realized he was dead? Then, when he's mortally wounded, he's left to presumably circle the city on the subway.

[@christianjgeorge7631]

I'm so glad you loved it, One of the best Movies honestly.

[@Khomuna]

Fun fact, this was Terry Crew's big break, a friend of him who worked in production for the movie invited him to watch from the sidelines, the director saw and invited him to appear as an extra gang member due to his imposing appearance.

[@michaeljonathan2899]

the acting is definitely the strength of the film imo, and it is strong

[@russellmills4928]

You randomly showed up on my feed and I’m now a subscriber

[@stevelafarga3296]

The cop who gets shot by Denzel on the ground counting is Peter Greene also played Zed in pulp fiction.

[@mrjackelbox4418]

The way he said breath and starred at him with those eyes was chilling absolutely fantastic flick I only watched it about 2 weeks ago

[@nolinpowe]

The scene where Denzel shoots at the gang members, Denzel said he wanted to hold it the way he did because he wanted to show that he's a cop but he's also a gangster showcasing both sides of his character

[@BH-2023]

Fun Fact: Denzel modeled his performance and even his wardrobe after an actual crooked cop: Rafael Perez

[@jfwalken]

Don't have a favorite scene, my favorite aspect is once you realize Alonzo's deadline, on rewatch you can see how every interaction not initiated by Jake is in service to get the Russians their money. Alonzo is never honest about what their doing, closest he gets to honesty is admitting Jake did the right thing in the alley. Least favorite is the standing in a circle at the end.

[@davidfortuin4146]

There's something that just resonates with you when Denzel says that iconic line.

[@damark376]

Going in i knew nothing about this film other than some of the actors involved but maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan. I was floored, spent the entire sequence leading up to the end with my jaw fully on the floor

[@Heyfrendoo]

I literally get goosebumps when Cypress hill starts playing and Hawke and Denzel walk up to "Smiley's" house. I'd shit myself in real life.

[@stevetreloar3129]

Part of a series written by David Ayer highlighting crime and corruption in Los Angeles over different eras includes End of Watch. The first, Dark Blue with Kurt Russell, is also a must see!

[@Lubetube111]

This movie is the GOAT for his acting career. This is the movie they will be playing when he dies. And I am talking about Hawk..... It was one of Denzel's greatest as well..

[@EDTGO1]

Denzel won his 1st Oscar for his role in this movie, Ethan Hawk was nominated for best supporting actor, though a lot of people were shocked he got nominated and felt he did not deserve it, I think he did well in contrast to Denzels role and his performance is actually underrated. “Why Denzel had to be crooked before he took it! Why!” - Jadakiss

[@yankeerepairs]

"That's why I tell them its the flow son" - You know WHY they made the new "20s" ? 'Cuz I got ALL the old ones - That's WHY ! -Jada

[@4plus20isHappy]

“So I make Bryant Gumble look like Malcolm X, huh, motherfucker?” -Wayne Brady (Not from this movie, but the parody sketch of it on ‘Chappelle’s Show’)

[@peboblank2786]

So I found your channel tonight. You are awesome at film critique. This is my 3rd tonight. I did True Romance and Clockwork Orange. This is also(Training Day) in my top 100. I am joining your Pat tomorrow. Thanks dude

[@the.sketch.projekt8851]

Someone probably already wrote this in the comments but yeah, the guy who plays Roger (Scott Glenn) does play Stick in Daredevil.

[@marennicholson5444]

I saw this in the theater and knew Denzel had to win the Oscar for it. I couldn’t imagine anyone playing this role except him. He cranked it to 11.

[@mnemonic1363]

Recommend Léon the professional, very young Natalie Portman puts on a GREAT performance! Also the Frenchman from the terrible godzilla made in the 90s.

[@juliusperseus8612]

One of the meanest character i've seen. he doesn't even have a funny side like joe pesci in Goodfellas. He straight up don't give a shit and even an act of kindness from him is in reality for himself.

[@cluster_f1575]

I believe this film was the first time we saw Denzel play the role as a villain. IIRC, Denzel won an Oscar for his performance.