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“Form is the argument.”
Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.
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Training Day
Action · Crime · Drama · 2001
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.
Movie details
Training Day
“The only thing more dangerous than the line being crossed, is the cop who will cross it.”
2001 Action · Crime · Drama 2h 2m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.5 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Training Day?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Antoine Fuqua
Written by
David Ayer
Denzel Washington
Alonzo
Ethan Hawke
Jake
Scott Glenn
Roger
Tom Berenger
Stan Gursky
Harris Yulin
Doug Rosselli
Raymond J. Barry
Lou Jacobs
Cliff Curtis
Smiley
Court is in session
Put Training Day on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.