Hey folks, Harry here... This review from HIRLLNPIMP isn't surprising, Agent Smith over at Warner Bros told me that this film was amazing... That it was tougher than anything we've seen out of Warners in nearly a decade or more... Is it possible that the director of THE REPLACEMENT KILLERS has suddenly made a great film? Well, if that's the case then YEA! Cause we've seen enough poodle poo this year eh? We have to wait till September 21st for this one... but I'm ready for it now...
Nooo, tell me I wasn't the only AintitCooler at last weeks test screening of Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke's new thriller Training Day. Usually I just sit back and read the reviews that roll in on your site, knowing that everyone can review a movie better then I can. Never the less I waited and waited but to no avail. I must have been the only AICooler there.
Well I can't let it sneak by without letting the world know that this movie blew me alway.. Right until the last 30 seconds that were filled with a typical "Hollywood, need to tie up all the loose end, America has no imagination ending." Grr, I should have listen to that guy that wrote a review on your site that said LEAVE AI when you first think it's over and I should have taken that advice on this one.
The movie has a kick ass crew on board, Ethan Hawke, Denzel Washington and then from the musical school of I just don't wanna sing we have Snoop Dog, Dr. Dre, and Macy Gray.. Sounds worse that it really is. The only one that gave me a chuckle a few times was Dr.Dre. Both Macy and Dog play cracked out mo-fo's (far stretch there!).
The movie is about the ups and downs of Ethan Hawke first day on Denzel's narcotics enforcement team. Like the trailer shows, its not easy being a rookie. But its what the trailer doesn't show that made the movie the best thing I have seen this summer. For ONCE! those Hollywood folks didn't give away all the good stuff in the trailer.
The movie is chalked full of shit talking, ass kicking ultra violent intense scenes, by far one of Denzel's best performances. You are easily drawn into the gangsta lifestyle and the movie's well written dialogue and briskly edited pace keep you interested. Just when you thought you were off for a day-in-the life buddy-cop crap flick, think again. I just recently watched Scarface and would attribute the violence in that film as being a big influence to the tone and style of Training Day.
Amen for Hollywood for making something new and different and godbless Denzel for taking a chance. My only suggestion would be to loose the last 30 seconds of the film.
Cheers,
HIRLLNPIMP
