Once caught in the quagmire of corruption, it is very difficult to redeem oneself, which can even lead to death. Harris is supposed to usher Hoyt into the urban nightmare of Los Angeles. However, his ambitions take a dark turn as he is caught in the plans of Harris. Things start to become clear when Harris reveals that the cannabis Hoyt smoked was laden with PCP, a strong psychotropic drug. Harris had actually drugged Hoyt on gunpoint. After the standoff, it becomes clear to Hoyt that Harris has his own ulterior motives, disguised in the garb of a training day.
In essence, through this act, the film exhorts that an upright act will positively affect the person. Harris perhaps needs an unassuming person like Hoyt to plan his actions without any collateral damage. It is a realization that they both need each other to fulfill their own desires situated on the opposite sides of a spectrum. Director Antoine Fuqua has a strong grip on this aspect as he carefully creates the moment that actually positions the two lead characters in stark contrast.
As another Denzel copper learned in the Satanic thriller Fallen , the devil often appears in the least likely of guises. For Training Day , Washington plays against type to lay out the temptations of easy money and real, street legal power. Throughout the movie, Alonzo maneuvered his impressionable trainee into a place of rage which was both personal and professional. Before the movie begins, Alonzo was given 24 hours to deliver a cool million to a bunch of pissed-off Russians, and the corrupt cop was ready to leave young Hoyt with the bill.
Harris gave him the designation, along with a fistful of cash, in a bid to buy his soul; the alleged raid was a ruse and setup, orchestrated to steal enough money to pay off the Vegas debt, with enough to spare to take care of all the agents on the inside. It all hinged on the sacrifice of a pawn. Or in this case, a white rook named Jake. He even passes on the promise of a fast-track to detective class which comes with the deal. Ad — content continues below. Alonzo has been trying to besmudge the narcotics team applicant from the moment Jake showed up for work, but the move had been in play long before that.
Alonzo proceeds to get Jake to drink on the job, question his marital fidelity, conduct a search with a takeout menu passing for a warrant, and endure several unnecessary beatings. It is a grooming process, which is wasted on the stubborn youth. The entire operation, as we come to learn, is to make a score and retain control of the streets.
Ethan Hawke Jake as Jake. Scott Glenn Roger as Roger. Raymond J. Barry Lou Jacobs as Lou Jacobs. Cliff Curtis Smiley as Smiley. Dre Paul as Paul. Snoop Dogg Blue as Blue. Charlotte Ayanna Lisa as Lisa. Nick Chinlund Tim as Tim. Raymond Cruz Sniper as Sniper. Antoine Fuqua. More like this. Watch options. Storyline Edit. In Los Angeles, a city where streets are overrun by drug dealers, those who have sworn to uphold the law are breaking them to clean up the streets. Denzel Washington plays L.
Ethical dilemmas arise for Hoyt as well as the audience as questions present themselves as to whether or not Harris' methodology for ridding the streets of South Central Los Angeles of drugs is right or wrong.
The only thing more dangerous than the line being crossed, is the cop who will cross it. Rated R for strong brutal violence, pervasive language, drug content and brief nudity. Did you know Edit. Trivia Denzel Washington has frequently said that Detective Alonzo Harris is his favorite character that he's played. Goofs After stealing Sandman's money, three bullets are fired through the back window of the Monte Carlo as Jake and Alonzo drive off.
Crazy credits There are no opening credits after the title is shown. Connections Featured in Nelly: 1 Jake realizes too late that Alonzo has paid Smiley to kill him and is subdued and dragged to the shower. There, the gang finds the wallet dropped by Letty, who is Smiley's cousin. Smiley calls Letty, who confirms that a young, white police officer risked his life to defend her. In gratitude for protecting his cousin, Smiley lets Jake go. Jake returns to Sara's apartment looking for Alonzo.
He attempts to arrest Alonzo, but a gunfight ensues. Jake eventually subdues him, after which the local Bloods gang members and residents begin congregating to watch. Alonzo tries to get the crowd on his side by offering a reward to whoever kills Jake, but they have grown tired of Alonzo's arrogance and allow Jake to walk away with the money.
In an attempt to escape via Los Angeles International Airport, Alonzo gets killed by the Russian Mafia, his death being broadcast over the news in a hauntingly similar way that Alonzo told Jake earlier in the film. David Ayer Wiki Explore. Wiki Content. Recent blog posts Forum. Explore Wikis Community Central.
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