Training Day

Structure: Entertainment:

Everyone points to Denzel Washington’s performance in this thriller and for good reason—it’s fantastic.  The story on the other hand…while it is not a show-stopper, there is a big hiccup with the ending that could have been easily fixed.

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Training Day: Analysis

An in-depth look into this hard-boiled thriller.

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