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    Training Day
    Genre: Thriller

    Reviewed In Issue 59 (April 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn, Tom Berenger, Harris Yulin, Raymond J. Barry, Cliff Curtis, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg & Macy Gray

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 5
    DD Sound Rating: 5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 3.5
    Internet Links
    http://www.warnervideo.com
    http://www.trainingday.net
    Special Features
    Includes audio commentary by director Antoine Fuqua, a 15-minute making-of documentary, additional scenes, an alternate ending and two music videos, and filmographies.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Warner Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 21962
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Strong brutal violence, pervasive language, drug content and brief nudity
    (Retail Price): $26.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 122
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2001
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 03/19/02
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Antoine Fuqua
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Ethan Hawke stars as Jake Hoyt, a motivated rookie cop who faces the next 24 hours of his Training Day under the watchful eye of veteran undercover narcotics officer Alonzo Harris (Washington). Before the day turns to night, Hoyt discovers that Harris has managed to blur the line between cop and criminal. And trying to do the right thing on his first day on the job is more challenging and life-threatening than Hoyt would have ever dreamed. In his own words:

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits crisp images with excellent detail. Contrast and shadow delineation are also excellent. Colors are well balanced, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. There is a small amount of edge enhancement noticed, but the picture is otherwise virtually free from distraction. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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