Training Day (2001)

Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

One of the best movies in Denzel's history, the way he played the role and how he actually managed to convince you with the attitude of dirty cops. I think wining an Oscar for this performance is just fair.

This movie is one of my favourite crime action movies. The story line is perfect, and I love the action and the reflected detailed points of social issues of America. But the big question is that how it is possible all the things happen in the movie happen in one day in real life? When I saw this movie, I was confused when try to understand everything happening in only one day because there are too many story events happened. Of course this is fiction and I understand that the use of time-sense is fictional in the movie. But still, how could a person experience that many things in one day? Overall really good/interesting movie.

This is a well-paced movie that shows what could be happening behind any law enforcement agency in the world. This shows a sub-world or subculture that we are not aware of, and once you're drawn into it the plot, you can't stop watching. Very well developed characters, story lines, plot, everything!

This film is billed as a drama (more specifically, a crime drama), which suggests a focus on character development rather than plot line with inevitable outcome. In fact, the characters lack depth, largely conforming to stereotype and I didn't get any real sense of motives for people's actions other than the obvious, cliché response to the immediate situation. I watched it due to its high score (7.7) and 'drama' billing, but it actually has the characteristics of a thriller rather than a drama. If you like that genre, you may well find it entertaining, but you won't learn much about the human condition.