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    Training Day

    Featured In Issue 113, October 2006

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    (Studio/Distributor):
    Warner Home Video
    (Catalog Number):
    82851
    (MPAA Rating):
    R
    (Rating Reason):
    For strong brutal violence, pervasive language, drug content and brief nudity
    (Retail Price):
    $28.99
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Single Layer (BD-25)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    No
    (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
    (Disc Release Date):
    08/01/06
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    No
    (Director):
    Antoine Fuqua
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    Dolby Digital 5.1
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    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: "I should have been a fireman." This is a very well-scripted psychological thriller, with superb Oscar®-nominated performances by Hawke and Washington (Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor, respectively). (Suzanne Hodges)

    As with the DVD, Director Antoine Fuqua provides audio commentary, and additional features include the 15-minute Making Of Training Day featurette,13 minutes worth of additional scenes, a five-minute alternate ending, Nelly's "#1" music video, Pharoahe Monch's "Got You" music video, and the high-definition theatrical trailer.

    The 2.35:1 MPEG-2-encoded Blu-ray Disc picture is softer than the HD DVD release, and is especially recognizable in fine details, such as raindrops on windows and facial hair stubble, Shadow delineation is slightly improved with the HD DVD version. Minor edge enhancement and some pixel breakup can be seen in the Blu-ray Disc version. (Danny Richelieu)

    The Dolby® Digital 5.1-channel soundtrack is noticeably less refined than the Dolby Digital Plus encoding on the HD DVD release. The mix is the same energetic, exciting, and very good recording quality. (Danny Richelieu)

    Reason #26 Why Readers Love Widescreen Review:

    Before WSR, there was a 4:3 picture tube. After WSR, there is a nice 65 inch widescreen rear projection TV. However, it's only a beginning, because WSR started a dream. The reality looks crisper and clearer now, even the sound is more precise and enveloping. Widescreen Review: P5/S5, one's critic’s composite: 5. Thank you, WSR. Keep up the excellent work!

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