TRAINING DAY screenwriter David Ayer's directing debut is a flawed but fascinating contemporary crime drama featuring intense performances by Christian Bale and breakout star Freddy Rodriguez. After serving six years as an Army Ranger, 26-year-old Jim Davis (Bale) is back in South Central L.A. Waking up in cold sweats and seeing battlefield visions whenever he closes his eyes, Jim's obviously traumatized by what he saw and did while in "Trashcan-istahn," but he's bluffing his way along with macho bravado and hoping the U.S. government will make good on its guarantee to offer him a spot on the LAPD. Once gainfully employed, Jim plans on "importing" his Mexican girlfri...
Released:
2006
Rated:
R
Length:
120 mins