' Training Day': Denzel Washington's Oscar-winning performance and real Los Angeles, portrayed by real gangsters

Co-stars who make Los Angeles and the story stand out

Also, to further highlight the location of Los Angeles, rappers from the same area, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, appear. Thanks in part to their appearances, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg 's classic song ` `Still DRE '' plays from the opening, serving as a calling card for Los Angeles, creating an atmosphere of the city.

Macy Gray, also a musician, made her acting debut in this film, and director Antoine Fuqua said, ``She wears a wig, grows her nails long, and plays the ideal ghetto fab.'' "She gave me a lot of attention," he says, praising Macy Gray.

Ethan Hawke, who was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, must not be forgotten. He plays Hoyt, who sticks to "justice", which is the most important thing in this work. He has been active in Hollywood since he was a child actor, and is an actor who fits the word innocent. Yet, there is a shadow of him knowing everything. The role of Hoyt was perfect for him. He also had the acting ability to rival Denzel Washington. Additionally, the presence of veterans such as Scott Glenn and Tom Berenger makes the hard-boiled nature of this work even more distinct.

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city ​​of angels

The name Los Angeles means "City of Angels" in Spanish. Originally, the area was inhabited by Native Americans, but then the Spaniards settled there, and with the independence of the Mexican Empire, it became Mexico. After that, it became a territory of the United States and is still called Los Angeles.

Former residents of Mexican descent are now called immigrants, struggling to survive in the United States. Black people who came from the South in search of jobs during the Great Migration that began in the early 20th century are also struggling to find a place in the City of Angels. Those who came to the west gained power and controlled Mexicans and blacks. It seems like angels don't exist in this town.

Text: Anzureratto

Writes mainly for the magazine "Eiga Hiho" (Yosensha). His book ``Black Movie Guide'' (Small Publishing) is now on sale.

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