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Warner Bros. Pictures
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Studio: Intermedia Films
Studio: United Artists Films
Release Date: Feb 21, 2003
Running Time: 118 mins.
Country Of Origin: United States
synopsis
In America, the police are sworn to uphold the law and protect the innocent. But on the streets, it's everyone for themselves--and the streets are where policeman Eldon Perry honed his craft. Perry is a veteran cop in Los Angeles, one of the toughest cities in the world. A member of the LAPD's elite Special Investigations Squad, Perry is known for his tough street tactics, fiery temper, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to bring someone to justice. Perry plays fast and loose with the rules and goes over the line--until another cop vows to bring him down. When the SIS is assigned a high-profile quadruple homicide, Perry is put on the case along with SIS rookie Bobby Keough. Investigating the murders alongside Perry, Keough soon learns the grim realities of police intimidation and corruption. Meanwhile, Assistant Chief Holland is the only man in the department willing to stand up to the SIS. The SIS is a tight brotherhood, and no one has ever dared to take them on--until now. While Perry and Keough are trying to solve the murder, Holland is trying to end Perry's brand of single-handed "justice."Over the course of four days, the brutal murder and a racially charged trial trigger an explosive chain of events that resonate throughout Los Angeles.
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Sergeant Eldon Perry Jr
Deputy Chief Arthur Holland
Jack Van Meter
Bobby Keough
Beth Williamson
Sally Perry
Gary Sidwell
James Barcomb
Peltz
Janelle Holland
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reviews
February 21, 2003
Director Ron Shelton, best known for sports flicks (Bull Durham, Tin Cup), brings a powerhouse punch to this police drama, adapted by David Ayer (Training Day) from a short story by James Ellroy, of L.A. Confidential fame. Kurt Russell digs into the juiciest role of his career as Eldon Perry, a conflicted sergeant from a long line of racist cops. Now, while he trains a rookie (Scott Speedman)in how to bend the rules, Eldon is investigated by the deputy chief (Ving Rhames) and set up by his own
If this movie sounds a lot like Training Day, it's because scribe David Ayer wrote both of them. Unfortunately Dark Blue's characters are drawn with such a heavy hand they reek of clichés and are a far cry from Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke's complicated and well-developed characters in Training Day. Director Ron Shelton found success with the 1988 hit Bull Durham and--with the 1994 sports drama Cobb--proved that he could deliver character-driven movies that were well worth watching.
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