10 Awesome Deleted Scenes That Should've Been Restored
1. Alonso's Story - Training Day
The Scene: Detective Alonzo Harris (Denzel Washington) tells his training assignment Jake Hoyt (Ethan Hawke) how, as a rookie, he once came across a criminal who paid a black man to beat his dog in order to condition the dog to hate black people. Alonzo says that when his cop partner simply waved at the criminal, he considered quitting the police force, and tells Jake that just when it looks like you've seen it all, something even more twisted will happen.
Why It Was Deleted: Pacing most likely, though some fans argue that it humanises Alonzo too much and calls into question his later actions.
Why It Should've Stayed In: It's a fantastic work of character development and adds a crucial, complex layer to Alonzo. Plus, Washington absolutely kills the monologue, though his Best Actor Oscar win regardless proves he ultimately didn't want for it.
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