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Denzel Washington Strikes Again: First Reviews Of 'Highest 2 Lowest'
The New York drama 'Highest 2 Lowest' is receiving positive reviews for its compelling storytelling and powerful performances.
Director Spike Lee has collaborated with Denzel Washington several times, the actor who recently impressed in Gladiator II. Following films like Malcolm X and Inside Man, we now have Highest 2 Lowest, which also features Jeffrey Wright. The reception has been strong!
The story unfolds in New York City, where the lives of various residents intersect against a backdrop of love, ambition, and social change. The film is described as a love letter to the city. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film currently holds a Tomatometer score of 86%.
Joey Magidson of Awards Radar calls the film "a love letter to New York City from Spike Lee that reunites him with Denzel Washington". He particularly appreciates how the story connects personal and urban themes.
Jeff Ewing from That Hashtag Show writes that "Highest 2 Lowest is another visionary twist from Spike Lee, with much to say, featuring strong performances from Denzel and Jeffrey Wright". He does note that the ending feels somewhat less focused.
Robbie Collin of the Daily Telegraph views the fifth collaboration between Lee and Washington as "the kind of luxury gloss-and-grit thriller that was once a studio standard in the late 20th century".
Alison Willmore of New York Magazine/Vulture points out that "Lowest reminds us how the entertainment industry has changed, with references to the attention economy and the internet". She praises the message to do what you love.
David Fear from Rolling Stone mentions that "the impression is that you’ve seen a great New York film, with a strong lead performance, but there still seems to be something missing". For him, it’s primarily a chance to see Washington act in all his glory.
The story unfolds in New York City, where the lives of various residents intersect against a backdrop of love, ambition, and social change. The film is described as a love letter to the city. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film currently holds a Tomatometer score of 86%.
Collaboration
Joey Magidson of Awards Radar calls the film "a love letter to New York City from Spike Lee that reunites him with Denzel Washington". He particularly appreciates how the story connects personal and urban themes.
Jeff Ewing from That Hashtag Show writes that "Highest 2 Lowest is another visionary twist from Spike Lee, with much to say, featuring strong performances from Denzel and Jeffrey Wright". He does note that the ending feels somewhat less focused.
Gloss And Grit
Robbie Collin of the Daily Telegraph views the fifth collaboration between Lee and Washington as "the kind of luxury gloss-and-grit thriller that was once a studio standard in the late 20th century".
Alison Willmore of New York Magazine/Vulture points out that "Lowest reminds us how the entertainment industry has changed, with references to the attention economy and the internet". She praises the message to do what you love.
Strong Yet Incomplete
David Fear from Rolling Stone mentions that "the impression is that you’ve seen a great New York film, with a strong lead performance, but there still seems to be something missing". For him, it’s primarily a chance to see Washington act in all his glory.
