Highest 2 Lowest
When a titan music mogul, widely known as having the "best ears in the business", is targeted with a ransom plot, he is jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma.
Critics Sentiment
Accomplices escape with ransom through Puerto Rican parade
King prepares to buy back Stackin' Hits Records
The film dramatically improves when moving from the poorly-received indoor penthouse scenes to the energetic outdoor NYC chase sequences, gaining nearly 3 points.
Critics found Highest 2 Lowest to be a frustratingly uneven experience that showcased Spike Lee's visual flair and Denzel Washington's commanding presence while suffering from poor pacing, intrusive music choices, and weak supporting performances. The film's outdoor NYC sequences, particularly the moped chase through the Puerto Rican Day Parade, were widely praised as energetic and alive, but the indoor scenes felt cheap and TV-movie-like. Most reviewers agreed the film was at least 30 minutes too long, with the extended ending becoming particularly cringeworthy and unnecessary.
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Denzel Washington
David King
Jeffrey Wright
Paul Christopher
Ilfenesh Hadera
Pam King
Elijah Wright
Kyle Christopher
Aubrey Joseph
Trey King
A$AP Rocky
Yung Felon
John Douglas Thompson
Det. Earl Bridges
LaChanze
Sgt. Bell
Dean Winters
Det. Higgins
Wendell Pierce
Gabe
Michael Potts
Patrick Bethea
Frederick Weller
Alex Cordova
Rick Fox
Coach Rick Fox
Rod Strickland
Coach Rod Strickland
Rosie Perez
Rosie Perez
Anthony Ramos
Anthony Ramos
Nicholas Turturro
Frankie Da Lunatic
Aiyana-Lee
Sula Janie Zimmie
Ice Spice
Marisol Cepeda
Nuri Hazzard
Luther
Crew
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