Mo' Better Blues
1990, Drama, 2h 7m
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Mo' Better Blues is rich with vibrant hues and Denzel Washington's impassioned performance, although its straightforward telling lacks the political punch fans expect from a Spike Lee joint. Read critic reviews
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Bleek Gilliam
Giant
Shadow Henderson (Sax)
Indigo Downes
Clarke Bentancourt
Left Hand Lacey (Piano)
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Jan 27, 2012Benefits from the fact that this is Spike Lee's debut and doesn't feature the preachiness that brings down his later efforts.John B Super Reviewer
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Sep 27, 2008Middling effort from Spike Lee. It had some good scenes and it was well acted, shot etc. I just didn't really like Denzel's character and I think I kind of was supposed to. It also went on longer than the material required.
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May 29, 2008i love this movie denzel as player a must see
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Dec 27, 2007Plenty of style and energy, but not enough soul.
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