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Denzel is..... Legendary!
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WilmaWilma
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1977: A real treat. Denzel was only eighteen and this was his first movie.
Flesh and Blood A/K/A The Heavyweight (1979) Tom Berenger, John Cassavetes, Denzel Washington, Susan Pleshette, Mitchell RyanFlesh and Blood A/K/A The Heavyweight (1979) Tom Berenger, John Cassavetes, Denzel Washington, Susan Pleshette, Mitchell Ryan
1979:
Carbon CopyCarbon Copy
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1981:
License to KillLicense to Kill
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1984: One of the biggest gyps in the early 80s. Denzel is only in this so-called movie for the last 30 minutes and the movie was still boring.
A Soldier's StoryA Soldier's Story
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1986:
PowerPower
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1986:
Hard LessonsHard Lessons
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1986: Denzel plays a troubled principal in this gritty urban drama.
Cry FreedomCry Freedom
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1987: This movie made me cry. A sad story that has been ignored for far too long.
For Queen and CountryFor Queen and Country
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1988: Even though the British accent sounds weird at times Denzel pulled it off quite nicely here.
The Mighty QuinnThe Mighty Quinn
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1989: Simplistic but neat mystery/thriller.
GloryGlory
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1989: Powerful movie. Denzel got best supporting actor that year.
Heart ConditionHeart Condition
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1990: You never heard of it for a good reason. Denzel fired his agent afterwards. That should let you know how bad this movie is.
Mo' Better BluesMo' Better Blues
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1990: Denzel and Spike Lee's first movie together is a solid winner.
Mississippi MasalaMississippi Masala
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1991: So underrated and overlooked it hurts.
RicochetRicochet
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1991: Good cat and mouse thriller. Both Denzel and John Lithgow soared in their roles.
Malcolm XMalcolm X
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1992: Masterpiece. Denzel's best performance but you will see later what he wins an award for.
Much Ado About NothingMuch Ado About Nothing
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1993:
The Pelican Brief (Snap Case)The Pelican Brief (Snap Case)
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1993:
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia
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1993: Pretty good movie about overcoming prejudices.
Crimson TideCrimson Tide
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1995:Tony Scott's overlooked masterpiece flew over most people's head.
VirtuosityVirtuosity
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1995: One of the worst popcorn flicks of the 90s. Denzel gives the movie a performance it doesnt deserve and Russell Crowe overacts like its going out of style.
Devil in a Blue DressDevil in a Blue Dress
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1995: Follows about 85% of the novel but other than that it was a solid book-to-movie adaptation.
Courage Under FireCourage Under Fire
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1996:
The Preacher's WifeThe Preacher's Wife
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1996:As a remake of the Bishop's Wife this wasnt as bad as moronic critics made it seem.
Fallen (Snap Case)Fallen (Snap Case)
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1998: Another top-notch thriller that was heavily ignored thanks to idiotic critics.
He Got GameHe Got Game
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1998: Once again Spike Lee and Denzel get together to bring about a great movie.
The Siege (Martial Law Edition)The Siege (Martial Law Edition)
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1998: Great movie that came around at a time when the movie-going public was stupid(and they still are) so it came and went in theaters.
The Bone CollectorThe Bone Collector
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1999: Awful thriller. Both Angelina and Denzel are wasted in this convoluted dross.
The HurricaneThe Hurricane
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1999: Denzel triumphs again.
Remember the Titans (Widescreen Edition)Remember the Titans (Widescreen Edition)
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2000: One of the best inspirational movies in recent memory.
Training DayTraining Day
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2001: Good movie but got way more props than it deserved. Even though Denzel's performance was great he gave you better performances in the past.
John Q. (Infinifilm Edition)John Q. (Infinifilm Edition)
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2002:Anytime a movie is smarter than its audience it will get trounced. Case in point.
Antwone Fisher (Widescreen Edition)Antwone Fisher (Widescreen Edition)
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2002: Both Derek Luke and Denzel shine in this true story.
Out of TimeOut of Time
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2003:Why are people so hard on this movie? Cant they see that it was supposed to be a regular thriller?
Man on FireMan on Fire
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2004: Tony Scott stylish revenge tale.
The Manchurian Candidate (Widescreen Edition)The Manchurian Candidate (Widescreen Edition)
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2004: The original with Frank Sinatra will always be the best but this was okay as far as remakes go.
Inside Man (Widescreen Edition)Inside Man (Widescreen Edition)
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2006: One again Spike Lee and Denzel hit the jackpot with this neat bank caper.
Deja VuDeja Vu
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2006: Tony Scott's Deja Vu caught flack by critics but it was still a cool ride all the way through.
American Gangster (2-Disc Unrated Extended Edition)American Gangster (2-Disc Unrated Extended Edition)
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2007: Excellent portrayal of Frank Lucas.
The Great DebatersThe Great Debaters
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2007: