Mo’ Better Blues is considered one of Spike Lee and Denzel Washington’s best films in their long history.
Washington’s commitment led him to collaborate with the director on multiple occasions over three decades, including his Oscar-nominated performance in the biopic Malcolm X.
Lee’s direction and Washington’s turn as troubled trumpet player Bleek Gilliam made the film a fun and crazy ride from the beginning to the end.
As previously mentioned, it was the actor’s commitment to the role that truly came out.