| Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) |
| CAST: Denzel Washington, Jennifer Beals, Tom Sizemore, Don Cheadle
DIRECTOR: Carl Franklin MPAA RATING: R RUNNING TIME: 102 Minutes STUDIO: Columbia |
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It�s 1948 in LA, and Easy Rawlins (Denzel Washington) is looking for work. Enter Tom Sizemore, a businessman who offers Washington money to find a missing girl named Daphne (Jennifer Beals). Washington takes up his offer, but finds himself in more trouble that he wants to be in.
This is a good role for Washington and is one of his best films to date. He gives his character a kind of swaggered that makes the movie that much more enjoyable. What may be the best thing about the film is its supporting cast. Sizemore is exceptionally good. The movie�s most intriguing character is Mouse (Don Cheadle), who is Washington�s long time friend and muscle. Whenever he shows up, everything good about the film increases. Terrific lead character, superb supporting cast, and a great plot all add up to a very worthwhile film. Oddly, this picture got 0 Academy Award nominations. |