You may not agree with us. This is a very unique runaway of Denzel’s top 20 film Pride himself, as we all have favorites.
Out of time in 2003
Carl Franklin’s thriller is underrated. Yes, it’s over the top and generic, but it’s quite a ride. Especially for the Washington Sheriff, who has relationships with married women and ultimately engages in a sticky business. Washington enjoys the old-fashioned fun that permeates the film.
Amazon
19 The Story of the Soldier 1984
The young people of Washington stand out in a stunning ensemble of military mystery nominated by Norman Yudyson’s Oscar. As an intense and clever private, the actor completely disguises what lies beneath his unning character.
Amazon
18 Mississippi Masala 1991
With her follow-up Salaam Bombay!Director Mira Naia offers a lush romance between a Washington carpet cleaner and Idardin’s Mina of Sarita Chowdhury, who was expelled from Uganda in Idardin. Often forgotten, it is a story of crossing a star soaring thanks to it.
17 Macbeth 2021 Tragedy
The other side of Francis McDormand, Washington’s turn as Macbeth Whispering with rage, flickering between the tired ruler and the crazy maniac. It’s a fierce performance. An Oscar nomination is almost certain.
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16 The Mighty Quinn 1989
A mix of genres of spice thrillers, police flicks and philosophical drama that showcase Washington’s early screen prowess. In one of his first major roles, he exudes all his white charisma.
15 American Gangster 2007
A vast drama from Ridley Scott. But Washington is fun as the drug boss on the other side of cop/ambitious lawyer Russell Crowe.
Netflix/Now
14 Devil in the Blue Dress 1995
Carl Franklin’s Neo-Noir Classic may be known for introducing Don Cheadle, but who can forget Washington’s performance as Easy Rawlins, the famous detective of Walter Mosley?
Apple TV
13 He got the 1998 game
In Spike Lee’s basketball epic, the convicted murderer (Washington) leaves prison and persuades his son to play basketball for the governor’s alma mater.
Disney+
12 Crimson Tide1995
In his first collaboration with actor Tony Scott, Washington faces off against Gene Hackman’s Captain of the Sea. These two acting Titans drive the film high.
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11 people fire 2004
Whenever Washington partnered with Tony Scott, it was an explosion. Here is a revenge rampage in the thriller about lunatics. Washington is in a ferocious shape, like a CIA agent becoming a bodyguard.
Netflix/Amazon
10 Cry Freedom 1987
Playing Washington South African activist Stephen Biko gives him a charismatic performance.
Amazon
9 Glory 1989
It’s hard to forget Washington’s expression while being whipped in Edward Zwick’s Civil War drama. The rebellious yet vulnerable, the accompanying single teardrops are ingrained in cinema history. He won his first Oscar for it.
Netflix
8 Inside Man 2006
The actor embodies cool in Spike Lee’s drama. As a volatile hostage negotiator, he enjoys the other side of Clive Owen’s Bank Thief. With the starry sky lineup, Washington will make the brightest shine and even change stock characters much more.
Netflix
7 Fences (2016)
He had won Tony for playing the annoyed family, Troy Maxon, when he appeared in the adaptation in Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play in August. His towering performance never felt on the stage.
Amazon
6 Better Blues1990
Washington plays a jazz trumpeter in Spike Lee’s fourth film. He was drawn in multiple directions by love and his career.
Amazon/Now
5 Hurricane 1999
Washington is fascinated by Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, a boxer who spent nearly 20 years in prison for a triple murder he didn’t commit. He drew 60 pounds for the role, and emotionally he gave it to him, earning his fourth Oscar nomination.
Disney+
Training Day 2001
Washington captivates him as a bad guy and easily commands crime-infected LA streets and screens. It is an inspiring performance that won him for Best Actor in 2002.
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3 Philadelphia 1993
Playing a homophobic lawyer in “The Journey” may have been a cliché, but Jonathan Dem’s legal drama about AIDS is sensitive. Washington makes him sing every moment – he performs brilliantly to Tom Hanks as plaintiff.
now
2 Flight 2012
This is the film that shows the range of actors. Washington plays a pilot who loves alcohol and drugs. I’m unlikely, rog arrogant, but even if the plane is nose diving, I can’t take my eyes off him.
Netflix/Now
1 Malcolm X 1993
Spike and Denzel’s Magnus Opus, Washington, took a year off from other jobs and was immersed in the way civil rights leaders think. It’s more than rewarding. He captured the steel justice of political figures and his flaws and early failures. If it’s currently being made, it cleans up the Oscars, but came out when such a film was ignored by the committee. A real masterpiece.
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Source: Pride Magazine – www.pridemagazine.com
