Mo Better Blues
Actor Denzel Washington gives a riveting performance in Spike Lee's breathtaking film on music and love. Talented trumpeter Bleek Gillingham (Washington) is obsessed by his music and indecisive about his girlfriends Indigo (Joie Lee) and Clark (Cynda Williams). But when he is forced to come to the aid of his childhood manager and friend (Spike Lee), Bleek finds his world more fragile than he ever imagined.
Critic Reviews:
- " It's tight, suspenseful, funny, and packed with great music. " – Charles Shaar Murray
- " Spike Lee's film is filled with promising ideas and moments of technical virtuosity. " – Douglas Pratt
- " Denzel Washington really comes into his own in this one, as a struggling jazz musician. Worth a rental for his performance, alone! " – Alex Sandell