Review of Mo' Better Blues (1990) by Pierre S — 22 Feb 2008

Le film qui m'a fait connaitre Denzel.

This review of Mo' Better Blues (1990) was written by Pierre S on 22 Feb 2008.

Mo' Better Blues has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jesse L (481) on 07 May 2009

Denzel, wesley and spike ride again. the song 'harlem blues' is gut-wrenching sweet.the story is boss. directing flawless. watch it again and again…

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By Andrew U (319) on 16 Sep 2010

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Mo’ Better Blues repeatedly draws back from its characters, exchanging intimacy for shtick and, in the end, lapsing into half-baked psychodrama…

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By Lee G (459) on 07 Oct 2008

What a great performance Spike Lee Brings out the best in Denzel Washington, and the supporting cast is great…

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By Larissa N (261) on 09 Feb 2011

Lotsa good acting and cool jazz music in this…

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Mo' Better Blues is not a great film, but it's an interesting one, which is almost as rare…

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By Gareth M (330) on 08 Feb 2011

Kept thinking of the bloke off Jazz Club sketches Nice! ;)…

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Benefits from the fact that this is Spike Lee's debut and doesn't feature the preachiness that brings down his later efforts…

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