Denzel Washington & Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest' Now Streaming on Apple TV+
Denzel Washington and Spike Lee have collaborated for 'Highest 2 Lowest', a modern take on Akira Kurosawa's 'High and Low'. The film, set in New York's music industry, stars Washington as a powerful record executive, David King, who faces a high-stakes personal crisis when his chauffeur's son is kidnapped by mistake. The film explores the moral dilemma of how far one should go to save a life that isn't their own child's. Lee took a 'jazz musician's interpretation' approach, diverging heavily from the Japanese original.
The film was produced by A24, Escape Artists, Mandalay Pictures, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, and Juniper Productions. Washington personally reached out to Lee to work on the film after reading the adapted script. Lee considers Washington 'the greatest living actor'.
'Highest 2 Lowest' received a mixed reception at the Cannes Film Festival, with critics divided on its tonal consistency and pacing. Despite this, Apple TV+ has released the film globally, betting on its star power and cultural capital. The film's exclusive streaming release aligns with post-pandemic distribution trends, as reported by the European Audiovisual Observatory.
Denzel Washington and Spike Lee's collaboration, 'Highest 2 Lowest', is now streaming globally on Apple TV+. Despite mixed reviews, the film's star power and cultural significance make it a notable addition to the platform's library.
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