Movies with Denzel Washington: 2010 – 2003

Denzel Washington, deservedly recognized as one of the greatest actors of our generation, has become a true icon of Hollywood cinema. His talent, charisma and expressive acting have made him a favorite of audiences around the world. In this selection, we offer to review the films in which Denzel Washington played major roles and impressed with his acting skills.

The Book of Eli (2010)

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After the global nuclear disaster, most of the world’s population was convinced. The United States has turned into a desolate desert crossed by survivors fighting for water, food, and shelter. The protagonist of our story, the wise Eli, travels and searches for the remnants of the past. His dangerous journey leads him to a zone ruled by a tyrant named Carnegie…

Unstoppable (2010)

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A freight train carrying large quantities of extremely toxic materials gets out of control and turns into an uncontrollable bomb accelerating at breakneck speed. All attempts to stop it are unsuccessful. Then two fellow engineers, Frank Barnes and Will Colson, decide to stop this route to destruction. Despite threats from their superiors, the two men devise a plan to stop the derailed train from approaching their hometown.

The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009)

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A group of criminals, led by the ruthless Ryder, hijack a subway train in New York City. They separate the front car, take hostages, establish communication with the dispatcher, and demand a $10 million ransom from the government within an hour, otherwise they will start killing people. Walter Garber, the former head of the city’s subway system, who was fired from his post because of suspected corruption, finds himself in the center of the events. He is assigned to act as a negotiator, but he has no room for error…

American Gangster (2007)

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Frank Lucas, a former driver for a Harlem crime lord, decides to create his own criminal organization after the death of his employer. The main focus of his business is heroin trafficking. In order to gain a foothold in the underground drug market, Lucas follows classical economic principles, offering high-quality goods at low prices. This strategy brings him not only financial success but also respect in the criminal world. However, for every criminal there is always a cop. Richie Roberts finds himself on the Lucas trail, the epitome of honesty and dedication to his job.

The Great Debaters (2007)

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Set in Marshall, Texas, the film follows the journey of Melvin B. Tolson, played by Denzel Washington, an inspirational and charismatic professor at Wiley College. Tolson forms and coaches the college’s debate team, which includes talented African-American students, including Henry Lowe (Nate Parker), Samantha Booker (Jerney Smollett) and James Farmer Jr.

Deja Vu (2006)

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Hundreds of lives were lost as a result of a powerful explosion on a passenger ferry. The events and the evidence gathered give us a growing sense of déjà vu, which can only be explained by the existence of two interconnected realities. These realities involve the ship’s survivors and detective Doug Carlin. It is Doug who is tasked with putting this bizarre mosaic together to solve the case.

Inside Man (2006)

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Coming up with the perfect heist is a difficult task, but not impossible. However, can a brilliant heist mastermind pull off his plan when a hard-nosed police officer willing to do anything to restore his tarnished reputation and a financial broker with suspicious intentions interfere? With billions of dollars and hostages’ lives at stake, the situation can easily spiral out of control…

Man on Fire (2004)

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Chris, a former Marine, began to fall apart due to alcohol abuse. But he didn’t give up and took a big step to regain his self-esteem. He became the bodyguard of an 11-year-old girl whose father is a powerful Mexican businessman worried about a series of kidnappings that have hit Mexico City. Chrissy decided to play it safe by providing round-the-clock security for his daughter. But despite his best efforts, little Pita is still kidnapped, and Chrissy, wracked with guilt, will do everything he can to get her back and take brutal revenge on the bandits.

The Manchurian Candidate (2004)

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After the protagonist’s former comrade-in-arms, now Congressman Raymond Shaw, runs for vice president, Marco begins to recall events that do not coincide with Shaw’s stories about their service together. During one of the battles, Marco was wounded and lost consciousness, but miraculously survived thanks to Shaw’s actions. Shaw was proclaimed a hero, and this outstanding act helped him in his career after the war. However, it is only now, during the election campaign, that strange memories begin to come to Marco. Over time, he realizes that everything that happened does not match the stories that Raymond Shaw told the people…

Out of Time (2003)

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Matthias Witlock is a respected local police chief, but he finds himself in a difficult situation due to a long divorce proceeding. This period in his life is not the easiest. Despite this, he finds himself in an affair with his former high school girlfriend, who is now married. However, when this new love meets with a tragic death along with her husband, Matthias becomes the main suspect in this confusing case. Now the policeman needs to prove his innocence as soon as possible, otherwise he himself faces prison.

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