Join KVI’s Big Mike for a solo review of Highest 2 Lowest (2025), the latest Spike Lee joint starring Denzel Washington.
In this audio segment from The Ari Hoffman Show, Mike dives into the highs and lows of this modern-day reimagining of Akira Kurosawa’s crime thriller High and Low.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City’s Bronx culture, the film follows a titan music mogul (Washington) caught in a life-or-death ransom plot.
While Denzel delivers a commanding, nuanced performance with his signature intensity, and a late-act showdown with A$AP Rocky sparks some electrifying moments, Mike finds the film largely flat.
From a tedious first half to melodramatic dialogue and an overbearing score, Highest to Lowest struggles to maintain momentum despite its cultural authenticity and dynamic visuals.
Tune in to hear Mike break down why this Spike Lee-Denzel collaboration falls short of their past hits like Inside Man (2006), and why you might want to wait for its Apple TV+ release on September 5, 2025.
Listen to the full review here:
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