Favorite Performance?

Tough one, though alot of his past work was better IMO. Hard to narrow it down to just one.

For me..

1.Malcolm X
2.Training Day
3.John Q
4.American Gangster
5.He Got Game (underrated due to NBA vet Ray Allens' performance)

Sliding more so into a sub-topic regarding Denzel, I think he starts using the same mannerisms and delivery of lines a bit too often in several films. I think as he got older he figured "IF IT AINT BROKE AND THEY KEEP BUYING IT, DON'T FIX IT"... Its almost as if he remixes old characters into new films. With the exception of AMERICAN GANGSTER, the films I chose really showcase his acting chops and willingness to dive off the deep end to make you believe he is whomever he may be playing and not just DENZEL being ...Well.... DENZEL.

Manchurian Candidate was another film I believe he did superb in and put on display his versatility. Seems like he goes for roles that only provide him with enough of a safety net to just be himself and suave oppose to taking the back end and showing a different side.

This is all IMO from a fan nonetheless. 

Great thread btw.



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Unsure if previous responses were truly “favorite” or what one considers “best”. To me they are two different things, even though they can mirror each other.

My favorite perfs of his, in no particular order

Glory
The Pelican Brief
Malcom X
Remember The Titans
Philadelphia
Crimson Tide

American Gangster. I love that movie and he's great in it.

Equalizer movies was great.

Training Day, followed closely by Malcolm X.

Weird nobody mentions Much Ado About Nothing. He's bloody brilliant there.

Deja Vu

Malcom X
The Pelican Brief
Training Day
Philadelphia
Fences