I typically dislike films featuring Denzel Washington in roles as a clever police officer, government operative, or investigator; he seems stuck playing similar characters, and it feels like an underutilization of his abilities. He’s capable of much more than repeating the same kind of part. However, this is one of those times when that isn't the case. His performance is very good, but even so, Washington isn't wh…

I’ve lost count how many times I’ve seen this movie; it always takes me roughly thirty minutes to get reoriented. The film presents a captivating narrative drawing from Aramaic mythology, set against the backdrop of 20th-century Philadelphia. Denzel Washington portrays “Hobbes,” a detective previously involved in apprehending and witnessing the execution of serial killer "Edgar Reese." Shortly thereafter, crimes mirr…