Last week we watched a Denzel movie and thought it was time to spotlight this star. I’ve listed his characters in the order that I like his movies best with a hint. Can you identify the movie? Leave a comment telling me the # and the name of the movie. No Googling or looking at other commenter’s answers – that’s cheating and no fun! Each answer worth 6.5 points, with 2.5 points for the bonus question.
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1. Private Trip (1989) – He won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in this Civil War film Glory
2. Rubin ‘Hurricane’ Carter (1999) – Also starred Liev Schreiber & John Hannah The Hurricane
3. Coach Herman Boone (2000) – Will Patton also played a coach Remember the Titans
4. Malcolm (1992) – I refuse to help you any more with this one Malcolm X
5. Gray Grantham (1993) – Julia Roberts was his co-star The Pelican Brief
6. Lincoln Rhyme (1999) – This is based on the first book of the popular Jeffery Deaver series The Bone Collector
7. Agent Doug Carlin (2006) – Also stars James Caviezel Deja Vu
8. Eli (2010) – There is some kind of book involved The Book of Eli
9. Nat Sterling (1996) – One of Matt Damon’s early movies Courage Under Fire
10. Lt. Commander Ron Hunter (1995) – Will the mutiny be successful? Crimson Tide
11. John Hobbes (1998) – Also stars John Goodman Fallen
12. Detective Alonzo Harris (2001) – Also stars Ethan Hawke as the trainee Training Day
13. Don Pedro (1993) – Would Shakespeare approve of this adaptation? Much Ado About Nothing
14. Creasy (2004) – He was the protector of Dakota Fanning Man on Fire
15. Ezekiel ‘Easy’ Rawlins (1995) – Based on a series of books by Walter Mosley Devil in a Blue Dress
BONUS QUESTION – Which one of these movies did Denzel win the Oscar for Best Actor, becoming the second African-American to do so? Training Day
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I have seen quite a few Denzel movie, so I figured I would try! Fun game.
1. Glory
2. The Hurricane
3. Remember the Titans
4. Malcolm X – LOL
5. The Pelican Brief
6.
7.
8. The Book of Eli
9.
10.
11.
12. Training Day
13.
14. Man On Fire
15. Devil in A Blue Dress
Bonus – Training Day
61 points! So glad that you figured out #4 😉
#3 Remember the Titans
#4 Malcolm X
#6 The Bone Collector
#8 The Book of Eli
26 points 🙂
3. Remember the Titans
4. Malcolm X
5. The Pelican Brief
8. The Book of Eli
12. Training Day
13. Much Ado about Nothing
15. Devil in a Blue Dress
Bonus: Training Day
48 points 🙂
I really like Denzel so I know quite a few of these…
2. The Hurricane
3. Remember the Titans
4. Malcolm X
5. The Pelican Brief
8. Book of Eli
10. Crimson Tide
11. Fallen—absolutely love this movie, I can watch it over and over again!
14. Man on Fire
52 points! It’s been awhile since I’ve seen it which is probably why is so low on the list.
I love Denzel
1. Glory
2. The Hurricane
3. Remember The Titans
4. Malcom X
5. The Pelican Brief
6. The Bone Collector
7. ?
8. The Book of Eli
9. Courage in Line of Fire
10. Crimson Tide
11. ?
12. Training Day
13. ?
14. Man on Fire (I call this one I don’t want your money!)
15. ?
71.5 points! Your dominance continues 🙂
1. Glory – still haven’t seen this but its on my to watch list
2. The Hurricane (awesome movie!)
3. Remember the Titans (Another incredible film)
4. Malcolm X
5. The Pelican Brief
6. The Bone Collector ?
7. ?
8. The Book of Eli
9. Courage Under Fire
10. Crimson Tide
11. Fallen
12. Training Day
13. Much Ado about Nothing (so so movie)
14. ?
15. Devil in a Blue Dress (Good Movie)
BONUS QUESTION – Training Day
87 points! Could be a high score this week. Glory is a must see.
1. Glory (One of my all time fave movies)
2.
3. Remember the Titans
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.The Book of Eli
9.
10. Crimson Tide
11. Fallen (Filmed in Philly, hey!)
12.Training Day
13. Much Ado About Nothing
That’s all I can get becuase I have a brain cramp! Good quiz Stacy!
45.5 points! You’re a great Philly rep 🙂
I’m sorry – I’m so distracted by that photo that I can’t think straight. Denzel has been in more frickin’ movies than I have time to watch. So I have only seen a handful of these on your list – some of them I recognize the plot but have no idea the name since I didn’t see it. But here are the ones I’m sure of:
#1 = Glory
#2 = The Hurricane
#3 = Remember The Titans
#4 = Malcolm X
#5 = The Pelican Brief
#8 = The Book of Eli
#12 = Training Day (best Denzel EVER)
Bonus = Training Day
You’re missing one of my faves – the attorney in Philadelphia – and your hint could have been Antonio Banderas ;0)
48 points! I only include movies I’ve seen (it doubles as a favorite list for myself) and I’ve never see all of Philadelphia. I think I’ve only seen the second half.
1. Glory
2.
3. Remember the Titans
4. Malcolm X
5. The Pelican Brief
6. Bone Collector
7.
8. The Book of Eli
9.
10. Something about a Police Precinct
11.
12. Training Day
13. Much Ado About Nothing or Taming the Shrew
14. loved this one but can’t think of the name – in South America or something
15.
Bonus – Malcolm X ?
This one was tough and I am a big, big Denzel fan. Couldn’t get the names in my head. LOL
Home on Thursday. Oregon has been amazing. I do have pictures. 🙂
48.75 points! Some weeks I’m happy to be making the quizzes instead of taking them.
Hey Stacy, have you heard about Diana Gabaldon’s graphic novel? It’s Outlander, but from Jamie’s POV.
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Here’s a new Gabaldon I might actually buy!
You’re always looking out for me, Golda! I’ve been looking forward to this one – how could I not?!
love Denzel Washington . . .
Even though I recall most of these characters I’m struggling with movie titles. The only ones I can remember without thinking too hard are #5-The Pelican Brief and #6-The Bone Collector. If something flashes into my brain, I’ll come back.
Good for 13 points!
Not sure which movie he won the Oscar for, but #14 is Man on Fire. I love Denzel Washington! Just re-watched Pelam 123 two days ago. Saw the Book of Eli recently. Denzel is some good stuff!
6.5 points for you 🙂
I wish I knew the answer! Denzel is an awesome actor! Thanks for listing the movies, now I can check off what I have yet to see. 😀
#3 Remember The Titans
#4 Malcolm X
#6 The Bone Collector
#8 The Book of Eli
#12 Training Day
#14 Man On Fire
He won the Oscar for #12
41.5 points!
I know #2 was that movie in which he is convicted for 20 some years… all because of racial discrimination. I dnt remember the movie name!
#3- Clash of the titans? I love both these movies 🙂
I’m giving you half for #3 😉
1- Gettysburg
2- Hurrican
3- Remember the Titans
4- Malcolm X
5- John Grisham book I can’t remeber the title!!
6- Bone Collector
7-
8- Book of Eli
9-
12-Training Day
14- Man on Fire
Bonus Question- Philadelphia something with Tom Hanks
45.5 points! So close with #5 🙂
Love Denzel, huge fan 🙂
2. The Hurricane
3. Remember the Titans
4. Malcolm X
5. Pelican Brief
6. The Bone Collector
7. Deja Vu
8. The Book of Eli
9. Courage Under Fire
10. Crimson Tide
12. Training Day
14. Man On Fire
15. Training Day
Don’t know whether one I missed was John Q – loved that one
Bonus – I think it was Training Day
You rocked! 80.5 points. I haven;t seen John Q yet which is why it’s not on the list. I’ll have to make sure to see it.
A bit tougher this week!
1. Glory
2.
3.Remember the Titans
4.Malcolm X
5.The Pelican Brief
6.
7.
8.The Book of Eli
9.
10.Mutiny on the Bounty
11.
12.Training Day
13.Much Ado About Nothing (??)
14.
15.
Bonus–I think it’s Training Day. (because didn’t he get supporting before that?)
48 points! He got his supporting Oscar for Glory.
1. Glory
2. The Hurricane
3. Remember the Titans
4. Malcolm X
5. The Pelican Brief
6. The Bone Collector
7. Deja Vu
8. The Book of Eli
9.
10.
11.
12. Training Day
13.
14. Man on Fire
15.
Bonus Q: Training Day. He won Best Supporting Actor for Glory. Cause that movie rocks.
P.S. I’m a little upset his turn as Joe Miller in Philadelphia is not listed here. He was phenomenal in that girl!
67.5 points! I only include movies I’ve seen (it doubles as a favorite list for myself) and I’ve never see all of Philadelphia. I think I’ve only seen the second half. I know I need to fix that!