Njera Perkins Says ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Rollout is “Horrendous” *In a HuffPost article, writer Njera Perkins directly addressed what she sees as a major misstep in Hollywood marketing. She described the rollout of Spike Lee and Denzel Washington’s new film Highest 2 Lowest as “horrendous.

Denzel Washington wants you to know he held his own against A$AP Rocky during a memorable freestyle in 'Highest 2 Lowest,' his latest joint with Spike Lee: 'I’ve been listening to rap music long before A$AP was born.

The stars also unpack the pivotal scene their characters share that sets up the film’s final act in an interview with TODAY.com.

Spike Lee’s rendition of an Akira Kurosawa classic is a tedious ride until Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky’s third act kicks it into high gear.

A collaborator of Lee’s for more than a decade now, Hadera also appeared in Oldboy (2013), Chi-Raq (2015), and the Netflix adaptation of She’s Gotta Have It, besides starring in series such as Show Me a Hero, Billions, and MGM+’s Godfather of Harlem, the fourth season of which aired this past spring.

Following early reactions, Highest 2 Lowest has premiered to largely positive reviews from critics. It debuted with a Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes. Spike Lee’s latest thriller reunites him with Denzel Washington in a modern reimagining that explores power,

Highest 2 Lowest’ star Ilfenesh Hadera talks about being blown away by A$AP Rocky's performance in the Spike Lee film.