Even King Kong Can’t Keep Denzel Washington From Becoming A Legend

3. Flight

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In a role that many believed would net Denzel his second Oscar for Best Actor, Washington reminded the audience that he is far more than an action star. In Flight, Washington portrays a pilot struggling with addiction and facing the threat of time in prison. His trademark range is on full display here, as Denzel goes from a confident (heroic) man, to a lost soul fighting to find himself, and lastly, a man who finally claims responsibility for his actions. Flight will go down as one of Denzel’s greatest performances.