They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but in filmmaking, that isn’t always true. Perhaps a better term would be reinterpretation, as filmmakers adapt movies but give them their own twist, allowing the story to be refreshed for a new audience and continue to evolve. Luca Guadagnino remade Dario Argento’s Suspiria with a colder and more brutal focus, Robert Eggers gave 1922’s Nosferatu a sensual update, and Sergio Leone’s A Fistful of Dollars puts a western spin on Akira Kurosawa’s samurai epic Yojimbo.
Now, High and Low, another movie from Kurosawa’s illustrious filmography, is getting a remake titled Highest 2 Lowest, from one of the most acclaimed directors working today: Spike Lee. From the first teaser, it’s clear that Lee’s trademark style shines through in the film anchored by Denzel Washington. Check out the teaser below:
