Easy Rawlins is hired to do a job based on his skin color alone Easy needs the money but Easy is also a man of conscience who will not just stand by and let the bad guys win even if it costs him in the end. Easy Rawlins is a moral man and Denzel Washington's portrayal of him is excellent as is Don Cheadle's chilling portrayal of Mouse Easy's best friend who is also a killer and who has strong legalities to his only friend.A all the way round rewarding movie that does stay in your memory long after you see it.

fellow by the name of Dewitt Albright Tom Sizemore pays him money to find a woman by the name of Daphne Monet Jennifer Beals .Denzel is perfect as Easy Rawlins and I doubt I could have picked a better person to play Ezekiel Rawlins. Tom Sizemore does a pretty good job as well as Dewitt Albright. He is a creep without being overbearing. Don Cheadle does a pretty good job as Mouse, Easy's crazy but loyal friend. Like I said the movie is 85% loyal to the book so there are a few things the movie changed around like the way Albright really died and a few things left out like the numerous love scenes with Easy and Daphne . Despite that Devil In A Blue Dress is still a treat not just for the fans of Walter Mosley's famous book but to the fans of black cinema period. Two thumbs up.

attraction between the two of them. After viewing this picture, I can fully understand why this picture is Titled,"Devil in a Blue Dress", Daphne managed to get quite a few people KILLED!

movie that just oozes with the 1940s atmosphere. Great narration in there, a la film noir, great automobiles and great sets. It puts you right into the late 40s in Los Angeles, a little bit like the film Chinatown.Denzel Washington does a nice job with the narration and the lead role, the character of "Easy Rawlins," off the book by Walter Moseley which I read and recommend . Tom Sizemore and Don Cheadle play very intense characters in supporting roles, particularly Cheadle as the trigger-happy "Mouse." Jennifer Beals is alluring as the mysterious "Daphne Monet."The film is a bit confusing in parts and was especially so for me since the book was not exactly the same and had a totally different ending. Nonetheless, the film has always fascinated me and drawn me back for multiple viewings. It's good storytelling and it would be fun to see more of Moseley's books translated to the big screen.

ex-factory worker and homeowner Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins Denzel Washington finds himself unemployed and in urgent need of funds to keep his mortgage payments up to date. Easy's efforts to find a job have, so far, drawn a blank and the longer his predicament continues, the more desperate his need for work becomes. Knowing of his plight, one of his friends introduces him to DeWitt Albright Tom Sizemore who claims that he's a man who "does favours for friends". Albright offers Easy $100 to find a mysterious woman called Daphne Monet Jennifer Beals who was the fiancée of a mayoral candidate who'd withdrawn from the race when she'd disappeared.Easy is instinctively suspicious of Albright but can't afford to turn down the money on offer. He takes the job and soon finds that his misgivings were well founded as his investigations lead to him being suspected of two murders, being beaten by the police and also threatened by Albright's henchmen as well as Monet's half brother.It later emerges that Daphne's association with her gangster half brother and her mixed racial heritage had derailed both her relationship with her fiancé and also his political ambitions. His opponent's candidature would also be brought to an abrupt end, however, if his own personal depravity and its connection with the two murders were to be exposed. Through his efforts to complete his investigations, Easy gets well rewarded financially but also gets involved in some more life threatening violence."Devil In A Blue Dress" is a Raymond Chandler influenced thriller with a typically complicated plot about blackmail, murder, immorality and corruption which also features numerous moments of unexpected humour. Its recreation of the period in which the action is set looks really authentic and the choice of colours used reinforces this impression. The atmosphere of the time is also enhanced powerfully by the superb soundtrack."Devil In A Blue Dress" depicts a time in which racial segregation was a part of everyday life and the dangers of crossing the lines were very real. DeWitt Albright was a white man who avoided crossing the line by hiring Easy to undertake an investigation which needed to be carried out predominantly in the black community. Daphne Monet's romance was blighted by racism and Easy's discomfort in situations where he had to cross the line was also very clear.This movie features a fascinating bunch of characters and the choice of Denzel Washington for the lead role is perfect as he personifies so well the down to earth nature of a decent man who has to deal with difficult circumstances. The entire cast give very creditable performances but Don Cheadle's portrayal of Easy's gun happy psycho friend from Huston is a real standout.

Cheadle, who plays Easy's homicidal homie. Cheadle is so volatile you feel like he can explode at any moment. There are some strong themes of race and what it was like living as a black person in a post-war America. If you're a fan of some of the actors in the film or a fan of the genre, I would highly recommend Devil in a Blue Dress.

is as smart anyone else and in some cases smarter.I hope that one day someone will film the rest of the Easy' Rawlins books.

also of showing the story from the black perspective, a rarity in film. All the sights and sounds are there, and if you concentrate real hard you can even detect the smells, too. Washington's aces, of course, as usual; makes you wonder if he'll do any more adaptations of Walter Mosley books starring Easy Rawlins. He's aided by a very good supporting cast, including Beals and Tom Sizemore playing a heavy, surprise surprise! . Fans of Washington should watch this, but really anyone who likes film noir will approve.

camera-work was mesmerising. The first shot that tracks through the busy streets and then cranes up through the window to Easy is so Hitchcock - or any director of film noir for that matter. The colours are beautiful too, from the orange skies in the day, to the hazy blues at night.The story is gripping, if a tad predictable. If you like your Sam Spade and your Marlowes this film will be fine for you. The ending where Washington closes in on a house in the hills is very 'Big Sleep'. Devil In A Blue Dress is unique in terms of perspective. The story is told from a black males view point and this makes the film very interesting to watch. No more all-white worlds of the 40's generation. This film shows both sides of the coin, and doesn't end up with a chip on both shoulders.The film may be a tad predictable, but this should not deter you. This film is underrated and deserves your attention. Very entertaining.