Before watching Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's remake of Akira Kurosawa's High and Low this week, fans need to revisit Lee's iconic feature debut, which was also inspired by the legendary Japanese auteur.

Now it’s Spike Lee’s turn, and in his new drama, “Highest 2 Lowest,” he shifts in a surprising way.

For better or worse, Lee brings his trademark style to Highest 2 Lowest.