Malcolm X
Warner Bros. | Release Date: November 18, 1992
7.9
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Generally favorable reviews based on 88 Ratings
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SeamusS.Mar 20, 2006
Compelling and mostly entertaining. A good job.
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MarkoOct 19, 2006
Denzel Washington 'became' Malcolm X. It is still eerie and brilliant today. The film gives rare insight into Malcolm's 'anger' and life in America in the 40's-60's.
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DoehlMar 25, 2012
Spike Lee has brought one of the best biopics in american history with a performance from Washington that brings out the angry intensity his controversial character was known for.
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Compi24Nov 28, 2012
In Spike Lee's epic tale of legendary civil rights leader Malcolm X, he successfully creates one of the most provocative, disturbing, but enlightening biographical dramas I've ever gotten the chance to watch. A film that is not only a way forIn Spike Lee's epic tale of legendary civil rights leader Malcolm X, he successfully creates one of the most provocative, disturbing, but enlightening biographical dramas I've ever gotten the chance to watch. A film that is not only a way for African-Americans everywhere to rightfully embrace their heritage, but a film that gives people of all creeds, races, and ethnicities a chance to realize that we can live in perpetual harmony with one another. The movie is anchored by arguably one of the most moving, dynamic, and emotional biographical performances thus far - Denzel Washington's Malcolm X. Washington gives such a diverse and vivid portrayal of the man. From his troubling days as a misunderstood youth, to his successful moments as a rising voice within the Nation of Islam, to his final days as an enlightened, reformed human being, Washington depicts every moment to a sharp and polished degree. Every technical aspect of the movie is executed to a near perfect degree. Whether it's the camerawork, the lighting, the sets, or the score, Spike Lee successfully manages to use every one of the aforementioned factors to add to the film's thick mood. "Malcolm X" is a drama that is long, yes, but it is necessary for everyone to see. For the rise and fall of this young man is not only complex and tragic, but it's unbelievably inspiring.… Expand
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gracjanskiOct 6, 2022
To show the life of Malcolm X is surely a good idea, but the movie is so pro black people, it is a propaganda. To make it even more ridiculous and a bigger contrast to the good presentation of him, it is a racist propaganda and some of theTo show the life of Malcolm X is surely a good idea, but the movie is so pro black people, it is a propaganda. To make it even more ridiculous and a bigger contrast to the good presentation of him, it is a racist propaganda and some of the speeches were hate. In addition the movie was very long.
But Denzel Washington shows a great performance and the movie was a nice history lesson… Expand
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googolendtimesApr 7, 2014
A fascinating illumination of one of American history's most influential, charismatic and complex individuals, "Malcolm X" has a raw, passionate power steeped in Spike Lee's sweeping, evocative direction and the towering performance of DenzelA fascinating illumination of one of American history's most influential, charismatic and complex individuals, "Malcolm X" has a raw, passionate power steeped in Spike Lee's sweeping, evocative direction and the towering performance of Denzel Washington in the lead, who throws himself into the role of Malcolm X so completely it's incomprehensible any other actor could do a better job.… Expand
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heeldavidJun 11, 2014
Denzel Washington's performance as the the controversial Malcolm X is very charismatic and smart. Spike Lee's biopic is very unique in a lot of departments.
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alejandro970Feb 17, 2023
One of the movies that put Denzel Washington in the showcase; in the role of one of the most charismatic and controversial civic leaders of the 20th century. The follow-up of his story is as faithful as possible, although in some details itOne of the movies that put Denzel Washington in the showcase; in the role of one of the most charismatic and controversial civic leaders of the 20th century. The follow-up of his story is as faithful as possible, although in some details it feels like plenty of footage. Other than that, it's a movie worth the effort.… Expand
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JPKJul 8, 2019
Very Well Done Film
Malcom X is terrifically directed by Spike Lee with an absolutely fantastic performance from Denzel Washington.
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amheretojudgeJul 3, 2018
suffering for attaining an uneven and imbalanced state of peace..

Malcolm X 2 And A Half Out Of 5 Malcolm X is a character driven feature that focuses on justifying the characters rather than rechecking the material twice or even a clocksuffering for attaining an uneven and imbalanced state of peace..

Malcolm X

2 And A Half Out Of 5

Malcolm X is a character driven feature that focuses on justifying the characters rather than rechecking the material twice or even a clock for that matter. The journey of the protagonist depicted in here is a bit overstretched and not elaborated which comes off as a bit downer but since there is enough concrete material to feed the audience throughout the course of it, one can easily neglect it. It is short on technical aspects like cinematography, background score, art design, sound department and editing although is rich on costume and production design. The writing follows a rudimentary process of a rigid structure that is extracted directly from the textbook, it lacks maturity and smarter approach. The screenplay by Arnold Perl and Spike Lee is effective and creates a greater impact than anticipated among the viewers but unfortunately it also lags a lot. Spike Lee; the screenwriter and director, has done a tremendous work on executing the script on screen and it is undeniably Lee's feature as he speaks volume in every frame. The performance objective is taken hold by Denzel Washington with conviction and he does carry it all on his shoulder with head held high for around 200 minutes. Malcolm X is a process of suffering for attaining an uneven and imbalance state of peace that results in so latter, that the audience barely cares about the outcomes for they are having a time of their life encountering just the process.… Expand
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