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Malcolm X [1992] | ![Malcolm X [1992]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41KPXNGJWYL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Spike Lee
Actors: Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall, Al Freeman Jr., Delroy Lindo
Studio: Pathe Distribution
Category: DVD
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 2704
Format: Pal, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 193 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.6
EAN: 5060002830390
ASIN: B00005A7TO
Theatrical Release Date: November 18, 1992
Release Date: April 23, 2001
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Just as Do the Right Thing was the capstone of Spike Lee's earlier career, Malcolm X marked the next milestone in the filmmaker's artistic maturity. It seemed everything Lee had done up to that point was to prepare him for this epic biography of America's fiery civil-rights leader, who is superbly played by Oscar-nominated Denzel Washington, from his early days as a zoot-suited hustler known as "Detroit Red" to his spiritual maturity after his pilgrimage to Mecca, as a Black Muslim by the name of El Hajj Malik El Shabazz. Do the Right Thing climaxed with the photographic images of Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King engulfed by flames of rage; Malcolm X explores the genesis and evolution of that rage over Malcolm's lifetime, and how these two great figures--held up to the public as polar opposites within the African-American human rights movement (King for nonviolent civil disobedience, Malcolm for achieving equality "by any means necessary")--were each essential to the agenda of the other. Lee careens from the hedonistic ebullience of Malcolm's early days to the stark despair of prison, from his life-changing conversion to Islam to his emergence as a dynamic political leader--all with an epic sweep and vitality that illuminates personal details as well as political ideology. Angela Bassett is also terrific as Malcolm's wife, Betty Shabazz. --Jim Emerson
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 A true muslim March 26, 2008
Lat (UK)
I am inspired by the story of Malcolm X. Here is a man that did make a difference. He is a true example of bravery.
His story is well told by Spike Lee. Its strange why Alex Haley (the author of Malcolm's autobiography of which the film is based) does not appear in the film at all given the close working relationship between Malcolm and the author so near the end of his life. Regretably the UK released version of the film has no real extras. A commentary and a few good documentaries on the man would help.
However the whole film is good from start to finish and does well to show the development of Malcolm from troubled youth to national champion. The last 15 to 20 minutes is so moving as Malcolm who gave so much for his people is gunned down so tragically depriving not only Afro Americans but the whole world a chance to hear more brilliant speaches from a orator who made people feel proud to be a muslim and a human being.
Denzel Washington definately deserved best actor award for his role as Malcolm X but sadly didnt win this. Perhaps for the reason Malcolm was so gallantly championing. However I am sure Malcolm himself would have approved of Denzels performance which is probably a better compliment.
Stunning Performances, and a poignant life story February 19, 2008
J. Roberts (Maryland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This tells the story of Malcolm X, one of America's foremost figures in the black civil rights movement. The lead role is played beautifully by Denzel Washington, in the kind of charismatic perfomance we have come to expect from him.
Malcolm X is surely one of the most fascinating men in the history of free speech. Going from his boyhood in a racially predjudiced America to his adulthood, involved in crime, and then a stretch in prison, Malcolm is affected greatly by the racism he sees all around him, and then in prison, he becomes even more affected by the teachings of Elijah Mohammed, a Muslim scholar who spreads the teachings of Islam.
Through this, Malcolm becomes involved heavily in making speeches about the racism that black people in America have to endure. It is through one of these speeches that Malcolm meets his future wife, a young Muslim woman played superbly by Angela Bassett.
The speeches of Malcolm are so perfectly true and cutting that they infuriated many. Unfortunately the truth always hurts, and although I disagree with some of his terminolgy, such as 'devils', the points he was making were always incredibly relevant and near the bone. Hence he made many enemies.
Perhaps the greatest irony of all is that a man so often accused of condoning or inciting violence actually never led by the example of being violent, yet tragically died in a violent way. This makes Malcolm's story a very sad one, and his wise words will echo throughout history.
Spike Lee's personal favorite January 21, 2008
Jake M. Cochrane (Harrold, Bedfordshire)
There could not have been a better director for the Hollywood production "Malcolm X" (1992) than New York's Spike Lee. Not only is he an outstanding film director, but also an African American follower of the teachings of Malcolm X and Islam. "Malcolm X" HAD to be directed by a black Muslim, it could not have been done by a white director, Muslim or not.
Speaking from a Caucasian's point of view, I found "Malcolm X" an entertaining and educating film experience. However, I would argue that Lee was "Always on Malcolm's side" throughout the entire movie. Because although Malcolm X has changed the black community forever, he was also a very violent and racial figure. I would not argue that Malcolm X was a hero, but I would argue that Lee was too nice on portraying Malcolm's appearance and never showed the angrier and more vicious sides of him.
Denzel Washington, as always, gave an outstanding performance as the central character. The rest of the cast were fantastic, including a cameo from Spike Lee as Malcolm's crime partner in Harlem.
"Malcolm X" is a good film, but not a great one; certainly not Lee's greatest film. If you enjoyed his "Summer of Sam" and "Do the Right Thing", than "Malcolm X" should be an intresting view for you.
 Malcolm WHO? December 7, 2007
K. M. Harrison (Lincolnshire, England)
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
The reviews far exceed the film which portrays Malcolm X as a thoroughly self obsessed and ironically, rascist man, who could have/should have learned a few lessons from Ghandi and Nelson Mandela (which might have saved him being shot).
By the end of this tedious, far too long, drawn out saga, I couldn't wait for him to get shot - & it still took about 99 bullets - par for the course in this over-egged (& hammy) dish which managed to alienate me entirely from the man! Phew!!
I wouldn't have watched this.. October 22, 2007
Mr Richard Varley (Uxbridge, Middlesex United Kingdom)
...but a friend leant it to me and I found I had to watch it twice. I didn't know a great deal about Malcolm X, and found this film awesome and inspiring. Spike Lee directs his greatest film, and Denzel Washington gives one of his greatest performances. It is hard not to root for Malcolm, when you see his background - whatever your viewpoint, and on this level Lee delivers this film's punch. Recommended, but a long film.
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