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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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Director, writer and producer Spike Lee's film about the life of the controversial black leader Malcolm X, who emerged from the streets to become a powerful voice for the black rights movement in America. The film follows X (Denzel Washington) from his days as a Harlem pusher, through his conversion to Islam in prison, his pilgrimage to Mecca and finally to his assassination.
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Information about subtitles is far too often lacking in the product details on Amazon. This Blu-ray disc comes with the following subtitles: English, Brazilian Portuguese, Danish, French, Finnish, Latin Spanish, Norwegian and Swedish.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By J. Roberts
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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.
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.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Derrick Johnson
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Format:DVD
which was how Spike Lee was quoted after Denzel didn't win the Oscar for best Actor of that year. I agree, and when you consider that Denzel did win a Oscar for Training Day. you have to wonder what denotes a great performance. This is a MUST-SEE film for people who a)Think that all Malcolm X represented was violence, a history of drug Dealing, ex-con b) That think that people can't change and c) the power of education. It is a long film, but didn't feel that way to me(I saw it twice at the cinema, and was moved to tears on both ocassions) Spike's Best film to date, which so far he has not surpassed.
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Typical Denzel Washington
A typical Washington film, thought provoking and so well done that time just passes with ease and leaves the viewer wanting more
Published 6 days ago by D. Andrew Allen
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Brilliant
I had this dvd before but had somehow lost it. I have been desperate to purchase and now on blu ray it is even better. Love this film, Denzil plays Malcolm to a tee
Published 17 days ago by Jennifer Campbell
2.0 out of 5 stars
DULL X
why you may say?well most of the stuff malcolm mentioned in his book/s insnt in the film.he did all kinds of realybad stuff apart from robbing playin roulet etc they could of put... Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. Ditta
5.0 out of 5 stars
Compelling black historical epic!
Powerfull and convincing! Malcolm X said,"A man who stands for nothing, will fall for anything" - try and contradict that!
Published 2 months ago by chris marriott
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Xmas Present - Great
Not seen the film as yet, but it came in time for xmas and in perfect condition. Once i have seen the film will put on update on
Published 3 months ago by Shazia Akram
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Superb film
denzil should have won the Oscar for this not training day. Excellent film. Long but worth it. A bleak time in american history (obviously not the worst) but does his character... Read more
Published 4 months ago by mcat78
5.0 out of 5 stars
speedy service
cd arrived earlier than said,no problems with delivary, good copy of film,enjoyed watching the film.would advise others to purchase a copy.
Published 6 months ago by Gary Carlin
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great film, of a great, but misunderstood, man.
I watched this film years ago, and felt moved by it. I recently bought it on Amazon and just watched it last night. Read more
Published 8 months ago by T. S. C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Emotional. Moving. Touching. Brilliant film and highlights Malcolm X's...
The film captures Mr. X's childhood, adolescence and then growing up to be a man and becoming more mature and open-minded. Read more
Published 9 months ago by agentassassin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic film, fantastic man
I love this film. Malcolm X is played brilliantly by Denzel as is Betty, who is played by Angela Bassett. Read more
Published 13 months ago by omesay86
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