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  • Actors: Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall, Al Freeman Jr., Delroy Lindo
  • Directors: Spike Lee
  • Writers: Spike Lee, Alex Haley, Arnold Perl, Malcolm X
  • Producers: Ahmed Murad, Fernando Sulichin, Jon Kilik
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Pathe Distribution
  • DVD Release Date: 23 April 2001
  • Run Time: 193 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005A7TO
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,889 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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

Special Features
1.85 Wide Screen
DVD 9
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital 5.1
Original Theatrical Trailer


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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Malcolm X, 5 Oct 2007
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This is the amazing Spike Lee film looking at the life of Malcolm X. You see Denzel Washington in probably his best ever role, breathing life into this complex historical figure. It really makes you understand what things shaped Malcolms ideas and vision as he progressed through his life. The music is superb, the acting is great and the direction is an unique and captivating as ever. Not only is this great to watch and will keep you engrossed throughout, but you will come away learning something about this influential man. Well worth a viewing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars We Wuz Robbed....., 13 May 2005
By Derek Johnson (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
  
This review is from: Malcolm X [DVD] [1992] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] (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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3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but I strongly recommend the book., 30 Nov 2001
The combination of one of the greatest figures from the 20th century, a fine director in Spike Lee and an Oscar nominated performance from Denzel Washington should have resulted in a far better film than this. Don't get me wrong this is a good film but the book it is adapted from, 'The Autobiography of Malcolm X' written with Alex Haley is one of the greatest books I have ever read. At over three hours it is true that this is a long film but it does still skip over a lot of Malcolm's earlier life and the conversion he goes through on his pilgrimage. So I recommend the film for Washington's performance if nothing else but with the book you get a far greater insight into the life of Malcolm X. Just to add I think a real opportunity has been missed with the DVD release. The inclusion of a theatrical trailer aside there are no extra features. Director's commentary, Malcolm X footage and interviews could have really made this DVD.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A true muslim
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. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Lat

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning Performances, and a poignant life story
This tells the story of Malcolm X, one of America's foremost figures in the black civil rights movement. Read more
Published 16 months ago by J. Roberts

4.0 out of 5 stars Spike Lee's personal favorite
There could not have been a better director for the Hollywood production "Malcolm X" (1992) than New York's Spike Lee. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Jake M. Cochrane

1.0 out of 5 stars Malcolm WHO?
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... Read more
Published 19 months ago by K. M. Harrison

5.0 out of 5 stars I wouldn't have watched this..
...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. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr Richard Varley

4.0 out of 5 stars Great film where Denzel really lookslike the man himself
The transformation of Malcolm Little to Malcolm X is aptly described in this mini classic.
This is one of Denzel Washington's best performances and one of the most... Read more
Published on 16 April 2007 by Jay

5.0 out of 5 stars A Full On Political Masterpiece
I absolutely love this movie always have since the very first time i saw it. The likeness that Denzel Washington shares with Minister Malcolm is astonishir, the way he speaks,... Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2006 by Steven Stewart

5.0 out of 5 stars ENLIGHTENMENT
Brilliant ! what more could i say. This film is Denzel Washingtons Best performance as an actor. its reflects life and does what movies are supposed to do, keep you entertained... Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2005

3.0 out of 5 stars Messy biopic of controversial figure.
1992's Malcolm X came at a point in American cinema, when it could make films that would open that contained a strong poltical element- frequently controversial, as was the case... Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2003 by Jason Parkes

4.0 out of 5 stars X-traordinary....
Two of the film's storytelling techniques that function beautifully are the film's opening and closing sequences which tie Malcolm X's life to events in the present using footage... Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2001 by Geno Michaelangeli

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