Malcolm X

Release Year: 1992

Review: I knew very little about Malcolm X going into this film and watching his constant growth as a thinker and as a person was fascinating. Denzel Washington played the part to perfection, seeming to hit every emotion brilliantly. The biggest draw back to this film is its length. A good portion of the beginning dragged on without building towards anything and could be cut down quite a bit. The ending could be cut down significantly as well. It was more a sermon on remembrance of Malcolm X than anything else and didn't fit with the feel of the rest of the film. The first transformation of Malcolm X from thug to Islamic could have also served to be expanded upon, as it seemed like despite this film length, that this pivotal portion of his life was skimmed over. Despite these issues Malcolm X serves as a fine biopic. It was both entertaining and educational... well worth the watch.

Rating: 4/5