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72 out of 100

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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 25 Ratings

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  • Starring: Angela Bassett, Denzel Washington
  • Summary: Spike Lee directs Denzel Washington in the role of African-American leader Malcolm X in this epic biographical drama.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    The film is inspirational and educational - and it is also entertaining, as movies must be before they can be anything else.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Vincent Canby
    100
    Mr. Lee means for Malcolm X to be an epic, and it is in its concerns and its physical scope. In Denzel Washington it also has a fine actor who does for Malcolm X what Ben Kingsley did for “Gandhi.” [18 November 1992]
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Staff(not credited)
    60
    The picture comes up short in several departments, notably in pacing and in giving a strong sense of why this man became such a legend.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Marko
    10
    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.… Expand
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  2. Doehl
    9
    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.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. SeamusS.
    7
    Compelling and mostly entertaining. A good job.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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