'Malcolm and Marie' review: A frustrating, ambitious talkathon

Express News Service
When the film Malcolm & Marie was announced, I presumed it had to do something with the human rights activist, since Denzel Washington, the father of this film’s lead John David Washington, played the titular lead in the film Malcolm X. Then, the promotional materials arrived and proved me wrong. But interestingly, Malcolm & Marie does quote the 1992 film’s director Spike Lee more than a couple of times as well as some prolific Black filmmakers of this century. Unfortunately, these are the only sequences that stand out in this 200-minute talkathon.
Right after coming back home from his first film premiere as a director, Malcolm (Washington) and his wife Marie (Zendaya) discuss the evening which eventually leads to topics such as films, the society, their relationship, their early days, and much more. As we buckle up to know more about this couple, we’re introduced to a series of tirades and verbal blows mixed with emotional monologues and making out sessions.

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