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Norton is an amazing actor, a hot-dog whose delight in transformation is infectious.
What partly redeems American History X from its most preachy excesses -- and makes it worth seeing -- is a brilliant, career-high performance by actor Edward Norton.
Though well-intentioned, turns out to be a simplistic and unconvincing look at a serious problem.
The film is always interesting and sometimes compelling, and it contains more actual provocative thought than any American film on race since Do the Right Thing.
This jolting, superbly acted film will draw serious-minded upscale viewers interested in cutting-edge fare and the latest outstanding performance by Edward Norton.
A compelling, if somewhat choppy, tragic drama!
A well-made, well-acted and often violent film that offers a compelling portrait of redemption and the destructive nature of racism.
This dark drama is not for kids.
If didactic and overwrought at times, it's also powerful and persuasive. [Blu-ray]
...thought provoking, yet unsettling...hard-hitting, yet compassionate. (Blu-ray Edition)
...a violent film on a weighty topic...frank and honest, its characters, actions, and ideas compelling the viewer to look further and become involved.
Any idiot can make us wince at the ugliness of beatings and shootings.
Two things hold the interest: Norton's astounding performance, and a feeling for the male reality of reactionary working class environments.
Well-intentioned and well-acted but unconvicning, this saga provides an instructive example to the simplistic approach taken by movies when tackling the social problem of racism.
American History X is flawed, yes, but is a worthwhile film that covers territories not dealt with in recent years.
Pesado e incômodo, discute o racismo com inteligęncia e conta com uma interpretaçăo absolutamente impecável de Edward Norton.
Derrick's journey to hell and the one back are portrayed organically and gradually.
It is Edward Norton's riveting performance as a smart kid seduced by horrible ideas that makes the story real.
The problem is that Kaye, who's used to selling cars on TV, shoots Derek the Hater as lovingly as he would a new Volkswagen.
The film stars the electrifying Edward Norton in his best performance to date.
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