American History X

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Cinema S @cinema_sensei 1h This is easily one of the most intense, uncomfortable, and necessary movies ever made about the cycle of hatred. Edward Norton delivers a mesmerizing performance as Derek Vinyard, capturing his terrifying radicalization and his slow, painful path toward redemption with raw intensity. The black-and-white flashbacks build incredible tension, and the ending leaves an absolute pit in your stomach. It’s a painful watch, but an unforgettable masterclass in cinema. See more Daniel M @RT36182645 Aug 6 Great character development and very accurate to the time it was set in. See more Landon J @Minxsykitty Jul 29 I dunno. Lots of this plot felt highly unbelievable to me. It was interesting and entertaining for the most part, but I don't know that it deserves it's status. Kinda boring and predictable for the most part. See more gungi T @WhatWhere Jul 27 Edward Norton is an expert at portraying the dichotomous nature of the self and its psychology. The charismatic leader of a pageant hardcore neo-Nazi group, who scoffs at and despises any ideological obstacle with arrogance, violence, and contempt, beckons to his other self: a subtle, despondent, and self-contained personality who encourages him and those around him to break ties with the shadowy parts of the past. However, the past leaves its mark, just like the swastika tattoos that remind Derek of his dark machinations, as illuminated by the black-and-white flashbacks. The cigarette, in particular, serves as a motif that connects ruminations on violence and illness within a vicious (family) circle. See more James A @ablett001 Jul 24 The film is unapologetically gritty and relies on very real and bleak situations, yet is so well portrayed that you simply cannot take your eyes away from it. It may well be Norton's finest performance ever, in which he displays his ability to make an audience despise him and love him all in the space of 2 hours, whilst Furlong does a great job as the lost sheep and doting brother throughout. Everybody should see this film. See more Oscar T @ScarfaceRampage Jun 27 Great performance and story See more Read all reviews

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