American History X

Rating: 10/10 (7 November 2005)

Downgraded from an 11 out of 10 because of the graphic violence; however, the real reason for the excellent review is that without the violence, the story would have been worth an 11 out of 10. Having seen this movie the viewer will see bigotry portrayed as naked discrimination and the deceitful mask of warmongers mimicking great peaceful demonstrators hiding the excuses for war in other leaders successes. This warns that seeking the same fame without the same determination and honor makes for the revelation of false motives. This movie is a landmark in the industry. A must see for those who believe that they have to hate someone. Neo-Nazi skin-heads are seen by the parents of the neighborhoods and find themselves reacting to the anger of a suppressed nation of black youths. They seek solace in the act of forming their own gangs, believing that there is safety in numbers. The story unfolds to tell a very rich story that makes people realize why there was such an attraction to hating another people for the lie of unifying themselves for a common cause, finding themselves divided.