If the dog is dangerous, it must be put to sleep.

Rating: 10/10 (17 November 2005)

I've read other comments and I think most people don't get the idea. Everybody writes "This movie shows us that violence is not the way to deal with...". In my opinion that's the mildest version of what this movie shows us, because American History X is about reality and in real life , if a dog bites you, you have to react. Nobody can sit and watch while their brothers, sisters, sons or daughters get wasted in the street. I think that every man would react violently to that. It's just that it doesn't happen to everyone.
In other words, this movie shows us that it doesn't matter if you run, hide, or even if you try being nice to it, the rabid dog will try to bite you. So the only option is to fight for your life and for your family.
I think this is Ed Norton's best role since Primal Fear. He is truly a Neo-Nazi and he leaves the impression that he believes in his preachings. The only part I couldn't get was Norton's 180 degree turn in prison. I mean, a man of his beliefs wouldn't just start crying in front of his sworn enemy and then give up all his life's ideas just because of a rape.
All that said, I still rated this movie 10, because it's a true story of men and dogs.