Incredible with astounding performances.

Rating: Null/10 (23 October 1999)

Edward Norton is such an under rated actor, it hurts. His performances in this and Primal Fear are scary and believable. I don't know why he has only been in about eight films. His co star Edward Furlong is also great. I knew that I recognised him when I was watching History X, but only afterwards realised he was John Conner from Terminator 2.
The film also includes stars like Avery Brooks(the big hit), Elliot Gould(bugsy), Jennifer Lien(star trek) and TV star Stacy Keach. Each one putting in a truly testing performance.
The story is a little predictable, and at times delivers really horrific scenes, but I suppose that was needed to get the point across about Neo Nazi's. I recommend American History X for anyone who loves dramas, and those who can take a lot of violence. Rating=4/5