Super Strong and excellent

Rating: Null/10 (18 August 2003)

This is a cracker-jack of a film. It deals with very sensitive issues head on and will leave you thinking for hours after the final credits.
Norton plays Derek Vinyard, a neo-nazi posterboy who sadistically kills two black men who are trying to steal his car. Furlong is his younger brother Danny, who looks up to Derek and is keen to follow in his footsteps.
During his time in Prison, Derek gradually begins to see the error of his ways and when he is released, decides to start life afresh and try to prevent his young brother from following him into prison.
It's shocking stuff with some outstanding acting on display (especially Norton whose impressive physique in the film only adds to the realism of the character) and some great set pieces. The ending comes as a total surprise and doesn't let the film down in any way.
Compelling, exciting and thought-provoking, this is a film everyone should see.