violent, brutal, real, amazing

Rating: 8/10 (23 December 2008)

Movies like this are the kind of movies which should really be gaining big money at the box office. American History X took around 28million, although for what its worth more people should see this film. Its not simply about redemption and black movement vs. white movement (of which my depth of knowledge is inadequate anyway), its about standing up for a belief.
American History X is a reminder to the viewer that; what is popular is not always right, and what is right is not always popular.
The change in Danny Vinyard is played out by Edward Norton extremely well, and his performance in American History X should be seen as one of his finest. Likewise Edward Furlong played his role quite well, they make a great on screen duo, Furlong should star in more movies like this, it allows him to bring back that rebellious terminator 2 boyhood charm - which can only be done by him.
This movie is an integral part of my DVD collection. And although violent and brutal, it displays the harsh realities of life in a beautiful way - those kinds of movies I love and respect.