A Must See For All...

Rating: 9/10 (27 November 2001)

Edward Norton plays an absoulutely realistic and profound character as Derek Vinyard. Derek is a strong willed, intelligent and very pro-active character with a mixed up view on the realities of racism (Neo-nazi), primarily due to the deficiencies in the American system. As a result of brutally killing two afro-american youths who attempted to steal his car, Derek faces imprisonment. While in prison he experiences a different perspective which serves as a rude awakening to his wrongful hatred. This is a very strong and meaningful movie as it deals directly with the issues of hatred which are so very real in our society today. The director deals with the issue without judging between black and white, which makes this film a MUST SEE FOR ALL. Great acting jobs by the entire cast, particularly Edward Norton, who looks much fitter in this movie than in the Fight Club.