Edward Norton's tour de force

Rating: 8/10 (17 September 2001)

I had never seen Edward Norton befor I saw "American History X". After the end of this film I realized this man has impeccable acting talent and is the next man to win an Academy Award in the near future. He was nominated for his role in "American History X". You might say this is Edward Norton's tour de force and I was so mesmerized by his performance, almost hypnotic. Don't be frightened away by Edward Norton. This character is nothing like the actor, down-to-earth Edward Norton. See him in other films, "Primal Fear" and "Keeping The Faith". You will become a fan of his too. This film is about a Skinhead who gets revenge of the bad black men for vandalizing his car. His little brother idolizes him. I will not say anymore about the plot, but every person who is fed up with the neighborhood they live in and every parent who would like their teenager to be on the right path should watch this film. Please discuss this film with your child. Skinheads, Nazi's and violent black people just is not my thing to watch in a movie, but "American History X" is the exception. It is very realistic and there is a message here for all. This film contains sexual situations, full frontal nudity, violence, male rape and cursing.