Why don't the make movies like these, too often?

Rating: 10/10 (20 February 2002)

American History X is a wake-up call to anyone living in the US, no matter if you're a White, Black, Hispanic or Asian. It brings us the subconscious racial divide in everyone so clear and crisp, that it makes one question himself (herself) of his or her real stand on the issue of racial prejudice.

Tony Kaye has done such a fine job, that I must kiss his hand and worship him forever for his direction in just this one movie. He's managed to deliver a 'message', managed to keep the flow so smooth, managed to keep the story balanced, managed to tell us a very convincing story without compromising on any of the values that film has set out on. In short, he's given us one of the best movies at a time when we are fed on half-baked and good-for-nothing garbage.
Of course it's sad to note that some people have used the movie as propaganda machine to their own ends and the dialogues, quoted in the wrong forum, for the wrong reasons (against the very spirit of the movie). Whether or not people have learnt lessons from the movie, I hope it's definitely shaken a lot of folks and made a few THINK.
The acting is top class across actors and a special note of appreciation for Ed Norton's outstanding acting; it's hard to believe it was not recognized. The fact that Roberto Benigni won the Oscar over Norton is hard for ME to digest.
All in all a movie to watch. Never miss this one...
10/10