A movie that you can live in

Rating: 8/10 (4 September 2006)

Shortcomings, loose ends and misses may be found, but the atmosphere of this movie touches the right chords and the effect resonates long after. It's a chilling experience. The performance of Norton is mind-blowing. As a damaged young man, he makes the transition from passionate racist to remorseful man without many words a real and feasible act. But I honestly don't understand why some viewers focus so much on the effect that the behaviour of the eldest son has on his family. Doesn't his hate reach much further than 'just' one family? Anyhow, I have to see this movie again! ... if only to check just how exceptional this movie is.