No one beat Edward Norton that year.

Rating: 9/10 (31 July 2002)

Edward Norton gave the most outstanding performance out of all Hollywood actors in the year this movie came out. He was too good. His character went through amazing transformations and his portrayal of Derek was nothing short of brilliant.
This movie was excellent. Racism is a very sensitive subject to make such a powerful story on and the ending, which was not at all expected, was the main highlight (out of countless other highlights) of the movie.

Edward Furlong was absolutely fantasic as well. No doubt, his finest performance.
Highly recommended movie. 9/10.