Fantastic

Rating: 10/10 (9 October 2005)

American History X is THE best film I have ever seen in my life. The film is completely breathtaking with two immense performances. Edward Nortons spell bounding performance receives so much praise and admiration that I think Ed Furlongs performance is overshadowed. This is a complete shame as Furlong as absolutely spectacular in the role of Danny and portrays the "young, angry white boy" superbly. The film has no rest bite whatsoever and continuously amazes throughout. With most films there is a peak that you reach mid way through and then you can look away and breathe, but American History X permanently shocks and steals your breath. It is truly brilliant and Tony Kaye has definitely never directed a film as good as this, and he is extremely unlikely to. If you haven't seen it shame on you. If you have and you aren't in love with it shame on you too. WAY WAY WAY BETTER than the Godfather, Pulp Fiction, Lord Of The Rings and anything else you can show me.