One of the most captivating movies I've seen

Rating: Null/10 (3 November 2000)

I watched this movie on tape and I just could not get up from my bed which I was sitting on. My eyes were practically glued to the screen, some scenes were so captivating that I pressed rewind to watch them again. I love movies that aren't afraid to step out of that circle of 'politically correct' and say things that if one would dare say in public would get his head blown off. American History X deserved an Oscar nomination for best picture and if you ask me should've won as well. Edward Norton gave such a powerful performance, it's just hard to believe this is that same guy from Fight Club. Edward Furlong also gave a great and most captivating performance in this unforgettable film. Some scenes, such as the heartless brutality in the market scene was so hard to believe. What they did to that poor lady at the check-out counter, I know it's only a movie but that scene was like watching a security video tape of real events. American History X is unlike any other film I've seen, everything in it is brilliant and I would say it is definitely in my top 100 movies (in one of the higher ranks). Not for everyone's liking considering the cruelty and violence but definitely more than I expected when I sat down to watch this movie. I taped it off the TV, and I'm not planning to tape over that cassette.