A masterpiece...

Rating: Null/10 (23 July 2002)

As many films as I have seen that touch on the subject of race, I believe that American History X is the most touching. Even more so than A Time To Kill and Schindler's List, American History X will make anyone think again about what it means to be a human.
Edward Norton gives an outstanding performance, perhaps overshadowing the great performance given by Edward Furlong. The performances alone make the film worth watching, throw in some beautiful camera work (the shower scene), great direction and an incredible script and you have all the elements of a classic.
Coming from a person who doesn't take the subject of racial divide lightly, I believe this film is the most influential racial film of recent history. If you want to see a perfect portrayal of the biggest problem in society today, I highly recommend this film.