Alright movie, but...

Rating: Null/10 (29 September 2002)

American History X is a good movie, but towards the end it is highly propagated. I don't want to give too much away in regards to the storyline, but what happened in prison and after prison is very wrong. White power/White supremacists/nazi's/etc. do not do drugs, deal drugs, or lean towards any form of homosexuality. Also, someone who has had the beleifs as long and as strong as Derek wouldn't be out of them so quickly.
With all that aside, I will say what I liked about the movie. The acting was superb. A scene that sticks out in my mind is towards the end with Danny and the negro at the school. Their emotions, reactions, etc. looked absolutely authentic and pure. The attention to detail was also great. At the skinhead party, I noticed someone wear a Skrewdriver t-shirt. Skrewdrier are a popular white power band.
In closing, I think you should watch this movie if you haven't already, but don't buy into the media interperatation of nazis/skinheads/etc.