The decades most dangerous movie!

Rating: 10/10 (20 October 2017)

Very few films have the ability and bravery to leave a gut full of mixed emotions like 'American History X'. 1998's infamous neo nazi tale stars Edward Norton as hate mongering skinhead Derek Vinyard, a man so engulfed with hatred towards the black community of L.A. that its driven himself and his family toward a world of violent and jaded savagery. 'American History X' creates its characters through a series of black and white flashbacks that are narrated by Derek's impressionable younger brother Daniel, played by Edward Furlong. Daniel, who has witnessed his brothers violent threshold reach its fiery peak, has also decided to brand African Americans as enemy no.1. but hasn't suffered the consequences of his sibling idol as Derek's reign as racist leader lands him in jail for murder. Unlike Derek, Daniel has the opportunity to exit the world of white supremacy before it's too late as he sees Derek surprisingly turn his back on the nazi cult he helped create and ride a road to reform and regret. Director Tony Kaye has made a movie of relentless force and brutal vulnerability, a bold, aggressive and confronting vision that few young film makers fail to achieve. 'American History X' is not only a film, but a lasting legacy in fundamental and human values we all need to seek and adopt.