Edward Norton robbed of Oscar

Rating: 9/10 (23 October 1999)

I'm convinced, after seeing most of Norton's films, that he is going to take his place in film history's pantheon of "the greatest actors of all time." (In my personal pantheon, he already has.) This is the sort of film that I eat up, given its human rights/politically-oriented theme and its somewhat bombastic script. (That's not meant in a bad way, despite what it may seem.) It's Norton's eyes that do it - witness his facial expression as he turns to face the camera, hands over his head, ready to be handcuffed. Compare that with his prison scenes, his reunion with his family, and his confrontation with his gang of skinhead disciples. I think you'll see what I mean.