His Father Taught Him To Hate. His Friends Taught Him Rage. His Enemies Gave Him Hope.

Rating: Null/10 (7 August 2013)

An excellent exemplification of provocative filmmaking, American History X is a brutally honest, hard-hitting, very unsettling, fiercely violent & absolutely devastating but crucial look at the destructive nature of racism & tells the story of a former neo-nazi skinhead who tries to prevent his younger brother from going down the same wrong path that he did years ago.
Direction & screenplay is mercilessly brutal & uncompromising, cinematography elegantly switches from present timeline to flashbacks, editing adds a smooth transition to its non-linear narration & music fits it perfectly but the most impressive contribution comes from the strong, blistering & career-best performances from Edward Norton & Edward Furlong.
Beginning with a shocking opening sequence, remaining very intense throughout its runtime & culminating with an even more dreadful ending, American History X successfully completes its arc of racism & hate and, in a hard-hitting manner, accomplishes its goal of depicting the price one ultimately pays, sooner or later, for following the path of hatred.
Powerful Cinema. Explosive Performances. Strongly Recommended.
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