Fantastic modern movie

Rating: 10/10 (7 July 2003)

It's been about 6 minutes since I watched the last credits of American History X roll, but the need to praise this movie is overwhelming.

The performances are simply amazing, Edward Norton and Edward Furlong especially although all the principal cast are good. Wonderfully shot, this is one of the most powerful modern movies I've seen, I even enjoyed the clichÃ© use of black and white for past events - it really works in the film.
I cannot recommend it enough, it's a movie about life, and hate, and though it deals mainly with racism in American culture it also has words to say about prison culture and family. Although some may be put off by the violence or the language, this is one of those special-case movies where you've got to look past it and watch 'the film' not just the actions.
If you had the chance to see this movie and didn't (like me) I urge you to see it as soon as you can. It is an experience you won't forget. It's been 10 minutes now since I finished watching it, but I'm sure it will be on my mind for much longer.