Important Film

Rating: 8/10 (18 April 2010)

Important films like "American History X" don't come along every day. When they do, and they are as good as this one, they leave a marked impact. The message here is sure, purposeful and delivered with power. The destructive nature of hate is laid bare by the positive direction and raw script presented in this powerful movie. The fruit of hatred is pain, suffering and great loss. Contrary to this, love leads to hope, joy and fulfillment.
Edward Norton is as good as you have heard. He is fantastic in all facets of this complex role, and his performance is no less than a tour-de-force. Edward Furlong has come of age too, with his portrayal of the little brother who idolises everything his big brother has become. The story, about Neo-Nazis and their reign of terror in Los Angeles, is a fictional dramatisation of what is a very real problem. The film's violence and intensity may be too much for sensitive viewers; however I highly recommend this film to all conscientious film goers.
Saturday, May 8, 1999 - Village Centre Melbourne