One of the best movies in recent memory.

Rating: 10/10 (2 November 1998)

This is a brutal film. Brutally graphic, brutally honest. Some of the scenes were nearly impossible to watch. But it's a full 24 hours later, and I can't get this film out of my head. Edward Norton is phenomenal in his portrayal of Derek Vinyard. My fear is that the press from the director will scare people away. The irony is that scaring people away from "American History X" would be as much a crime as scaring people away from "Saving Private Ryan". AHX isn't a perfect movie; there are a couple minor disconnects in the plot. Given these small flaws, what we are left with is a brilliant film that grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go, not even after you walk out of the theater. One of the best movies in recent memory.