A movie for people who are not afraid of the truth and are willing to accept that there is a problem in America and it is going to take strength and courage and love to get through this problem.

Rating: 8/10 (9 August 2001)

A movie that stands out not only for it's fantastic cast and beautiful camera work, but also for it's bold statements about modern society. American History X is one of the most powerful and in your face movies I have ever seen. The movie will lead you through a maze of emotions as you watch. You will cry, you will become angry, and you will laugh (not much, though). I enjoyed this movie very much, mainly because it shows the struggle of a reformed racist fighting to save his brother from the ignorance of nazism and racism. The way the movie is filmed and written, mostly in a flashback (all of which is filmed in black and white) makes it easy to follow the story. It is well written and the movie flows exceptionally well. The movie is as brutally honest as it is brutally violent. The violence shown is enough to startle and shock almost anyone, but all of the violence is done in good taste. If you are interested in reality-based movies that aren't afraid to show you what is going on in society, then this is the movie for you. Also recommended is Romper Stomper with Russell Crowe.