Character driven film with an excellent performance by Edward Norton

Rating: 10/10 (28 January 2006)

Derek Vinyard is a neo-nazi gang leader of the "skinheads" who is thrown in jail for manslaughter. Meanwhile, his younger brother, Danny is following the same road his older brother had been busted for and as Derek is released from prison, he tries to reshape his life back and reshape his brother's as well. American History X is an excellent film on all levels. Continuously, the movie is grabbing a hold of you and not letting you go for so many reasons. The performances were all top notch but Edward Norton's is by far the most entertaining and most likable roles of the entire movie. His character is so mind blowing and fascinating that it's so hard not to enjoy. As it's powerful and disturbing images are expressed through most parts of the film and it's character development being driven into a sophisticated environment, it makes the film more and more satisfying each time I watch it. This is one of the best films of the 90's and truly unforgettable.
Hedeen's Outlook: 10/10 **** A+