"An intensely violent and disturbing film yet an important tale about xenophobia, and the complex social landscapes of America.

Rating: 9/10 (11 July 2007)

American History X
Top 3 - 1998
Top 30 - 1990s
American History X, is a film about confusion, social prejudice, cultural volatility, anger and pain, all leading to the dangerous path of Neo-Nazism. Edward Norton delivers a perfectly executed, demanding and controlling performance, worth mentioning as one of the best on screen you will see in a long time.
The film is delivered effectively through the strong violence and profanities. This film is not a feel-good movie, but one that will challenge you and ask questions about the world we live in How do we approach social prejudice? What do we do with minorities to prevent gang cultures to arise and disintegrate our societies?
While this is a very disturbing and uncomfortable film to watch, I recommend it to anyone who has not seen it. It is truly a thought-provoking no-nonsense modern American masterpiece.
9/10