American History X

We loved this film; previously knew nothing about it; it’s a tricky subject matter but was excellently portrayed. Gritty, uncomfortable but redeeming, though a shocking twist. Ed Norton is superb.

Great film and story line which us ver relevant to todays world also. I cried at the end so be prepared 😅

Great noproblems

This is one of my favourite films, it is worth watching. Some may struggle with the subject but its certainly an eye opener in how somebody can turn their life around.

This isn't a crowd pleaser, a Hollywood cop-out nor a blockbuster pushing all the PR buttons. This is hard hitting and gritty. With a real and an important tale to tell. Whilst the story of Derek Vinyard (Norton) from regular teen to a prominent white supremacist group member may be fiction in the film, it is reality all over the western world. The power of the film derives from it simply revealing the most common avenue of this kind of behaviour. It doesn't have any of the answers, and it doesn't pretend to. It just shows you the issue and allows you the space to come to your own conclusions. Making it all the more powerful in my opinion.A technically superb film with a masterful work of acting from all involved, a great watch. I certainly sensed that the actors were aware of the depth of the film and duly played it with the respect it deserved. Edward Norton shines especially, subtle emotional expressions, sometimes playful and often sinister. Captivating. And talking of sinister, one of the best presences on screen is the Cameron (Stacy Keach) character, the benign head of the local white supremacist group. Probably the most unsettling character, simultaneously the most vile and hate-mongering whilst also being the most cowardly, recruiting vulnerable young men to apply his hate in the form of violence on his behalf. Unforgettable.Some elements that could, and should, have been expanded upon were the transition of Derek whilst in the prison system and being mentored by his old teacher. And I felt that the brother, Danny (Edward Furlong), was too easily convinced to follow his brother and deserved to be delved into a little deeper. I would imagine time constraints were the main reason for some plot lines not being followed up. Still a shame though.The Blu-ray quality was great, but not fantastic. Certainly much superior to the DVD version. And the extras are quite pathetic really. A couple of deleted scenes and the subtitles. It warrants so much more. A shame really.If you enjoy a movie that changes the prism of your world view (however large or small that change may be), then I whole-heartedly recommend American History X.Amazing.MOVIE [ 5/5 ]BLU-RAY [ 4/5 ]EXTRAS [ 2/5 ]

Very good movie

I was debating whether to watch this film as id never heard of it and it sounded like one of those pointless drags with no script but when i saw Edward Norton (Fight Club) and Edward Furlong (Terminator 2) were in it i bought it and boy i wasnt dissapointed.This film from start to finish had me gripped.The characters were mean, the story was harsh and overall it was disturbing but brilliant.I think Edward Norton Portrays his character brilliantly.Id recommend this film to anyone (ive leant it to my brother).I found this film gripping but most of all disturbing because it made me realise "There are people like this" and like I said, it was convincing enough for me to find some scenes very disurbing but overall this film is ace.This film isnt for the sensitive side of movie watchers as every race, religion, gender is insulted by Edward Nortons character.Over all i rate this film 5/5 as its most certainly one of my favourites now.

Amazing film but a whole chunk cut out. Strangely not the most violent bits or racist bits. In the DVD Cameron makes a comment about a white girl dating a black man in a bar, leading to Cameron being assaulted. Also in the cafe scene, Derek smiles at a little black girl with her mom. An important scene showing how he had changed. Strange edits.

Dieser Film ist ein absolutes Meisterwerk und hat auch Jahre nach seinem Erscheinen nichts von seiner enormen Wucht verloren. Die Geschichte zieht einen von der ersten Minute an in ihren Bann und schafft einen extrem intensiven Spagat zwischen tiefen emotionalen Einblicken und schonungsloser Härte. Es ist ein Film, der einen zutiefst erschüttert, aber gleichzeitig fasziniert.Das absolute Highlight ist die schauspielerische Leistung, allen voran von Edward Norton, kombiniert mit einer brillanten Erzählstruktur. Durch den meisterhaften Wechsel zwischen den harten Schwarz-Weiß-Rückblenden der Vergangenheit und der farbigen Gegenwart setzt sich das Bild und die Charakterentwicklung der Brüder perfekt zusammen. Man wird als Zuschauer gezwungen, sich mit der extrem düsteren und paranoiden Psychologie von Hass und Radikalisierung auseinanderzusetzen.Auch wenn einige Szenen extrem schwer verdaulich sind und einen regelrecht schockieren, bleibt der Film durch seine dichte Atmosphäre, die messerscharfen Dialoge und die wichtige Botschaft bis zur letzten Sekunde packend.Ein zeitloser Klassiker, den man einfach gesehen haben muss. Absolute Kaufempfehlung für die Blu-ray!

Great movie. I love the story and the actors did a good job. It was intense. It definitely has a lot of truth in the story telling. Both sides are equally represented in the movie.

Geweld(ad)ige film, zeer vermakelijk, en zelfs tegenwoordig nog confronterend in een andere vorm.De Nazi's zijn soms een beetje stuntelig, maar de hoofdrolspeler maakt dat helemaal goed.

Klasyk.

米1998年公開の白人主義者による人種差別テーマの秀作。2016年に就任したトランプ元大統領の支持層の主張を見事に代弁する主人公と、その家族に巻き起こる怨恨と混乱と破綻と再生を、素晴らしい臨場感で再現していて、冒頭からラストまで恐ろしい程のデジャヴ感を味わえる。同じ白人主義でもＫＫＫではなく、ネオナチ地域組織が諸悪の土壌だ。前半は白人が建国した米国が、あらゆる有色人種によって簒奪され、職を奪われ、マイノリティ救済の名のもとに悪平等に晒され、犯罪社会に突き落とされたことへの、エドワード・ノートン演じるデレクの怒りが炸裂する。右胸には大きな鉤十字、スキンヘッドで筋肉ムキムキのデレクが捲し立てる白人主義崇拝の弁舌は、物凄い説得力だ。その理路整然とした長セリフの剣幕は魅惑的で誰しも引き寄せられる。それこそが恐ろしい洗脳的な呪いなのだ。その眼光、その頭脳、そのリーダーシップは、ネオナチ集団では輝けるカリスマで、ノートン作品ではファイト・クラブを越える、称賛に値する物凄い演技だ。「Ｔ２」で子役ジョンを演じたエドワード・ファーロングの弟ダニーも、その兄を崇拝して一色に染まっていく。何が真実で、何が扇動なのかを見極められないティーンエイジャーから始まる人種差別とは、何て罪深いのだろう。この恨みの連鎖を断ちきることが如何に難しいか、二時間後に観客は思い知ることになる。家庭、学校、警察、刑務所、商業、地域社会など、様々な関係者が“怒りと恨み”の増幅と沈静化で綱引きを繰り返すのだが、いずれもリアルで見応えがある。様々な人種が共存する未来を妨げるのは、相手を知らないだけの無知、過去を美化して自分の努力不足を棚に上げる自己欺瞞、そして集団の力によるマウントポジションへの羨望だ。途中、デレクの心境変化の描き込みが少し単純すぎる気もするが、大きな問題ではない。良識な書籍を読み、視野を広げ、異人種と会話する、只それだけでいい。“恨みは何も産み出さない”ことを徹底的に叩き込まれる、素晴らしい秀作です。