American History X
Edward Norton gives an Oscar-nominated performance in this brutal 1998 drama as a former white supremacist who discovers the errors of his ways in prison while serving time for killing two crooks. Returning to society with a new set of ideals, he attempts to prevent his younger brother (Edward Furlong) from the same violent path.
1998Rating: R16, Violence, offensive language and sex scenes.119 minsUSA
Drama
- Director:
- Tony Kaye (feature debut)
- Writer:
- David McKenna
- Cast:
- Edward NortonEdward FurlongBeverly D'AngeloJennifer LienEthan SupleeFairuza BalkAvery BrooksElliott Gould
American History X | Reviews
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Time Out
Two things hold the interest: Norton's astounding performance, and a feeling for the male reality of reactionary working class environments.
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The New York Times
Has enough fiery acting and provocative bombast to make its impact felt!
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Roger Ebert
The film is always interesting and sometimes compelling, and it contains more actual provocative thought than any American film on race since Do the Right Thing.
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Hollywood Reporter
This journey to unpleasantville is too often manipulative and strains to maintain tension.
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Empire Magazine
This is a terrifying look at the humanity implicit in hatred. Flawed, but fascinating.
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