American History X (1998) Reviews

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Starring:
Edward NortonEdward Furlong, (more)
Director(s):
Tony Kaye
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Category:
Drama
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Debra C.

Edward Norton proved that he is one of the best if not the best actors of his generation. I loved him in Primal Fear, but in American History X he dominates the screen. This is a powerful movie with ...
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Edward Norton proved that he is one of the best if not the best actors of his generation. I loved him in Primal Fear, but in American History X he dominates the screen. This is a powerful movie with outstanding performances. A must see. Some of it is very disturbing but it is meant to be.
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scud133

This is a seriously intense and disturbing movie, but it's a very good movie that will definitely make some kind of impact. The plot is about white supremacists, but in a larger sense, the movie is about people getting wrapped up too deeply in the ideology of any group. Edward Norton is terrifying and pathetic at the same time, excellent job. The scariest part about this, is the movie subtly tries to make you root for him when he's the bad guy (happy music and everyone smiling when he does something bad to other people).... and then it totally takes a 180 and makes you feel terrible for going down that path. Disturbing, intense, frightening --- and thought provoking.

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Dana W.

Ed Norton's acting is amazing in this! This is a fantastic movie. It finishes and leaves you saying "Wow..." and continuing to think about it. My husband was watching it on cable and in passing, I ...
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Ed Norton's acting is amazing in this! This is a fantastic movie. It finishes and leaves you saying "Wow..." and continuing to think about it. My husband was watching it on cable and in passing, I sat down to watch a few minutes but couldn't stop watching till the end.
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Ellen J. S.

Two words: Fantastic Film.

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Amanda B.

Probably my favorite movie ever. It is intelligent and provocative. It will teach you things you never realized about yourself.

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John P.

It's definitely a good movie. I will not watch this movie again (like I watch my collection frequently). Anyway, it's a pretty good watch.

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Robert C.

This movie tears at you and makes you see how twisted racism can be. Ed Norton is the most under rated actor in Hollywood. I enjoy pretty much every movie he has a part in.

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newport3783

like the rest have said great movie i just wanted to add that Norton was hella hot in this movie...see the movie..highly recommended

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Anthony Q.

I liked the first 10 minutes......Everything after that is infleunced by the need to appeal to the main-EX'stream.regardless of the political correctness,Edward Norton is a great actor ,and the movie ...
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I liked the first 10 minutes......Everything after that is infleunced by the need to appeal to the main-EX'stream.regardless of the political correctness,Edward Norton is a great actor ,and the movie is entertaining.Check it out
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PAUL M.

this was really good i cant see how anyone wouldnt like this movie

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