American History X (1998)

• Year: 1998
• Released: 20 Nov 1998
• Country: United States
• Adwords: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 15 nominations total
• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120586/
• Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/American_History_X
• Metacritics: https://www.metacritic.com/movie/american-history-x
• Available in: 720p, 1080p,
• Language: English
• MPA Rating: R
• Genre: Crime, Drama
• Runtime: 119 min
• Writer: David McKenna
• Director: Tony Kaye
• Cast: Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D’Angelo
• Keywords: los angeles, california, family, sibling relationship, prison, rape,

	8.5/10
	62/100
	83% – Critics
	96% – Audience

American History X Storyline

Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for brutally killing two black men who tried to break into/steal his truck. Through his brother’s, Danny Vineyard, narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek was a skinhead and the leader of a violent white supremacist gang that committed acts of racial crime throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang and becomes determined to keep Danny from going down the same violent path as he did.

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American History X Movie Reviews

exceptionally powerful drama–but not for the kids

I really appreciated how those associated with this excellent film refused to pull any punches in showing the life of a young skin-head so ably portrayed by Edward Norton. Instead of creating a caricature of a racist, all the vile language and violence is shown. This DEFINITELY makes this a movie NOT for KIDS, but for adults it makes a strong impact–like a right cross into the jaw! Now I know some adults will also be completely turned off by this as well, but considering how slimy and awful racism is, how can you talk about it other than by exposing it as it really is?! I applaud the efforts, though I must also admit it can VERY hard to watch–particularly the shooting scene and the intensely graphic language.

Gutsy and compelling

American History X is a real surprise, a searing look at racism in America today, told from the point of view of members of a skinhead gang. It’s a lengthy film that’s punctuated with moments of unflinching brutality, and yet it keeps you hooked to the screen throughout. And the reason for that? Edward Norton. Norton burns up the screen in this film; he’s even better than he was in FIGHT CLUB, his big break-out picture. He somehow makes his Neo-Nazi character frightening, compelling and sympathetic in equal measure, a fully realised human being rather than a caricature. Furlong isn’t bad, and supporting players like Gould and Keach are great, but let’s not kid ourselves here. This is Norton’s movie, and he owns it.

This film works well because it isn’t judgemental in the slightest. It presents all the sides of a situation without ever TAKING sides. It refuses to preach to the viewer, too, which is something to be commended. It gradually draws you into the plot, and for once the many and lengthy flashbacks are more interesting than the present-time story; the prison flashbacks are among the most powerful I’ve seen presented. It’s not quite a perfect film – I’m not too sure about that ending, when it comes down to it, it feels forced and disconnected from the rest of the movie – but it’s certainly up there with the best that Hollywood had to offer during the 1990s.

great American cinema

Derek Vinyard (Edward Norton) grew angry after his firefighter father was shot and killed while putting out a fire in a drug den. He becomes a white supremacist under the tutelage of Cameron Alexander (Stacy Keach). Along with girlfriend Stacey (Fairuza Balk) and idiot Seth Ryan (Ethan Suplee), he aims to take back the neighborhood from the minorities. He kills 3 black guys who are breaking into his truck and gets sent to prison for 3 years. His brother Danny (Edward Furlong) idolizes him. However, Derek leaves prison a changed man as he tries to get his family away from his past.

This is a shocking revealing portrayal of personal racism. Norton is insanely powerful. Furlong does some solid work as the teen with a chip on his shoulder. This is a movie worthy of recognition.