Is the movie American History X a good movie?
Unfortunately, despite the fact that American History X is one of the best films in years, it is horribly underrated. Much like Norton’s last film, Primal Fear, which was also a great movie, this movie did not get nearly the recognition that it deserves.
Who is the director of American History X?
The film, written by David McKenna and directed by Tony Kaye, uses black and white to show the recent past, and color to show the 24-hour period after Derek is released from prison. In prison, we learn, Derek underwent a slow transition from a white zealot to a loner–a brutal rape helped speed the process.
What was the world like in American History X?
It is assumed in their world (the beaches and playgrounds of the Venice area of L.A.) that all races stick together and are at undeclared war with all others. Indeed the race hatred of the skinheads is mirrored (with different words and haircuts) by the other local ethnic groups. Hostile tribalism is an epidemic here.
What was the scariest scene in American History X?
The scariest and most convincing scenes are the ones in which we see the skinheads bonding. They’re led by Derek’s brilliant speechmaking and fueled by drugs, beer, tattoos, heavy metal and the need all insecure people feel to belong to a movement greater than themselves.
Who are the actors in American History X?
Cast overview, first billed only: Edward Norton Derek Edward Furlong Danny Beverly D’Angelo Doris Jennifer Lien Davina Ethan Suplee Seth Rya
What was deleted from the movie American History X?
During the sex scene between Derek and Stacey, Stacy’s bare breasts were deleted. Every instance of the word ‘Motherfucker’ was deleted. The closeup of Derek forcing Lawrence to put his mouth on the curb was cut. The nudity was cut and 50% of the rape of Derek was cut.