Fresh
Norton is an amazing actor, a hot-dog whose delight in transformation is infectious.
David Edelstein, Slate
Overview
Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's 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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84%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Two things hold the interest: Norton's astounding performance, and a feeling for the male reality of reactionary working class environments.
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Rotten
The problem is that Kaye, who's used to selling cars on TV, shoots Derek the Hater as lovingly as he would a new Volkswagen.
Manohla Dargis, L.A. Weekly
Fresh
What partly redeems American History X from its most preachy excesses -- and makes it worth seeing -- is a brilliant, career-high performance by actor Edward Norton.
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Rotten
Though well-intentioned, turns out to be a simplistic and unconvincing look at a serious problem.
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
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