AMERICAN HISTORY X (1998) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

American History X (1998) First Time Watching Movie Reaction Review and Commentary for JL. Many wrong guesses about the ending were had, and the legend of The Murder Whistle was born. Extraordinarily Ordinary Media 2022.
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[@wfly81]

To me, Danny dying is even more tragic for Derek than if he had died. Because now Derek has to live the rest of his life knowing that he set his brother on that path that got him killed. And even though the movie doesn't go into it, it's just as tragic for the young black boy who threw his life away just to prove a point...and now he'll waste away in prison.

[@EOMReacts]

Couldn't have said it any better. Agree on every point.

[@jennhurl]

@@EOMReacts I watch A LOT of movie reactions channels & I have my favorites. I've also watched every reaction to this powerful movie & I am so impressed with your ability to articulate your thoughts, express emotion, make it feel like we are having a conversation together, analyze everything from acting, characters, foreshadowing, cinematography, & soundtrack yet still add spot on humor and be funny & entertaining as hell. I'm definitely happy to sub & look forward to sharing some movies together. Hello friend, I'm Jen 🍿📽✌️

[@oduinn7948]

There were supposed to be more scenes of the young buck but they were cut from the film. The initial intention was to correlate both Danny and the young kid and how they both being "nurtured" by their stereotyped by pigeon-holed familial surroundings (with Danny it was Derek and the neo-Nazis, with the young kid it was the gangland inner city thugs from the basketball court), that they were both INITIALLY innocent and very similar until they were conditioned and mentally washed into a warped belief system. Similar to reality where hate is typically taught as opposed to openly learned from unbiased experience. Personally I feel that's why immediately after shooting Danny the expression on the boys face goes from "fuck you" to washed over with immediate regret and settled upon "what did I just do".

[@devilsthadvocate2002]

@@EOMReacts I could feel the tragic ending coming too, but it was such a suckerpunch in the gut as it made me realize that in spite of turning around and trying to make things right... It ended up just starting a cycle all over for someone else and possibly the biggest tragedy of the film: The kid whose threw his life away for nothing. 😥 But that is also what I love about this film. It simultaneously helps people to understand the mentality that fuels racism while simultaneously showing the stupidity and destruction it breeds. 😪

[@1920sBuffaloGuy]

Not really. The reason he was killed I because of the black gang member who was going down the same path as Danny, but nobody was able to reach out to him before it was too late.

[@ryanmahoney4185]

Ed Norton’s reverse dunk is one of the most unintentionally hilarious scenes in movie history.

[@sunnyj210]

I've always said this is the #2 most unintentionally hilarious movie scene we all just accepted. Right after the bus jumping a 50 ft gap in Speed.. *I know im a yr late.

[@d_no_allyn_86]

Never notice that they're paid a second thought to it to be honest. I didn't see this when I was younger and I also don't care about basketball so I'm probably not the best one to talk about it. Yeah maybe it's a bit of a stretch to think he could but I've seen some white guy on KZbin doing the craziest dunks and Edward Norton is 6 ft tall so it's not like he's like 5'6.. still it's unlikely but I think it's silly to laugh at it for the reason of, oh,a white guy can't dunk.

[@benraffe1817]

The most unbelievable part about this scene is the fact that the white guys won that game, and on top of that they were working with the handicap of having Seth on the team.

[@sunnyj210]

@benraffe1817 I've been sayin' this. Dont get me wrong, my high school was very racially mixed & I knew sum white boys that could hold their own with the black dudes in a pick up game.. But Ed Norton who's like 5'7 & ethan suplee weighing in at 500 sloppy lbs' aren't that. After the bus jumping a 50 ft gap in speed- most unbelievable scene we all just accepted & moved on from in movie history!!

[@benraffe1817]

@sunnyj210 I'd say to make it more believable they should have had Seth sitting on the sidelines so they had 5 athletic guys playing, and instead had Edward Norton hit a layup after he intercepted the ball instead of a dunk. That would at least make it in the realm of possibilities.

[@Daemonkryn]

Lol. Never in a million years would I have ever guessed that this where the Murder Whistle came from! I can't believe y'all got me laughing this much during American History X.

[@DustyGinger]

Same! I was actually laugh wheezing myself.

[@d_no_allyn_86]

I've heard him saying it and some of his other reactions and I was like what is this murder whistle thing is this something I should know? Like I've always heard of a rape whistle LOL but not this.

[@danjohnson2986]

That whistling bahahahaha. “They’ll call me the murder whistle” 🤣 literally made me lol

[@SchittsFrozn]

so damn funny!

[@J_EOMReacts]

I promise you I would’ve had a whistling theme song with a trail of blood behind me

[@trentondhuggins]

Lol while his dog is giving him kisses 🤣

[@JohnnyGingy]

His chocolate starfish would be whistling like the Bride from Kill Bill 🤣🤣🤣

[@chapo0815]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mitchellthurman]

"I wouldn't eat a black jelly bean either." killed me.

[@J_EOMReacts]

Lol it’s the truth

[@alib6615]

Just give them to me...they are the best jelly beans! Licorice...hell yeah!

[@christopherschreiber5805]

"They gonna call me the murder whistle." 🤣🤣🤣

[@J_EOMReacts]

They would make movies about me

[@christopherschreiber5805]

@@J_EOMReacts Lol. Some guy scared looking around in the dark, and all you can hear is a Nerf football going by.

[@MyDixieRekt]

Fun Fact: the og ending was after Danny died, Derek shaved his head and went back to his old lifestyle. But thankfully Edward Norton complained to have the ending changed

[@bloodsugarcrazy3]

Yeah there are two cuts apparently. The director and Norton’s. Tony Kaye ended up showing as “humpty dumpty” on the credits because he didn’t want to be associated with the movie. Something like that.

[@darksideofthemood]

I love that when my men is in a stressful section of the movie his dog gently licks his hand like " It's okay dad, i'm here, it's okay... "

[@joeyrogers7017]

Let it out, brother. Every time I watch this movie, someone in my house chops onions at the end.

[@nathanmcdowell4731]

Danny wrote "People look at me and see my brother." The movie is from Danny's perspective but we're focused on his brothers story. Danny narrates, he initiates the flashbacks, and when he gets Derrick to tell him about prison we are hearing all of it for the first time along with Danny. As they take the nazi stuff down from the wall, Danny is reading his report to Sweeney and sharing about the growth that he has went through since the beginning of the movie. Loved your reaction, you're a naturally funny guy and have a good grasp on what is real racism and when it's a parody of racism. That song he sings in the van about the zoo is so far over the top that it had to be parody. Great content!

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

I think the voiceover is Sweeney reading the report Danny is holding when he dies, that he was about to hand in. It is written by Danny so Sweeney reads it in Danny's voice.

[@charlesdrake3125]

An interesting side note about this film: Edward Norton and the director clashed on how it was supposed to end. Tony Kaye wanted the final scene to be Derek going home and shaving his head, but Ed Norton disagreed and used his A lister clout to get his way.

[@Dan_Kanerva]

i am glad Ed Norton made the finale his way... Is much more impactful

[@INDRIDCOLD83]

@@Dan_Kanerva Yes and No. Him shaving his head shows the reality that the cycle continues....

[@okultusrexus3660]

@@INDRIDCOLD83 True but we can deduce as much just from the overall movie. I think leaving it on a dramatic theme of loss is more powerful.

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

I think leaving it at him going through all that, realizing what he has, rescuing his brother from it just to lose him that way for that reason...

[@KaosNova2]

Something to think about is even if Derek personally left the cycle behind doesn’t mean there wasn’t something still going on. But I felt the ending which we got worked, because it solidified Sweeney’s lesson to Derek.

[@StinkyGreenBud]

"Whistling butthole" Holy shit dude that has me rolling. Love your reactions my man.

[@J_EOMReacts]

Lol I’m telling you I would’ve been legendary

[@miniondrone494]

Murder Whistle, OMG Dude, Nothing but love for you. This movie was powerful and was a huge part of me never wanting to be involved with hate. Hate is like hot tar, it sticks to you and burns, but it also rubs onto everything you touch. It can bring more people down than it can ever uplift. Love your reactions, keep going, and always stay true to you!

[@J_EOMReacts]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@sarahfields288]

"you're way passed Husky, you fat" made me laugh 😂

[@J_EOMReacts]

🤣🤣🤣

[@theinsaneshecklador6598]

That actor lost over 300 pounds and is jacked now. Can barely recognize him.

[@drsavage3262]

When Derek finds Danny and screams no no! It kills me! Makes me tear up everytime I watch it. Ed Norton should've won an Oscar for his performance 💯 Most people go into this film thinking it's just a Nazi/Skinhead movie until they actually realize what is really about.

[@Parabola001]

It's so funny to see your dogs reacting to your reaction 😂 next level reaction channel

[@jaredcook3376]

Movie should be required viewing in schools across America. Saw it when i was maybe 14 and generally shaped my outlook on life. We all need a teacher or principle like Sweeny, a man that still believes we can be better than our surroundings.

[@HittokiriBattousai17]

This movie was mandatory in my school, one of many, in the Ethics class.

[@e.dawson]

1000 % agree

[@LordLOC]

There are two movies that should be shown in all schools - American History X and Schindler's List. Sorry for the 1 year later response but I'm catching up on older JL vids.

[@FrankyFrankAlot]

Can't say I agree. The lesson, great. The visuals - no.

[@ultimatejigglypuff5675]

@@FrankyFrankAlot maybe get rid of the prison shower scene but other than that, I reckon keep the rest in

[@tonyboots2958]

Another great reaction! Don’t think I ever laughed as hard as I did on a movie reaction video when you were talking about them hearing you coming because they’d hear your ass whistling….I actually teared up from laughing so hard.

[@EOMReacts]

Had me dying I editing. LoL

[@SeansMusicVault]

25:25 "Me and my whistling butthole is murdering everything." That might be a worthwhile tattoo.

[@suzzanimalchannel1030]

Thank you for your reaction video, You Are an amazing man, your empathy is just astounding and you have the best sense of humor , btw your dogs are adorable, have a great night!!!!

[@J_EOMReacts]

Thank you for compliments and showing my babies some love. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you enjoy some more.

[@BrandonWestfall]

“He popped some dude’s head like a pop can.” I laughed way too hard at this. I never thought I’d hear someone refer to that scene that way.

[@J_EOMReacts]

That’s how we use to crush cans

[@eriklehman5782]

One thing I noticed about this movie is that it foreshadowed Danny's death. When Sweeney said "if you do not have that paper on my desk tomorrow morning, you are a ghost at Venice Beach High."

[@AprilGabrielle]

I've seen at least 20 people react to this movie, but your reaction just became one of my favorites. I've been lurking for a short while, but now I gotta subscribe!

[@EOMReacts]

Welcome to the family! He’s got an awesome library, so if you like this one, you’ll love the rest.

[@J_EOMReacts]

Glad you decided to become part of the family. Welcome

[@peteyn.y.7960]

- THE TOWN (2010) - PRISONERS (2013) - GONE GIRL (2014) - CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (2002) 🔥🔥🔥💪🏽🙏🏽

[@EOMReacts]

Prisoners and Catch me if you Can he hasn’t seen, and there’s on his list. He’s seen the other 2.

[@devonb3735]

prisoners...sheeesh that will be a wild reaction

[@hewgriffiths2092]

I was born in 1962 in London and I think I watched this movie a long arse time ago, and I know it impacted me in a big way because I re-watched it many times. I was almost going to move on to watching some other thing, because you show very little of the movie itself, but I got caught up in your responses and impressions so I stayed till the end. Well done and thank you.

[@J_EOMReacts]

I’m glad you stayed and enjoyed. Thank you for the compliment.

[@jamesoblivion]

It's a very telling commentary, that Lamont is there when Derek gets to prison, and still there when he leaves...for the crime of stealing a TV and a phony assaulting an officer charge. Derek killed two people and got a lighter sentence.

[@J_EOMReacts]

Facts

[@rexbanner8999]

The Original planned ending was Derrick running home and Shaving his head. Edward Norton refused to shoot that scene so it was scrapped.

[@robertcampomizzi7988]

What I took from the ending is that ignorance, hate and violence begets ignorance hate and violence. I like to think that that was the essence of the paper that he was handing in for American History X from his point of view and that the final scene depicts that ignorance violence and hate is something we must ALL work to overcome.

[@mclovinit8639]

Best Reaction for Anything Ever! CALL ME THE MURDER WHISTLE 🤣 I have Not Laughing that hard in a while! I rewinded that scene for a solid 5 minutes! That brightened my day! Lol! THAT WAS EPIC!!! A Large majority of the Senor History Class in High School asked to watch either American Hisyory X or Apocalypse Now! Our teacher asked us what historical or movie with a lesson of history should we watch and test on the last week. Neither were approved by the school board!!! What better way to Highlight the Destruction of Racism that exsists better that American History X? The lessons that can be taught from this movie are endless! Great Film! Thanks for the reaction!

[@EOMReacts]

You should have seen me in editing. Almost spit water on my laptop and laughed for 10 minutes straight. LoL Glad you’re enjoying.

[@J_EOMReacts]

They would make moves about The Murder Whistle lol

[@tonyauletta7928]

The curb stomp is always so rough to watch. Such a powerful movie. The ending always makes me tear up. Loved the reaction Jay and thank you Blank for the editing. Thank you Drogo and Romulus for copiloting. Cant wait for the next one. UGH...I cant wait till you do The Exorcist.

[@J_EOMReacts]

We all glad you enjoyed and The Exorcist is definitely coming

[@dontbstingy3587]

The seriousness off this movie compared to the Teletubby cosplay you're rocking is hilarious.

[@J_EOMReacts]

Lol got to give you variety

[@Timmichanga361]

You get a group of angry people in down times and point the finger at a different group and say, "that's youre problem, that's the reason youre suffering," and they'll believe it. Take a little bit of information and spin it into fear and then tell people what to be afraid of and who to follow cause they'll keep you safe. It's sad, but still true to this day.

[@stevegoodson9022]

Love all the concerned looks from the dogs because daddy's upset. Especially after the kerbstomp. My dog's the same if I watch anything distressing

[@J_EOMReacts]

Dogs are precious we don’t deserve them

[@christianesterline]

You did not disappoint with this reaction lol. Brutal movie.

[@J_EOMReacts]

It’s definitely brutal. I’m glad you enjoyed

[@kenttaylor9238]

Nearly 25 years later, this is still one of the heaviest movies I have ever seen. You should see Ethan Suplee, "Seth" these days. Dude's lost nearly 200 pounds and is super ripped.

[@mikewilder6390]

Yet he'll always be "Randy" to me.

[@kenttaylor9238]

@@mikewilder6390 Earl was such a kick ass show

[@StreetHierarchy]

You mean Frankie ☺

[@universewithinart2838]

Thanks for letting us know. I was just reading an article about him since he was five he always had a problem with needing to eat more and more, even sneaking 2nd helpings when he wasn’t supposed to. It’s an awesome story he’s come along way good for him👍.

[@ninjireal]

Was he method acting or was he actually a fatass?

[@S_047]

I love how the past scenes when Derrick was in that mindset was only black and white . And after he got out of prison and opened his mind , the film is in full color. Remember reading that originally after his brother died he was supposed to be seen shaving his head , but Norton flat out refused to.

[@nattyps3160]

Exactly thats why the director quit & Norton took over the film. Honestly it's either way for me I think the director wanted to show the cycle of violence never stops which is what played out. The dad was racist instead of Derek seeing it as some dirtbag killed his dad he put together what his dad said. I don't think Derek or Danny believed all that crap. Also Derek still lived in a nice house in the suburbs & screwed his whole family more. The mom had to sell their house for his defense so he only did a few years for a savage murder. Yes those guys couldn't leave alone a stupid ball game so they broke into his truck. But u call the cops u don't go vigilante & murder one man shoot the other now disarmed & curb stomp him ! He should have got 20 years. Anyway Derek hooking up w/ some old white racist coward led Danny to take his place. In the 90s l.a. racial relations were a mess. Not even black & white but black & Koreans had serious issues if u watch the rodney king doc or oj made in america. It's the best documentary about race in America tied to oj b/c most people didn't even know oj w/ football ( I'm talking the young 20s older ladies girls etc it was the media who pumped it up as racial b/c that sells ) but anyway what a waste of time oj if he was a nobody done in a 2 week trial. Or as one reporter Said " if oj killed first wife black marguerrite his butt would be in prison. Nicole was a blonde beautiful white woman & it's scary how many black women ( they made up 9 of the 12 jurors ) would call in trashing Nicole. Marcia said she always did " well" w/ female black jurors. Wow she really didn't get it. Oj even looked at the jury which was 9 black women one white woman a black man & a Mexican man. One jurors admitted she acquitted knew he did it & said payback. Another black juror the forewoman said " what does d.v. hsve to do w/ murder " wow!! Um he was beating the crap out of her escalating for years & she didn't get that connection. Like a pattern of violence. That she was property that got away ? Anyway sadly their will always be biases even within ur color or class or religion or gender. Honestly the legal system is a joke I get it b/c they want to move things out of their courts cause u do have cops that just target people. I'm talking over like meeting their youth for speeding tickets. It's like hey rake this plea we will lie & say parking violation but pay 250$ ojs trial easily 2 weeks & done. Anyway the movie was really good I'm glad it ended w/ Derek not becoming a native again. First off he already turned on them the night b4. 2nd he was now on parole his mom was shown chain smoking from stress that Derek mostly brought her. She still seemed positive a couple years after hee husband died. Looking good still cooking family dinners had her 4th chiod who was about 2 kept the house looking good. What would be accomplished as Derek got the b.s by even avenging his brother. His mom probably wanted her life over if not for her little daughter as the elder sister was old enough to be on her own. I feel the worst for Derek's mom. She probably thought her husband was a jerk b/c she after his death clearly hated Derek's racist thinking. This poor woman had 4 kids to raise had to cover her sons prison fees literally that family lived in a tiny apt where again the poor mom paying for everyone I'm sure off her husband's pension working food stamps whatever was sleeping on the couch while Danny had the big room to himself ??!! I get he was in hs but let ur mama have the bedroom. Again that woman was coughing blood b/c of the idiot males in her life. If the husband wasn't really actually jealous that Derek admired his black teacher calling him" 2 Mr p.h.d.s" yea bet Mr fireman didn't have that. To go after ur son telling him " open ur mind " that's um what his teacher was trying to do the book was about native Americans I guess white dad was very threatened by learning how white people robbed this country& committed genocide. Ugh. I think the stupid kid who got Danny my God killing a kid in h.s.is worth prison ??? Cause he blew smoke in ur face. ? Good lord

[@jimshannon9956]

Great reaction to a GREAT movie. Everyone should see this one, still relevant today. Broke my heart when Derek was holding Danny and said "what have I done" knowing his actions led Danny to do things that would eventually come back on him. Powerful and disturbing, but worth the watch. Best of luck with those "allergies" .

[@avostorm8111]

What did Danny do besides save a kid from being bullied? The gang kid can't be held responsible?

[@ajschroetlin2196]

Everyone should watch this movie when they are around 16 years old. In a classroom setting with discussion afterwards. Powerful stuff.

[@robyd]

Agreed. First time I saw this was from a high school history class. Became one of my favorite movies of all time.

[@wesing4change]

I got my sociology teacher in high school. We had a lot of great discussions so he showed it. In mid west white suburbia peoples were uncomfortable.

[@Del-Blanco-Diablo]

Most teachers would be to scared too have a debate on a subject so delicate.

[@sharonpopolow6874]

​@@Del-Blanco-Diablo lmao! You know it! To have an honest discussion, you have to have an environment that allows it. Race relations problems in America are a two way street. Conservatives will have you believe it's always BIPOC/Jews, and liberals will have you believe it's always White Christians (specifically male, but sometimes a "Karen). It's sickening, and quite frankly, everyone outta be ashamed of themselves because everyone shares the blame to some extent or another either through active participation or silence. I kinda blame the two-party system for this- the polarization aspect of it, that is. The extremists on both ends are terrible and unfortunately those extremes negatively impact a lot for even those who don't want to be bothered by all the foolishness. This is the 21st century. We should all be able to get along at this point.

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

​@griefer7511 Not debate, discussion. Open talk about what happened and why? Opinions, personal stories, ideas, perspectives.

[@Skrubb_Lord]

I started laughing so much with the mention of "The Murder Whistle" because my sick mind connected it with the rape whistle.

[@yusyus7853]

Great film with a deep message, however your dogs turning both their heads at the curb scene when you screamed was gold

[@Yvo19]

Cpt Sisko coming in hard with those leadership qualities. He owns this film. This video is a prime example of why i like you so much, dude. You're real. Honest emotions, not afraid to admit misjudgements and funny AF. Not many folk can make me want to cry with sorrow, and laugh out of banter, at the same time.

[@EOMReacts]

It’s easy to edit his stuff solely because of him being real and actually who he really is on camera. He’s been the same off camera since I’ve known him.

[@Yvo19]

@@EOMReacts That's cool. I've said this before, but you're killin' it with the editing. Kudos.

[@lanagievski1540]

I’m glad you noticed the soundtrack and framing during the black and white flashbacks. It’s almost heroic, as if it’s seen from his point of view

[@robertcampbell8084]

You are one of the best reactors I have seen. Constantly appreciative of nuances of movies yet you are also hilarious at times - I watch for your reaction but also for the funny things that you spontaneously say! "They would call me the murder whistle" HAHA.

[@J_EOMReacts]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@jarnartharn]

I have watched this film many times, such a powerful story and message. I have recently also watched a lot of reactions to it. I can honestly say you're the only one who made me laugh after the shower scene :D I think it is good to see the humor in bad situations

[@powerface71]

I LOVE your dog, he is so cute! The way he just stares at you, he sure loves his owner!!! Great channel Brother!!! This is an important film that ALL of America needs to see right now.

[@genekent2391]

The principal is played by Avery Brooks, most famous as Capt Benjamin Sisko in Star Trek Deep Space Nine

[@bura19]

This movie never gets any less enraging or heart-wrenching for me, no matter how many times I watch it. It portrays the vicious cycle of violence so well without being "preachy." On a very different note... 11:37 "Damn you can't eat a black jelly bean?" 18:06 "Nah bro, you way past husky. You're fat." Even in a movie this heavy, you managed to bring some laughter.

[@timcook6566]

I grew up in a military family, where there was no racism visible around us. Like R. Lee Ermy said in Full Metal Jacket, there was no black, no white, no red, or yellow...everyone was green, and equally worthless. Dad retired when I was 12, and shortly after that there was a story about racism on 60 Minutes, and both of my parents were sitting there yelling the most vile racist shit I'd ever heard. I ran away from home for 2 days because I couldn't handle the truth about my family. When I saw this movie in the theater it all came crashing home again (I was in my early 30's). My wife had to tug my arm to get me to get up and leave after the closing credits because I was just in shock.

[@ryanritchey2498]

I like how we went over the difference between fiction and reality in the beginning. Gave me a good chuckle.

[@J_EOMReacts]

Lol glad you enjoyed

[@montist1]

This whole movie is nuts. It’s too freaking much for me. Why do I love and respect this movie so much? It always makes me cry a bit. Great reaction! Thanks for this one

[@balucious]

It's a rough ride but if you can stomach it there's a powerful message to gradually digest. By the way, your canines are spectacular, as always.

[@gbooby]

Edward Norton is AMAZING in this movie. Your comment when Derek is being arrested, about the look on his face, is exactly like staring at the face of evil incarnate. Agree that this movie was excellently produced, has a powerful message, and is socially important because of what it says and how it says it.

[@marieantoinette1360]

For me it's after he's out and he gets out of the shower and covers his tatt in the mirror, that moment of "what could have been" is so heavy yo.

[@darcystafford3899]

Hey man. I have to admit it was your beautiful dogs that drew me to your channel at first lol. Now it’s YOU that I’m excited to watch react to these movies I love. Appreciate you my man. Keep up the good work! Cheers

[@EOMReacts]

Much appreciated and glad you’re part of the family!

[@jacobninedorf4121]

The movie was supposed to end with Derrick looking in the mirror and shaving his head again, but Edward Norton didn’t want it to end like that.

[@jakemoffatt3004]

i always wondered what happened to Derik after he found his brother dead, like would it of sent him back on his path of hatred or would he of continued on the path he was on after prison? great reaction man

[@EOMReacts]

Much appreciated. Personally, I don’t think he can go back. He knows it was him and the life of hated that caused it, and I think he changed enough to punish himself and live with it. If he reverts back, it’s almost pointless imo.

[@zeallust8542]

I agree with EOM. He cant go back. No way can a guy go through that kind of self discovery and fall right back into hate. Obviously he would be filled with rage, but I doubt it would go back to that kind of rage.

[@scottthompson4193]

Dude, loved your reaction!!!! Your a fantastic human!!!!

[@J_EOMReacts]

I truly appreciate that I really do.

[@kmosley666]

Love all your reactions so far. I'm glad I found your channel.

[@tiacalhoun3841]

U peekin out of that hoodie after the curb stomp had me over here crackin up, ur adorable 😂❤

[@oduinn7948]

"Me and my whistling butthole murdering everything, they're gonna' hear me coming." Alfather's aneurysm, fuckin' killing me Smalls!

[@J_EOMReacts]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@oduinn7948]

@@J_EOMReacts "The Murder Whistle". Oh my God that makes it so much funnier, I'm fuckin' wheezing.

[@chanel27]

Amidst the renewed angst your reaction triggered in me watching this again, your " me & my whistling butt" commentary took me OUT! Man, this needed some light relief and you did that! 🤭👍🏽😢👏🏽

[@J_EOMReacts]

Lol I’m glad you enjoyed the origin story of The Murder Whistle

[@chanel27]

@@J_EOMReacts Loooooool!😂

[@richardrobertson7921]

First time watching your channel. Love your take and commentary, keep doing it and i'll keep watching man.

[@ryanbuckley5529]

Such a powerful moment at the end when he’s holding his lil brother and says “oh god what have I done” You seem like a really good dude🙏🏼 New subscriber, hope you’re having a great weekend!

[@J_EOMReacts]

Welcome to the family. Thank you and hope you’re having a great one too

[@pedanticperson1149]

Danny was doomed to die from the moment he met Little Henry in the toilets, Henry was being brainwashed in the same way that Danny was by the man you saw him talking to (when Henry pointed him out). That's part of the message of the film, beware the cycles of hate, Sweeney was like Derrick & managed to save him, but Danny was killed & Henry is now where Derrick before being sent to prison.

[@lavenderllamamusic]

Only difference is, you can see Henry's facial expression after shooting Danny, seems like he has a look of "oh shit, i just did that. i just killed this kid". That's what I get, at least. I see it in his eyes when he opens them up more. He wasn't grinning like Derek was

[@nickurchin9579]

Exceptional reaction, man. Keep up the great work!

[@J_EOMReacts]

Thank you. I truly appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed

[@sarahroberts4539]

I was crying enough at the end for me and you both. This is one of my all time favorites and it never gets easier to watch. Forever wishing for a different outcome for Danny. So so powerful. “We are not enemies, but friends.” ❤️

[@brennenbjorgan1867]

It is such a powerful movie

[@RalphBednarski]

You crying at the end is the correct response...it shows, everyone and yourself that you are a good human being. ...also...when I saw this, originally - I cried, also.... Hate f'n sucks!

[@BigPete44]

Yooo some great choices on your channel man! On a roll! There a thousand requests 🤔 lmao but I’ll stick to a couple if you haven’t seen them? “RUDY” (1993) 🏈🍀, “PINEAPPLE EXPRESS” (2007) 🤣, “MY COUSIN VINNY (1992) 😂😎🍿👊🙏

[@EOMReacts]

He's seen Pineapple Express, and I think he may have seen MCV years and years ago. But he's never seen Rudy. Feel free to drop some more suggestions.

[@danjohnson2986]

Rudy. It’s one of those movies where every dude gets some allergies and all the other dudes let it slide because we can all relate to something like that in our lives. Crosses all borders, races, religions. It’s just a great film.

[@timothyhedrick5295]

I've always found this a painfully difficult movie to watch. Can't imagine how much harder it would be to watch as a black man or a as a Jew. That said, there are really some profound statements made in this movie about racism, how hate is learned/taught, tribalism, and how hard it is to break the cycle of its self perpetuation. Just really well made and important.

[@dixbowman3452]

Black guy here. Love the movie because it's real. Very well acted and written.

[@michelewitt2285]

That’s because it is painful to watch

[@08Derrock]

"They'll call me the murder whistle." LOL

[@Timothy1987]

Brother one of the best reactions I've ever seen... Subscribed!!! About to binge watch your reactions lol

[@J_EOMReacts]

Welcome to the family and I’m glad you enjoyed

[@sofiamec8767]

Loved this reaction! Also thanks for not showing the rape scene. It really messes me up. Also …the butt whistling took me out 🤣💀 BEAUTIFUL dogs btw ❤️

[@EOMReacts]

I wouldn't have even attempted to actually include the scene. LoL Glad you enjoyed, he needs to put that on a t-shirt, and the co-pilots are the best.

[@Kim-hc5si]

This one’s rough. Thank you for doing it - it’s necessary.

[@whooligan7159]

In the an alternate ending, it showed Derek shaving his head, but Edward Norton fought with the director to change it.

[@jameshdog5759]

Your dogs were so concerned for about 3 seconds when you reacted to the curb stomp scene.

[@J_EOMReacts]

Lol they always checking to make sure I’m good

[@oduinn7948]

I never saw the B&W scenes as being that way to denote flashbacks honestly. Maybe that was the only intention but I've always viewed it to reflect Derek's mentality, back when the hatred was everything so he saw the world in black and white terms (racially and figuratively) but any of us that have lived at all know the real world isn't a simple black-and-white situation, scenarios aren't simple black-and-white in reasoning. After Derek chronologically gets out of prison and has become a changed man the "world" is now in color as he's seeing the whole spectrum of it, the myriad of tones and colors he was previously blinded to. Maybe it is just intended to be "hey here's a flashback" but that's the great thing about art, the audience themselves has their own interpretation.

[@zeallust8542]

Even looking at the flashbacks, the more open and understanding he gets it gets less and less black and white. Compare the curb stomp scene to the later scenes with his homeboy in prison. The last few flashbacks arent entirely black and white. Because his mentality changed.

[@thomassantillan2194]

I've seen a number of reactions to this movie & check the comments section. I don't think I've ever seen anyone mention the fact that Derrick gunned down 2 or 3 guys then curb stomped one yet he got less prison time than his friend that stole a TV and dropped it on a cops foot.

[@stevc1122]

I’ve been trying to figure that shit out for years. Only thing I can think of is he had a good lawyer who got it lowered to manslaughter or self defense because they were on his property with guns.

[@MrJoeym78]

First time watching and I must say, this was a amazing reaction to a powerful film. I love how you analyzed certain aspects of the film when watching. The biggest component that you briefly touched on but may be missed was that Cameron was a predator who would recruit vulnerable targets to his cause. Derrick and Danny having lost their father who was shot by a drug dealer in Compton while battling a fire making them prime candidates. The black and white transition as past was significant as it represented the basis of the overall story was a story of black and white. Sadly I had to pause for about 10 minutes because of the tears in my eyes because after “Me and whistling butthole is murdering everything and they’re gonna hear me coming”, I lost my shit. That was the best reactionary line I have ever heard in my life to any reaction video I have ever watched. You sir have earned a faithful subscriber and viewer. Keep it real man!!

[@J_EOMReacts]

Welcome to the family. Lol and now you know the origin story of the infamous murder whistle

[@seanbrewer715]

Damn man. That reaction got me at the end. The movie itself does it everytime but that reaction is a first. Love your comments and thoughts always man please keep doing reactions

[@J_EOMReacts]

I’m here until y’all no longer want me

[@11andrewdzirkel]

Me and my whistling butthole are killing everyone😂

[@EOMReacts]

💯

[@J_EOMReacts]

I couldn’t let that slide. Lol I would be a tootin and a shootin

[@radiofreeastrocast3010]

The Murder Whistler! Classic!

[@EOMReacts]

Gonna start selling "Murder Whistle" shirts before you know it.

[@saintjayme]

Your fans know your reacting and that is why we love to watch you. :D

[@garethm3242]

Awwww your doggie's genuine concern for you at the end. Love it

[@vaini_badboy8937]

He’s reacting to him getting shot and same time his dog stuck under the blanket hahahahah

[@pillowninja2036]

curb stomp is my favorite scene in any movie i think its the best for watching peoples reaction

[@l.A.0]

thank u for the reaction and the stand up comedy!

[@teresamcclendon9029]

Loved your reaction!❤

[@reneeg9406]

As hard as this movie is to watch, I agree it's one that everyone should see at least once. The curb stomp scene is the definition of once you see it you can't unsee it, no matter how much you want to 😔 Love The Princess Bride reference in the middle😆😘

[@J_EOMReacts]

Lol the sound effect he put in there made it better

[@ninjireal]

It kinda reminds me of the ATM scene from breaking bad.

[@nicolem376]

I never expected a Princess Bride reference in an American History X reaction 😂

[@J_EOMReacts]

🤣🤣🤣

[@nicolesaunders2964]

❤awwwwe your dog pulling out of the blanket to check on you when you screamed because Danny was shot instead of Derek was the cutest thing ever

[@jayburkett633]

Great reaction bro.. thanks for the laughs

[@J_EOMReacts]

Glad you enjoyed

[@saagisharon8595]

I remember when I first saw this as the saturday night movie on cable in the beginning of 9th grade. The next day one of my classmates was talking about how he laughed himself silly during the shower scene. In a deleted scene you would find out that cameron knew all along about what happened in the shower when he was talking to seth about a phone call he got from that mitch guy.

[@davidgagnon3781]

Freud said "We laugh at what we fear." I think it's obvious what your classmate fears to the point of phobia.

[@kentmont]

Whistling butthole! Holy shit I laughed so hard at that

[@J_EOMReacts]

Lol they would make movies about me

[@christianalander9487]

Great reaction. And I love your dogs. 🥰

[@J_EOMReacts]

Greatly appreciate that and thank you for showing my babies some love

[@darylmchugh4407]

Tbh its the first time I have seen one of your videos, how ever u enjoyed it and that murder whistle had me rollin, and I can't wait to see more videos

[@EOMReacts]

Much appreciated and glad you enjoyed!

[@darylmchugh4407]

@@EOMReacts keep up the good work brother

[@Keneli0426]

OMG you had me crying laughing at 7 in the morning ... 25:21 .. the murder whistler

[@J_EOMReacts]

Lol they would make movies about me

[@Keneli0426]

@@J_EOMReacts and I would watch and laugh ...

[@buddha2206]

Always cry when I watch this...such a sad movie with a powerful message.... STOP THE HATE from ALL SIDES!

[@J_EOMReacts]

Facts

[@wayniac917]

I absolutely love your channel. You seem like a good dude. Subscribed

[@J_EOMReacts]

I appreciate that and glad you been enjoying. Welcome to the family

[@alib6615]

I started watching your more current videos when I found your channel and never understood "The Murder Whistle" moniker...now I do. Wow. Also, fun fact (I guess...) I went to rent this movie from the video store (yep, we are about the same age) when it was first released and was super self-conscious. I had recently shaved my head because I had bleached it too many times and it was falling out in clumps anyway and I thought everyone would think I was white supremacist. I never bleached my hair after that, so it would never get that unhealthy again. Great reaction as always!

[@catcherinthesky4106]

Sooo..you actually dropped a "curb-stomp" comment about Edward Nortons character in "Primal Fear" - b e f o r e you watched American History X !?!?! 😀

[@EOMReacts]

He’s dropped curb stomp in a few,m reactions, but I remember laughing at that Primal Fear one just because I knew this was coming. LoL

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

Right? I figured he saw this already and was shocked when this popped up.

[@lostopportunity4701]

I know this one was tough. Allergies indeed it's a terrible day for rain