Edward Norton Was Never The Same After American History X

1998’s American History X isn’t just a great '90s movie, but a film whose content and subject matter are still relevant today. The movie's protagonist, Derek Vinyard, was played by acclaimed actor Edward Norton in one of his career-defining roles.
Norton's gripping and raw performance gave moviegoers an in-depth look into the life of a neo-Nazi skinhead and his gradual shift away from the movement. The movie is still a poignant reminder of the work we need to do to progress as a society.
Norton received an Academy Award nomination for his stellar performance, but here’s why he was never the same after American History X.
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[@Looper]

How underrated is American History X?

[@GR3YD3ATH]

It was very underrated... like he said Shakespeare of sorts tragedy.

[@SageGingko]

Extremely. So many people I know refuse to watch it simply because the protagonist begins as a neo-nazi and wont give it a chance even after being told he reforms by the middle.

[@ReVerus_B]

It's on my list of films everyone should watch once. I can't watch it again, but I don't need to because just from seeing it once it has never left my head.

[@Slammy555]

I think everyone who I introduced to the movie came out with a changed perspective, which to me marks a great movie. I also like to tell them about the alternate ending where they show him shaving his head again after Danny's death.

[@SageGingko]

@@Slammy555 I didn't know about that ending. that changes the story so much.

[@Elliesbow]

How he didn’t get an Oscar for this role is beyond me. The acting in this film was phenomenal and a true masterpiece.

[@NuRaLoQi]

Oscars are still very much even to this day politically motivated. If that movie earned an oscar, there would always be in question wether the oscars supported the "story" or not. No way that would end up well. Just like the movie masterfully shows, rage and hate create more rage and hate, and it stops being about what happened in the beggining but just the hate for someone because they hate you, and the cycle never stops unless both parties put an end to it mutually.

[@NuRaLoQi]

@Tony Moca Nowadays? With BLM setting entire cities on fire? Not a chance.

[@SimplyJorgasmic]

@@NuRaLoQi entire cities? Can you return to reality?

[@incubatorthatboy3134]

@@NuRaLoQi What would BLM even have to do with him getting an Oscar for this movie? You think everyone hates black people now because of BLM? That's hilarious.

[@disabledbabe]

Oscar's are a joke just like the Presidential elections.

[@monkey2drummer]

Anybody who even watched this movie was never the same afterwards.

[@AnthonySmith-gf1oe]

facts...definitely made ya feel some type of way after...

[@raywilkinson3129]

That's what I was gonna say. I watched this movie in High school and it really helped me mature and grow a bit. Opened my eyes to how flawed the logic of a bigot really is.

[@raywilkinson3129]

@@Mcboogler absolutely. And that's one thing that kind opened my eyes, seeing what other guys took away from this movie, or what parts they thought were "cool"

[@hubflower5433]

I still remember the ending

[@ruthieworldtravels]

Really!

[@sazonsongs]

Hell “I” wasn’t the same after “watching” American History X. The curb stomping scene still impacts me. It’s a testament to how good the movie, story and lead actor was.

[@Pewling]

It was definitely a disturbing scene. A disturbing movie all together, which was delivered as a "wicked action movie" at first when it launched in most countries around the world. It was way deeper than that.

[@blkmamba40]

@WHITE LIVES MATTER FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP The use of "Christian" and your reference of "COLORED" tells me you are physically and mentally distant from black people and you service a different Jesus than Jesus of Nazareth.

[@sazonsongs]

@WHITE LIVES MATTER FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP Nothing says “improving race relations” like calling people “the colored”. 😒

[@Chocolate74able]

True, true!

[@moistteeny2898]

The guy got what he deserved

[@budman6137]

I'll never forget the sound that's made when that dude puts his teeth on the curb

[@naturallynene1119]

At that point I hated the movie

[@tleeg74]

Me neither.

[@sirlesterthetrollslayer6979]

@Medicinal Blood And what was so iconic about that scene?

[@stephanies5281]

That part made me feel ill - fuck. Just something about it, I can't fucking watch that scene. But the movie was amazing. 👌

[@TommyG_0311]

Ugh that scraping noise sends shivers Down my spine.

[@tbizzy3606]

I think Norton is one of the most underrated actors and this movie is definitely underrated.

[@poketz100]

T Bizzy this movie is not underrated. Its just not praised today in 2020. Soft ass day and age trys to erase movies like this from ppls memory but growing up mid 90s-early 2000s this was one of the most talked about movies of its time. Like the clockwork orange of the 90s

[@monkeyswrench10inch92]

Really ?

[@joshuamassawe2474]

Evidently he's an underrated writer and editor as well

[@bifftannen66]

How is Norton underrated. He is one of the greatest actors of his generation. American History X, Fightclub are two of the most standout movies from that same generation. De Niro, Pacino to name a few are not underrated, they are greatness just from another generation. Same goes for Norton, just because he is not in an Avengers movie (well he was pretty close actually) doesn't mean he is underrated.

[@franjes9999]

biff tannen I think he whilst people who really understand and like his movies know how great he is a lot of people associate this generations actors as guys like Brad Pitt, Leo Di Caprio, Matt Damon, George Clooney. Norton doesn’t get the same praise on a global scale imo cause he’s never chased doing huge blockbuster movies.

[@dr.octagon9318]

"Has anything you've done made your life any better?"-Dr. Bob Sweeney to Derek Vinyard. Best line of the movie by far.

[@taylormcgarry470]

Yea and I think that was a turning point for Derek. He realized everything he was doing did not help anything.

[@BrentHutchinson1]

I love you for mentioning that quote.

[@elalbert942.0]

The actor who plays Dr. Bob Sweeney was amazing! So underrated!

[@purplebutterflies68battles66]

@@elalbert942.0 that's my man Hawk😊

[@nanodon4]

Yes, epic quote. Derek had to admit that the things he was doing was not making him better, but worse.

[@liamlewis7534]

“Life’s too short to be pissed off all the time”

[@jacobwright4653]

“Hate is baggage”

[@alcidesprieto1967]

Don't be a hata danny boy

[@blacjackdaniels200]

Jacob Wright Right, which I thought WS a great quote..he did say life is too short to be pissed off all the time and that hate is baggage, but he never said he was wrong. He knew it wasn’t that he was wrong, it’s just that he knew that no matter how hard he tried nothing would ever change. This was proven to be correct at the end when after he did all that for his younger brother telling his jail stories and that it’s wrong and taking him away from the white supremacjst gang, what happens? That black dude shoots him anyway. So it’s like the film is coming off like it’s showing you how bad racism is, and it is..but in the end it’s not that racism is bad..the message is that it’s inevitable.

[@boomboxlamb8791]

Liam Lewis Sure about that? Life seems to be taking pretty long and I’m only 20 lol.

[@liamlewis7534]

Boombox Lamb dude it’s a quote from the movie

[@iPumaPantz]

He should have won an Oscar for this.

[@usern4metak3ns]

He definitely was worthy. The movie overall maybe not. His acting was great though.

[@usern4metak3ns]

@DuBoisATL DuBois precisely.

[@shawnhughes4192]

@@usern4metak3ns the movie was amazing! And the mother had a far better performance than anyone else in the movie. It had some great actors, but she was perfect

[@usern4metak3ns]

@@shawnhughes4192 she was good. Definitely not best actor. Her role was just a neurotic smoking mess of a mother that didn't know what to do about anything.

[@jkt4748]

Hell yeah, he killed in this role. And the famous curb stomp scene.

[@asdffdsa4339]

I'll tell you what. This movie changed my understanding of my responsibility as an older brother. I knew I loved my younger brother when we were growing up but I saw this movie when I was about 12 and I think it changed my life. Seeing the impact of an older brother and the influence of their relationship made the gravity of my role extremely apparent. I always felt these two actors absolutely captured the kinship of actual brothers very well. The ending of this movie was so devastating I have only seen this movie once all the way through. And that is only because the movie was effective enough to have made its argument, in its entirety, the first time through. Thank you for your performance Mr. Norton. It changed who I became as an older brother.

[@zachariahlloyd6043]

Kind of reminds me of *De Niro* as Bickie in *Taxi Driver....* A disturbing role, can only become classic if you get the right actor. Another good movie, in this same vein, was 1992's *Romper Stomper* with *Russell Crow,* another actor not given near enough credit for his body of work. Although they were not on Black people, the Orientals caught *HELL* in that one!! I actually like low budget films that cause a stir. *100 Million dollar Big Hollywood Monsters,* can seem detached, and unrealistic, while cheaper / grittier films that almost look like you could have filmed them in your back yard using your lunch money, feel like they have more purpose really.

[@leiarenee1317]

Love your comment!

[@Kopie0830]

You cool bro.

[@carolinehaf21]

This is really awesome actually. I always talk about how Ed managed to keep the character charismatic so that you stay with him through the journey and are willing to go on the ride as that's the only way this movie works and I honestly think he's the only actor who could have done it. His delivery of anger and vitriol vs how vulnerable his voice can be is remarkable.

[@mahoganyintl]

Norton's eyes when he was putting his hands behind his head when getting arrested was classic. He was totally engulfed into that character. It took him some time to detox from that role. Classic!!!!!

[@kodykindhart8230]

@ George p you must be a beta fish no one wants to be in your lil fish bowl with you But you won’t admit it because your a fish and you always forget

[@kodykindhart8230]

You must just be sensitive by default. Run along now

[@MrDeanDog91]

@@georgepopescu1327 dude u are f*ing cringe with that beta alpha bullshit.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

It's just acting. Give me a break. It's people playing make-believe. Don't buy into the media hype ffs.

[@pfhrmb]

@@georgepopescu1327 Musli is good. Means you have to spend less time wiping your ass after that meat only diet you eat after listening to Jordan Peterson all day while tidying your room.

[@Aarontaz7]

As a black dude, I really liked this film. It despises the act but humanizes the individual. In other words, it can take one instant for someone to go off the rails. On the other hand, there are other people who liked this film...for the wrong reasons...

[@pewtercamaro]

INF LIXI -You can’t have two polar opposites occupying the same space. We are too different to live together.

[@Slapjack88]

If, by "the wrong reasons", you mean "the right reasons"...

[@theengineer9910]

if someone misses the message of a movie u gotta blame the person cause they only hear what they wanna

[@shockafter7]

devekut2 ... enlighten us on what you believe are the “right” reasons before I start calling you a racist piece of shit.

[@RayPotter-ee5pq]

@@shockafter7 😂

[@AbhiKohli]

It was a masterpiece. It was disturbing. It was EPIC.

[@oppothumbs1]

Edward Norton is a great actor but a busybody and narcissist and maybe Tony Kaye is too. Why can't both guys be real big schmucks? People don't want to work with Norton, don't know about Kaye.

[@debschannel6838]

@Bryan Black Could you explain why you think it had no realism?

[@bryanmayes9234]

420 likes... i cant ruin that

[@marcturk4410]

No more disturbing than the people in office running America 🤣🤣👍

[@sinatra222]

It was corny

[@christophervercheak6305]

As a former Skinhead I’m glad I saw this film in the theatre and it changed me and I started to reflect myself why I was angry, lost and etc... 20 yrs later I’m a born again Christian since 2011... a lot of work, sacrifice and overhaul on myself to lose many people that were bad influences since 2005 and I’m glad I glad to make these choices for a better life.... thanks for American History X film and other great Skinhead films ever made by open people/authors/directors/ and real people from that era.... to expose that hate, pain, frustration, misguidance, and last reasons for ordinary people to do irrational things, actions & crimes from lack fatherhood, parenting, mentoring, discipline, understanding, love, support, guidance, and lastly without God and Jesus Christ!!

[@rileyleupold1472]

I mean, good for you, dude. However, one doesn't have to be a Christian or believe in any particular god in order to be a decent person and not be an intolerant ignoramus. It should just be common sense: don't be fuckhead to others just because they may look different than you.

[@RafitoOoO]

Glad you saved yourself from that path.

[@BJETNT]

Whatever it took to get out of that I'm sure it was not easy. Changing who somebody is at their core is only possible if they want to change. I hope I can tell you congratulations without sounding condescending cuz that's not how I mean this at all. I deal with a lot of neo-nazis I live in North Idaho. The most racist place I've ever been in my life. I'm extremely glad to hear you got out of that and into something positive. I am the first generation in my family that is not racist. I hate the person not the color LOL. But I give everybody the benefit of the doubt until they prove me otherwise. Again good for you for making the world a better place. Sometimes you have to do it one person at a time! thanks

[@johnv6806]

And now you're a jesus freak. Not sure which is worse.

[@RafitoOoO]

@@johnv6806 wow, look a teen atheist edgylord is here comparing nazism to christianity. How edgy!

[@thevintagevehiclevlog1481]

When it comes to Race in the 90s, American history X and Higher Learning was the two most underrated films .

[@lennoxtrials1599]

I completely agree. Both of those movies are great.

[@crybaby703]

Rodney Thompson I’ve seen both and I’m born in 2006.

[@garyaugustus1009]

Absolutely, and you can include 'Malcom X'..

[@burlhorse61]

i've not seen Higher Learning-Have to try and download it from somewhere

[@paulburns1333]

Found it a bit too simplistic, racist because someone black killed his dad, reformed because whites turned on him and a black man helped him in prison. To coin a phrase, real life isn't so black and white.

[@ihateurmom]

American History X worked because it had an INCREDIBLE cast! Whoever did the casting deserves all of the credit for this movie.

[@voteZDLR]

the curbstomp scene is up there with one of the most disturbing scenes I've ever seen in any movies.

[@kalvanhalen2543]

Idk the rape scene gave a seizure too though. But so do all rape scenes.

[@voteZDLR]

@@kalvanhalen2543 Yeah that was also pretty hard to watch. There's a few really difficult scenes in it, now that I think about it. But yeah those two are probably the most memorable considering I haven't seen the movie in like 10 years or so but I remember those scenes pretty vividly.

[@toug65]

I thinks it’s because of the utter absence of humanity, that I realized I could never have conceived of this gruesome undertaking, so to that I have zero understanding of some of those who walk among us.

[@Tethloach1]

@@toug65 some people abort babies, some people kill in war, some people, can care less, some people like to push buttons, some people have control over peoples lives.

[@vicj2141]

Yes, I agree.

[@jesusislord7526]

One of the best movies I've ever seen. They don't make gems like this anymore.

[@psychonaut33]

Jesus Is Lord Gran Torino came close but I know what you mean

[@antonchigurh7193]

Ben McGrath ya but Grand Torino wasn’t as ballsy as this..there are no Asian gangs in Detroit that whole thing was such bs.

[@jesusislord7526]

@Jay D The Mule was terrible. Seriously, that movie was all over the place, long and drawn out, horrible dialogue, predictable plotline, etc... Terrible.

[@dutchoven6754]

I liked american gangster as a movie 2

[@edward5537]

It was good until the second half.

[@bethmoore7722]

It’s a powerful movie, and parts of it are hard to watch. Everyone should see it.

[@stevenwillie7667]

Norton should have won that best actor academy award for American history X. He was fantastic in it.

[@theengineer9910]

Hell ya

[@joy-joy-6gm]

Agreed

[@zachrizzo6525]

He should have won for Fight Club too

[@SheTwice]

Steven Willie I agree

[@stevenwillie7667]

@Vishva Unantenna he was fantastic in that as well

[@Beslan_Myths_And_Facts]

The curbstomping in "Sopranos" feels like you are doing it. The curbstomping in "American History X" feels like it's being done to you. The power of art.

[@RequiumFrost]

one of top actors in the world, and that film is definitely a masterpeice.

[@SuaveCityGear]

👍🏾

[@Alex12CR]

Nah, it’s very poorly directed and the screenplay i weird

[@beetlebum67821]

In America maybe, Romper Stomper and To Kill A Mockingbird are better examples before race baiting became a thing in cinema...having said that though I respect Edward Norton in most of his elements as an actor.

[@Konghammer1]

You all need to watch Prime Evil, absolutely epic movie with a very young Norton and Richard Gear. It's an amazing movie.

[@crystalm4324]

Definitely, when something is hard to watch and yet you still feel drawn to watch it again and again - Definitely a Critical Movie in time

[@Game-The-System]

Like Fight Club, American History X is a "must watch" film.

[@calebsuterone.teotheevilon2092]

Them two films shit hard too top......

[@noeldee9236]

Monday206am live fight club too

[@crashburn3292]

​@@AlecBaldwin5816 It wouldn't "be correct to keep it Nazi." The entire movie/screenplay is about that Nazi's change of heart in prison. It's not a bi-line, it's the entire point of the film. It's like saying, "Lets make Jaws, but have them kill the shark within the first five minutes."

[@longdirtytoenails1076]

@@AlecBaldwin5816 Nazi simpathize

[@joaopedropeixoto8558]

@@AlecBaldwin5816 The whole movie is about redemption and realizing that, as Danny Vinyard says in his final paper "hate is weight". If you think Derek and Danny should still be Nazis by the end of the movie, you're either stupid enough to not understand the whole story or a white supremacist. I really hope it's the first.

[@michellestory1686]

I love Edward Norton. He’s an incredible actor and artist. You feel everything the character experiences and how easy someone can get sucked down into the abyss ignited by a vendetta and personal pain.

[@estb.mcmxciii3012]

Tony Kaye: "Norton is narcissistic dilettante, obsessed with his image." Also Tony Kaye: "I was going to take Hollywood by storm, and i would have if not for that BUFFON"

[@rubyreed8369]

Sounds like Tony Kaye was the narcissistic dilettante, obsessed with his image. I love Ed Norton. Absolutely love him as an actor and the man I believe him to be.

[@derbaba5266]

Tory sounds like a scooby-doo villain.

[@luiscirca2002]

Well what do you expect from a [REDACTED]

[@ivettevalentin1308]

@@derbaba5266 lolol

[@sandrallewellyn2632]

Classic projection and telling on oneself!

[@justasimpleman7111]

He should've won an Oscar for Primal Fear and American History X

[@hirolla74]

As a movie conniseur, I agree with you. PF put him on the map; AHX should have gotten him his Oscar. Roberto Bennini?? come on? Norton was taught at a prestigeous acting school; very underrated actor.

[@angelrincones362]

@Greg Peterson what about Michael Fassbender in 12 years a slave

[@justasimpleman7111]

@Aldo G His character is in three books. And he goes to a whole new level.

[@zachrizzo6525]

Fight Club

[@rachelraquel758]

@@zachrizzo6525 don’t talk about fight club!

[@inutero10]

Edward Norton is the oldest young dude ive ever seen.

[@stevemcqueen8961]

More like the youngest old dude

[@AyubuKK]

True

[@Kanovskiy]

Robert DeNiro in Goodfellas. He's like 50 and he plays himself in flashbacks when he is supposed to be 28

[@Thatguy55595]

Kanovskiy De Niro is the man

[@drunkenramble4120]

A lot of money, buys a lot of Coke.

[@hektorlinko]

My brother told me when he saw this at the theater after the movie ended the crowd left in silence just quiet.....like no one knew what to say and it was weird. He said that was the weirdest experience watching a movie on the big screen with that silent reaction.

[@nicolegeorge3704]

Same 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@chickentender4037]

It's the knowing that for some people, whether in the US or other countries, some version of that movie is real life. That's what it was for me, it helped with understanding my parents' constant fear.

[@beloskhanania5645]

I remember I rented the movie and watched it by myself. I was silent for a couple of days after that. That was how much the movie and his portrayal affected me.

[@srennielsen4545]

I had the same experience with 12 year’s a slave, in the theater

[@paulb7207]

@@beloskhanania5645 I was silent for 5 days

[@vegaspowerlifting]

One of his greatest roles ever...

[@lovecanis7701]

Kez Do you mean Dumbledore is one of the greatest role? Definitely not lmfao

[@82shamroc]

Why is that?

[@phillipkowalski7310]

I've been to a lot of movies and this was the only one that when the movie was over and the credits started rolling. Everyone just sat there. Powerful film.

[@christurner3945]

I loved this movie. Norton's interactions with Guy Torry"s character was the best. A few family members asked me why, as a black man, i liked it so much. It's simple. I love great acting and Norton was a beast in this movie

[@rodneyhinton4955]

Zeryyyzze

[@mirasolbalaga5616]

I’ve noticed that a lot of black folks really like this movie and Edward Norton’s acting. A great movie is a great movie

[@RDCFemmes]

I love it because it depicted racism without filter. I think he should be released in everything cinema for free

[@reservoirfrogs2177]

Why wouldn't black people like it? It's anti-racism and anti-hate, so anyone saying that is ignorant

[@christopherdowd4131]

⁠@@reservoirfrogs2177You’re correct that people who don’t see this film as being anti-racism are ignorant. That said, unfortunate as it is, some people miss the entire point of this film. It is even, oddly enough, popular amongst alt-right neo-nazis who think that there’s logic in the what’s said about the whole white power philosophy and the argument against racism is just about peoples “feelings”. It is especially ironic given they pretty obviously shows the recruits for the neo-Nazi gang are people who feel rejected or ignored and who are just sheep used to push some nuts ridiculous philosophy because it “makes them a part a something”. For whatever reason some people watch this movie and just like seeing the swastikas and hearing Edward Nortons speech about Rodney King and ignore the entire point of the film. It takes a special type of ignorance to think this is a pro neo-nazi film but that ignorance exist unfortunately.

[@kathleencreamer8331]

He was never the same after dating Courtney Love. He's lucky he's still alive.

[@cowboyanimal_1]

Yeah, a manlet like him could easily have been stepped on.

[@patrickcostello4146]

Yeah He dodged a bullet , she really wanted a shotgun wedding.

[@patrickcostello4146]

He really dodged a bullet . She wanted a shotgun wedding.

[@cowboyanimal_1]

@@patrickcostello4146 maybe she was looking for nirvana by doing so.

[@theronin4341]

love killed kurt

[@hektorlinko]

My brother saw this in the theater and when the movie was over everyone left in complete silence and I was like why? He said..after the movie who wants to say anything...it was that emotionally and just left the audience feeling weird and all that. After that movie lots of people respected Edward Norton including myself. Very good movie.

[@tunez4uhickman997]

It was just a very powerful movie for its time, I think it made us all realise that Norton’s character is in us all if we choose that road, we are all on the right road but sometimes we just take the wrong path

[@rollsroyce2627]

@@tunez4uhickman997 very well said 👍🏼👍🏼✌🏽

[@markcunningham6735]

GREAT WEIRDO MOVIE FOR WEIRDOS

[@jackjackson721]

@@tunez4uhickman997 Case in point, the young black kid at the end that shoots Edward Furlong. The look on his face after shooting. He knew his soul crossed a line.

[@tunez4uhickman997]

Jack Jackson absolutely mate

[@gedaman]

The “skinhead smile” is such a haunting thing to watch. I felt edgy after first watching American History X when I was 15. Looking at critics reviews on IMDb, a lot of them were writing off the movie simply because the director used to make commercials which is unfair. This movie is powerful.

[@Candies1Creations]

Shit I wasn't the same after this movie so I don't blame him.

[@frankwhite1895]

Why weren’t you the same

[@danbraun8430]

Candice Marie Creations yeah I hear you on that one 👍

[@altiedrshner4812]

@@frankwhite1895 hay

[@darrendyson8347]

@@frankwhite1895 trying to get her to tell her racist story if she has one LOL notice how she didn't answer you 😂

[@darrendyson8347]

Glad it made a difference in your life

[@paulcastle3171]

Ed Norton is undoubtedly one of, if not the, best actor of his generation. Wonderful in Fight Club, 25th Hour, Birdman and Larry Flyntt...He should have won ‘supporting’ for Primal Fear, but it’s American History X that’s his finest performance. How he didn’t win Best Actor for this, is one of the great Academy Award mysteries. Blistering, sensational film and he’s at the absolute peak of his game in it.

[@thatmanoverthere608]

I was 22 when this movie came out and when I watched it. I lived in a mixed race neighbor/town. Whites, Blacks and Latinos. It definitely spoke to us. And was a reflection of our generation.

[@karlwarner7401]

man, the one who was truly never the same is the other Edward.

[@GlennDavey]

I agree

[@Value_is_nul]

Yeah. Very sad, because he was a good actor, too.

[@ic1ph3r]

What happened to Furlong tho?

[@Value_is_nul]

Drugs and other badness. It's really sad.

[@ic1ph3r]

J Mo I see, yes for sure it is, he was a great actor too

[@mf5202]

Like Schindler's List, American History X is one of those movies you watch once or maybe twice. It stays with you. Norton was incredible; he was totally believable as a skinhead and as a reformed man trying to put his past away.

[@michaelduran926]

That curb stomp scene ughh still gives me chills

[@frankthetank1369]

Tony did that in sopranos.

[@bigislander72]

I wonder how many takes they made those guys do..."try and look a little more terrified...could you make your teeth click on the curb a bit more? A little more hateful Edward...and a little more rage when you stomp perhaps...ok take 16, action."

[@michaelduran926]

bigislander72 lmao I can just imagine

[@ssbigtonysoprano5961]

Michael Duran imagine if he gets a star on the walk of fame in Hollywood and he curb stomps someone as his signature

[@ssbigtonysoprano5961]

Frank The Tank yup he Pistol whipped and curb stomped coco like a boss 😎

[@anthonycoscia5501]

This film changed the way I look at race. We could all learn from this film. we could all celebrate our race, and still come together too. Let’s be kind to all people, and stop the hate!!!!!!.

[@joebeast15]

That’s never going to happen. That’s not reality

[@anthonycoscia5501]

joebeast15 you’re right. not with that way of thinking.

[@joebeast15]

Anthony Coscia not a way of thinking man. There is zero possibility of that happening. You are talking about something that is hardwired into ALL humans. It won’t ever happen

[@anthonycoscia5501]

joebeast15 we can make it better, though. We can never get rid of it entirely. But that doesn’t mean we should not try. And it all starts with people’s thoughts. If you don’t think right, you will never be able to act right. Because, thoughts always come before action.

[@joebeast15]

Anthony Coscia if you don’t think right? Well that’s subjective though isn’t it? There is no “thinking right”. You are talking about “right” as YOU see it. That’s not right, that’s you trying to push YOUR ideology on people. Human emotion can’t be legislated away. You are simply trying to push your way of thinking on other people. That won’t end well no matter your intentions

[@Melissa-gm7sz]

When I was in highschool at 14 years old, we watched that movie in class. Afterwards we talked about it all in class too. It was so educational and even though I was young at the time, the impact it made on everyone was huge. Great movie!

[@pong86r]

i so felt this movie and his character. the change wasn't as noticeable until he gets out and starts spending time with his family and his old friends. Mind blowing case of reflection! The movie version of maturing on one side, and the horrors of the impact bad decisions can have on the innocent people around us. I have a list of movies that i want my kids to watch, when i think they're ready and this is definitely on that list!

[@DanielMores]

A film with so much impact you only watch it once a decade because you're afraid of it.

[@nathanaelsallhageriksson1719]

That scene where he smiles at his familly, while being taken away to prison by the cops after curb-stomping the guy is seriously a striking scene.

[@JuanCastro-fr3bu]

VERY few movies have made me cry so much. Worst nightmare of every parent, yet how many thousands of times has this scene played out in real life?

[@unkoyairving1965]

Millions of times this and more has happened

[@georgechambers4617]

@@Aft3rD3ath still upset Trump could not get a second term like OBAMA did.

[@gijs4468]

@@Aft3rD3ath salty aint ya

[@bfukngu8841]

I love him as an actor; everything he does feels Authentic. That was a great movie too.

[@viastephtop]

It's always been at the top of my "you need to watch this movie at least once in your life" lists. It's an important film and it really impacted me at a time of my life where I needed to see it. It came out when I was a young teenager and I was surrounded by angry, bitter, angsty teenagers. Some of them would go on to carry these ideologies. This movie is a part of the recipe that existed in my life at the time that kept me from going down such a dark and angry path. "Life's too short to be pissed off all of the time." Stuck with me in a way that has carried me well into my adult years.

[@fabo806hubcity7]

“Ask urself the right question:.... have u done anything to make ur life better”👍🏼

[@jebatman756]

Fight Club and American History X are more than just glimpse of an era, they're classics with meaning that is timeless

[@1Nida]

I remember my 15 year old son coming in to my room soaked in tears after watching this movie. He said it was probably the best movie he had ever seen, but it gutted him. I haven't dared watch it myself.

[@tunez4uhickman997]

I can’t believe this movie is 1997, where the hell does time go?? Seems like yesterday I rented this movie from Blockbusters

[@100fredkrueger]

It sucks. I’m almost 40 and my parents are almost 70! And my dang son is almost 15! Sure is depressing.

[@tunez4uhickman997]

100fredkrueger remember the good times and keep moving on! 🤗

[@youtuber6060]

@@100fredkrueger lol my mum's 72 I'm 38 and my daughter is 2.

[@triggertits]

Exactly, and now we have teenagers running around, who doesn't even know what a blockbuster is, or why you would rent a movie. God now I feel old.

[@tunez4uhickman997]

GYPSY KING FURY I don’t like the stuff personally but it sounds like you need a joint yourself throwing out assumptions like that at people?, the status is merely a statement of how time flys, nothing to do with drug abuse so just jog on my friend and pick a fight with someone else ✌️

[@billjordan3952]

Hollywood would not have the balls to make this movie in the sensitive Society we live in now

[@GlennDavey]

A lot of people care about these issues. White supremacy is relevant again. But you're right, Hollywood just sees more money in superhero movies.

[@native307]

Idk who's more annoying. Those sensitive ppl or you whiny moaning bitches on the right constantly commenting the same exact shit about everything

[@ic1ph3r]

Yes. Sjws are destroying movies and art!

[@savagedragon79]

You gotta watch more movies, they are definitely out there still just not advertised as much.

[@sirlesterthetrollslayer6979]

Movies are movies nothing more.

[@OfficialMyxomatosis]

My Father taught me to live life quiet, peaceful, in the moment and not to harm anything. *American History X changed my life permanently.* All the skinheads in my town disappeared. We all felt safe again. This movie also changed my town and our police force.

[@Jochen-iq8vx]

Which town?

[@rubbersoul420]

@@Jochen-iq8vx Somewhere in Illinois....probably

[@Bscoop75]

one of the best movies I have ever seen and one that left a mark. I wonder why seemingly no modern movies are able to tackle tough issues masterfully like this one did.

[@py_a_thon]

Control. Some people are afraid to let ideas breathe. And they do not know exactly why...perhaps they are just subservient to fear I suppose. I fear actual basement meetings of disturbed individuals far more than the humanization of extremely troubled people, and it perhaps being a dangerous path for some politically activist idealogues. You can only change the world if you first understand the world. Including the evil within your own soul, perhaps especially the evil within your own soul.

[@gidgemo1869]

@@py_a_thonVery well put.

[@DrexelRivers]

american history x was a classic and still is to this day....nortons performance was incredible. even guy torre a comedian was on his A game in this....

[@anardine6176]

And to think the director of this masterpiece was about to turn this gem into a "Box-office movie". Dear lord, what a tragedy that would have been.

[@ronnieromero7604]

Norton has to be on my top 5 favorite actors. Also loved him in red dragon, the score, rounders and many more!

[@r4hu1gunner]

That curb scene stil gives me the chills

[@burlhorse61]

Always cringe at that scene-bit hard to watch

[@aarons780]

same! for me it was how they managed to capture the sound of his teeth sliding against the pavement, it made it too real. like nails against a chalkboard but way more bleak and dreadful.

[@mikesutherland7958]

That was the best part of the whole movie he 164 Awards and then he won another 7rewards total of 86 out of a hundred and he was almost the best ever not going to have him drive a race car and then I can watch him try for race car and TV Buell out go real fast everybody watches good movies Wrong Turn Deliverance Texas Chainsaw Massacre The Hills Have Eyes crazy movies I was in a lot of movies back in the thirties and early forties place to wear a dress my shoes are fall off my glasses I would spin around I used to make $200 an hour or sometimes just $25 for 2 hours

[@chadgross4030]

Should have won every award that year. This movie is timeless and we all need to see it once

[@jessiesungmanitou9369]

It took me several attempts to actually watch this masterpiece full length. There are so many sequences that almost cause physical pain as you see those characters go through such massive action and most of all changes effecting their lives. One hell of a performance by E.N. and the other actors. Chapeau!

[@maniac9046]

You are a weak person if you can’t even watch this

[@jessiesungmanitou9369]

@@maniac9046 Empathy is very often misunderstood as weakness. Serios difference.

[@maniac9046]

@@jessiesungmanitou9369 it’s a movie dude. It’s fiction.

[@jessiesungmanitou9369]

@@maniac9046 Totally aware of that. Makes the actors' performance even more impressive. Especially if you have to act contrary to your own believes.

[@carolinehaf21]

​@@maniac9046 there are some really terrifying sequences because of the way they're filmed, what is being said underneath them, or because they don't cut away from the brutality of the violence that is the end result of any hateful ideology. This stuff happens to people every day because of their skin colour, sexual preference, gender, and even religion/political beliefs (in some countries) so yes it's very visceral, especially if you've been bullied or assaulted for any of those reasons already growing up.

[@almc-wi5vo]

American History X was one of the greatest movies I've ever seen. His acting performance was brilliant.

[@markcunningham6735]

IT WAS TRASH

[@jojospeechy4761]

I agree. After a certain age, it should be a required watch for all Americans. Amazing movie. Ed Norton amazing job!

[@AFullMetalJacket]

​@@markcunningham6735 You haven't let it sync in if you think it's trash

[@janceleste]

This film should have been a year long class for kids in high school. Guaranteed students would show up every day to participant and learn. Massively important film

[@faaaduma]

Edward has so much to offer to the world of cinema. Hard to find charismatic actors like him on screen. Particularly the ones of his generation.

[@jamesbaynes6580]

An excellent movie that couldn't be made today because no one wants to discuss racial problems and tensions, see that hate and ignorance comes from EVERYONE. But so does intelligence and compassion. Unfortunately, no one in the entertainment industry is interested in truly controversial movies.

[@lovecanis7701]

James Baynes AGREE.

[@evanabbott2737]

Ohhh yeah for sure.👍. Nowadays it’s like, “just ignore it, and it’ll go away!!”🙄

[@khunigan]

Very well put.

[@07foxmulder]

AngryReacts OnlyPlease “Shot Caller” hahahahaha

[@patrickcharles7190]

Norton has talent. He is always so believable ,when playing a character, you dont even think about Edward Norton. Fight club and Leaves are perfect examples.

[@MotorCityMob]

Dude is such a phenomenal actor, that movie was an instant classic..

[@annabanana730]

This man is a legend to not only one generation, but anyone who was old enough in 1998 to remember when we hit 2000. That's a whole lotta people, way more than a movie that people watch then forget.

[@Lalaxbo]

American History X is still a true classic and i can’t never get enough watching it and it is such a tragic movie and for me it is Edward Nortons best performance he has done .

[@lilyoda42]

"Now say goodnight" Seriously haunted me for a few days

[@reconsoldier135]

that means you're a good person, only a sociopath could watch that and not be affected

[@c.j.9072]

@@reconsoldier135 Have you watched that movie lately when you know it's coming it seems like ut takes forever for him to do it it was almost impossible to watch without squirming and yelling lol its brutal

[@raskolnikov7049]

@@reconsoldier135 im a sociopath then, but why is it so bad if he was defending his home?

[@goondocksaints9597]

That curb stomp scene has more impact than the hobbling scene from Misery - and that's saying a lot.

[@christianlingurar7085]

I wasn't ever the same either after watching it. in fact, I didn't talk for two days. the most underrated movie ever. only one movie hit me like that and that was apocalypse now and I was seventeen.

[@gijs4468]

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[@joshuaharmon7411]

I have to say that film, stirred something deep inside. Caused a riff in the way i think and perceive the world we live in. Props!

[@cromcccxvi3787]

Television Commercials aren't "stories" they are insults to the intellect of humanity

[@YDizzly]

If the commercial has any form of narrative then it is telling a story. Directors are literally storytellers, not sure how this became a controversial or pretentious point.

[@AiNEntertainment101]

...what @@YDizzly says. We can talk about quality / meaningfulness / emotional depth, but it's storytelling nontheless.

[@justinrobinson9583]

Funny how he said it in a Commercial way...like selling w car or philosophy.

[@justinrobinson9583]

I'm curious to see if he made a director's cut..

[@jimfoster7986]

Crom CCCXVI I don’t know, commercials paid for my Mercedes and home in Connecticut. Stories, really nice stories. 😂😂

[@PaulKretz]

I first time saw it around 2003 and since then break down in tears every time I watch it to the end... No matter how many times I re-watch. It is so intense and emotional that I end up crying. Very strong story.

[@aland.3728]

Definitely one of the most underrated films of all time. I could never watch this a second time. Waaaaay to real. You not only watched the movie, you felt the entire roller coaster of emotions throughout. It transcends an award a film could receive. This is a film that stays etched in your mind forever. Peace all! ✌️

[@ninefourteener]

"Has anything you've done.... made your life any better?" - The most powerful quote, from any movie, ever. And, the first question I would ask to anyone who is fueled by racial hatred, as Norton's character was. American History X is the best movie to have ever graced the screen.... period. It teaches a valuable lesson to anyone watching. I've watched it with both my older children, and will watch it when my youngest son when he is old enough to understand the subject matter.

[@forsetiaxe6784]

Nah, it's non sequitur as an argument.

[@lipsmcgee8242]

Straight up. I would ask black lives matter the same thing.

[@Tlhakxza]

Lips Mcgee first ask the cops that are killing largely unarmed BLACKS for no reason and thereafter turn your attention to the BLM movement.

[@CCJJ160Channels]

I was never the same after watching American History X.

[@mikeycrabtree123]

That is kind of the point. The entire point of the movie, the constant running theme, is that hate is a vicious cycle that does nothing but destroy everything beautiful in its path in order to perpetuate itself.

[@nicolegeorge3704]

Yeah. Especially that curb part. 🙅🏻‍♀️

[@conor85882]

What are you talking about. Unless you were a neo nazi and this movie deradicalized you ??

[@CCJJ160Channels]

@@conor85882 - well, I look at curbs differently for starters.

[@dcarroll3686]

I agree it's almost scary ...

[@PowidzMalwa]

I loved his acting in this movie but his final scene in Primal Fear with Richard Gere really truly shocked and scared me. I know it was just a movie but my lord that scene haunted me.

[@keetahbrough]

Ya lol. People don’t ever surprise me much, particularly movie characters but he played the part so brilliantly. Amazing role.

[@AaronSmith-kb9kz]

Brilliant film , Edward norton played the role perfectly. Such a hard hitting film that you can watch over and over.

[@Nyjawonder]

Me i can and will only watch that film once. the scary part is that there are real life people like that character he played

[@joshcottam3167]

“As he told Charlie rose in 1998”: Gerbil noises

[@SSingh-nr8qz]

The Director forgot that it was Norton that people came to see in this movie.

[@justinrobinson9583]

And still talk about.

[@whatchath385]

That movie is one of my all time favorites to this day! I still get mad as hell and cry like a baby when I watch it!

[@markcunningham6735]

YOUR A LIAR

[@jojospeechy4761]

Me too!

[@anthonyscarpa6107]

Ed Norton is an underrated actor.. He was great in this movie American History and Primal Fear.. People forget about Rounders and Pride and Glory were great movies as well

[@christineharrelson4831]

I loved Rounders!

[@joankonkle6972]

I have wanted to see Rounders for years. Thanks for reminding me about it. 6/12/21

[@shredcity]

Interesting how all of Norton's major roles involve him playing multiple personalities- Primal Fear, Fight Club and AH X.

[@meissnerflux]

Rounders too

[@MiggsMultiple]

He only played one personality in Fight club though...

[@ZacSeth]

* The Incredible Hulk

[@georgechambers4617]

@@ZacSeth thank you! I was gonna say!

[@Boozoobajou1]

Yep, the same in Leaves of Grass a really good movie.

[@OnPointFirearms]

"As he goes on to tell Charlie Rose: ------------------ ."

[@wonka0004]

Thought i was the only one

[@mrsicness1]

yeah, thats an odd audio quirk. it sent the audio from that clip to the rear speakers of my surround sound system.

[@MrVinny873]

Oh..Ok.. I'm not crazy!

[@accuratealloys]

I had just dropped my phone when that part of the video started. Then the sound came back. I was confused.

[@chrisinfiesto835]

OnPointFirearms - Alien voices from "Signs"..... 🤔😏

[@joshhigdon4951]

Awesome movie and could be one of the most underrated in the past 20 years. Man I'm getting old!

[@hurtighansen1]

Pretty sure, E.N commitment, is what makes some of his movies powerfull. Many don't likes commitment from others, and really makes it a problem, instead of a gift.

[@MMaRsu]

American History X is still relevant today.

[@jamiejoearmstrong]

@@macethorns1168 too true.

[@AJD1P]

@@macethorns1168 lol

[@TheRelen222]

Racism works all ways. There's racism against all races in the current day.

[@carboardpickaxe6615]

It will always be relevant

[@davidgatten1033]

It's sad that a movie like this could never be released nowadays.

[@TheStop]

Am I the only one that loved red dragon ?

[@IAMBENNYBLANCO.]

Red Dragon was VERYYYY good, underrated

[@lovecanis7701]

Danny C I love it too! Norton's Will Graham is my favorite and the chemistry between him and Hopkins was brilliant!

[@styxnicolas5888]

@@lovecanis7701 and Ralph Fiennes was also amazing in red dragon

[@thegeorgiacreekwalker491]

It was a great movie, I also loved manhunter from the 80's, it's the same story with the guy from CSI playing Will Graham (William Peterson?) and Brian Cox playing Hannibal Lector, no where near on par with Anthony Hopkins performance but still pretty good

[@tephra_]

Very underrated.

[@TheDunateen77]

This guy is the most underrated actor in the world.........imho

[@davidromero2704]

I'm surprised he didnt turn into the hulk with all the anger his character had

[@coffeehugger]

That movie is a masterpiece. I'm so glad Norton is difficult. :)

[@zackfielder]

If this movie didn’t have some sort of lingering effect on you, that’s a good sign that you don’t have a soul.

[@markcunningham6735]

GLAD YOU DON'T HAVE SOUL

[@NovaCaine2489]

@Travis Loudermilkyou're the exact person this comment is describing, grow up

[@NovaCaine2489]

@HanselManCan if he's so set in his way, then there is no disproving him

[@dustyroads3223]

I watched this when I was a youngin. Messed me up for years into my teens cause the way the movie ended. Crazy how media can confuse kids into a divided state of mind. Feels like the weight is lifted of my shoulders and I can function socially these days without pointless hate.

[@man8god]

4:14 “a lot of films are more successful financially than fight club or American history X, but those films meant more to people and continue to” don’t forget 25th hour Ed !

[@jackfrost7471]

Hell yea i love that speech in the mirror in that movie

[@joeyharris4162]

It seems like a lot of people slept on AHX. Primal Fear's introduction of Nortons talent forced viewers to sit up and take note of Norton. AHX solidified his talent/gift. That movie let fans know that Norton was one of those who would no doubt demand your attention. Love him or hate him......there is no denying that he is masterful with his gift!

[@SpicyTricialicious]

He was absolutely iconic in this role!

[@jorgegramajo8232]

ONE OF MY FAVORITE ACTORS

[@muaythaisaro3175]

Even for hulk