THIS BROKE US!! AMERICAN HISTORY X (1998) Movie Reaction!

[@drsavage3262]

Edward Norton should've won an Oscar for this role. The film should've won as well. I know it's not favorable but the message is so damn powerful. Hate IS baggage!

[@mayadog2497]

Ive always wished movies like this were used as the tool they could be to teach. Theres movies that are fun and done, and there are movies that wouldnt be considered "fun and entertaining" to watch, but ought really be considered something important to see, experience, think about and discuss. Thats one of my favorite things about reaction videos to movies like this....the dialogue it inspires and getting to hear other peoples perspectives just adds to the story, as we get to hear each others thoughts about things often not discussed in a peaceful way

[@Fitdadreilly]

@@mayadog2497I first saw this movie in 11th grade American history class. My teacher had us get permission slips signed to watch the movie. Then we had to write essays on it.

[@davidjack7418]

A lot of people really liked the movie when it came out for the same reasons a lot of folks here do: it shows a side of reality we need to know about, however small or long-forgotten. The issue, as I remember, is that nobody was terribly excited about talking about this awesome movie they saw about Neo-Nazis. I'm 42, and when it came out it was hard to even tell other white people (I'm white) that I thought the movie was great because of what you can learn from it. So, I think a lot of people fully respect this role for Edward Norton. He didn't get credit for the reasons above.

[@RobsMods40]

I believe the original intent was for Derek to go back to the gang after the death of his brother. But Norton cut the film without the director and the studio sided with Norton because the director was behind schedule and they wanted a finished cut.

[@ShyGuyInKilt]

Truthfull movies and movies that change how you see the world will never be acclaimed by the elites...

[@billforrester2512]

Hate doesn’t have a color. You guys seem to understand that more than most people. You guys seriously impressed me. One of the best reactions I have ever watched. Cudos to you guys!

[@DaKidsReact]

Appreciate the words big time! We do our best to understand things on a deeper level and this movie was able to bring that out of us. This movie was an amazing one and we are happy we were able to bring this to you guys.

[@basher5107]

I’ve always said a-holes come in all colors

[@Gamecocks4life70]

You are 100% ...........Best reaction i have seen in a long time.

[@jurgenolivieira1878]

That depends on your perspective, because some ideologies DO have a color by their very nature, and exclusivity of their membership. And the give hate many colors... or they give many colors hate.

[@alexsteiner3385]

Well, white people far outnumber black people in the US, so there are far more white people hating black people than vice versa. That's for certain.

[@Tdub0911]

That curb stomp is still the most brutal thing I've ever seen in a movie. Send shivers up my spine.

[@housekilla457]

The sound of the teeth scratching the concrete can never be unheard.

[@matt-jd6pu]

Yeah it’s pretty crazy, just the idea of it in a movie

[@JackJohnson-wg1ye]

I remember seeing it the theatres with my homeboys from high school. We all shouted in the theater and sat in shock. Then we did it again at the end of the movie. Powerful stuff.

[@KelsaRavenlock]

Curb stomping was a regular thing in the 80s and 90s. People actually had nicknames from doing it like this one dude I knew that people called Dennis the Dentist.

[@Tdub0911]

@KelsaRavenlock Oh crap. That's nuts

[@butkusfan23]

One of the most powerful and saddest moments of the film that I feel many people miss is the scene where Derek and Danny take the nazi shit off the walls. Afterwards the walls are empty. The whole room seems empty. That shit was their whole world, and without it, life doesn’t have much else in it. But at the same time, it’s like a blank slate where they can write their own future.

[@susanstormborn9569]

This☝️

[@laurapoljus1168]

So true ❤

[@Dyingincursioninc]

That's art right there, opens your eyes and mind at the same time

[@voiceover2191]

Nicely observed, great comment

[@nickskelton242]

I've always enjoyed that scene

[@markwilliams7712]

The young guy that shot Danny had been taught to hate, too.

[@OldDominion80]

I love the ending in the aftermath of this though. Quoting Lincoln's first address as the nation was on the verge of war. Man, great reaction. This movie proves why Ed Norton is a top 3 actor of our generation.

[@BrandonCreeger]

That is obvious, but it ain't the point.

[@Dirty_Davos]

@@BrandonCreeger i mean, yeah, it is the point

[@them4309]

You know it's not a dog whistle if everybody can hear it, right?

[@poopshoes7579]

No, he’s just “black” Aka not American and shouldn’t be here

[@nickcollins2413]

In the original cut, after Danny gets killed it goes back to black and white with Derek shaving his head again, alluding to him going back to the white power movement but supposedly Edward Norton refused to release it that way. Very powerful and important film, glad you guys got to see it.

[@kellysowhat88]

That decision that went against the director labeled Edward Norton a “problematic” actor and “difficult to work with”.

[@maxwellsamuel3255]

@@kellysowhat88exactly and he was blackballed

[@kellysowhat88]

@ absolutely, but I think he was okay with his decision

[@libertyforall5764]

Good thing he didn’t want that.👍

[@AleksPizana]

Cause it was a BS ending.

[@MFZ0dd]

One of the most impactful movies I've ever seen. Hate begets just more hate. Great reaction bros! 👊

[@DaKidsReact]

@@MFZ0dd appreciate the love! Amazing film, you can learn a lot from this.

[@rebeccasickler4555]

An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind

[@DaKidsReact]

@ beautifully said!

[@nooneofconsequence1251]

True. Same goes for tribalism, identity politics, religious discrimination, et cetera... only way to stop it is realize we're all the same and in the same boat.

[@valentinek.t3327]

I saw it as a message for us black people. Stop proving them right. My school everybody always beat up and stole from white boys. They called me stupid cause I kept saying you goa make them hate black ppl. Love this movie. Never any cause without effect. No race the hero. Everybody to blame

[@Mercury_Shadow462]

You guys are crazy good reactors! You pick up things most people don’t. Respect and made a fan.

[@DaKidsReact]

We appreciate you & much love!

[@penguinjay]

this comment makes me want to set the earth on fire. Good job.

[@davidjack7418]

They content on X is good, too! I'd check them out.

[@shawnpawlowski1436]

The fact that you guys watched this movie with a completely open mind and were able to see the message. You would have had every right to get upset and turn it off. Huge respect.

[@RavenShinyThings]

they have an adult mind it was not difficult for them.

[@djentile7773]

"Hate is baggage, lifes to short to be pissed off all the time." has always stuck with me.

[@manciniak]

Saw this movie in HS 25yrs ago and that line has been burned into my brain ever since.

[@laurensullivan1522]

Can I carry hate for a grown man that broke my ribs and has broken into my house and nothing was done about it?

[@tanelviil9149]

The guy with the tattoo is really cool.

[@klipser66]

Unfortunately it wasn't made clear in the final cut that that kid who shot Danny was the younger brother of the Kid that Derek curb stomped. You see it in one scene on the basketball court where it is very easy to overlook

[@gatormcklusky5850]

it's wasn't that dudes brother. it was just some random kids coming up doin work

[@klipser66]

@@gatormcklusky5850 "The climax ends with Little Henry returning with a gun and shooting Danny in the chest, killing him. He is horrified what he has done after Danny dies. It is then revealed that Henry was the brother of Lawrence, whom Derek killed by curb-stomping him." That was the official transcript!

[@zombiegoatt4282]

The basketball scene Edward Norton went through 6 months of training with Tim Grover. He said if he can't dunk the basketball he wouldn't film those scenes faking the dunks. He wanted the film to feel authentic especially the basketball scenes. He wanted all of the basketball shots filmed as if they played a real game.

[@gingerbreadman1969]

Then why didn't they use a wide shot of him leaving the ground? No way I believe Ed Norton is reverse slammin' with TWO hands. 😆😂

[@zombiegoatt4282]

@gingerbreadman1969 This is just what I heard from Ed Norton and the director in interviews. It's probably just a director decision to be more dramatic in the scene. If you don't know Tim Grover is Michael Jordan's trainer and Norton said it took him around 6 months to actually increase his jumping ability for the scene. I also heard the rim may have been under regulation (not confirmed) during filming to make Norton look more athletic.

[@gingerbreadman1969]

@@zombiegoatt4282 I don't doubt what you heard, it just seems to me if you could really do it, or spent 6 months of training to increase your vert like that (which I've never heard of.. if that were possible every college player in the country would be able to slam dunk) you definitely film it wide shot to get the authenticity. Just sayin'. 🤔😏

[@zombiegoatt4282]

@gingerbreadman1969 you definitely can increase your vertical but it won't be but 3 to 8 inches. Reportedly Norton was able to grab the rim before shooting so he would only need about 4" of improvement if that's true.

[@gingerbreadman1969]

@@zombiegoatt4282 So it's back to why shoot the scene from that angle then? Like he jumped off a trampoline or dunked on a 7' rim? On top of that, going from being able to touch the rim to dunking a bball BEHIND your head with TWO hands.. gonna take more than 8 extra inches, which I'm not buying either. C'mon man. 😑

[@liquidxan6698]

Yo that principle was really about fixing these kids and respect to him for not hating back

[@RedEdgedSavage]

If he did then he would become like people who live like that.. a hateful miserable low life that is unhappy and dying inside from illness. The principle you are talking about actually stated he did at one time hate ..hate white people..hate God.. but he realized he was accepting a life of unhealthyness and misery

[@RedEdgedSavage]

Actually..the principle said " blame " instead of hate..but it's leading in the same direction

[@AoAstar]

@@RedEdgedSavage i feel like he used that word on purpose- the hate is coming from a place of putting blame on all their life issues on someone else- it is blame

[@RedEdgedSavage]

@@AoAstar . Yeah.. one form of it for sure

[@MFBloosh]

@@RedEdgedSavage Blame and hate go hand and hand. Usually if you blame someone for something, whether it's justified or not, it manifests itself in the form of hatred.

[@jessekeene5809]

I wasn't ever racist, but I always had a white-hot anger brewing in me growing up. This movie helped me start to understand how destructive it was and that question, "has anything you've done improved your life?" used to bring me to tears. Thank goodness for meaningful therapy and art like this film.

[@DaKidsReact]

We can understand, we are happy that you were able to ask yourself that question & have a different perspective & perception bc of it.. it’s important, for everyone despite race, to do the same!

[@dc1975]

Danny dies, but at the same time the kid who shot him ended his life too. It really is a double tragedy, hate creates more hate.

[@ArtistDaynz90]

Doesn't show that he was arrested though. So that's not true. And back then, people got away with murder all the time.

[@derpphil5400]

@@ArtistDaynz90 Not all murders happen in very public areas, like inside of a school bathroom during school hours in broad daylight. A school that the murderer attended regularly where people would be able recognize him. There's something about these circumstances that tells me it wouldn't take long to find the murderer.

[@WretchedDrummer]

@@ArtistDaynz90 he had blood splattered all over him, people heard the gunshots and it is guaranteed he was seen running away. Definitely got caught for it.

[@ArtistDaynz90]

@WretchedDrummer it was the 90s and lots situations happened like that in the 90s. And those people were never caught. Most people wouldn't have even spoke to the police about it back then either. Snitching was a big no no back then. So your idea doesn't hold up.

[@ArtistDaynz90]

@derpphil5400 back in the 90s, it would have been. You must not be from the 90s. People in the hood didn't talk to cops. Even for a murder. Everyone was afraid to get killed in revenge for snitching. It wasn't like today.

[@yanstar274]

People hating on the black kid that shot on Danny but that's part of the hate cycle. He was probably consumed by the same hate that Derek had when he was part of the gang. What i like about this movie is the quote from Sweeney. People are easily influenced and become angry because of life experiences and that bring violence. But hey, none of what they do make their life better

[@ArtistDaynz90]

Derek's hate stems from his dad being killed by black people. That kids hate stems from his own people. And he killed at the end because he was mad that he was stood up to. Are you joking by comparing the two? Not comparable? Yes hate in general isn't good, but dont compare the two. Or try to make it out to be similar. White people didn't make that black kid join a gang and become hateful. It wasn't anything white people did, to make him become that way. Black people did make Derek become hateful to them. Through their actions.

[@pablovagnor]

Exactly. That's my take. Just a kid. Now part of the circle

[@lavenderllamamusic]

two sides of the same coin

[@johnnybmean74]

Bullshit. Derek killed two scumbag criminals. That black kid killed an innocent person.

[@アキコ2003]

wrong, the moment you become a murderer is the moment you should be hated. danny also had hatrted and descriminatory teachings and didnt kil anyone. stop excusing murderers.

[@guyinreallife6035]

Avery Brooks is so underrated, he KILLS this role, but would up with the Shatner curse because of DS9, which he also killed it in

[@robpeterslaypaul]

I can see that interpretation, but also from what I read he was just always more interested in live theatre. I think he was a professor in the field for a while, too. Prior to DS9 he'd had a semi-successful run in Hollywood acting, had a good side character role that they tried to make a spin off series of ("A Man Called Hawk"). I think he kinda just got tired of the Hollywood machine. But that's just me speculating on a few events.

[@robpeterslaypaul]

I think it's also one of the reasons he did so well in DS9. He worked like a stage actor in a lot of ways, same with Patrick Stewart. The classical techniques they used in their acting really fit the structure of ST.

[@salvation122]

Honestly I think after DS9 he'd made his money. He's done a bunch of stage stuff since then but it seems like he got his nest egg and figured he'd kick back and enjoy the rest of his life rather than work until he died like a lot of actors. Man has the right idea IMO.

[@Srilenbadger]

He was also a college professor during most of his television work, cant be easy doing 2 high pressure and time consuming jobs like that at a time.

[@Chase0The0Bass]

Captain Sisko is my #2 after Picard. He was amazing in every season.

[@adnap]

Something I find significant is, when Little Henry pulls the trigger on Danny in the bathroom, you can see the hatred in his eyes. Fast forward to the moment when he puts the bullets in his chest, and you see the emotion of hatred in his eyes change to immediate regret. A little fun fact.. JUST found this out.. Little Henry in American History X is also Lil Chris in Friday. The kid that keeps knocking over everybody’s trash cans.

[@DaKidsReact]

The feeling of regret hit instantly but it was already too late 🤦🏾‍♂ and the cycle continues sadly.. but love the fun fact because we would have probably never found that out🤣

[@scatreed]

I did not know that was the kid from Friday.

[@michaelr9839]

It’s the kid from Friday! No way! Nice catch.

[@maryefromky]

i had no idea that's who he was

[@andrewrippel6164]

As usual, you guys are SO smart and so insightful when watching these films for the first time. One of my favorite channels on KZbin

[@DaKidsReact]

We truly appreciate you & your support! Much love💙

[@zerocrutch]

There’s two movies I always recommended to give people perspective on hate and drug addiction. American History X covered the hate and Requiem for a Dream takes care of drugs/addiction.

[@MeowNSheeit]

Nah Basketball Diaries is the best film about drug addiction I've ever seen.

[@SarahNGeti]

Where the Day Takes You is a great movie about addiction!!

[@phlebotomypimp]

I had to shower after Requiem. It's so visceral and realistic

[@zerocrutch]

Adding those movies to the list!

[@jaradaniels9289]

Requiem for a dream is mad intense. Jennifer Connelly and Ellen Burstyn were phenomenal in it. I couldn't stop the anxious feeling after watching it.

[@elisabethlarsen4282]

Oh man, I just put the boys to bed, made late night dinner for myself and now I see this upload 💥 I watched this movie back when I was way young, and wow the impact it had. I really, really love the scene between his friend in the prison laundry-area-place, when he tells how many years he got just for dropping that tv. The contrast between those two and their crimes. Cant wait to see this reaction!

[@DaKidsReact]

Amazing movie and we can now see after watching this the impact a film can really have on life. This film teaches you lessons while playing out a great story line for you to watch🔥

[@wysestone]

TV story was bull, boy had too much pull to be in there just for dropping a TV on a cop's foot.

[@AtR-h4c]

@@wysestone exactly.. none of that shit would happen in a real prison. If you went to bat for a different race your own race would feed you your teeth.

[@Mike_Oxlong35]

17:15 Red shirt is right. The only people who believe there's no such thing as Evil are those who haven't seen Evil yet, and those who use that idea as cover to hide their own Evil. Live long enough, you'll see it, and if you don't have the courage to call it out when you see it, it will absolutely get you.

[@DaKidsReact]

All i (swizz) was saying is that evil is subjective to the person who is viewing it.

[@arifeannor9573]

@@DaKidsReact Yeah there is no objective right or wrong but we as a species can at least objectively think about what should and shouldn't be done. It's those grey areas that are a bitch, and those cultural programed ones or the clouded with emotions/psychological issues ones that really can lead to what we would at least want to call evil.

[@shaneanigans440]

"Evil" in most cases is ignorance, and labeling it "evil" waters down the actual problem. Be it, mental health, learned hate/ignorance, or any of the above reasons people are shitty to other people. "Evil" is a fantasy term used so we never actual get to the real heart of the matter.

[@nullakjg767]

yeah that doesnt make much sense lol. to some people being LGBT is evil. to others, not accepting LGBT is evil. its completely subjective. one person "calling out evil" could be "calling out good" to another. the more important lesson is everyone has different value systems based on their upbringing and personal beliefs. the law is just the outline for "values we agree on".

[@MR-MR-ud5oo]

The problem is definitions, and this world has lost all true grasp of them. If we can't get them back, then he is correct: everything is subjective.

[@Mcslapdaddy]

Watching your reaction was dope. “Hate is baggage. Life’s too short to be pissed off all the time.” So true. So many young men these days are misguided by their anger. Blame race, women, government, the list goes on. Change, for the better or worse, comes from within. Subscribed! 👏🏻

[@johnjohnnston3498]

That curb stomp scene was always rough though, I always hesitated watching this movie a second time because of that curb stomp scene it definitely had me feeling uneasy especially watching this first time quite a bit younger.

[@Paul77ozee]

It was pretty harsh to watch. But when Tony Soprano does it in season 6 of The Sopranos l don’t mind.

[@amandawarren779]

First time i watched this, back in 2002 or 2003, the curb stomp thoroughly disturbed me. I actually screamed. I had never seen it portrayed in film before. It was a year before i could watch it again. But its become one of my fave movies.

[@MrCaptainPlanet]

2093..Time traveler lookin ass.

[@Kehvan]

This movie is an underappreciated gem... It should be required viewing for high school students.

[@jackcade68]

"Life is too short to be pissed off all the time" Truer words have never been spoken. There is a time and place for anger, use it. Never let it use you.☮️

[@TheYeti6000]

Hate is a choice. You don’t have to do it, you don’t have to perpetuate it.

[@jackcade68]

@@TheYeti6000 I mentioned anger, not hate

[@TheYeti6000]

@ you’re totally right. I would say hate is also a subtype of anger.

[@Paul77ozee]

And to regret things from the past that you can’t change.

[@hazardpay8560]

As far as catching charges The dude on his porch with the gun - EZ self defense The dude running and the dude trying to drive away - DO NOT SHOOT Can't shoot people fleeing the scene, even if they got your property It stops being self defense when your target is trying to run Yes they are theoretically still a danger, they 'could' turn around and start shooting... but until they do, hold your fire or you're goin away for a long time.

[@IonWrestler]

cant shoot someone armed on your porch even when they are robbing you in california

[@spiralbones]

It also depends on the state.

[@SaltySouthTexan]

@@IonWrestlerwe can in Texas…….thank the Lord

[@83gemm]

I think one of the more subtle points this movie makes (and it is generally NOT subtle), is that Derek truly committed murder, not self defense and got three or four years. But his friend in prison stole a tv and got more. I think that’s still pretty true in a lot of places. What determines self defense isn’t just about the actions. I’m a middle aged white lady and I don’t believe for a second I’d get the same sentence as a young male POC. Even if we behaved exactly the same in exactly the same circumstances.

[@IonWrestler]

@@SaltySouthTexan They can be doing a lot less in Texas lol

[@bodybytacos6043]

I enjoy your reactions

[@DaKidsReact]

@@bodybytacos6043 appreciate the love tacos!!!

[@michaelransdell9470]

This movie is the greatest demonstration of why racism is continued through generations and also condemns it as the worst stain on any culture. I hope you truly enjoyed this masterpiece of film

[@MrSheduur]

Racism is something that will always be with us, and it is in everyone, because it is something that is closely intertwined with tribalism. Some people are easier to fall deeper into it, others will not, but everyone has predjudice or resentment inside of them towards others who are not like themselves or the people close to them. That does not make it a bad thing automatically, but it becomes a problematic thing, the more you resent people outside of your tribes, just for being different to the groups you deem closest to you. The more you go out and live and actually make connections with people who are not almost the same as you, the less resentment you will have brooding inside of yourself.

[@nathanlindahl8336]

The original ending was supposed to show Edward Norton shaving his head and then credits, but Norton insisted so they changed it.

[@MFZ0dd]

I'm glad they did, I prefer this ending.

[@dementedavenger2784]

Yeah. I hated that ending. It would have shown that Derrick learned absolutely nothing from his time in prison. He wouldn't have blamed himself anymore.

[@ArtistDaynz90]

That would have made more sense.

[@ArtistDaynz90]

​@dementedavenger2784 but why would he blame himself at all for the ending? His brother wasn't killed over anything skinhead or racist related. He was just killed by a gangbanger who was mad that he stood up for a kid he was bullying.

[@dementedavenger2784]

@@ArtistDaynz90 a gang banger with direct ties to the gang his older brother shot and curb stomped.

[@elizabethtrask3790]

This movie had such a huge impact on me. I was 16 when it came out, and I remember being blown away by it. This has hugely impacted my views and values. It is also a beautiful piece of cinematography. I love the use of black and white to show the past and color to represent the present. Beautiful choice. Acting is fantastic all around.

[@CharlesTRose]

its literally just anti hu whit e joo wish propaganda

[@lavenderllamamusic]

one of my favorite shots is the portrayal of them when they were just little kids, babies. It's a flashback but it's not black and white like the others were. It's the only colored one to symbolize their innocence at that age. Before they were taught ignorance and hate, the world was colorful through the lens of a child. As teens and adults (Derek), their views were very black and white

[@elisabethlarsen4282]

Have you guys seen the actor, who plays Dereks huge, racist friend Seth, now in 2024? His name is Ethan Suplee. Dude is fit as f*ck, in great shape and looks terrifying!

[@asada4L]

dang bro u not lying brodie would break my face

[@rram.]

Ethan such a humble soul too! Great inspiration for others for sure

[@princessbuttercup5928]

Good for him. I remember him in butterfly effect too and he was a biggg boy

[@DaKidsReact]

@@elisabethlarsen4282 we’ll have to search it up and take a look. We are really big into fitness and health so it will be really cool to see that transformation.

[@kluneberg8952]

@@princessbuttercup5928he was in boy meets world too. he was also in the Hunt movie recently.

[@kRaCkrrjAcK]

Thanks for the opportunity to get you perspective on American History X. You guys showed some great intuition, empathy and observations. Your wrap up was spot on. This was an intense movie, and can cause some straight up hard feelings that are confronting in and of themselves. Keep up that positivity.

[@DaKidsReact]

Appreciate the love, we are happy you enjoyed your time over here with us! Amazing movie with some great lessons within it.

[@TheRealPapaChico]

It's absolutely not when schools starting integration. It's early 90s California. When gang violence was huge from both parties. The lesson is hate is baggage. No point of this nonsense.

[@DaKidsReact]

@@TheRealPapaChico truly agree, we also didn’t know when this movie was based in so we assumed a bit. But we can to the same premise that these kids are brainwashed into thinking a certain way. Hate is definitely baggage.

[@USCFlash]

What were the huge white gangs in schools in the early 90s California, who were engaging in in violence that was "huge"?

[@28sceptor]

@@USCFlashthe 90’s were like the “golden era” for groups like the nazi lowriders out of Long Beach/South Bay or pen1 in Huntington Beach/costa Mesa. They were both feeders to the Aryan Brotherhood and caused plenty of trouble along LA and Orange County coastlines.

[@ArtistDaynz90]

Gang violence was huge from both parties lol? What? I grew up in southern California in these days. What gang violence were white people, or even skinheads doing? They were to themselves most of the time. The only real prevalent gang violence was with blacks and mexicans. Between each other or between themselves.

[@ArtistDaynz90]

​@USCFlash that's what I said. What huge gang violence were white skinhead gangs doing LOL. You wouldn't even see them at all unless you went to their area of town.

[@waaagh3203]

Captain Sisko knows exactly what to say in everything! Legit, he's the perfect actor for a Commander and then Captain of a space station. He's awesome, and I mean that genuinely.

[@B2Sr]

Hey guys thanks for doing this reaction. Its super important. I failed showing my son this.I didnt clarify to him how important it is to embrace life. Great job.

[@DaKidsReact]

Appreciate the love and support, and I’m sure you did a great job of giving him these lessons throughout the time you guys would spend with each other.

[@ProudFilthyCasual]

Yall are some of the most honest and real review channels I've seen. You could have easily taken a side and missed the entire point of the movie, because of how the content relates to your people. You took it in honestly though and broke it down. That shit is refreshing.

[@marklovelace297]

GenX Rural AL white boy here, it was like this in the 80's nationwide. It has changed but there are still many bad things! We tried to change it, I think we did to a degree, GenX is just to quite but we are here!

[@Strider91]

We did change it. But every action, has an equal and opposite reaction. And sadly, the snap back hit hard. I mean look at our current state, half our political spectrum is fueled solely by hate. Racisim is coming back hard, I truely fear for our future

[@drsavage3262]

My dude said "The Ultimate Crabby Pattie!" I legit laughed out loud. Let's go 😂

[@princessbuttercup5928]

Ooh one of my favorite movies that I never need to see again lol. I watched this randomly at someone’s house 15+ years ago when I was a freshman in high school and got glued to the screen the entire time. Such an impactful if brutal movie that had some issues of its own (director and Edward Norton battled for control of the ending) but is one of the most striking things I’ve ever watched. Can just tell by the first few seconds which scene you’re making those faces at 😬😬😬

[@dnc1769]

Hands down, one of the best lines in the movie (and almost of any movie, really) is when Sweeney was talking to Derek about him being a racist, 'Has any of it made your life any better ?' That's a question you can apply to just about anything in anyone's life. If the answer is 'no', then obviously something has to change.

[@AlanMichaelJackson]

Anyone else remember the ending on him shaving his head again after his brother's death in the mirror? Apparel it never existed...

[@dmon83]

"NOOOOOO, UGHHHHHHH" LMFAO that reaction when Derek got raped in prison is priceless, LOL made me laugh so hard LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[@gerrisutton7586]

Love your reactions. You come across as fun people to hang out with.

[@DaKidsReact]

Appreciate the love!! We hope to meet some of supports in the future, that would be a blast!

[@gerrisutton7586]

@DaKidsReact I would love to meet you guys, but I'm probably too far away.

[@BeHempy]

@@gerrisutton7586 Simp.

[@maryefromky]

this was such an underrated movie, it was hard to watch, but it was extremely powerful, it was a groundbreaking.

[@DaKidsReact]

@@maryefromky extremely powerful!! We really enjoyed this 😊

[@SaltySouthTexan]

That curb stomp……….BRUTALITY at its worst

[@DaKidsReact]

100%🤦🏾‍♂️

[@CosmicEpiphany]

This is one of those movies you’ll always remember…especially that curb stomp sheezsh. Such a powerful film with a great message.

[@lonedinosaur13]

I think this movie should be required viewing in every high school

[@jaimereynolds258]

Agree

[@jtbasic]

I totally appreciate you guys watching and reviewing this. While it's a movie about racism and hate, more importantly it's about growth and knowledge and seeing people for people and not the color of their skin.

[@michaelreiter503]

Gentleman, you saw all the moves… it’s textbook across the board no matter who or what. Enjoyed hearing your perspectives 🙏✌️

[@butteringram9800]

An all time great movie. Growing up my uncle was just like Derek but unfortunately prison never changed him so even after 20 years behind bars he never changed

[@AtR-h4c]

Because he lives in reality, not some Jewish movie.

[@cullenarthur8879]

@@AtR-h4c wearing your Nazi flag right on your shoulder, huh? So, any movie that has a message that says hate is harmful is a "Jewish movie"? Maybe you should take a look in the mirror and ask yourself what kind of person you are.

[@MrSheduur]

@@AtR-h4c swooooosh....

[@ngairehurunui9055]

Stellar movie. This should be shown to discourage prejudice. Respect to Ed Norton for his performance 🎉

[@Alejandro218]

Guys I loved your reaction. You were actually paying attention and try to understand. Other people actually let their feelings influence their perception of this movie. I definitely subscribed to your channel.

[@mus0rmus1c3]

It's a tough movie to watch at times, but it's so well done. I also think it's remarkably well directed, but it takes on something so controversial without coming across as preachy. The movie just tells a sad and ugly story very honestly

[@charlestannehill7537]

Ethan Suplee is such a good actor. Directly compare his role in American History X as Seth to Louie Lastik in Remember the Titans. In American History X, he's a raging racist, but then in Remember the Titans, he has as much soul as any brother. It's a trip to see them side by side.

[@Hauggyful]

Funny how the thing that chocked them the most is not when the character breaks the guy's teeths but the prison shower scene. xD

[@davidmaltais2912]

.... Nothing more disgusting than grape..... If you don't agree you're the weird one

[@Hauggyful]

@@davidmaltais2912 I mean the guy gets killed in that scene lol

[@ashleyphotog]

thanks for reminding me the power this film holds, it's an incredible piece of work.

[@shonathomson7062]

Brilliant movie that highlights violence/hatred just breeds more violence/hatred. Very vicious circle. To me, it also comes across as a much darker, grittier version of The Outsiders.

[@strwbrryswisher420]

Never heard of you guys before, but this reaction popped up on my feed this morning. This movie in my opinion is one of the greatest movies that doesn't get much acknowledgement. I understand it's a very very hard movie to watch, but I was born into a family with this type of hate. My father raised me that way from the time I was young until my parents divorced in my teens. This movie and this movie alone completely changed my outlook and approach to life. Sweeney asking Derrick " Has anything I've done made my life better?" is such an amazing quote. But this is one of my favorite movies of all time. It is still tough to watch years later. Because I saw this movie in my teens not long after it came out and it had such an impact on my path in life. I'm forever grateful to this movie for showing me just how pointless the hate I had for people simply because of the color of their skin.

[@DaKidsReact]

Throughout the time we have had this channel it has really opened our eyes to how much a film can impact life. Movies like this teach a great lesson to those who can see it and understand that it's just not a motion picture. We love to hear stories like these because usually after watching something we talk about what we thought off camera and get into deeper conversations and this was one of those films where we were just kind blown away from how real and raw this movie was. We learned some lessons of our own after watching this and we are happy we were able to capture that for you guys and we are able to speak about the lessons we learned. Thanks for the support and hopefully we can watch more movies like this one!

[@strwbrryswisher420]

@@DaKidsReact Thanks for the reply guys. Movies and music for that matter can really affect human emotions in ways some people don't understand, this is definitely one of those movies that goes way deeper than just acting. Also meant to add you guys got a new sub from this reaction. So keep up the good reactions.

[@DanielOrtiz-hv9qw]

You can see the look of regret on the kids face right after he killed Danny.

[@DaKidsReact]

Instantly knew that was the stupidest thing ever to do. 2 lives ended in that instant.

[@AtR-h4c]

@@DaKidsReact Only 1 died. The other will plead and get 20 years max. Danny died. The white person died. And if this really happened in reality there would be no 'look of regret' lol except in a liberal movie.

[@DaKidsReact]

@@AtR-h4c yes we know Danny died. I said 2 lives “ended”, not two people died. This has nothing to do with being liberal, it’s a film that told a great story of influence and environment. Stop with the weird shit please.

[@Dirty_Davos]

@@AtR-h4c okay? so. you wouldnt regret it killing someone? John Cena: "are you sure about that?"

[@colinbrannon2051]

@@AtR-h4c we’ll see how much you hate liberals when your false prophet treats you like the sheep you are

[@countryhippie627]

I love this movie! Im so glad y'all got to watch it! It sends such a powerful message. Life is too short for hate of any kind ❤❤

[@DaKidsReact]

We agree w/ you on that💙

[@JiggyDoctor]

Great react fellas 💪🏻 a must watch for everyone

[@kennethbartlett4302]

Yes agreed should be required viewing.

[@Enkabard]

I love brothers reaction to innocent kid who did nothing wrong getting unalived is "damn he did it in school, you should do it somewhere else so you dont get caught" glorious.

[@PlagueKing_LordFalix]

The kid that shot Danny was caught in the same cycle Danny was. Danny had Derek show back up and showed him the light before it was too late. The black kid had those old heads leading him on. He followed Derek's path. Starting the cycle all over again. It's not two sides of the same coin. It's two feet walking the same path. Not separate but one.

[@DaKidsReact]

Totally agree. Danny just had an older brother that had some sense and came to about all the stuff that was happening. Black kid was just getting led astray sadly. The cycle continues and another kid died and another gets put into the system.

[@jessicadanielleswampy121]

I heard that black boy who shot Danny was the little brother of the guy Derek killed. It went full circle and his lil brother paid the ultimate price. Brutal but powerful shit

[@johnygoodman6659]

There are a lot of life lessons in this movie,

[@clalo4]

"What you live with, you learn. What you learn, you practice. What you practice, you become. What you become, has consequences." I can't remember exactly when or where I heard this, but it has stuck with me, and I think it is 100% correct.

[@funnyspoon5120]

I watched this movie when i was like 15 and at the time i was going down the alt-right pipeline. I was never like truly hateful or racist, but i def was heading that way and this movie made me really look at my own beliefs and think about it. Esp the speech outside the grocery store where i found myself both repulsed by what he was saying and agreeing with him, really left an impression on me

[@MrSheduur]

yeah those rightwing extremists can sneak up on you. My brother was hanging around with skinheads (we live in germany) when he was younger, because he liked the cameraderie around them, but when they started smashing up stuff and going down the hateful road, I eventually got him to stop hanging out with these morons. We still talk about this chapter in his life from time to time, and he is one of the most liberal people you can imagine, he still does not understand what really drove him into all of this at the time.

[@Crimson_Mysterium]

I watched this movie one time. The sound of that guy's teeth grinding across the curbstone still send chills through me.

[@Richie8406]

16:00 Dude it was the 90's, the second hand smoke was part of life. Every club, bar, restaurant etc. Planes started early, non-smoking section, then all planes. Maybe that made my gen be tougher, so we don't get offended so much ;)

[@Slipthejab152]

Great Content Guys... Great Point of View... Keep Up Great Work... 💙

[@Ph8rus]

You guys hit on the nature of good and evil early in the reaction, and I chewed on that throughout. The relativism of "there is no evil" based on perspective is appealing, but flawed. As is the black and white application of "evil." We can understand how things came to be (relativism), but still clearly see the objective good or evil. White gangs, black gangs, asian gangs, hispanic gangs...we can somehow explain them, but the use of violence and crime to achieve something "better" is evil on its face. Great reaction, gentlemen. I appreciate your enjoying this great movie with us.

[@dylanmarken8429]

One of my favorite parts of American History X is Danny & the kid that shoots him are a part of the same duality that the entire movie explains. Perfect quote at the end "Hate is Baggage" sums up the entire movie as Derek has to face the consequence of his Hate. Which the Kid that shot Danny has his own Hate he has to deal with & you can see it in his eyes as it all unfolds. The movie doesn't get to show the never ending cycle that is Hate. Which is why we have to hope that the mystic cords of memory will swell & again be touched by the better angels of our nature...

[@shaitanlavey]

First time checking out your channel. I particularly enjoyed the conversation you young men had after. New sub. I'd like to mention a couple of similar films for y'all to maybe react to... Romper Stomper (Russell Crowe, 1992) and Little Odessa (Tim Roth, Edward Furlong, 1994). Furlong was Danny in American History X.

[@DaKidsReact]

@@shaitanlavey appreciate the love and happy you were able to enjoy the reaction! We’ll also try to keep some of these suggestions in mind so we can hit them later down the road.

[@awesomepetertv]

thank you for watching this movie, it has a really powerful and important message.

[@SmokinDroFrayser]

4:52 “when schools first start integrating “? You do know segregation was over in 1965 right?

[@DaKidsReact]

Yes, we didn’t know what year the movie was set in

[@RedEdgedSavage]

​@@DaKidsReact. I think the story is about the time of the 80's to the 90's

[@nypinstripes2388]

Hahaha

[@Xcris_crosX]

@@DaKidsReactYou really can’t tell the difference?!😳

[@MatthewKolling-cg7yc]

Was just here to say the same, but I see it's covered. This movie was what 1998 or so? 😅

[@catrinag.9262]

Hey new subscriber. This is an amazing movie. Such a powerful one. It's always stayed with me. Thanks for posting!

[@DaKidsReact]

Thank you for your love and support!

[@NotPoliticalCorrect]

A movie you NEVER forget !

[@JamiHeart]

It blows my mind when I think about how old this movie is yet, it's still super relevent today. Some has changed but, not enough. Seeing this movie should be a prerequisite for life. I think this might be one of the most important movies ever made. Spread love 💜

[@DaKidsReact]

Spread Love❤️

[@TheJerbol]

This movie defined the word 'curb stomp' for 99% of people

[@davidjack7418]

And to this day I recoil nearly the same as when I first saw that scene. Absolutely harrowing stuff.

[@agentsmith2378]

Great vid guys glad you watched this,its a heavy one but the bball scene is still dope af

[@hilarywilkes7853]

Such a powerful movie. ❤

[@DaKidsReact]

Totally agree!

[@jessicapazo7718]

I remember the very first time I watched this film. It stays with you. It's deep and 100% necessary. There are so many lessons to be learned from this film. In all of Edward Nortons films, performances, characters he's played, this one is absolutely oscar-worthy.

[@anelsatxlife]

I saw this movie in the theater. Great movie and actors. Shows how hate is a cycle and the consequences from it on both sides.

[@ArtistDaynz90]

But his brother didn't die because of the consequences of anything but a gangbanger who wanted to kill him for standing up to him lol.

[@ramudon2428]

​​@@ArtistDaynz90Always saw it as the black kid was just another kid raised on stupid ass principles by older persuasive people taking advantage of kids to further their own goals, just like Danny.

[@AtR-h4c]

Blacks are still committing the majority of the crime per capita, by a lot.

[@josephlang2586]

Never seen y'all's reaction channel before but I think it might be one of the best I've watched.

[@DaKidsReact]

Appreciate the love!!!

[@lennyteske1864]

My first time here and I like it a lot. I don't have time to watch the entire 45 mins, in the future, maybe you could time stamp your biggest reactions. I wanted to see you react to the curb stomp but couldn't find it. Just maybe 3 or 4 time stamps to at some of the big parts of the movie. Other than that, great job!

[@DaKidsReact]

Appreciate the feedback!! We'll definitely try and incorporate that for you the you guys moving forward.

[@douglaswallace8585]

I would like to say this is my first time watching you guys. I loved the video and your guys take on it and I liked and sub. I will be watching more

[@USER.EXE.YOUTUBE]

Wait until you see him for what he has done in Fight Club 😁

[@melancholymoshpit]

🤫

[@TheMiswalls]

You just broke the 1st rule

[@LifeVsTom]

Not sure if this has been said already, it probably has there are a lot of comments by the time I got to it. T The voiceover throughout the whole movie is actually the paper he was asked to write "American History X" been read for us by Edward Furlong (Danny). Great movie and excellent reaction guys I really enjoyed it. Thank you. New sub.

[@Lord_Shal]

Oh boy… let’s goooo!!!!

[@MissMy5.0]

My uncle did 16 years. He is the one who told me that it was our own people hurting each other.

[@Lifeofhuggs]

This thumbnail is awesome

[@DaKidsReact]

This is a big compliment!! Appreciate the love and support!

[@Zelousfear]

Both Ed's should of gotten awards for this movie! Thank you guys for covering it! Oh interesting that you guys disagree on objective good and evil.

[@c4mprnapper932]

Pains cycle of hatred

[@hebrewsky]

Not a reaction guy so idk how I got here, but I watched the whole thing. Awesome to see people's fresh perspective to this controversial masterpiece.

[@DaKidsReact]

Appreciate the love and support! Hope you can enjoy more of the content!

[@thefabfabs]

Hi! Brazilian here! I remember to watch this movit at school when i was 14, im 30. Neo nazis exist and are a peoblem over here too. Cheers !

[@matthew6427]

27:49 😂 I thought my screen froze 🤣 Love the reactions! Hope y'all well

[@DaKidsReact]

🤣🤣 never would’ve thought! We appreciate you💙

[@antipaganda5635]

I'm still amazed how fast Derek lost his boner after Danny told him a black guy was breaking into his car

[@DaKidsReact]

@@antipaganda5635 he had to lock in quick 😂

[@dirtydisco9080]

Love your all's take on this. Great film with a powerful message I saw in my teenage years. Hope you guys have a good one and stay blessed.

[@DaKidsReact]

appreciate the love!! Happy you enjoyed the content and you also have a good one and stay blessed!