THIS WAS BRUTAL! American History X (1998) MOVIE REACTION!!

Some movies are considered a product of their time, but American History X is another level. It will Grab you by the throat and will teach you about racism in a way that will make you into a better person no matter what race or belief you are...hope you enjoy this reaction!!
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Directed By : Tony Kaye
Stars : Edward Norton , Edward Furlong , Beverly D'Angelo
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Original Video : American History X (1998)
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[@brianmurphy8811]

The Director had intended a final scene where the older brother is seen shaving his head, and going back to racism. But, Edward Norton refused and wanted to project a more hopeful message.

[@juhannusruusu]

if that would have happened the movie would have been sh** ...

[@kayra2444]

@@juhannusruusu it might, but it would also be the most realistic.

[@ElenasDad]

@@kayra2444 Once a racist always a racist

[@jasonthomas9729]

That would have been a terrible ending

[@ctakitimu]

See, they should let Edward do rewrites. He's good at them. Although we might have a different Hulk if he did

[@calliestephen]

The line from his teacher “Has anything you’ve done, made your life better?” is so fucking powerful. It has stuck in my mind since the first time I watched this movie when it was a new release. It’s such an important question and one everyone should ask themselves.

[@fanta4897]

That question is important, but I always felt like it's not the only question that's important.

[@robertcampomizzi7988]

@@fanta4897 it's not the only question that is important. But it is the question that makes you start analyzing and questioning the belief system that led you to make the choices that you have so far. Its not thw only but it is the base question that stems the other lines of thought.

[@fanta4897]

@@robertcampomizzi7988 I have a different perspective on it. I think that questioning if it's good for you can be in some cases the right question, however not all things that are comfortable are good. Some things you don't do for betterment of your life, but because you believe they're right thing to do. And so in this case, nationalist that gets harrassed for his opinions (there are many who recieved death threats, or who were thrown out of job or school because of their opinions, or who were out right attacked and killed or mutilated, like that guy in Germany few years back who got his ankles smashed by hammer) should answer that his choices didn't make his life better, but he doesn't neccessarily think about his life as the primary goal, and prefers having a worse life than giving up his opinions which he thinks are not only correct, but good and righteous.

[@vini_nicius643]

@@fanta4897 yea, i pretty much agree... i have a different perspective on your perspective tho, i believe that being comfortable does not make your life better.

[@fanta4897]

@@vini_nicius643 That's another thing. But it also depends on what you view as comfortable. Someone might consider sitting all day on couch as comfortable, while someone else would consider toiling in the gym and the subsequent satisfaction as comfortable.

[@kennethlane7645]

Derek only got 3 years because his brother refused to testify against him and there were no other witnesses. If he had he would've been in jail for the rest of his life.

[@JohnnyGingy]

Which shows you how dumb the justice system is, self defense ends when you chase them all down and then curb stomp one of them.

[@OpenMawProductions]

@@JohnnyGingy Except for the very reason depicted in the movie. Derek was reformed when he got out. He had a completely changed outlook on life, and he was able to start making a positive influence on his family and brother. If he had been in jail for the rest of his life he likely would have gotten shanked in jail, his brother would have turned into a neo-nazi, and his family would have continued on the path of destruction. People really need to step back from these situations and realize that society should never let the seductive flavor of punative measures over-ride the whole point of prison. - Protect society from dangerous individuals, and more importantly REFORM those individuals.

[@JohnnyGingy]

@@OpenMawProductions any human that curb stomps another human should never have another free day on this earth. I don’t how reformed you are. The original ending was supposed to have Derek return to his old gang after his brother was murdered.

[@OpenMawProductions]

@@JohnnyGingy Again, that comes from emotion, not logic. If a person demonstrates a fundamental change in their behavior and shows they have reformed and overcome whatever motivated the hateful acts they committed in their past, they should be forgiven and allowed to try. I don't think you understand what being locked up is really like, and I hope you never do. People who glibly think it's a good idea to lock people up for the rest of their lives do so from a standpoint of pure emotion. We don't, and never have, thrown people in jail to simply punish them. That's not what the justice system is designed for. The goal is to teaech a lesson, yes, and that lesson is in the loss of fundamental freedom for a short time. The other more important goal is to reform individuals so that they can come back into society as productive members. That's exactly what happened here. Why are you bringing up something that wasn't in the film to support the claim? Edward Norton, who edited the release version of the movie, totally disagreed with that ending, which is why it isn't in the movie. As far as the movie is concerned we have no idea what happened after his brother died. None.

[@gnoath5684]

You can't separate emotion from logic, you must use one to temper the other, only then can justice and mercy be in balance.

[@AlexisLopez-pb8ms]

Hannah is so funny. “I’m against violence but sometimes people need a good kicking “ classic but true.

[@justtrustash]

😂😂 facts!!

[@gluuuuue]

It's kinda what a lotta the shit this movie touches on brings out in people..

[@jarmopaakkonen2045]

Like in the beginning of the movie 👍

[@gaussiano]

if symbolism was served in wine glasses, this movie would be a mega pint

[@CaptLoquaLacon]

Including people who drink bottled water?... ;-) It is a major environmental issue, especially since UK tap water is cleaner than bottled water which was the hilarious thing about Dasani. They took water from the grid, added minerals to the point where it wouldn't be legal to use in the taps. Mostly I'm just taking the mic, but have you ever tried a filter system? It still adds some cost on top of the taps, but is generally less damaging than bottled water.

[@SolidSnake8295]

Edward Norton is one hell of an actor. In a 4 year period he played a jacked skin head lead character AND a goofy Barney the Dinosaur-type lead character and he CRUSHED both roles.

[@stephaniebedworth2470]

Omg, I've always wanted someone to react to Death to Smoochy but so far, it hasn't happened. I remain hopeful.

[@Jeffw.35]

In 96' he played a man with "DID" in Primal Fear, excellent acting! Superb actor!

[@prometheus705]

Fight Club may be generally overrated, but edward nortons performance is still incredible in that too

[@extantsanity]

​@@prometheus705 It's become trendy to say Fight Club is overrated, but that film is wide open to multiple levels of interpretation, with each level being host to people who look down on the lower academic levels (often without seeing the levels above them, where other academics are looking down on them, too). And at the end of the day, the author was right about there being virtually no movies that really speak on the male experience. There are endless streams of movies that show what a "real man" ought to be (hero, provider, fighter, savior, good father, etc.), and there are men who either do or don't fill those ideal roles (one protagonist who learns something), but there aren't any movies that really speak on how men think of themselves and each other as they grow through adulthood. Every year, for women, there are "Joy Luck Clubs" or "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantses" or "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood"... for men, it stops after coming-of-age movies like American Pie and then poof... we're all Bruce Willis saving a skyscraper or a bumbling dad learning to not suck at life. So yeah, people will criticize Fight Club for the fact that men really identify with it on a deep level (for reasons they may not be able to fully verbalize), but the fact that it does is something of a statement itself.

[@sydIRISH]

Death to Smoochy is a classic.

[@AdamF89]

Derek’s character arc is well-written, but I don’t think it would have come across nearly as well if it weren’t for Norton’s performance, he is able to convey the changes in the character so well, especially post-prison. It’s definitely in the vein of some of the great performances of the 1970s from actors like Pacino and DeNiro

[@MZ-bl6wg]

Isn’t it amazing how much a 2 hour movie can make you feel. Anger, disgust, happiness, humor, horror, sadness and heartache all while learning an important lesson. One of the best reactions to this movie I’ve seen!

[@CaddyJim]

You were right early on when you pointed out the two kids were influenced by groups and many people miss that in this movie and don't realize the black kids are trying to do a drive-by but they can never find them outside that's why it ultimately happens in the school bathroom

[@unclelink]

"Those who fail to learn from history's lesson are doomed to repeat it."

[@ryanhighberg4662]

You want to send this Putins way?

[@TheTurinturumbar]

Those who's learned from history are doomed to watch everyone else repeat it.

[@ragnarok283]

@@ryanhighberg4662 Why not Bush and Obama? Or that doesn’t count?

[@ClickToPreview]

It's a trite cliche we have heard a thousand times. Why do I need HISTORY to tell me what I know is RIGHT and MORAL and ETHICAL?

[@TheTurinturumbar]

@@ClickToPreview you don't necessarily need to. But to see how your implementation of it tends to devolve you do need history.

[@andrewmaplethorpe1125]

Derek Vinyard is one of the most frightening characters in a movie. Hateful yet intelligent and charismatic. This film shows racism on a very realistic level… where it comes from and it’s repercussions. It also shows skinhead gang culture realistically too.

[@kanem5081]

The Aussie film ‘Romper Stomper’ shows the gang culture you speak of. Russell Crowe’s greatest performance ever. The soundtrack won many awards and is extreme in its racist punk music. It is definitely a harder watch than American History X but it is an excellently well made film.

[@gggallin8279]

Actually it’s not skinheads it’s just Nazis. It’s kinda sad how the idea of skinheads got stolen bei fascist pigs and now everyone associates Skins with Nazis. Real Skinheads are anti racism and anti Facism

[@cryptozoology7]

I dont agree that this is what a skinhead is about, this is nazi mentality, the idea that one race is better than the other without any foundation.

[@lameduck3105]

Just for reference; Skinhead culture isn't inherently racist. It started out in England as a way to take pride in your community and the Ska music that followed it was inspired by black caribbeans. It was only later that neo-nazis and racists would adopt the skinhead outfit and style. Look up SHARP (Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice).

[@AbsoluteApril]

@@kanem5081 agreed, very tough but good film (romper stomper)

[@CaddyJim]

The ending shows why it's so hard to break the cycle both young boys were influenced by their peers & elders & as hard as it is to get out of a gang whether it's a racial gang or whatever these things happen & draw you back in. Like we don't know but this could have hardened Derek who made a miraculous change

[@g.g.hochstetler2286]

He didn’t get “violated” for being friends with the dude. He got it for dissing his boy when they was dealing with other races. He joined a gang, not some boys club. He wasn’t their friend. You either roll with the gang our you get rolled. They didn’t have to rape dude but it’s a chance you take when you go against the gang.

[@callumcrombie701]

It's because he was playing B ball w the blacks

[@mclovin5970]

That kerb (curb) stomp has got to be one of the most violent things I have ever seen in a film. I’m glad you chose to review this movie. The message is even more important today, than it was 25 years ago. Keep up the great work. You guys are hilarious and insightful at the same time. Best wishes and respect from Philadelphia USA.

[@justtrustash]

Appreciate you mate ❤️

[@joelwillis2043]

Literally one of the few things in life that I always avoid. I just mute KZbin and look away until it is over. I only heard/seen it once, the day I saw it in the theatre.

[@nodruj8681]

Its objectively not, its also quite literally a propaganda piece that implies those whites who question the system their in are all mere skinheads rather than individuals who choose to see a different perspective. before you argue with me, what im saying is fact not opinion.

[@Marcus_1001]

@@joelwillis2043 Same here. It's an extremely important scene to the film, but it's so horrific and violent that I just cannot stomach seeing or hearing it.

[@afrodemon8629]

More important today?

[@citypopFM]

I saw this film as a kid when it had come out in the late 1990's and I cannot believe but appreciate how relevant this film still remains in 2022. Thank you guys for watching and reacting to it. It's an extremely important and well-done film.

[@joshuathompson2404]

I gotta tell you, that moment of love between you two during the most hateful scene ever put on film was really beautiful; Han apologizing for getting angry and ash re-apologizing for telling her to watch....it brought literal tears to my eyes. You guys are amazing.

[@justtrustash]

My brother it’s an honour to have you on the channel with us ❤️

[@ubermensch42089]

2 sides of the same coin. You cannot love without the hate of what may take it from you.

[@Redd21481]

Yeah the curb stomp scene is really tough to watch. I saw this in a packed movie theater. All sorts of folks in that theater that day. That whole theater went silent that day on that scene with that feeling like everyone was thinking what the fuck did we all just see. Good show guys keep up the great work 👏 👏 👏

[@agarrandoviaje5425]

Im curious to know how the atmosphere felt in the theater during the prison shower scene. If you dont mind sharing

[@Redd21481]

@@agarrandoviaje5425 It was rough to say the least. That movie is good but it's a very hard movie to watch

[@bigshorty4855]

Lol we were all laughing and joking g at that scene. It was done really well.

[@snnnaaaaaakeeeee4470]

@@bigshorty4855 edgy

[@kurremkarmerruk8718]

Caught this film when I was a teenager, and I'll never know the extent it impacted me because it's impossible to step out of one's experiences and see alternative eventualities, but thinking about it now, I feel like it probably informed a lot of my later views on violence and racism. Really powerful message delivered really subtly. A good watch for young men.

[@jovanjorgovan23]

43:16 The kid wasn't killed because of whatever was going on with his brother, he was shot because of that little incident back in the first act. And that is yet another part of the problem.

[@michaelriddick7116]

Yep, the cycle just continues :(

[@jovanjorgovan23]

@@michaelriddick7116 Imagine a sequel, sort of, telling a story of that black kid. Impossible to make these days, tho.

[@vicvega24]

@@jovanjorgovan23 If he got released, he would've been stabbed in the street.

[@mrf9583]

@@jovanjorgovan23 only cuz it would be sh*te. Thats what we need more imaginary victimhood

[@carladavis1473]

​@@jovanjorgovan23that would have been a good sequel because it would tell the story of how big of them got to where they got to. No one is born with hate. No one.

[@Bill-oe6pw]

You guys had a serious, intelligent reaction to a movie that makes you think. It's a step in the right direction.

[@justtrustash]

Appreciate it brother ❤️

[@ChocolateFishBrains]

Hannah's commentary in this film is on point. Such intelligence on display here.

[@ezelldaniels6064]

This is one of the greatest movies on earth. So brutal, dark, intense, emotional and very powerful. So happy to see your reaction to this movie. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TsDwelling]

Hannah's "Shut up, I'm talking" hand had me laughing my butt off. 38:44 lol This is a great movie. One of Edward Norton's best performances.

[@ClaraInstalledAimbot]

😂 it definitely wasn’t the first time he’s seen that hand. Shut right up lmao

[@jatari7871]

it was like a spell!

[@ItsNessaTho]

Lol and Ash' smirk after he realized what just happened 😂

[@B_B-420]

Originally, the movie was supposed to end with Derek going back to his old friends after his brother is killed. Edward Norton hated the ending so much, he re-edited the entire thing and added like 20 minutes of run time to the film. Norton's ending, while still rather bleak, is much more hopeful. The final shot in the original was Edward Norton looking into a mirror, shaving his head. The director lost his shit over Norton's changes, disavowed the film entirely, and sued the studio for like $250 million.

[@michael_sharples]

Shame they couldn't have convinced edward norton to film the scenes to have an alternate director's cut so you could see both endings.

[@sc-wr3fj]

Honestly i think this is the better ending, not only just because is more hopeful,is just because the other,in my opinion, will be dumb: during the film he knows a black guy that saves him in prison, he is raped by neonazis, the teacher helped him too, so i dont know man, it will be a bit stupid if he returned to be nazi, even with his brother dead

[@bajjanitor]

@@sc-wr3fj I'd assume his positive experience with the black dude is what was also added with those 20 minutes. If it just had been the rape and him being helped by the teacher that turned him around. Then it would be a quite powerful ending if he went back to the "people who raped him". That would've said "fuck all this moral high-roading and intellectualism, all it did for me was get my brother killed. I rather have an evil family that I belong to, than be a lonely good person.". As tragic but a hopeless ending instead of this hopeful one.

[@sc-wr3fj]

@@bajjanitor You have a good point but i think i prefer this ending because i think this movie is so raw and cruel (still one of my favourite movies btw) so the other scene would be completly depressing, the death of Danny is enough sad and the movie still being a solid and hard film, so having a bit of mercy with the spectator with the ending is fine for me hahaha

[@wingsofwinter2600]

​@@bajjanitorthat's still a stupid ending lol. After the experience in jail(say with no black character scenes), I doubt he would go back to the group that doesn't really believe in what he does. He knows that they're mocked and just a group of angry white people who blame everything on minorities.

[@DaInfantOne]

This is the most honest reaction I have ever seen. They go from shocked, confused, arguing, and apologizing to each other lol such a real reaction of how people watch movies together

[@Droski_Rodriguez19]

Prayers up to Buffalo,NY! Crazy how hate like this just never goes away no matter how much time passes. But the arch in this movie is unreal and goes to show how much someone really has to go through to change

[@ilearncode7365]

Its crazy how a black guy is more likely to kill a non-black out of racial hatred, than a white guy is likely to kill a non-white out of racial hatred, but they only make movies about le evil whites, amd when a black guy does a mass murder, they only show it for a few days on the news, and dont mention the races of the killer and victims.

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

OMG!! AMEN! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

False flag

[@stephend.4748]

What About Waukesha Wisconsin?

[@beachlife4704]

How about prayers to Wisconsin? How about prayers to victims of the subway shootings? I guess those racist murderers get a pass because they were black, huh?

[@atuuschaaw]

One of the hardest to watch, yet one of the most needed to watch movies. ♥

[@drsavage3262]

This was my life from 14 to 21. I was misled and ignorant. This movie is literally my teens to young adulthood. I went through the motions and prison, without the rape, and learned a new way of life after moving out of Southern California. Hate is baggage!

[@dreamcruzer4743]

Wonderful reaction, guys. The fact that this 24 year old movie is still so relevant today is sad.

[@justtrustash]

Cheers mate ❤️

[@beachlife4704]

Yup. Racists from multiple races killing each other.

[@mrf9583]

Yea. There's so many skinheads about these days i cant move.

[@Jay_Sullivan]

@@mrf9583 , don’t you dare try to inject facts or rationale into their emotional desires.

[@christopherpoller5011]

@@mrf9583the movie is about cycles of violence and hate and how it is passed down. Ash and Hanna say this repeatedly. Might not be the same group, might not be racist motivated, but the cycle is the same. Someone has to break these cycles or else it keeps being passed on generation to generation. I know I’m replying a year late, but I hope this clears up the original post.

[@ZackHamlin1]

I think the whole point of the movie is exactly what y’all were going back & forth about at the end. As human beings we have free will and can be as horrible or as great of a person as we want to be, and people do both. You can also decide to change at any moment and try to become a real man out of whatever monster lifestyle you were living. The only thing, like y’all said, your actions set other peoples actions in motion. And he was celebrated by the skinheads for those years he was locked up & couldn’t do anything about it. Once he gets out and starts trying to change, so many things are in motion that it’s just too late… Tragic but to me it’s a warning to live the right way all the time, and hopefully you don’t have to have some sort of epiphany to start doing right, because it could be too late by then. Your past can always catch up to you.

[@mokane86]

it would be really interesting to see a film from the young black shooter's perspective and how the hatred was passed on to him through the events that we see one side of and his revenge of the killing of his brother(or whomever the elder who was killed in the car theft attempt was to him).

[@ZackHamlin1]

@@mokane86 that would be really interesting. You can see in his eyes right after he shoots Danny that he knows his life is completely over. Never gonna have another free moment, EVER, once he’s in those cuffs. I couldn’t imagine. But a backstory to cover everything up to that point would work really well I think

[@jongordon7914]

Nearly everyone that watches this movie skips over the overt Black racism portrayed and where, at least according to the movie, the racial animosity was borne out of. Derek's firefighting father was killed by Black people while putting out a house fire in a Black neighborhood. And his father was pissed about White firefighters being passed over for promotion because of affirmative action. At no point in the movie do we ever see Danny do anything to anyone, yet he was racially bullied in the bathroom in the beginning and killed in the end. Also, the White kid in the beginning of the movie is thrown to the bathroom floor and kicked twice in the stomach while on the ground. So there was really nothing Danny could have done in his life that would have saved him from being the victim of racists.

[@ZackHamlin1]

@@jongordon7914 I watched the movie, so idk why you’re telling me this. Sure there was racism on both sides. But I don’t really see the point of typing all that out. Racism doesn’t justify turning into a murdering racist yourself. Also, Danny wasn’t completely innocent. His brother is in prison for a hate crime for which Danny obviously shows no remorse, and still runs with the same crowd. I distinctly remember him blowing smoke (almost as disrespectful as spitting in someone’s face) in some dudes faces in the same bathroom he got killed. There was bad blood on all sides. This weirdly sounds like you’re trying to justify something here when there’s almost nothing in this movie that can be justified. The criminal lifestyle and bullshit on both sides is wrong, but I guess you needed that typed out explicitly to not feel attacked.

[@FrancoisDressler]

@@mokane86 It's the same story with Norton's character.

[@saiien2]

Edward Norton is a perfect actor. This one was his masterpiece. Second was Kingdom of Heaven which you definitely should watch aswell ;)

[@jeremygray7435]

Did you not see primal fear?

[@joshuawood3055]

When I was a young man I went to a catholic summer camp this movie was talked a lot about among the councilors making me finally watch it and what an amazing experience it was

[@ashp2503]

I'm so sorry this was such a painful watch for you two ♡ it was painful the first time I watched it too, but it is such an eye opening subject that many people need to see and understand that it happens. the ending, while heartbreaking, is very powerful. it is truly magical to see someone so full of hate overcome it with the energy of understanding and patience put into helping him.

[@Zralock79]

This is the most important movie of the century. This one should be watched in every school class still these days.

[@chalkandcheese1868]

Settle down.

[@littleswol1]

I’ve watched this movie 20 times 😂 it’s a great story of redemption and all the pain and sacrifice that comes with it. I can’t wait to see this 🔥👊🏼

[@DennisFeinsteinCEO]

This is one of the greatest films I've ever seen. Big thanks for doing this one, I think everyone should see this. Much love y'all 💜✌️

[@Hopehubris1492]

Another great reaction to a great movie that actually became a classroom staple in many parts of the country. Literally did a spit take when she gave us the “do you see what I’m dealing with” look. Keep them coming. :)

[@justtrustash]

My brother, thank you for watching ❤️

[@pedanticperson1149]

An important part of the film is that it could have been about Little Henry (the shooter at the end) & how he was being drawn into gang violence/culture, there were a few moments of foreshadowing with Danny meeting him after talking with Sweeney at the start & a little later on when Henry points him out to an older black man who was talking to him (The shooting was Henry's initiation into the gang, killing the brother of Derek Vinyard). So yes, the cycle continues & while the original ending had Derek going back to his old way, I prefer the more open ended finish of Danny's voiceover.

[@garyboulton2302]

Ash, you actually showed your intelligence in this one. Especially when you talked about how Racism is just tribalism, and all groups are tribalistic, even white groups against other white groups.

[@softbigotry4058]

It's true. To listen to race-hustlers in America (of any skin color), you'd think there was more racism now than back in the 60's when there was literal segregation of blacks and whites. In reality, actual racism or racist acts are few and far between, yet some have been trained to think any slight against them (actual or perceived) is automatically racist (just as some women have been trained to do the same with the words "sexist" or "misogynist"), because that's what a race-hustler said on "the news."

[@AM-cs2vz]

​@@softbigotry4058 How you can type this after a white kid shot up a supermarket in a predominantly black neighborhood just 1 day ago is hilariously sad. Racism is well and alive in this country. To try and downplay it, or get upset at people who talk about it makes no sense to me and the only people I see making these type of comments are racists themselves. - fellow white guy who is sick of this bullshit. and its not even just our country. Its everywhere.

[@softbigotry4058]

@Jake And do you have any facts to substantiate your claims, or did you just make all that up, while using your skin color to pontificate about imaginary issues?

[@kevinprzy4539]

@Jake Lmao what are you talking about the norm? I lived in the hood for 15 years and then a mixed suburb for the past 8, none of my friends that are black ever complained about racism nor have any of my white friends yes it definitely happens but it’s not an everyday thing….

[@softbigotry4058]

@Jake Oh, so you DID just make all that up to virtue signal on KZbin, just as I suspected. Well here's my retort to your anecdotal "evidence" - I've lived in America for 35 years as a "POC", surrounded by equal parts white, black, and hispanic, and ACTUAL racism between any of these groups were...few and far between, just as I stated before. Thanks for your opinions (which are all they are) tho, Mr. White Savior. ;-)

[@stevefromwork6136]

Your right. I wait for movies that make ppl cry. I played that game with my sister and would laugh when she did. She was easy so now I watch these reactions to relive it. Love you guys, you have genuine, observant reactions and your back and forth feels natural. And it's gonna take you to a million subs cheers 🍻

[@1920sBuffaloGuy]

The best part about this is that Derek isn't just some mindless monster. He uses logic to come to his conclusions.

[@sydIRISH]

It's a tough watch, but everyone should see the film at least once.

[@winchester-1877]

This is an incredible movie that I think everyone should watch at some point. It has such a powerful message. But this movie could never be made today and it's such a shame.

[@Crybaby-Media]

So true. You could never suggest someone hateful could change. People aren’t forgiving these days. So quick to jump to conclusions and stick to them.

[@MarkusWande]

Good reaction guys. Very insightful conversation you had after the movie too! I loved it!

[@Fidelity89]

Cheers from Norway! :) One of the most pointed anti-racism movies ever made. I love how you both struggled trough it together, it's supposed to do something to you. All those emotions you're going through is a sign of health. Imagine emotionally cold people watching it, it even gets to them, it has to be a strong message like this. Love your dynamic, you are good people. Just so you know, evil like this is never simple it is always complex. Derek believes he's doing good even in the scene where he's arrested. One of my favorite movies of all time just because it hits so hard. Thanks for all the great reactions you two.

[@Fidelity89]

And i am sorry because i struggle to explain my point about this movie, but i get so happy when people younger thatn me realize what im feeling. The whole cancellation/woke thing is to simplistic, know what i mean? Monsters need to come into the light, only way to defeat it. We need talk, we need nuance. Sorry again hope you get my point, because i think this movie is the clearest representation of this i know.

[@maddinenprimetime]

"This is England" is a really good British movie with the same sort of theme that takes place in england. Would be a really good watch

[@shaynestewart9297]

First seeing of this was in middle school. Haven't seen this, avoided this for a longtime. recently watched. What a movie this is. right up there with the other greats. Derek was never lost. even when he was doing wrong that spark was still there. This film addresses the hurt/hatred of humanity. every problem has a root. Finding the cause is a good place to start. Great reaction.

[@brodyschum]

Wow! I’ve seen this movie probably ten times, and Hannah, your observation that the dad only told Derek he was proud of him when he responded positively to racism, is something I’ve never noticed. He clearly IS proud of his son for all his academic and athletic accomplishments, but the only time he actually TELLS him so is when he accepts the racist brainwashing. Extremely well-observed, Hannah. Well-done! Great reaction, both of you.

[@user-qw3rq6xv3n]

22:15 They weren't fighting communism in WWII, the Communists did most of the fighting against the Nazis.

[@Jodyjo99]

LMFAOOO not sure where you got your history knowledge from or if you paid for it but you need to get a refund for saying some dumb bs like that.

[@Jodyjo99]

Socialism and communism are like brother and sister MAYBE cousins cause they’re really not that different from each other either

[@ronin7403]

One of the good things about the ending is it forces you to choose - Did Derek stand true to his new values and remain morally correct? Or did his brother’s death push him back over the edge?

[@Zero8880]

The director's original vision was having Derek shaving his head at the end of the movie and reverting to his Neo Nazi ways. So glad Edward Norton changed the ending to leave it open ended, that way the viewer can make that determination themselves. I myself don't think Derek would revert back to the way he was, but who knows?

[@justlive2809]

i think that event teach him a more value lesson his brother died bc of all this bullshit i'm pretty sure after that he gonna keep his new values and try to use it for something good

[@orarinnsnorrason4614]

One hell of a movie. The performances from Edward Norton and Edward Furlong was epic. Btw everyone needs Hannah in their life. Such a caring personality. Cheers guys.

[@ariobahmani5618]

Honestly the best reaction channel, love you guys. keep it up.

[@brandi_with_an_i]

Yessss!!!! So glad you've done this reaction. One of my most favorite movies ever. The curb scene & prison scene are the type of scenes that will stay in your head forever. Edward Norton is amazing in every role he plays. You should watch Primal Fear. Another awesome one with Norton and Richard Gere. Mindblowing

[@SolidSnake8295]

Hannah, pretty much everywhere in America when a person catches men holding guns on the person’s property trying to steal their car at night they are within their rights to drop them. It’s what Derek did AFTER the threat was neutralized that was illegal.

[@IXSICNESS]

That's not true, they have to be in imminent physical danger otherwise its murder. You cannot kill people over property even in Gilead aka the United states

[@kurremkarmerruk8718]

Even this feeds into the film's message: because it's not considered a proportionate response in British law, shooting someone for stealing an object, no matter how expensive, seems shocking to a Brit, even if your natural reaction would be to sympathise with violence. It just goes to show the role culture can play in moulding people in a society.

[@orvoloco8261]

Thats why amuricans are so fucked. And you dont even understand it and try to find a reason.

[@gilberttuck8685]

@@kurremkarmerruk8718 people in England are lied to CONSTANTLY by the media and it makes it worse when you have white liberals and minority RACISTS in power🤢😡🖕🖕One more thing, EVERYTHING that the evil media said about Trump was a F-CKING lie but the anti white RACIST media had to lie because there is so much money and power at stake in politics.

[@SolidSnake8295]

@@kurremkarmerruk8718 It wasn’t just “stealing an object.” It was also trespassing on someone else’s property and pointing a firearm at them.

[@takingnamesandkillingdrago3468]

This movie and you two were the teachers today. Thoughtful, inciteful, loving reaction. God bless you guys.

[@ajjbs7580]

You two, WTF! So much better than so many other channels, WHY? You make it personal, you react and talk about stuff and not just watch. 2 opinions, argue, discuss, resolve. Drinking to water in the beginning scene, you need to make movie out of your intros. They are so entertaining. 638 comments already, its like reading a book.

[@nuncapasaran9374]

I know there's so much to love about this movie, but Avery Brooks is my favorite part of anything Avery Brooks is in. He's barely in the film compared to the other actors but man, he has such a presence and he plays such a central role in the story.

[@jamestreanor4361]

Ed Norton in "Primal Fear" and "The Score" are Definitely worth checking out.

[@thebigbop5866]

The Score looks good on paper but is crap

[@jamestreanor4361]

@@thebigbop5866 I liked it bc of Ed.

[@Tijiel]

Primal Fear is one of the best acting performances ever! YOu two should check it out, Edward Norton kills that role like this one

[@Seryma86]

I’m primal fear for sure

[@jamedraa8472]

"You always see boobs in films...." FACTS! If you haven't already seen it, ANY GIVEN SUNDAY, is a great sports movie.

[@chriscrawford4793]

I watch reactions all the time.... This is one of the best reactions I've seen in a long time. Why have I just now experienced you guys? Cheers! Thanks for the journey

[@justtrustash]

Chris this made my day mate, you’re a proper legend! Thank you for the love mate ❤️

[@SolidSnake8295]

The first 2 minutes of a movie reaction is nothing but bickering about the girl drinking the guy’s water. Anyone else would have me rolling my eyes and fast-forwarding, but for some reason with these two the irrelevant bickering is hilariously amusing. 🤣

[@baronvg]

These two talking about symbolism is hilarious. I wish they were in my high school English class because my teacher was finding symbolism is EVERYTHING! 😂

[@justtrustash]

😂😂 hahaha my English teacher was exactly the same!

[@RMS600]

You two are full on 100% genuine. Thank you for this reaction.

[@XMuvatokyo]

First time watching and I already love y’all’s personality together. Good watch

[@MrfuckinBeilke]

they played this on the big rolling TV in high school.

[@benholt7441]

"When the symbolism gods speak through me" Hahaha I legit laughed out loud 🤣

[@JeremyFalk1]

Yall are so smart and so good to listen to about movies. Thank you so much

[@73kevdoc]

Loved your reactions to this - so real and heartfelt. This, in my opinion is one of the most powerful movies ever made - hits the emotions every time. Brutal in stages. A MOVIE EVERYONE NEEDS TO SEE!

[@kevinprzy4539]

If anything, cancel culture makes people worse it just fuels their hatred I totally agree with you Ash.

[@Dene181]

It's just such a brilliant and great movie. Thank you for reacting to it and my god, the comments, discussions and observations you had were on point! 👌

[@justtrustash]

You legend, thank you!!

[@rogue10spartan98]

GOING TOO DEEP...! " that's what she said " 😂😂 great reaction guys! ❤

[@BulldogBS2016]

Hannah had me dying, but you two are amazingly fun to watch.

[@lt.spears1889]

Your GF does realize the protagonist HAD to be that racist in order for the movie to have any sorta credibility, Norton killed this role, I mean look at the emotional response he’s getting outa your gal. Great movie a true gem.

[@babyfood9537]

She gets that obviously she's just upset about the fact there's real people like that in life

[@mrf9583]

@@babyfood9537 lol

[@BrocksOnix956]

I love how intelligent the dialog in this movie is. A lot of Derek's arguments have some genuinely good points to them, points that if explored correctly or debated with reason and understanding would help in discussions about social issues. However the character is so blinded by hate his intelligence is vastly hindered and no right minded person would listen to them.

[@idbrady9759]

All the best from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 just got round to watching this. You guys are proper sound, much love. ✌

[@joshuaburciaga6395]

I knew this was gonna be a tough watch for you guys but this is a film everybody should watch at least once. Great movie with a powerful message that inspires great discussions. Great reaction guys.

[@justtrustash]

Cheers mate ❤️

[@mervinmerencio6861]

So so glad you guys did this reaction. Great reaction. Awesome

[@justtrustash]

Appreciate you my brother ❤️

[@mervinmerencio6861]

Any merch?

[@fuckwhysoserious]

You guys are so good together, as a couple. You communicate so well :)

[@Angie-pn8je]

I really liked and appreciated your comment Ash (the guy) at 20:00, very insightful and pure facts!

[@norXmal]

19:48 You're speaking facts, it is definitely fueled by tribalism and ignorance, the perpetual cycle of hateful stereotyping to justify the hate. This movie was part of my school curriculum, I've heard it has been for many schools around the world, definitely should be part of every school.

[@thefourshowflip]

Racism is quite literally just one manifestation of tribalism-the propensity to differentiate an “in group” vs “out group”. Unfortunately, tribalism has long been part of our evolutionary history as social mammals, and it’s been one hell of a struggle to try to break away from it…just gotta keep pushing and hope we can unshackle ourselves from those sorts of instincts

[@justtrustash]

FACTS!!

[@fanta4897]

@@thefourshowflip We have those instincts for a reason. Don't play around with suppressing them. Don't underestimate their usefulness.

[@thefourshowflip]

@@fanta4897 I understand their utility, which is why Id never say we should abandon them; I only said I wish to see our species unshackle ourselves from it, as in that we are not under their “control”. Our impulses can and often should help guide our decisions, but we should be making those decisions consciously. And yes, there are any number of “what about in situation A with no time for reacting, etc etc”…but to focus on those, I feel, is to ignore the overwhelming majority of instances in which these instincts may come into play.

[@fanta4897]

@@thefourshowflip The point of those instincts is that they take over control. If they wouldn't have that ability they'd be useless. Yes they are primarily good for situations in which you need to act fast, but honestly, even in situations when you have a lot of time, there is so much information that is being processed in your brain that instinct can help you where will would fail you. Situations where it pays of to be distrustful, more prone to anger, etc. without any normaly observable reason.

[@SolidSnake8295]

18:38 “You just stuffed me full of beef, ya prick.” Uh, phrasing?

[@TrentEngineFan]

"Has anything you've done made your life better?" This film is a masterpiece.

[@NonLegitNation2]

It's crazy how many channels are doing reactions to this movie recently. I watched this over 20yrs ago and people are now just discovering it.

[@Bonbonbon739]

Ash saying “ everyone is racist like each group of people” it’s not just white people it’s very very true preach ash preach

[@Naranuru]

Don't forget the "Symbolism"... 😂

[@sarah4hp]

Such a good movie, and such great and emotional reactions to it from you both. Thanks for sharing this with us all!

[@george49743]

Truly a great reaction; thank you. You got my mind off of some things I'm not really ready to deal with emotionally. And again you make an adorable could; the way you laugh and joke with each other is just beautiful. I hope you never lose that.

[@billyhaines4843]

Rented this when it first came out. EVERYONE should see this once in their life. Powerful film and brave. A true testament to help humanity. When people say you don’t learn nothing from film…..I’ve had that all my life. Our culture will never be lost…we have each other even when people try to pull others apart. All it takes is one word. A simple hello. Well done guys proud of you to take the journey. Lots of ❤️❤️❤️ to you both from Surrey.

[@justtrustash]

Appreciate you my brother ❤️

[@paulndirangu4768]

Ash is really tuned to the message of this movie. I'd like him to share whether he has ever experienced racism. I love this couple and their intelligent take on the movie.

[@yakamen]

Watching this movie when I was in elementary school changed my worldview completely. I really, really, really cherish it.

[@christopherthorne8133]

Nice to see a couple of brits doing some of these reactions. Cracking thoughts and points from you two, all the best from Essex 🤘

[@k1ngKal]

Can't wait. Awesome movie selected

[@dubbleplusgood]

As demonstrated by the tragedy in Buffalo this weekend, this movie is just as relevant now as it was when it was filmed over 2 decades ago.

[@jerrycalhounjerryleecalhou4192]

AS WERE THE RACIALLY MOTIVATED KILLINGS OF WHITES IN THE NEW YORK SUBWAY BY A BLACK MUSLIM AND AN BLM MEMBER WHO RAN OVER A PARADE OF WHITE PEOPLE KILLING 5 AND INJURING 40.

[@beachlife4704]

Or the incident in Wisconsin or the subway shootings. You would count those in as well, right? Racism is racism no matter the color of the person.

[@richydraws]

Agree 💯 with the message of fighting hate with love, and not cancellation. So much respect to you guys for that.

[@stephenbrowning7639]

Wow, you twos reaction was RAW. The fact that you two watch movies that make you feel uncomfortable.... said it before - total respect. You two are the realest reactors. Never stop pushing your boundaries, the more you see, the more you learn. ✌️

[@andrewsotelo70]

I 100% agree with you ash on the cancel culture and racism stuff :)

[@justtrustash]

Love you mate 😊

[@samfisher5769]

“Your ancestors gave their lives to save you from the nazis! To save you from communism!” Really? I thought that it was the USSR who won the WW II and was an alley of the USA)

[@thrsh]

Ash is funny as hell. Those intros are hilarious. I can see you being a comedian for sure. You should try it!! And your lady has a beautiful voice. She can sing for sure. All the reactions I see her singing in, I’m like yo….. she has a beautiful voice. You’re both pretty solid!! Love your videos!! Keep them coming.

[@danieljennings2123]

I love you two!! You have a wonderful love/hate relationship ❤️ 🤣

[@CraigKostelecky]

It's amazing how apropos this movie still is today. Sadly those that need to see it to hopefully open their eyes would likely only see the violent past and glorify that part.

[@beachlife4704]

Yeah. White racists, black racists, they all should watch this.

[@nik0demus678]

History teacher made us watch this in high school going on 20 years ago now, can honestly say it changed my life for the better. It's a hard watch but it's one of those movies that everyone should see at least once.

[@drewt.3120]

Sadly,the teacher would surely be fired nowadays.