American History X

**Peadar** · 05/03/2006, 12:45 PM

This powerful movie is being shown on RT� Two tonight at 21.30
It's hard hitting and thought provoking.
Edward Norton is excellent and is supported by numerous other great performances.
Not for the faint hearted, this movie gives a tremendous insight on race hate crime.
Set your reminder.

**Bosco** · 05/03/2006, 1:00 PM

****,wouldnt have bothered renting it on friday night if i knew it was on tonight.

**sligoman** · 05/03/2006, 1:01 PM

Great film alright. Will definitely be watching it.

**gustavo** · 05/03/2006, 1:23 PM

SPOILERS

A bit over rated i feel, yea at the time i thought it was great but it is a bit unrealistic to expected a hardened racist to change his life long held views just cos he met a nice black guy in prison

**Poor Student** · 05/03/2006, 2:05 PM

Originally Posted by gustavo

SPOILERS

A bit over rated i feel, yea at the time i thought it was great but it is a bit unrealistic to expected a hardened racist to change his life long held views just cos he met a nice black guy in prison

Eh, if you remember his fellow Nazis are also dealing drugs which officially is something that the Ayran brotherhood or whatever you want to call them preach against. Not only that but they buy them from the black gang in the prison. He realises that his comrades are hyprocites and his beliefs are a crock of you know what. The whole nice black guy thing is just an addition to the other stuff.

I like the film myself. A personal favourite actor of mine Avery Brooks plays a big enough role.

**Drumcondra Red** · 05/03/2006, 2:24 PM

Never seen it, I'll probably forget about it though!!!

**Raheny Red** · 05/03/2006, 2:41 PM

Oh yeh, I remember this one alright. We watched it in Religion class in 6th year and there was a coloured lad in the class! It didn't go down too well and aul' Manessa was never seen in this class again!

**Neish** · 05/03/2006, 2:48 PM

A very good film, but I think its over rated. 2005's CRASH is far more thought provoking IMO.

**Aberdonian Stu** · 05/03/2006, 2:48 PM

I think it's good although a tad up itself. I remember the director disowned the film, I'm not sure why but I've a feeling it was related to the final cut.

**Poor Student** · 05/03/2006, 2:49 PM

Originally Posted by Raheny Red

Oh yeh, I remember this one alright. We watched it in Religion class in 6th year and there was a coloured lad in the class! It didn't go down too well and aul' Manessa was never seen in this class again!

Raheny, coloured is not a politcally correct term.

**Raheny Red** · 05/03/2006, 3:19 PM

Yes, I am aware of that but if anyone is offended pm me! Although, I could have
said alot worse....

**Poor Student** · 05/03/2006, 3:29 PM

Originally Posted by Raheny Red

Yes, I am aware of that but if anyone is offended pm me! Although, I could have
said alot worse....

Not judging you or anything, just letting you know in case you weren't aware.

**Kowalski** · 05/03/2006, 3:40 PM

Think its a quality film, that breaking the jaw on the kerb scene is one of the most horrific scenes i've seen in a film.

**Magicme** · 05/03/2006, 4:05 PM

Originally Posted by Kowalski

Think its a quality film, that breaking the jaw on the kerb scene is one of the most horrific scenes i've seen in a film.

Totally agree...I cried at that part...its haunted me since. Great movie tho.

**daithi** · 05/03/2006, 4:42 PM

I think more than his jaw was broken............... Good film, don't really go into all this "thought provoking" mullarky...... I like it or I don't....

**Dodge** · 05/03/2006, 5:07 PM

Originally Posted by Aberdonian Stu

I think it's good although a tad up itself. I remember the director disowned the film, I'm not sure why but I've a feeling it was related to the final cut.

Yeah, he though Norton took over the film and made his part more...

Good, but not great film, with top, top quality acting.

**Babysis** · 05/03/2006, 7:17 PM

Really good film. one of those that stays with you and makes a real impression. Its a pity, Ive just arrived back from Ireland, so no RTE for me

**paul_oshea** · 06/03/2006, 10:40 AM

Raheny, coloured is not a politcally correct term.

erm, i have had this discussion, with indians blacks, asians you name it as i was of the same beleif as you on this, however all said to me that coloured is not racist or politically incorrect, as being white myself i am coloured, therefore you are not distinguishing between any one race or colour....

anyhow back on topic, its a good film.

**Poor Student** · 06/03/2006, 10:49 AM

But the point of the term is to distinguish between white and non-white. That's why it is considered incorrect, as it is a catch all term which groups anyone who isn't white.