Review of American History X (1998) by Dylan H — 17 Feb 2018

Just seen this movie again (September, 2014). Ed Norton is phenomenal in it. Whatever happened to him?

This review of American History X (1998) was written by Dylan H on 17 Feb 2018.

American History X has generally received very positive reviews.

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