Review of American History X (1998) by Matheus C — 31 Jan 2016

American History X showcases Edward Norton's talent in a compelling story about racism.

This review of American History X (1998) was written by Matheus C on 31 Jan 2016.

American History X has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ty C (99) on 23 Jun 2018

6 stars. This should be 100%.the only thing holding it back is the subject matter,which is a challenging thing to overcome…

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By Beckett K (1) on 28 Oct 2017

Such a great movie with such an impact and the strongest acting, American History X has scenes you wont forget about and a great ending…

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American History X: With an impressive preformance from Edward Nortan and sharp political allegory that's as strong and relevant as it is today,…

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