Edward Norton ... what an actor ;o
The only movie which I'd want to rate with more than 10 points.
kinda like the white version of Menace II Society
Totally functional scene.
Let's hope the whole story of the movie did wake up some people.
Put 2 people (not women) together in a small room and they will probably end up as friends, regardless they're differences.
Black or White?! Fuck off! We're humans.
I am honestly in literal shock on how brilliant this movie is. It has been on my mind ever since I watched it a few days ago. The brutally honest, strong and powerful messages and imagery. This movie is mind fucking. So horrifying, yet amazing! It is not necessarily a movie about anti-racism but about humanity's hatred in general. "Hate is baggage. Life's too short to be pissed off all the time." What a fucking ending! I honestly was not expecting that and it demonstrates how much hate can tear a family apart. An honestly, serious underrated masterpiece!
Too brutal for my taste, yet +1.
While this film provides a captivating story and great performances I can not help but wish for more out of this film. I think that the characters while interesting are lacking in strong and memorable traits. I also think that the overall message of the film that racism runs deep and tears people apart, along with people being able to change is a great theme. The last thing I would like to talk about is the ending. While I think Danny's death is tragic it felt sort of abrupt. It would have made the film stronger if there was a little more time dedicated to showing Danny's conflict with his eventual murderer. Overall great movie that has a couple of cracks to be fixed.
good movie, ending was kinda unnecessary, and the slow-mo shots were over done
Edward Norton is an actor I never paid much attention to, but after seeing a few of his movies lately I've realised he's one of the most versatile actors out there. He perfectly portrays the horrible thought process behind racism and how it can stem in an adolescents life. It's a hard watch at times seeing how some people can be so consumed by hatred, but relieving to see in the end it can be overcome with exposure and escaping their tiny bubbles of hatred.
A stunningly over the top piece of propaganda. I found myself agreeing with the message the movie was delivering but at the same time insulted by how in your face the message was. It's also marked by one of the weirdest endings I've ever seen.
A powerful movie with great acting all round
Gut-wrenching tragedy at its most potent.
As the younger sibling of a brother I idolized, this is a tough watch outside of the other reasons. I can thankfully say my brother didn't go down the path Derek did, but I still followed in my brother's footsteps to my own detriment.
Also, thank GOD Tony Kaye talked and acting himself out of final cut approval for this movie, because Norton's version is so much better.
Not a bad movie, and superb acting, but would be ridiculous to try to take it as a basis for societal discussions, white nazis against blacks gangs, slightly caricatural...
hard to believe edward norton doesn't have a single oscar. once again i challenge the entire academy to meet me in the fucking pit
I find it rather ironic that the movie is mostly in B&W since that's what the whole message it's trying to get across is: black and white. I kinda understand it being successful when it released in 1998, but seeing people holding it up to such high standards in this day and age just shows that the fight against racism and pursue for equity still has a looooong way to go. Damn Norton's stellar performance for being what I believe is the sole reason this movie is so well regarded.
This was a brutally hard watch, but in a very good "you need to see this" kind of way. It was like watching BlackKklansman without the comic relief. It is going to be unsettling. That is the point. Possibly Norton's best role of his career.
Rating: 4/5 - 85% - Would Recommend
Powerful stuff, what else can you say about it. Norton is a boss in this.
To quote well known person: "Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." That's the whole history of violence. ps. A remarkable glimpse into the past thanks to black and white scenes.
Masterpiece. Heart wrenching. Rivetting performances.
That was the best Edward Norton Film/performance
An important movie to watch and the best thing to do afterwards is to turn off all the displays around you and just think about what you've just seen.
Worth watching, many years ago when I first watched it I remember the title didn't invite me to watch it and I wasn't expecting it to be so good.
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A great movie about cycle of Hatred and violence, its really moving and made you think
Not perfect but still very strong.
They Channel your anger into hate, your hate creates suffering, but hate is a burden, you can not be angry all the time, not worth it. It was good
Sin palabras! Ay que verla
Brutal look at a family of racists
Yep, that gutter scene was very brutal! I still remember that after 13yrs.
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I really hope the movie changed something in some people.
The idea of racism disgusts me.