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American History X is, without a doubt, one of, no, is THE single most powerful movie I have ever seen. Hands down. Living in the deep south, I am quite accostomed to racism and bigotry, and while I have never been one to hold those feelings myself, I was often very neutral and complacent toward the subject. However, after seeing this film and the grim reality of the subject, any and all views I had of racism changed forever. I realized that racism isn't something to joke about or take lightly. It is quite possibly one of the stupidest concepts I have ever heard, and also one of the most tragically harmful. Well, allow me to climb off of my soapbox for a second to actually talk about the film. The directing was absolutely brilliant, switching between the color shots and the black and white shots. Also, the slow-motion shot of Edward Norton turning to face his brother in the beginning still gives me chills every time I see it. Speaking of Norton, his role in this movie was the one that cemented him into the spot of my favorite actor. Edward Furlong also did a great job in his role, as did Ethan Suplee. The movie has so many powerful parts that after all the times I've seen it, I still tear up at the end. (and I hardly ever cry at movies) This movie is a testament to what all filmmaking has the potential to be. I hope this post can persuade someone to go and rent it for themselves.

The final boxing match in ****** is awesome. Good use of the surrounds and sub...

I'm suprised that noone has mentioned the excellent Guy Ritchie movies, Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, and ******. Also, I saw that someone had mentioned The Professional, but the director's cut, Leon, adds so much more to the original film. Definately one to check out.

The Nine Inch Nails dvd is indeed in DTS. The name of the dvd is "And All That Could Have Been". Quite possibly the best damned concert dvd I've ever seen...