Watched a movie we had recorded on the PVR last night. American History X.On an evening when for many, the highlight was likely the Emmys, this was a powerful, harrowing, thought-provoking and quite sad commentary on so many things on so many levels. Primarily about American family life, cause and effect and the relatively rapid descent into hell after a thoughtless random act removes the family patriarch.
Hard to believe this was released 10 years ago. It was one of those movies I had always said that I wanted to see; not necessarily at the local megaplex, but at home, without any distractions.
Not a film that you would recommend for its entertainment value -- because there was absolutely none. But if you peel away the layers of despair, lack of hope and yes, some pretty brutal violence, it is a well-acted story. While the ending was not entirely unexpected, it certainly was not trite.
How many families like the Vinyards exist - and not just in the US, but everywhere? Do you know of any? Chances are, you might. Perhaps not a direct comparative; perhaps not where flagrant racism exists, but where there is a sense of being off a half step or so. Look at this story; what age were Derek and Danny when their father showed his true colours?
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