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AMERICAN HISTORY X (1998) " First Time Watching" Movie Reaction!! This was Mind Blowing!
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- čas přidán 4. 03. 2021
- I went into this film without any expectations and I must say I was truly mind blown. Trying to stay open minded through a film of this magnitude was definitely a challenge because finding a reason to hate someone who truly despises you race is easy. Within the first 10sec of the movie I thought I had come to conclusion of my thoughts of Danny, but as the movie continuing on my perspective of him and character changed. As always I keep my reaction authentic and opinions honest and you will see.
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Ed Norton deserved an Oscar for his performance.
Apparently he was such a pain to work with the director refused to work with him again
He didn't get oneeee whatttt
He definitely deserved one. This movie is in my top 5 favorite movies. Such a good movie.
@@sudoslack971 wow he seems like a chill guy though. I saw him in hulk he seems like he's just a normal kind person
They buried this movie when it came out. It was only in theaters for a week or two. He was amazing in it though. It's one of my top 5 too.
Ed Norton acted the shit out of this movie.
he was ok
@Chelsea Fc That was good too and Crowe was amazing. But EN jr. was awesome in this. He definitely deserved the Oscar.
@@azazello1784 your opinion is just ok as well
Edward Norton played the role of a good guy and bad guy so well. I still remember rooting for him for that Oscar.
@Chelsea Fc wow you're so cool, you know an obscure, mediocre Australian movie!
Pure classic, it’s a real shame hard hitting movies like this don’t get made any more. 90s was a real golden era for sure.
thats just because the audience needs therapy now if you misgender them or if something similar marginal happens
I really respect you for being not biased and seeing “the whole picture” for lack of better term. Right or wrong has nothing to do with race. We’re all the same on the inside. Great movie with a great message
@Australia Made Why would he be joking?
Yup, there’s bad people, neutral people, and good people. It’s that simple.
I grew up in a predominantly white area of America and most of my peers had seen this movie.
But whenever I would mention this movie to black people I had met later in life, they had never even heard of it, let alone seen it.
I think this movie is required watching for anyone who is concerned about racial relations in the United States.
Totally agree. It has a great message
Not being biased? The film is about racial bias!?!? It's about how dominant power structures indoctrinate poor white folk into supporting the dominant powers against there own benefit. OP of this video is soft AF because it's good for his income and views. I'm a white trans lady and hate how much people have to censor themselves to make a buck, how folks have to take a centrist side when the center means that some hate is okay. This film attempts to show how working class whites are propagandized to exclude working class minorities but ends up being hate porn for white supremecists.
Fun Fact: Ed Norton turned down the role of Private Ryan in Saving Private Ryan to do this film instead. Career defining move considering this is arguably his best performance amongst a collection of amazing performances.
Yeah. I saw that interview too. The director of SPR [Steven Spielberg] convinced him to take this role.
Best decision made
Fight Club is always #1 but this has to be a close second
I think this and 25th Hour are his best performances. And then Fight Club.
Not gonna lie, Im so glad this film was made; and I think it needed to be made and with Ed Norton. But I woulda love to see what Norton as Private Ryan woulda been like.
Lamont (the black inmate who befriends Derek) is probably the most important character of that movie. He's not deterred by Derek's demeanor, affiliation or tattoos. He just saw an opportunity to turn someone filled with hate and anger into an actual person again and he acted on that opportunity. And that's where the genius of that character lies, because they don't wave Lamont in your face as some kind savior; but as one of, if not the, most critical catalyst for Derek's change.
That was what turned him around? Gee and all this time I thought getting force fucked in his butt by another skinhead was the straw that broke the camels back...
@@harryjennings4043 Not quite. It's one thing to know that the people who are supposed to have your back are your enemies, another to know that a person who is supposed to be your enemy is the only one who has your back.
@@harryjennings4043 The rape means shit to the him other than make him distrust those Nazis in prison. He would come out of prison just as racist, and hang out with his usual friend. It's Lamont and the preacher that make him change his view on black.
The principle i would say the same thing about as far as a catalysts
@@davidm1926 I feel like it took both things to make him change in the complete way that he did. If one happens without the other than he is at most conflicted about everything. Both things happening is what truly opened his eyes.
Let’s give recognition to Eddie Furlong as well…. He was also amazing in this movie 🤪
Dunno, to me he’s the weak spot. He can’t act and has an irritating voice.
@@rowredround7206 they should have had carot top play the role of Danny.
As someone who as a teenager and a young man in his early 20's who lived this life of hate everyday when everyone including my family was trying to get me out of it. This movie struck a cord with me and it remains to this day one of the best movies I have ever seen.
"we hold these truth's to be self evident that all men are created equal" God Bless America and God Bless You!
If we're all equal why you say bless America lmao btw America is a continent
@@Howtokillacop420Nobody on earth Says America when talking about Canada, Mexico, or any Country in South America unless you’re talking about the Continent. America is the USA and everybody knows where you are talking about if you say America.
@@btgkg9639 America is a continent while USA is a country they teach you that in elementary school
@@Howtokillacop420 They teach you how to read as well. Don’t be stupid all your life kid.
@@Howtokillacop420 And North America is the continent, not America. USA stands for United States of America, that’s why people refer to it as America.
I love how the movie plays in black and white during the flashbacks as it corresponds with how he saw things
Yeah and in the beginning of the movie the contrast between black and white is real harsh, dark colors and divided. As the movie moves on the tone gets more grey, to represent Derek's changing views.
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I loved this movie since 2001 and never caught that. Wow.
Ed Norton should have won a award for his performance
Thanks to Nigel for that insightful comment.
My vocabulary has strengthened just by reading that amazing in-depth analysis.. the grace and skill of your wording is impeccable, Nigel. Thank you.
The curb check is still the most brutal thing I’ve ever seen depicted in a movie.
I don’t know. That rape scene in Pulp Fiction is pretty brutal. . .
It's the noises that make the scene so hard to watch, the sound of the guys teeth on the curb & then the final crunch.
Ever seen Martyrs (2008)?
@@gregoryanon2449 I was watching a vid on here about it, another one to miss I think.
Imagine knowing someone who did that to another person
the look on devin's face while the wall is being erased of symbols. i think that was reaction of all of us...❤
This was an important movie during the most impressionable years of my life. It taught me a person is to be judged by their character and how they treat others, and that you can always make the choice to become better than you were the day before. Great review man, much love.
This movie doesn’t flinch, it doesn’t use “soft” language. It’s in your face and very uncomfortable to watch no matter the color you are, and that’s why it was so effective. We have to be honest to really mean it!!!
Thank you. Because the first world can be so comforting, we forget that the truth is often inconvenient and uncomfortable.
Here here!! Well said!
@@ArgonNoble Agreed
i have seen this movie 3 times. never was uncomfortable while watching it.
And cancel culture doesn't want that, i wonder why?
It doesn't matter how different we all look, EVERYONE makes the same face during that curb stomp scene lol
My grand daddy blind. Even he said "was that a curb stomp?" during that scene...
the sound ... chills
Yep
He probably hears extra good so that teeth clicking must have sounded so sick!
LOL YEP
American History X is one of the most powerful movies I’ve ever seen to this. I had no idea what it was going to be when I watched it the first time too. Movie gave me chills.
The most telling part of the movie is the dinner table scene where the firefighter dad goes on a rant. That's exactly how it works in real life.
Most important scene in the movie imo. The whole movie we are under the impression he went in that direction because of his fathers death, but then we learn that hate began in the family.
This movie should be mandatory to watch in every highschool.
my brother had to watch it in grade 9 or 9th grade whatever, the year was 2006 approximately.
I wish this film came out in 2002, bec then he wouldn't be in that shit role "steve" in Italian Job and Fight Club would have been his breakthru rold (besides Primal Fear from 1996)
Damn I literally just typed something like this out on a comment without seeing this one trippy.. I obviously agree tho
I did. It came out my senior year.
It should be played in prisons
@@michaelleddy1578 all race gangs will start hugging eachother like the naked gun ending 😂
"Has anything you've done made your life better"
Those words everybody should ask themselves more often.
And then keep doing the things that made your life better, while distancing yourself from things that didn't.
Absolutely!
Sigmund once said "The unexamined life is not worth living"
Baked potatoes with bacon sauce
@@ChurchNietzsche Socrates (or at least Plato said Socrates said it first) is usually credited with that. Doesn't really matter, most people have lacked self-reflection for way longer, I doubt Socrates was the first to notice.
I made my step daughter watch this movie when she was about 16 and explained to her when it was over that it was about making choices and how your choices affect everyone around you.
This is my plan, but she’s 1 😂 so I have some waiting to do.
Bravo Devin G!! I really dig your comments at the end. How none of us is a island, they way we behave affects others, you never know who’s watching, dang, very, very well said brother.
"Has anything you've done made your life better?" That question is one of the most important moments in this movie.
The majority of the global population can ask themselves this question and if they're honest about their answer, can use it to make changes I their own life, for the better.
Yeah, that's the moment where his whole nazi persona breaks.
@@HittokiriBattousai17 or any gang color for that matter
Most important question in life. Ask yourself it, answer it, and work harder. (Directed at everyone, not just you, myself included)
That was the entire propaganda angle of the movie. "Be an individual white man, don't see race. By the way, at the same time, you should be heavily emotionally invested in the outcomes for other races. But never your own. That's evil." That's the message of this movie. You bought it, hook, line, and sinker.
I got called racist by a black guy in a halfway house cuz I said I really like this movie. Then another black guy asked the guy if he ever said if he seen the movie. He didnt, so they put the movie on and had him sit and watch it. He ended up liking it and he said to me I can see why u like the movie.
@@dx315 Most part of those people probably never saw the movie.
A lot of racists still like this movie. Obviously for all the wrong reasons and didn't actually learn from the movie. Ignorance is what some people choose.
@@daks8888 totally true I actually had a dude I thought I was real tight with in high school n we both mentioned liking this movie a lot....about two years later when he was giving me shit for bringing my Asian boy out with us I learned that he only liked to watch this film up to the curb scene n then didn’t really care much about the rest....that was a really sad thing for me to realize I was seriously tight with a real deal supremacist and we didn’t even realize we were on opposite sides of the fence because our conversations must have come from a lot of assumptions about each other so we never directly said with clarity what we were about since I guess it was that we thought we both just knew.....nope. I had to fk him up pretty bad or my Taiwanese buddy would have possibly ended up in the hospital. My old “friend” ended up with a broken nose, a bit of dental damage and hopefully a lesson learned and i ended up with a scar on my knuckles I still can see 20 years later and a new lesson learned in the school Of life myself.....He never looked up when I walked by in school again and that was that. Fucking movie has always made me cautious since then but it’s a great film. But still I try to give the benefit of the doubt when people mention they really like this movie.
If that ain’t a textbook definition of judging a book by it’s cover. The entire message of the movie is about the harms of blind racism.
I like stories that end diplomatically.
Excellent reaction n I love your thoughts after the movie!! I actually sat my kids down when they were around the 12-14 year mark n had them watch that movie, cuz I believe it's an excellent way to show people how to try n see things from someone else's perspective, AND it perfectly embodies why you should always and only judge each individual person by their character, n never their color or religion or anything else for that matter... n it's a great teacher in why hatred is so poisonous n how it leads you so far astray, even from your own good... I wanted my kids to have that sense of fairness n right n wrong that I think that movie is so amazing at getting you to see n really take a deep look inside yourself n realize how much everything you do n say can have such powerful impacts on those around you, so you have to be vigilant about the messages you let out into the world cuz you never know how something you said or did could impact another in a way that could lead to tragedy later on, n there's just some shit you can't take back n you can't undo... idk... it seemed to work. I have amazing productive adults for my kids, with huge hearts n a great sense of empathy n kindness, fairness n love for everyone until they give them some kind of reason not to, but I am safe in the knowledge that reason will NEVER involve the color of another person's skin tone... I was not a perfect mom, or even a great one, truth be told... but I know at least I got that part right, instilling this deep core belief in them... n as brutal n heartbreaking as that movie is to see, it made those points so very well... I just think it helps bridge what can tend to be a huge divide, when taken in the context in which it's meant... but anyways, just wanted to say I appreciate this video n you taking the time to watch it n to give such great dialog about it afterward! Much love!
Devin, this is one of my favorite movies and I really enjoyed your reaction and commentary. Dr. Sweeney's question to Derrick was so simple yet so powerful. And his jail house workmate Lamont really did break down the walls as you said. Powerful movie, powerful message and equally powerful reaction by you. Well done my friend.
Hate really is a learned behavior. It amazes me how relevant this movie is still.
It's also unfortunate that it will still be relevant for years and decades to come.
Blame the media for that
Think it’s more relevant then ever. Reverse racism is still racism
@@MisterDevos That's lack of accountability. Can't point fingers forever
I don’t think hate is learned, so much as we learn who it’s acceptable to hate; hate seems to me to be a perfectly “natural” emotional response (whether or not hatred is justified is another matter) and it doesn’t look like people need guidance on how to hate... but environment and the people we surround ourselves with can certainly tell us who we can or should hate.
I think it’s much the same with bigotry; people don’t need to be taught how to be racist...tribalism is deeply rooted in our evolutionary history since we are, after all, social mammals...what we learn is what groups it’s acceptable to be bigoted towards
Gonna be real with yall. I was racist as shit growing up. It had a lot to do with my upbringing and with guys in school. Got jumped a few times coupled with the wrong friends and I developed into a racist person. I got older, grew up, understood things aren't just black and white, met a good woman, got better friends, and now I regret everything I've said and genuinely feel differently than I did as a kid. Sometimes the racist thoughts people have or say out loud are influenced by circumstance. Never say people can't change. I did. I had a fundamental change of mentality. That's not repressing bad thoughts. That's mentally changing to something better. Be good to others and be a good influence and you can change anyome
Hey, thanks for sharing and putting yourself out there that way. Nothing but respect for you, and I hope you continue to find happiness in your life
@@sernastephenj I'm not proud of the way I acted growing up. But I want people to know nothing is set in stone. Thanks for the kind wishes and same to you
This is a good message. Our culture today does not allow for people to have certain human flaws, nor to develop as a person, so I would just say be careful who you share this with. There are people out there who would happily take your livelihood and call you a monster for trying to have a mature conversation about race. But I applaud your honesty and personal progress. Keep your head up.
@@alchemistrpm82 I appreciate it. I'm open to talk about it if it helps others find their way through some tough thoughts. You're right though, it seems like lately people don't give others a chance to change and just write them off completely. Everyone has flaws and things they've done that they are embarrassed about, but denying or ignoring them doesn't lead to change. And I'm no one important so can't cancel me lol. Good lookin out thougu
Me too 🤘😭
GREAT reaction to a movie with a hard, but necessary message. Avery Brooks' character's line, "What have you done in your life to make it better," is a great question for anyone who hates and blames others to ponder.
Classic film, GREAT reaction!
Exceptional commentary. You had a long and thoughtful response and a good critical, yet casual analysis, and you actually had a unique perspective. Definitely gonna sub
Let it never be forgotten. There was a time when we made a message into a movie, instead of forcing a movie to say a message.
Was? You must not watch many new films.
@@SnailHatan most new films are garbage
@@SnailHatan yeah they’re all generic social justice bullshit
@@xeldinn86 facts, Hollywood now pushes extreme leftists propaganda the left is out of control and racing far into the distance.
@@xeldinn86 Most films from every year are garbage. Nothing new about it.
"has anything you've done made your life better?" is such a raw fucking line.
Bawling my eyes out. 5 days after cold turkeying from opiates, on them for 13 years, hearing that just too much.
Great line
@@adamwalkeraw Hey Adam, one step at a time. I am not even a native english speaker but can tell you that this is universal. Even if you relapse, the thought of going clean is amazing. If you ever need anyone to talk to, I'll be here my guy.
@@MrSkeazy thanks bro im on 11pm on day 7, im still not myself but its not like day 1-4,now the real hard part of never ever hetting to take heroin again, i miss the tin taste but itsnpt worth choosing that over everything else.... Thanks hopefully i feel a bot more normal over the next week, they say by end of 2 weeks it getsmpre manageable
@@adamwalkeraw Stay in there brother, you have support, even if it from strangers. I believe in you!
You get it. Very few CZcamsrs who reacted to this movie completely missed the mark. You nailed it.
Devin G delivered one of the best monologues I have heard in a long time. As a brown Hispanic man, I agree 💯 with you.
“Hate is baggage.” Fact.
Message here...don't buy bags :D
I 100% agree!
I'm going to have to fact check yo comment bruh
Including hate to the haters.
@@agedc9878 -_-
Fun fact: the ending was originally supposed to be Derek going back to his old ways after his brother getting killed but Edward Norton didn't want that and wanted the film to end with him still being on the right side
Yeah, I remember it being released twice with two endings.
I remember it ending with him hanging the flag back up?
I think.
Damn I literally just posted a comment about that above. I've been scrolling the comments for half an hour and didn't see anyone point it out. I should have known haha.
@@amandaspear6148 I remember seeing the film end with him in his bathroom, and he was looking up at the mirror after shaving his head again.
@@thepreacher7399 you're right. I think I must've written in the rest over the years on my own 😃. Hell of a film.
It got so insane that Norton actually edited the final cut of the movie.
Love your take at the end. Having conversations, especially controversial topics, is how we as a society learn and improve. So I love that you decided to discuss this with us! Props my guy!
By far one of the best reactions to this movie
That curb stomp scene has to be up there with some of the hardest scenes to watch in a movie. The sound his teeth make when he's placing them on the curb makes me feel ill...
I was horrified. For anyone to do that to another human being...
I genuinely loved it
@@lowkeykeylow5526 You ever shoot at firemen?
@@roryslaine7896 Firemen don't gun down innocent black men and children. Police do.
Slaughter the pigs.
@@florentinovasquez3801 Wait, what? You were saying you genuinely loved the sound of a black man getting curbstomped and now you're talking about police killing innocent black people? Have I missed something here? What is your point? If you're trolling then fair enough you've lampooned me lmao. If you're being serious then I don't know where to start.
Ed Norton actually took over the editing of the entire film. He was totally 💯 into the message of the film that he couldn’t let it go. His edit is over 2 hours long. It’s an absolutely brilliant film. It’s the kind of film that should be shown in schools.
Even though the film turned out good for what it is, I can't help but wonder about how it was supposed to look originally. I know that there's a deleted scene of Derek shaving his head at the end of the film, suggesting that the cycle of hate is inescapable, but that's about as much as I know about how this movie was supposed to be different.
that is the reason alot of studios wont work with norton anymore, he wants to be that involved in every movie he does. He does a damn good job but it slows production down alot making changes and reshoots because he isnt happy with how it turned out on the editing floor
It's good that he got involved. There were rabbis and representatives of different minorities originally involved to say if there was something too offending in it but Norton said this is not how we're going to do it. Of course there was a ton of offending shit. This movie would have been 15 minutes long without Edward Norton.
They actually showed us this movie in high-school here in Greece. Amazing movie, a message that needs to be spread
@Mr Smith Yikes dude. This movie really WHOOOOSHED right over your head.
Greetings from Germany. Thank you for your bravery of reacting to a controversial movie in these times. We need more brave people like you, because if we are afraid of talking about topics, the world will crumble. Language is the tool to solve problems. Healthy discussions, free speech. Keep up the good brave work
Edward Norton is probably one of the most underrated actor of my time. Dude is beyond talented. He is the real deal.
American History X is one of the most important movies of all time.
Huge respect to you for understanding the message and not holding back when the shit gets out of hand.
Higher Learning was pretty dang good too.
Agree 💯
No its not
Totally agree.i enjoyed this video an was surprised
His teeth chattering on the concrete turns my stomach everytime.
That whole scene is still hard af to watch. That shit was raw.
That sounds is what really makes me uncomfortable
It's weird trying to put it to words, but it's not the man lying there with the teeth on the curb that's the worst bit. It's Nortons leg. I don't know what he actually stomped on, but that stomp wasn't pulled at all. The other night i was breaking sticks of firewood with my heel so it'd fit the the little stove we've got on the deck. Stomping hard to break them in two. There was less hesitation and greater purpose to Norton. He didn't just intend to kill. He wanted to kill, and he didn't just consider the man worth killing, he hated him so much that what he most wanted in life that moment was killing him. Yeah, he made him bite the curb, but he stomped him out like pest, his life not worth taking his time. Absolute disregard for his humanity. Chilling doesn't begin to describe it.
I am so traumatized from that scene that I've never been able to watch it again. I always skip forward.
@@robynleighs Me too, I have to skip, I tried covering my eyes and even the sounds make me feel sick. Just thinking about that scene makes my skin crowl
Thank you Devin G for reviewing this movie honestly. I think both sides of the card need to see these types of responses. It gives people the hope they need bc the media tries to tell us otherwise.
The grocery store scene is one of the many hard to watch scenes in this movie but it might be the hardest for me it’s just heartbreaking
As dark as this movie is, it talks some real shit about hate being learned
Danny and the kid who shot him were both influenced by others. Hate breeds hate.
Hurt people hurt people
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I can't remember if it's explicitly said. But the kid who shot Danny is actually the younger brother of the guy that got curb stomped by Edward Norton.
I'm pretty sure.
@@maxkinder8304 That cop said a bunch of his friend got jumped and almost killed by ol boys skinhead friends
Who experiences more racism - the only wyte kid in an all blaq school or the only blaq kid in an all wyte school? We all know that answer.
Amazing take on this! I truly enjoyed your reactions to the events in the story.
And total respect for distinguishing the difference between agreeing and understanding someone's perspective.
That’s what’s up my Man Devin G. God bless you my brother
When the principal goes : "Everything he learned can be un-learned" is what gets me. And it should apply to all of our own lives. Prejudice can be un-learned
More importantly, it is Learned. Not our default state. Not genetic. Not hereditary. It is taught. So instead of blaming kids for the color of their skin and telling them to hate themselves, teach them that color does not matter. Then you will have adults that don't react based on color.
He "unlearned" it and got shot in a bathroom over nothing.Maybe if he didn't unlearn it,he'd have lived?
You ever heard of Daryll Davis? Man is a legend. He’s gotten a ton of kkk members to leave just by talking to them.
@@pastorofmuppets22 bro, what? the dude who shot him didn't know he changed, no one did. So how would he have lived?
@@pastorofmuppets22 no true ... Derick's brother might have started to unlearn the behavior but the black kid was still full of hatred .... the outcome would have been different if both of them had unlearned the hatred .. make sense?
The teacher in this movie is one of the most underrated movie characters of all time...in my opinion
@The Phantom glad someone else reconignizes him from deep space nine, my perosonal favorite of the sta-trek universrse. Amazing actor.
Not quite a #1 like Atticus from "to kill a mockingbird", but Sweeney is definitely in the top 20.
This is a genuinely a good reaction video man! This movies definitely gave me a different perspective on life when i watched it for the first time.
I watched this movie but your perspective was so much more insightful than my own. The way you pointed out the parallels. Your final conclusion that we live our lives for others, brilliant. Very insightful.
This is one of the most underrated movies ever. All because of what people thought it was, when it was actually the total opposite. Great reaction video.
Seen this movie at least 50 times, and I still cry when Danny is killed. He was just starting to get it, and bam! 😭
Sometimes that's life, such a great movie.
It's called KARMA, sometimes waiting to change after all the horrible things you've done Doesn't count and Karma doesn't care.
@@uncleelroy6353 you do know its a movie right? Love your passion tho.
So do you think the curb stomp was just karma then?
Why I like Devin. He respects respectable people. Like he said nazi or not they were trying to rob him, they elbowed him playing ball, etc. he doesn’t just back black people just for being black. Those kids were bullies and bitched out and he laughed. Movie is so deep about people of all colors. Just HUMAN behavior.
I like this videos more than others. I feel his reactions are sincere and not fake like a lot of other reactions people.
I'm from south Georgia. I saw this movie at age 12. It kept me from listening to a racist step father that hated life and still does to this day. I dont speak to him anymore. Been 3 years almost since we last spoke. This movie gave me insight where I needed insight and when I needed it the most. I dont feel guilty for being white but I dont feel hate in my heart when I see anyone of any color white black brown whatever color thank God. No one deserves to be treated like a dog and no one deserves to pay for being born just because they were born a different color than you were.
Wordporn.
Much love from Germany and stay healthy 🙏
@@geIoeschterBenutzer Thank you brother and nothing but love from Fort Walton Beach Florida USA.
Just moved here and it's great. Hope Germany is keeping you safe, strong, healthy and heading in the best direction possible. :)
Lol letting race divide your own family, wow, if you step dad hates black people so much maybe you should take him to make some new memories with black people, and if “they” can’t change his mind then maybe it’s not his fault...
@Pala Deen exactly
Lamont, the laundry guy, reminds me of the black guy that spent decades changing the minds of guys involved with the KKK. It's a powerful thing to humanize yourself and relate to someone who hates you for, essentially, no reason. I love this movie, such great performances and an overall important message. The critics panned it and the director, calling it "racist", completely missing the point of the film. We're all human y'all, just be good people.
The name is Daryl Davis.
Thank you for showing the film respect, not yakking constantly throughout the film, and saving your opinion for afterwards. I like your style. Just subscribed. Look forward to your future film reactions.
Your reaction to this movie is probably one of the most in depth reactions I've ever seen on here
I love Avery Brooks as the principal. I'm a fan of him from Star Trek but he did well with this role and more teachers like him are needed.
Because Sweeney was also a character, him explaining to Derek explains how he understood Derek’s situation implies very strongly that he lost his father to crime too. Sweeney had a delay, but he, and Derek after him, came to see Danny as a responsibility who could be saved.
You need to watch the movie, the big hit. Mark wahlberg, Blue diamond phillips, bakkeem woodbine, Avery Brooks, China Chow, great movie great fucking movie. You want to see some true Avery Brooks over acting, the big hit is the movie to see it in.
He's a teacher in real life
The best part about his character is that you just know he went through something very similar to derek. He even says it in the movie but he doesnr have to because you can just see it
That’s Hawk…
I’m beyond blown away. You literally have the exact same take on this movie that I do. I watched this with my 16yr old daughter, and literally said virtually everything you just said. It’s nice to know people still have functioning brains.
This is a rough movie man, but it teaches some valuable lessons that many people need to hear.
Also man you inspire me!
You are an extremely intelligent person. You're speach after the movie made me tear up. Thank you for this reaction
His laundry mate in prison is an unsung hero.
Nothing beats real positive experiences
He is a great actor too!
For all the unsung heroes out there, stay the course. Feels great to be recognized but, that's not what should be the motivation for making difficult choices to do what we feel is right.
He wasn't the unsung hero. He was the shot caller in the prison. If it wasn't for him Norton would have been killed That's why he made that comment when he was getting out. The people who he hated the most is the only reason why he was kept alive.
@Default Name It was a movie, not a real prison.
“That boy Savage.” Shit. He hasn’t even made anyone bite a curb yet.
Too soon
It's impossible not crying while watching this movie. Such a masterpiece, a 10 in every aspect 👏🏻
To all the dad's out there . To notice, If you ain't around for them to look up to and guide them through Life. They'll find somebody else to fill that role just like Derek did and while the film doesn't share anything about the young black kids family life. It does show him seeking guidance from older gang member. When he shares with him his recent conflict with Danny
Thank you, Transgender Hitler
Norton in prison: I hate you
Black cellmate: Nah I don't buy that
What people don't realize is that racism exists in every race and group. It's heartbreaking
Not saying I don’t understand how it happened throughout our history but black people are the most racist group.
@@Ivan.A.Churlyuski HAHAHAHAHAHHAHA
@@TheHorns1996 Saying anyone else matters and shouldn’t be murdered by the police is a problem to them.
@@Ivan.A.Churlyuski why does one race have to be "more" racist than any other race? Can we not just agree on the fact that racism exists in all races? No you have to go there, "black people are the most racist". What are you trying to start here?
@@NickoSupra One doesn’t have to be, they just are. It’s all over my society, I don’t have to start anything it’s already here.
“You never know who’s looking at you”… straight truth right there. First time here, great review. Best of luck on your channel Devin 🤟
Great reaction and great commentary. Lots of respect for your opinions.
It's crazy that this movie was made so long ago now, and we are still dealing with the same issues. When Dr. Sweeney said "Has anything you've done made your life better?" That hit so hard.
IMO one of the single greatest lines ever written. It's been years since ive seen this movie and i still think about this scene.
Hate will never end. We will always be played. As long as they can use our emotions against what is in our hearts, those to be pushing hate in stead of love. Look around be honest see who pushing what.
@@stevezrofsky8577 who is "we" and by whom?
Yeah the dinner scene listening to the rant he goes on is amazingly accurate mentality of certain people in today's time.
@Hello Have you heard of history. Have you any understanding of how much blood and destruction was necessary to fix injustices in our society.
Probably not,, you just want to complain about black people dont you.
To me, this movie and Menace to Society goes together, they complete eachothers. Hate doesn't care about your skin color.
Same.
Boyz in the Hood, as well.
They're all prime examples of how the lowest income brackets are kept where their at by a constant cycle of hatred.
It's fed to us from higher up and we eat it up.
damn i was thinking the same thing
The problem has always been classism not the racism lie.
@@craigose4914 cuz people don't have advantage in skin color...huh?
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12:34 is exactly the same reaction I had the first time I saw the movie, it was in high school around the time the movie came out on DVD.
I still get chills when I hear the sound of the teeth on the curb.
Great movie and great unbiased reaction, love it :)
Cheers from Norway :)
Ed Norton deserved an Oscar for this performance. This amongst many films in that time are what I cherish as powerful films in the reality that we all live in or experience.
Live the reaction. Hard to say and l wish I could take my past back, but I can't. This was me in the 80s. I was molded into this hate machine til I realized that hate was wrong seeing someone for the color of there race was wrong. You hit heart strings with me . I am 52 years old and I go out of my way to spread hate is baggage. Always know who you call friends and know if there worth your friendship 💯. Tom MacDonald also changed my ways, been sober a year now. Knowledge is the only power there is. Once again thank you.
That’s awesome that you turned your life around. You should think about doing some type of motivational speaking. I’m sure your story could shift peoples perspective on life and racism. I’m happy you’re in a better place now and keep making positive changes in your life
Congratulations on your sobriety! I’m happy to hear you’ve turned your life around and have let go of the hate inside of you. Your story and metamorphosis is important, others can learn from it! Have you ever considered going around and giving talks about your life and experiences and how you were finally able to change?? That can actually turn pls lives around or prevent them from ever going down that path, esp at risk youth! I wish you the best of luck in life!!
Thats why I always judge the individual not the color, race, religion or social status...these things can cloud our judgement. I judge the person for who they are nothing else matters. Racism is one of the most illogical things we can ever find in our society but sad to see it still there in the society for no reason like a cancer. Great to see you over come your demons brother I want to applaud you for that
God grant us the serenity, congrats on your sobriety i'm there with ya.
@@huh2495 You're 55? Are you sure you are not 14 or maybe 88?
The curb stomp is probably one of the most savage scenes in recent cinema history. It emotes a visceral reaction each and every time. God this is a fantastic moving film on social consciousness and the human condition. Incredible.
My vote for most savage scene goes to Casino, Pesci being forced to watch his brother get brutalized, then buried alive.
@@CJW0056 ooo! That is an amazing one too. Forgot about that.
@@CJW0056 Even before I opened the replies I thought of Casino. Brutal.
@@CJW0056 is that the one where the dude's eye pop out of his skull? Yep those two scenes make me grind my teeth
I remember watching this with a mate when it came out. When it came to the curb stomp I knew what was coming and I said something like oh God no. My mate said what? and l said you don't wanna know. Then bang! and we both cringed. The next day a friend of his family came around, he was a retired Irish Catholic priest. My mate described the scene to him and the priest thought it was hilarious. I just kept my mouth shut, the daft old bastard.
Ive watched alot of reactions on this movie and this is honestly my favorite. You did a great job seeing both sides , calling out the bs and making it a interesting watch so thanks
You are a great guy, this is the first time I’ve seen you and this reaction alone gets a sub from me, keep it up brother
"We don't know how much impact we have on those who admire us." Wise words Mr. Devin and I thank you for them !
A lesson I learned over the years and this movie said it perfectly “life’s too short to be pissed off all the time”
for real
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@Default Name they’re just a waste of space as it is so no one cares if they waste their life away
@Default Name doesn’t affect me why would I care
This was and is one of the most important movies of our time. Every scene had a message for all people.
I really appreciate being able to listen to your thoughts on 🇺🇸 X.
It’s a difficult movie but one that people should see.
Worst part about the curb stomp scene is the sound effects. Terrifying sound effects.
This was a good, solid perspective man. Thanks for actually investing yourself for a serious heartfelt look at one of the most powerful movies ever made. Much love bro.
I think everyone in the United States needs to watch this movie.
There's a few.
American X
Green mile
Of mice and men
Good Will hunting
Remember the Titan
Fences
The Pursuit of Happiness
The Intouchables
The 5 people you meet in heaven
The Pianist
Schindler's List
Glory
The boy in stripe pajamas
These movies will never be use for our education because if the message they bring.
@@danielallen4650 Remember the Titans still has the best message of all time. That movie is underrated.
@@robertbair4019 definitely one of the best. It's sad that social justice is just controlling everything and most people are so wrong about history because of what the media they follow tells them to be offended over it. Another good education to learn from is the book called The Prince by Machiavelli. Which that book is explaining what is happening right now.
@@danielallen4650 you forgot Speed Racer. Otherwise I'd say you have a pretty solid list
@@robertbair4019 that’s my brother, don’t you see the resemblance.
Moral of the story: sometimes your past catches up with you even after you have changed.
We are not enemies, but friends.
Thanks for giving us a channel to enjoy together Devin G.
Keep up the work.
Great outdoor bro!
Wise words from your experience!
This movie and Requiem For A Dream are the hardest movies I've ever had to watch but both have such important messages! 👌🏼
try schindlers list
Watched Requiem at 13 years old, 21 years later I have never done heroin, cocaine or meth. That film scared ne off hard drugs forever hahah
@@Aenygma_ i might have to watch that.
Heroin killed my best childhood friend.
@@Aenygma_ I watched Exorcist (1973) at 9 years old - im still not gotten over with that movie, its scary as hell !
Agreed!
This movie is so much. There's grooming, bullying, rape, murder, and loss. The way humans make humans feel by the things they do or don't say, by leaving, by dying, manipulation. The creation of all that is Derek in his lifelong fight against his frailty and vulnerability. It's so complex.
That scene at the end where it shows his dad planting the seed of racism. Made me think of a line in an Immortal Technique interview where he said, "the first victim of racism is a child taught to be racist."
That ending hits hard but it's real AF. You live hate, you lose everything you love. It's just a matter of time. Your choices ain't just about you. They hit the ppl around you. Even if you don't see it at first.
Great review man. Idk how I even ended up on movie reviews but I was entertained.
This movie should be a requirement in every high school! Shit, every junior high!? That principal is what every school teacher, counselor, everyone should be like. To actually care about these kids!
Ed Norton is incredible in this movie. His eyes after the curb scene are so intense, he is amazing. Probably the hottest he's ever looked too, minus the swastika on his chest though.
i remember my history teacher showed the classic this movie in jr high
Ya I was shown this in high school as well.
I saw this is history class as well. Although some students thought the racist adaptation of the battle hymn of the republic was cool to sing. So there is that, I think the message got lost
I'm glad they are showing this movie. Very surprised! I graduated in 99, I'll be freaking 40 this month. Seeing how offended the country is these days I'm shocked they would play this.
I graduated in ‘04. I doubt they could show it today. There would have to be parent consent forms, trigger warnings, and a whole lot of hurdles to see a movie. Back then the teacher just said “we’re going to watch this”
At the end of the movie, Derek says "What have I done?"
Chills. Hate breeds more hate. Great reaction.
I just wanted to say, I found you recently, and you are one of my favorite people to watch react to movies. Inglorious Basterds was my first video I saw. Enjoyed that very much. You sir are a joy to watch.
I remember watching this as a kid. I could never understand then what I do know about how easily hatred is manipulated. This movie changed my life and they should be playing it in schools today.
This movie is amazing. You become so invested. It is an emotional roller coaster of fear, anger, disgust, grief, happiness. Just fantastic and I recommend it to all.
"I'm ashamed that you came out of my body"
Imagine hearing that from your own mother.
I don't have to imagine it.
not gonna lie, at that moment she was no better then him tbh, i mean she was spittin hateful venom as much as he was.
@@Abionx We only got 10 mins of it but we need to understand that she has been enduring this BS on a daily basis ever since her husband died. I agree that it is a cruel thing to say but you kind of understand why.
I’m adopted
@@matthewdhewlett fuck, that's rough.
Man, you clearly have a good heart. You took the time to understand his humanity, despite the swastika. Great channel. Much love.
This movies last monologue from the kid about “baggage” is a great message. Everyone should watch this movie once in their life. The message that all hatred does is hurt everyone around you and yourself. The principal was a real one. He really tried to save this kid from going down a dark path. While he was unsucesaful he cared about his students we need more teachers and principals and especially board and superintendents like that principal who care about their students and dont see them as “just numbers”