Derek commits the murder of 2 blacks in a moment of uncontrolled rage and his life is changed forever. He goes to prison in Chino and he learns the value of a life without hatred, the hard way. He starts respecting his fellow humans (blacks included) and gives up his hardcore hate principles. Dr. Sweeney plays a major role in bringing Derek back.
Just when Derek has everything figured out and intends to stay away from the gangs and lead a peaceful life with his united family, things turn unbelievably tragic. His past catches up with him and Derek is inconsolable.
Hits
- Edward Norton's makeover. Bald, muscular and menacing. He spews aggression and when he repents, he is even better. What a natural actor. Egs: the lunch table conversation, the scene in the prison when he repents, the climax, his pride after the murder scene etc etc.
- The dialogs are a major plus. Thought provoking, hard hitting and passionate.
- The cinematography by director Tony Kaye, with the use of slow mos to add to the heroism and buildup value, and the top angle shots in the prison, are all eye-catching.
- Beverly D'Angelo as Dorris, the mom looks hot and turns in a great performance at the helpless mom who is caught up in a web of emotions.
- Edward Furlong carries home all our sympathies in the end. The guy looks so girlish though.
- All the other neo-Nazis like Seth, Stacey, Cameron, the guys in the prison and the other blacks in the movie make the drama really intense with their strong anti-feelings.
- The message "Hate is baggage. Life is too short for being pissed-off forever. It's just not worth it". Golden words.
Comments
- Liberal use of a variety of F, MF, B, A words. Countless.
- The rape scene in the prison shower is unimaginable.
VERDICT
All time cult classic about racism and humanity, worth watching forever.
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