This 1998 movie from Tony Kaye, tells the story of Derek Vinyard. Played by Edward Norton he is the ex neo-nazi trying to prevent his younger brother from making the same mistakes he did. Written by David McKenna it's a powerful and thought provoking look at the way a young man can be twisted and contorted. Often by those closest to you, as the said younger brother Danny (Edward furlong) points out in conclusion. Life is too short to be pissed off all the time. The cinematography is paramount to this movie. It takes on a role of its own and really shows how life is not just black or white. The supporting cast do a great job of bringing the story to life. The stand out performance being Avery Brooks as Dr. Bob Sweeney. This piece of cinema tries to look past the pigeon holed neo-nazi scene in so many bad movies. I believe it does the job, this is a well made modern picture. Hate is a powerful sub text and extremism is something we are dealing with every day. This film is as relavent today as it ever was.
I give it 9 out of 10
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