My Favorite Movies

This is possibly (probably) the best film I have ever seen.

Firstly I should point out that even though Adam Sadler is the star IT ISN'T A COMEDY and based on his performance in this film, he should do more straight roles - he was simply amazing.

I felt for him from the first second of him being on screen. The film does still have a few laughs in it, but BEWARE there are far more tears to be had than laughs. At one point I had tears rolling down my cheeks and I was laughing, both at the same time!

I don't know much about awards for films, but if this didn't win any, they were robbed.

Don Cheadle, Liv Tyler and Adam Sandler make this film special, with a small part for Donald Sutherland at the end - This film is special, and it has touched my soul.

This movie not only has an amazing story, but the artistic value is tremendous. The stark contrast between the black and white scenes versus the color adds so much to the film. I can't remember another movie that I've seen that impressed me so much artistically.

Norton embodies his character so well, as does Furlong. They go beyond characters on a screen to create a relationship between them and the viewer. By the end of the movie it's as if you've known them and been a part of their struggle.

If you've not seen this movie, you should make it a priority.

I recommend seeing it with children old enough to tolerate violence and look beyond it. Talk about the themes of the movie with kids, as, in my opinion, this film was created to spark conversation about the issues of hate, prejudice and defining one's self.

American History X is a reminder to the viewer that; what is popular is not always right, and what is right is not always popular.

A very East Asian style Pyschological Thriller, at various points through this film I was reminded of Ju-on (The Grudge) Jin Gwai (The Eye) and Ringu (The Ring)

The Jewish connection was also refreshing and different.

Based on other reviews, this film is a Marmite Movie - Love It or Hate It

All I can say is what a way to pick up after Batman Begins. FANTASTIC - I don't know if it's I'm very empathic or if the emotions running through this film are high, maybe I'm imagining it due to Heath's death (RIP) But I feel their pain, even the so called baddies.

Some of the best action sequences I have ever seen are in this flick, and without given away a spoiler, the few minutes after the 'Catastrophic Failure, Preparing To Eject' incident had me grinning, clapping and sitting on the edge of my seat like I was 9 years old again.

The only bad thing I have to say about TDK is:

Its not long enough, I want more Christian Bale Batman - NOW

When I first heard that Christian Bale had been cast as Bruce Wayne/Batman I cringed, I could only think of the pompous yuppie that he played in the only other live-action film he's in that I have seen (American Psycho) there are a couple of cartoons that he voices that were ok, but Batman??

What an enspired piece of casting, along with the rest of the cast - not a bad word to be said for any character.

The visual effects are good without being over the top, and the over-all moodiness is great, really sets the scene.

Its a great idea for a movie, all the other Batman film that preceded this had perfect vehicles, weapons and gadgets, but in this film they kind of look bodged if that makes sense?

Recommended Viewing - at least twice like me!! :)

Powerful stuff, Del Toro at his best??

Cult classic 10 minutes after it was made!!!