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  • aud19
    Twin Moderator Emeritus
    • Aug 2003
    • 16706

    #1

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    Definitely not a "feel good" movie. No rainbows and lollipops here but a supremely well done and well acted movie about modern North American society. Not quite on par with say American Beauty in that regard but still pretty damn good and Brody is stellar as always.

    I'm also man enough to admit I teared up in a couple scenes.
    Jason
  • Chris D
    Ultra Senior Member
    • Dec 2000
    • 16875

    #2
    Huh... we really liked American History X. Might check this out.
    CHRIS

    Well, we're safe for now. Thank goodness we're in a bowling alley.
    - Pleasantville

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    • Hdale85
      Ultra Senior Member
      • Jan 2006
      • 16120

      #3
      American History X was so brutal at times, it was hard to stomach through but I have to say I'm glad I watched it.

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      • George Bellefontaine
        Moderator Emeritus
        • Jan 2001
        • 7636

        #4
        Originally posted by aud19
        Definitely not a "feel good" movie. No rainbows and lollipops here but a supremely well done and well acted movie about modern North American society. Not quite on par with say American Beauty in that regard but still pretty damn good and Brody is stellar as always.

        I'm also man enough to admit I teared up in a couple scenes.
        Since the loss of my wife earlier this year, I have carefully avoided those non feel good movies, but I really like character study films so I will probably give this one a go and take my chances.
        My Homepage!

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        • madmac
          Ultra Senior Member
          • Aug 2010
          • 3122

          #5
          Originally posted by George Bellefontaine
          Since the loss of my wife earlier this year, I have carefully avoided those non feel good movies, but I really like character study films so I will probably give this one a go and take my chances.

          I am extremely sorry for your loss George. It must be very difficult.
          Dan Madden :T

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          • George Bellefontaine
            Moderator Emeritus
            • Jan 2001
            • 7636

            #6
            Originally posted by madmac
            I am extremely sorry for your loss George. It must be very difficult.
            It is, Dan. Thank you for your kind words.
            My Homepage!

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            • aud19
              Twin Moderator Emeritus
              • Aug 2003
              • 16706

              #7
              If you think you're ready George, give it a go, it's a great movie. It will likely bring some raw emotions to the surface though, so no rush if you aren't. The movie will till be there when you are

              Like I said, it got me pretty worked up in parts. It's not something I think I'd want to watch often because of that but I'm leaning towards keeping it in the collection as I thought it was that well done.

              Best to you George
              Jason

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              • George Bellefontaine
                Moderator Emeritus
                • Jan 2001
                • 7636

                #8
                Thanks, Jason. I'll keep your words in mind.
                My Homepage!

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