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Well, it's a fairly intense movie that obviously shouldn't be taken lightly. There are a couple shocking scenes. I thought it was a really good movie. Didn't expect the ending, but it was a good one. Um, yeah. Anything else?

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The story unfolds through the eyes of Danny Vinyard, who idolizes his older brother Derek. Seeking retribution for his father's murder and burning a way to vent his rage, Derek finds himself transformed by a philosophy of hate as he turns into a charismatic leader of a local white power movement. Despite his indisputable intelligence, his incendiary actions culminate in a brutal murder and ultimately, a prison sentence. Three years later, everyone awaits Derek's return: His mother Doris who prays for his safety; his girlfriend Stacey who longs for his return, and most of all Danny who's desperate for his brother's love and guidance, yet is driven by his own increasing white supremist hatred. Unbeknownst to Danny, Derek is a changed man. Fresh from prison, he no longer views hatred as a badge of honor. Ashamed of his past he is now in a race to save Danny and the Vinyard family from the violence he brought down upon them

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i think "intense" is the perfect word for this movie. i really liked it, but i know it bothered some of my friends (especially the younger and female ones). great watch, in my opinion

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if you just want to watch the movie for the blood and guts...forget it...its not that type of movie..

its good cinema...one of those films that you would never forget..very poignant...

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This movie is probably one of the most intense movies I have ever seen. Almost scary when you think that stuff like this actually goes on in the world.

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Yeah, this movie is great, except for the fact that if anyone ever mentions a curb again you'll think of it.

Also, I think it has one of the best endings in any movie, outside of maybe Braveheart and Casablanca.

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Thanks guys, Can you get to the part with the blood, and the guts ?

there is very little "blood and guts' in this movie, despite one or two very violent scenes, but if all you are looking for is "blood and guts," as you so eloquently stated, your missing the point of the movie itself... i suggest don?t even bother wasting your time watching it because it is a brilliant movie as it forces you to think (quite rare these days no matter what the medium), and by the "blood and guts" statement you have made, it does not seem like thats your cup of tea to think while watching a movie, so just skip on watching it because i get a funny feeling the point will fly right over your head anyway...

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