The Believer vs. American History X - Blu-ray Forum

Iamspartacus · 08-09-2012, 05:24 PM

I am a huge fan of American History X and Ed Norton. I've never seen the Believer but have heard its terrific and similar to AMH X. I also heard that Gosling gives a performance as good as Nortons. Any thoughts or opinions on this? I plan to watch the Believer soon. Incidently, I just watched Half Nelson and was blown away by Goslings performance and the movie itself. Best movie I've seen in a while.

Iamspartacus · 08-10-2012, 12:33 AM

Anyone seen them both?

awongus · 08-10-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Iamspartacus

Anyone seen them both?

Yes. Waiting for The Believer to arrive on BD so I can own them both.

Similar themes (neo-Nazis, young man's struggle to belong, etc.), but quite different in execution. Don't want to spoil anything for u. Suffice it to say, if u liked one, you should enjoy the other. Gosling and Norton's performances are legendary. My favorite Gosling film FWIW.

Riddler The Slag · 08-10-2012, 03:39 PM

I want to see this Believer film. Just read a little bit about it and it sounds quite interesting.

Anyone know if it's available on Blu-Ray?

TylerDurden · 08-10-2012, 03:44 PM

I prefer Romper Stomper to AHX. It's Russell Crowes first film and showcases the hopelessness and despair of the skinhead movement brilliantly. AHX gets really corny when he goes to prison. Almost like a Malcolm X rip off or something.

Iamspartacus · 09-02-2012, 09:39 PM

Well I watched the Believer and Gosling was good in it but NOWHERE near as good as Norton and American History X.

johnchatzo · 09-02-2012, 10:21 PM

I have never heard of The Believer until now.I'll give it a watch.

08-09-2012, 05:24 PM	#1
Iamspartacus Active Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:485 Trading Score:1	The Believer vs. American History X I am a huge fan of American History X and Ed Norton. I've never seen the Believer but have heard its terrific and similar to AMH X. I also heard that Gosling gives a performance as good as Nortons. Any thoughts or opinions on this? I plan to watch the Believer soon. Incidently, I just watched Half Nelson and was blown away by Goslings performance and the movie itself. Best movie I've seen in a while.

08-10-2012, 03:39 PM	#4
Riddler The Slag Power Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Tulsa, OK (formally S. Wales) Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:309 DVD collection:46 PS3 collection:11	I want to see this Believer film. Just read a little bit about it and it sounds quite interesting. Anyone know if it's available on Blu-Ray? Flixter Reviews: http://www.flixster.com/user/799166450/ratings/ Amazon Wishlist: http://amzn.com/w/CNPJIHJL5TCL

08-10-2012, 03:44 PM	#5
TylerDurden Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2009 Location:So Cal Blu-ray collection:674 PS3 collection:19 Trading Score:12	I prefer Romper Stomper to AHX. It's Russell Crowes first film and showcases the hopelessness and despair of the skinhead movement brilliantly. AHX gets really corny when he goes to prison. Almost like a Malcolm X rip off or something. There simply is no other place on the internet. Blu-ray.com If you are not paying for the best you are getting ripped of by the worst.

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08-10-2012, 12:33 AM	#2
Iamspartacus Active Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:485 Trading Score:1	Anyone seen them both?

09-02-2012, 09:39 PM	#6
Iamspartacus Active Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:485 Trading Score:1	Well I watched the Believer and Gosling was good in it but NOWHERE near as good as Norton and American History X.

09-02-2012, 10:21 PM	#7
johnchatzo Senior Member Member since:Oct 2011 Blu-ray collection:125 DVD collection:37	I have never heard of The Believer until now.I'll give it a watch.