Derek Vinyard in 'American History X'

Derek Vinyard in American History X turns a mirror on America's ugliest faces, and boy, does it sting. Norton's performance? Potent enough to make you delete all those dodgy internet history searches. It’s like watching an emotional wrecking ball, and you can’t help but root for his redemption. Seriously, his transformation from a neo-Nazi to a genuinely remorseful guy is like watching someone try to do a U-turn on a unicycle.