Have you seen the movie, "Primal Fear" from 1996?
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With Richard Gere and Edward Norton? It was Edward Norton’s film debut and to me one of his best performances ever. At what point did you figure out the plot? I love this movie and if you haven’t seen it then put it at the top of your list of “to see” movies.
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Yes. Edward Norton’s performance was pretty amazing. And to be honest, I can’t say when or even if I figured out the plot; at what point I figured out what was going on. I saw it a long time ago.
Yes, I’ve seen it and thought it was good, but not good enough to watch a second time.
There were literally thousands of people auditioned. Norton showed up completely ‘method’ and blew them away. I remember he was big news after that performance.
What a great few years he had after too. It opened up everything for him: Rounders, American History X, and Fight Club – all in a row!
I gave Primal Fear 4 of 5 starts though. I think I might have figured it out right about when they wanted me to, which is good, but I believe there were some pacing issues/hiccups that took me out of the mood at points.
Maura Tierney has powerful good looks!! (Her and Rhona Mitra share some serious “square hotness”.)
I did watch it some time ago, but i can’t remember really what it’s about. I suppose it didn’t have much of an impact on me then…
Great movie, but I had a head start on figuring out the plot. I’d read the book. ;)
Can’t believe I never saw it. Thanks for mentioning; I’ll order from Netflix today. I’m a HUGE Norton fan. My favorites with him are, as @ipso says, are Rounders, American History X, Fight Club and The Score.
@Austinlad yes, you must see this is you are a fan! I can’t believe the acting from such a novice… it is one of my fave films of his. I really liked Rounders also because the great job he did with the characte Worm. n Primal Fear, I figured the story out very early but only because I was getting my degree in psychology at the time and loved the subject. ok i won’t spoil it for you! watch it!
I loved it and was stunned by the twist at the end. That kind of surprised me cuz I’m usually pretty good at seeing those coming Made me a big Norton fan, I need to line a “Norton Day”, I’ve seen so few.
Somebody just recommended this movie to me the other night. I must watch it soon. Sounds very good.
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