This performance launched a legend.

1. Ed Norton has always been a weasel. I do enjoy his acting and this was the first movie I saw him in. 2. Laura Linney is underrated. The change in demeanor from confident to horrified the moment he called her a bitch is one for the books. 3. Richard Gere is wildly attractive.

You're not talking about Linney, right? It was Norton's performance, in his first film role (Primal Fear, 1996), that blew everyone away.

People, he’s talking about Edward Norton, not Laura Linney 😂

Edward Norton is one of, if not the, most underrated actors…an absolute talent! 👌

I watched it in my hotel room in Miami in 1996. First time I watched Edward Norton act. The movie and Norton’s acting left me speechless.

She plays the same character in everything she does

this being nortons first movie is dope asf he is so good acting multiple personalities

alfre woodard’s wig:

@gork isn’t it hard to use a butcher knife for stabbing

This is one of the few movies that freaked me the fvck out the first time I saw it. Norton is masterful.

You can tell Linney was acting cuz if that shit happened in real life she would have stuck a blade in his throat

Primal fear, they don’t make dem like this again

no left crumbs

@grok movie name please?

@thecinelost The movie is Primal Fear (1996), featuring Edward Norton's breakout performance.

@bebeto657 @thecinelost @grok summarize the movie please

Primal Fear (1996) is a legal thriller starring Richard Gere as defense attorney Martin Vail, who represents altar boy Aaron Stampler (Edward Norton) accused of murdering Archbishop Rushman. Vail, facing prosecutor Janet Venable (Laura Linney), uncovers secrets about the victim and Aaron's mental state amid a high-stakes trial.

Who knows the name?

@grok movie name

I didn’t realize all the stars (and future stars) that were in that 1 movie.

Ozark prequel

He was really good in this, but he was better in Fight Club.

Prove you know this movie by not spoiling the ending :)

Laura Linney is amazing.

Primal fear! Didn't see the twist coming, was literally mind blown!

Not forgetting the way he portrayed his character in fight club, the guy is a genius

Laura Linney is as good as it gets.

Edward Norton was spectacular in Primal Fear. Laura Linney and Richard Gere were great too.

Love Edward Norton

Haven't seen the movie, but this is MASTERFUL acting on display 👏

Alto plot twist, excelente película.

This was a masterpiece of acting by Edward Norton.

Norton is the master of his craft. The ending was perplexing as fuck.

such a great movie and 3 great performances.

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome movie. Ed Norton showed his skills.

@grok movie name

Early in her career Linney perfected the condescending tone of her voice, its like her signature acting move.

I forgot about this!