Edward Norton | Primal Fear (1996) | Dir. Gregory Hoblit
Edward Norton was practically a fetus in his first foray into the film world, 1996’s Primal Fear. Norton stars as Aaron, an altar boy is accused of murdering a priest and Richard Gere is his lawyer who attempts to prove his innocence in what appears to be a case that cannot be won.
The cast is incredible with Laura Linney and Frances McDormand as supporting players, though it is Norton’s phenomenal performance is that really stands out. His character goes from meek, stuttering Southern boy to violent sociopath and back and he does it brilliantly. Just from this one film, you could tell that Edward Norton had an amazing career ahead of him.
He should have won the Academy Award for this film. How can we live in a world where Cuba Gooding Jr. has a Oscar but Edward Norton does not?
Edward Norton was practically a fetus in his first foray into the film world, 1996’s Primal Fear. Norton stars as Aaron, an altar boy is accused of murdering a priest and Richard Gere is his lawyer who attempts to prove his innocence in what appears to be a case that cannot be won.
The cast is incredible with Laura Linney and Frances McDormand as supporting players, though it is Norton’s phenomenal performance is that really stands out. His character goes from meek, stuttering Southern boy to violent sociopath and back and he does it brilliantly. Just from this one film, you could tell that Edward Norton had an amazing career ahead of him.
He should have won the Academy Award for this film. How can we live in a world where Cuba Gooding Jr. has a Oscar but Edward Norton does not?
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