Primal Fear - Roy

[@shreyasd17]

Can anyone believe, this is Edward Norton's first movie. A Star born here... Great acting..

[@MegaRajendra786]

I am shocked by his acting My goodness

[@Ororo_Munroe1]

shreyas deshpande this was his first movie?

[@harley7836]

GODrules555 no he got screwed over the year he was nominated for this movie Cuba won the awards over Edward for Jerry Maguire and there was so much backlash about it at the time even people in the industry came out in support of Edward and said he was robbed. It still pisses people off now when they watch this movie and know what went on the year it was the awards shows season. XoX

[@seikibrian8641]

Technically this was his second movie. Two years earlier he had a role in "Only In America," a direct-to-video production.

[@Caravan22222]

Acting isn't all too hard. Politicians and all kinds of people can do it well. Otherwise, no one would ever get away with lying.

[@Thrillseeker8922]

Between this, American History X and Fight Club, Edward Norton truly owned the second half of the 90s.

[@justdave923]

25th Hour (2002) - underrated gem

[@bubufubu]

What the fuck. Have some love for Rounders.

[@stevedavis7451]

Rounders and 25th Hour as well.

[@orlandohinojosa8452]

@@bubufubu what's rounders?

[@vegasmona]

HE OWNED THE INDUSTRY, almost all of his roles/movies he played becomes iconic and classic cult.

[@misti-step]

love when edward plays roy imitating aaron, you can still tell it's a different character. this movie floors me

[@howdidkobecrosstheroadonim3748]

Gabbyb133 his split personality even smokes lol

[@farhananadia8060]

Edward Norton is a great actor

[@clownworldhereticmyron1018]

@@howdidkobecrosstheroadonim3748 Yeah, it's interesting how even traits with a physical component- like addictions- can differ from personality to personality. Despite inhabiting the same body one might smoke like a chimney while the other doesn't crave nicotine at all. Even more bizarre is when it happens with characteristics we think of as entirely physical, like one personality being allergic to something while others aren't. Goes to show how much control our brains have unconsciously over the rest of our body.

[@tonyc8752]

@@clownworldhereticmyron1018 Scientists even found through studying epilepsy that all humans apparently have two distinct personalities. One in the right brain. One in the left. They even disagree on things that we normally would consider sacred like religion. However, despite two distinct separate desires, tastes and personalities, when a decision has to be made, one of the two sides will win out and the human conscious experiences the perception of only one personality.

[@deniseg812]

the last seconds.

[@freddybeer]

What a scene! My favourite part is after all the threats and intimidation and aggression, Roy genuinely apologises for his manners for not introducing himself earlier! LOL!!!

[@neelmoudgil4962]

Southern politeness

[@jpsned]

I saw this in the theater when it came out and remember laughing at that moment. 😀

[@Abelius]

Psychopath by the book, yeah.

[@dragontbag]

Lol “Aaron couldn’t kick his own ass”.

[@lilsaam]

such a good roast

[@codyjames3416]

And then fight club came along and Aaron finally did whoop his own ass.

[@zosia4521]

@@codyjames3416 FR

[@evenflow5491]

What's terrifying about Roy is that he's able to change his own emotions almost instantly. It's clearly an act, but he's completely committed to making it look like Roy is the fake personality.

[@Chadderall113]

He did a great job at it

[@2hot4u68]

Fake it till you make it

[@kimmyfreak200]

this was such an important film and especially at the time because there was a murderer that attempted this..he faked insanity and multiple personality disorder (D.I.D.) which is a very real thing they tried to say it wasn't cuz of a movie/real case called Sybil with sally field but they were saying the doctors created it deliberately in the woman who had borderline not D.I.D but u don't know the motives for these people claiming it was all to make money... i know someone who has D.I.D and it was terrifying yet my psychology knowledge and true crime interested mind was fascinated watching him switch to his many personalities...he was taking anti psychotics but it didn't seem to work in my opinion cuz he still had hallucinations, paranoia, extreme emotional outbursts, delusions of persecution, homicidal fantasies, suicidal thoughts, depression, rage and blackouts, violent outbursts, and ptsd episodes...i witnessed most of those when i let him stay at my apartment for a week..it was EXHAUSTING and dangerous because i didn't exactly have a shot ready to sedate him and i am not a licensed psychiatrist. But it was quite an experience. He also said he was a she, but not a real trans gender person because he had this illness and i am surprised they let him get breast implants and he was back and forth changing his mind all the time to have a full sex change operation and they wont do it on someone with certain disorders like he has. So he still had his but he dressed like a woman and had breasts. But as far as being accused of murder it is impossible to fake insanity or mental illness nowadays especially to convince multiple doctors and a jury and the media... cuz we know more about this than they did in the past

[@DimitriosChannel]

@@2hot4u68 Jimmy Kimmel is that you?

[@2hot4u68]

@@DimitriosChannel 😂🤣

[@jclark21218]

i was today years old when i realized that when he mocked Aaron's voice, it's almost a giveaway to the twist at the end of the movie.

[@clownworldhereticmyron1018]

Giveaway nah, but good ol fashioned foreshadowing yea. In this scene he just sounds like Roy mocking Aaron. In the final scene he wants to show off and doesn't need to worry about hiding anymore so he does it properly. Just to show Marty how hard he got played. Lol!

[@megaoldskool76]

doodily doo Right!

[@akanetendo8340]

In the act that he's doing he just acknowledge that Aaron doesn't know Roy or what he's doing,he never said that Roy doesn't know what he's doing or that doesn't know Aaron. Roy is the criminal mind so it s ok for him to know what is happening when Aaron goes away

[@GoatVindicator]

Edward Norton still does not have an Oscar... That is a crime in its own.

[@RonnieD1970]

I agree

[@bigpileofpuke]

Nobody cares about the Oscars anymore

[@JeffreyGillespie]

Maybe he should have Roy talk to the Academy. 😆

[@naimaboukhouf7357]

All his performance are stunning

[@ted__ryan]

Oscar's are a joke these days. Oscars is the new MTV VMAs.

[@stickitupyourasteric]

This kid must have blown the writers and directors kinds with his ability.... Such balls to believe your this good and then deliver... Wow

[@trinitylivingston1286]

Right?

[@harley7836]

Chris Clements he did, he got the part straight away! He thought he had no chance because there was 100’s of other actors waiting to be seen and he only went along because his friend persuaded him to go and try out (he was about to give up trying too become an actor at this point!) went in, did the lines and left most of the people in the room speechless especially when he switched between Aaron and Roy so effortlessly! Look for Edwards original behind the scenes video of his audition tape for this movie it’s so good and it’s unbelievable that with his acting skills nobody would give him the time of day until this movie, XoX

[@trinitylivingston1286]

@@harley7836 wow, really?? That's crazily amazing, wow!

[@loriwell5114]

@@harley7836 Where can we find that audition/screen test? Is it here on YT?

[@harley7836]

@@loriwell5114 I’m not sure if the actual tape is online. But here’s his very first interview he did about the movie. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnWyk62gecmErJY The audition tape is on the DVD. I don’t know if it’s actually been uploaded to KZbin.

[@mangeshpuranik31]

The way Norton kicks the chair is cool. He owns the scene.

[@omarsantana3680]

it's crazy how Roy swats Martin's hands away without even looking.

[@dellickjohnsellick5864]

Film debut. And he apparently added the stutter during the audition. Incredible. I bet they were all completely amazed by this performance. What a genius. Even though slightly overshadowed because of how surprising Roy was...Aaron’s innocence and vulnerability was equally as brilliant.

[@paullentz1972]

"Aaron" was an act. "There never was an Aaron"!

[@unggarocheekoni3766]

The best debut performance ever

[@kathleencaruanasmith8143]

The twist that he was able to make between arron and roy was amazing. A truly great actor. I wish we could of seen a bit more of roy though. I think he could of done with at least another 1 or 2 scenes.

[@Cukito4]

What EXACTLY does COULD OF mean? Of what?

[@clownworldhereticmyron1018]

@@Cukito4 You coulda said it out loud and figured it yourself. I pray you never stumble upon scottish twitter, you might have an aneurysm

[@Cukito4]

@@clownworldhereticmyron1018 Again, apart from my original question, about the definition of COULD OF, I have another question. What EXACTLY does COULDA mean? Also, an aneurysm where? In my carotids? In my abdominal aorta? In my aortic arch? There is no scientific evidence associating any appearance of an aneurysm, to the act of meeting another human being. Or are you talking about a generic aneurysm, the sort to which common people, who don't know anything about human anatomy, refer to? This "conversation" bores me. I always win.

[@musicfan8048]

if ther was a primal fear 2 Richard Gere would tell every1 he was faking the multiple personalities

[@vihaze6725]

I mean, if you're getting this riled up in the comments section of a KZbin video, I wouldn't categorize you as someone who consistently wins...

[@kellyballaro7846]

One of the most underrated movies of all time

[@candlestick5942]

I love this scene and the final scene. I remembered watching it as a kid - amazing twist and so skillfully done

[@brentrealin7070]

wow if was a kid and watched it i would understand nothing lmao.. good for u tho

[@thecyberpirate4055]

@@brentrealin7070 Some understand maturely-themed movies. I watched the exorcist when I was only 8

[@grenda5]

that was some of the greatest acting you will ever see.

[@randyjoe8253]

Edward Norton deserves two best actor awards for playing two opposite personalities to perfection.

[@antonynjogu8283]

The academy should explain why at least why he didn't pick any.

[@lllllsp1d3rlllll]

He is the greatest actor

[@NevxrBackDown]

Al Pacino & Daniel Day-Lewis say hi.

[@vuk8623]

3:41, I like how he just casually shakes his hand😂

[@jessebrucepinkman9834]

The acting is so great in this scene. When Roy turned back into Aaron I almost cried

[@HerculesRockefellerESQ]

YEAH SCIENCE!

[@brynne77]

I have a question. I know you wrote your comment a few years ago but I was hoping you might see my question. For Ed's character, the 'main personality' is supposed to be Roy, right? If 'Roy' is the 'real' personality and he is pretending he has more than one personality, if the other personality got scared and 'went off to tell Roy', wouldn't Roy be more supportive and nicer to alter ego 'Aaron'? instead of critical of him?

[@jadefire2817]

Edward is so beautifully , gorgeously talented *SMART* miles and miles above just about anyone on screen with him. His scenes with the incomparable Sir Anthony Hopkins are some of the only times he seems on equal footing with his castmate.

[@trinitylivingston1286]

He's so cute!

[@fleurmariaalmeida8960]

You hit the nail on the Head

[@anahihernandez9754]

I hate that Brad Pitt has more credits for Fight Club than Edward Norton just because he's the stereotype of american good looking guy. Edward is completly above him.

[@jadefire2817]

@@anahihernandez9754 OMG! YES! So true. Intelligence , off the chain. There is just so much to be said for watching a person like that in a film. Pitt is decent. But that's all.

[@johnrockyryan]

​@@anahihernandez9754 so far above him that it's not even a joke

[@Johnny771f]

i am speechless. This scene is made so perfectly. GREAT. I can watch it over and over again.

[@lovecanis7701]

The first one and a half minute I feel like Marty is an angry dad trying to make his son confess if he's using drug lol I love their chemistry! You can't blame Marty for adoring this young man since he is sooo cute 😂

[@MegaRajendra786]

I can't get over this movie

[@siennaxbshshshw]

Edwards performance in this movie was honestly incredible this was one of the best performances i’ve seen in a long time.

[@Wattchn]

how the hell did he not win the oscar for this omg

[@dannythomas417]

Oscars are rigged, always have been.

[@joenobody5913]

@@dannythomas417 Exactly this. They're also becoming more of "lifetime achievement" type "awards" nowadays (see Leo and him finally getting one after much outcry...for a fairly mediocre, or IMO total shit, movie). Also, who gives a shit about the oscars? Has anyone ever asked your opinion on who should win? No, nor anyone you know.

[@HanginInSF]

Probobably because Richard Gere's shitty acting

[@WiredLain_]

@@HanginInSF he’s a great actor idk wtf ur talking abt

[@Mozthx]

​@@joenobody5913you know shit about good performances if you think Leo in the revanent was bad. He won it cause he deserved it out of everyone that year you dummy

[@hannahrowl8762]

What I love about this scene is “Roy’s” question - “what is it, Marty?”. So subtle, but so effective (Marty never once revealed his name in all the time that “Aaron” turned to “Roy” in this scene - i.e, he remembered all along that Richard Gere was called Marty and was therefore faking it). It’s something I’ve only noticed now I’ve seen the film already and know the twist. So subtle yet so brilliant.

[@ThePitchblue]

"Roy" knew about Marty because "Aaron" was telling him about everything, they were communicating. Roy even calls him a sissy.

[@coreyhall1150]

He said Aaron told him all about Marty. How are ppl this dense? The simplest thing ppl can't comprehend in movies.

[@CDtheMan]

one of the best movie scenes of all time

[@edabreu7871]

This was a holy shit moment! Knew he was going to be a star. Great acting.

[@vlynn82]

2:53 to 2:58 That's so funny!!-- *in a mocking voice* 'but he got scared and.. duh'

[@DR-mq1vn]

Ed Norton deserved an Oscar for this performance.

[@bryonwatkins1432]

This movie, it’s OBVIOUS that Edward Norton had a great career ahead.

[@Freddyfrm18]

Wow what a phenomenal actor. The way his facial expression changes from a helpless boy to a bad ass is simply amazing. Edward Norton was born to play this role. American History X is another role where his acting was just top notch. Idk about you guys but he had me fooled til the end. When he reveals Aaron was just an act all along truly blows your mind.

[@vtastek]

One the two performances that genuinely scared me. The other is Hannibal Lecter.

[@Pazuzu82]

What about buffalo bill

[@ezmony6950]

Ironically,He caught Hannibal in Red Dragon

[@Twizzledoc187]

Such a brilliant scene that I can watch this over a 100 times and still be just a floored as if I’m watching for the first time. This is a timeless scene.

[@tsich3226]

Edward Norton is the best actor in history.

[@hl8808]

T sich yes

[@magdalenr.b.8584]

and that's the truth!

[@johnanthonyp]

Robert Shaw.

[@cyanidechrist]

Hack at best.

[@kanemccarthy1979]

@@cyanidechrist L

[@bindair_dundat]

Edward Norton: "I'm new in this acting business so go easy on me." Director: "Hell no! You're gonna play two distinct roles, switching between them on the fly."

[@nowankersallowed2115]

This was the perfect example of how a person will use an apparent weakness to their advantage. Playing a simpleton to manipulate the system. It takes a lot of balls and understanding the psychology of their opponent to outwit them.

[@brianconnelly1238]

The twist at the end of this film, that was a work of art...

[@HerculesRockefellerESQ]

"There was never any Aaron..."

[@attackpatterndelta8949]

"Who the fuck cares about Linda?" That made me laugh, not entirely sure why.

[@muhgtra2sd]

This film has always meant so much to me,thus watching it again looks fulfilling and never boring. Richard and Edward get on tremendously spellbinding, grabbing your attention utterly and making you feel as if you could be there. That looks real deep down. I think that around all of the productions these actors are known for this concretely rewards and highlights their recitation attitudes and bravey in laying a flawless tape. My tip to you is to watch these fragments over and over again

[@alternativefacts6779]

That stutter is P-p-p-priceless

[@Utilitarian101]

The acting in this scene is unbelievably believable.

[@Gradioactive4]

At the age of 9 when I accidentally saw the movie on pay per view and holy shit Edward Norton owned this movie, dude 👏🏾

[@antonynjogu8283]

Stunning debut from Ed. Norton. Hadn't seen such an incredible 1st time appearance by a star since Ricky Shcrodder appearance as the small boy T.J. in the 1979 movie The Champ.

[@iambiggus]

Thank you for posting the entire scene and not some cut-off crap like that movie flicks crap.

[@trinity_horrors]

No court room drama movie could beat this movie, this movie is the best thing in history, my favorite part in this scene is Roy finished yelling at the lawyer (forgot his name) He says “So your name is Roy?” “Oh jeez I’m so sorry” like bruh XD

[@nuwanda4609]

I cant stop watching this scene, its so amazing.

[@paullentz1972]

I remember watching this the first time when it came out. Totally had me fooled. The ending was shocking. Usually I can guess how movies end...NEVER say the ending of this one coming. "There never was a Roy"?......."There never was a Aaron"!

[@Totalavulsion]

Norton is a great actor

[@chairde]

I was completely taken in and was shocked at the end. Damn actors can do anything to change a character. The transformation is stunning.

[@ASIF_M1934]

Still gives me the tingles...superb acting.

[@coreyhall1150]

Makes my balls tingle

[@gilpinsteven]

Holy cow this is a master class in acting fireworks!! Gere, Norton and McDormand are all firing pearls at us!!

[@daleviker5884]

Annoyed me how McDormand's character says "we need to talk" and Richard Gere brushes her off. She should have said "No, we have to talk. Now."

[@Backyardmech1]

😁 I see exactly why Ed was chosen for Fight Club with the personality split after this. He was able to go back and forth so well it fit perfectly that Tyler Durden could appear. This is our hand, but this is our head. What’s that smell?

[@Stillreal312]

3:10 Roy confess murder while still denying murder

[@breakingmath1]

dammit! Norton had deserved his Academy Award! Awesome acting!!

[@Augalv]

Great scene.. Great performance by Edward Norton

[@TheRealMaiden]

Just about the best freaking movies I've ever seen - because of Edward's performance.

[@nicolee2649]

The best Edward Norton Movie ever! True genius and amazingly special! No chance just anyone could pull off that character and switch at the end! So deserved the highest honor for this role. As for Richard I think his greatest roll of his career was absolutely hands down RED CORNER! Even more amazing is how young and far back in Norton's career this was!

[@Conan_the_Based]

Aaron was later subjected to heavy doses of gamma radiation which turned Roy into a violent green monster.

[@moragag9307]

“You wouldn’t like it when he’s angry”- the Incredible Hulk 2008

[@jessejohnson3.24]

The immortal hulk

[@moragag9307]

Lillymay Parker Does your ass ever get jealous of the shit that comes out of your mouth?

[@airplantkilleryo1361]

When Gere sits back in that chair, Norton just fucking OWNED the moment. I watched this movie with 5 friends for the 1st time and ALL of us were holding our breath.

[@peterbadharee4195]

One of the most underrated actors ever!!!!!!!!!!

[@jjp009]

Holy shit! I gotta see this movie now. What a performance. When Roy came out, he scared ME!

[@BillKaulitz4ever100]

one of my many many reasons i love Edward Norton.

[@Casualgamer886]

This movie was the biggest plot twist I’ve ever seen

[@AffariPuliti]

2 amazing actors? ONE amazing actor..first movie of Norton and he's just THE BEST!

[@michaelp1217]

Dude, there's nothing on earth more 90s than Richard Gere

[@UnCreativeDeconstructionism]

Ironically Jurassic Park. Lol

[@depressedpebbles]

The fact that he was only 25-26 when they filmed this is nuts AND ITS HIS FIRST EVER MOVIE .

[@davidguerin1401]

I remember reading the book and then watching the movie, Edward Norton didn't disappoint. That's Talent

[@urban1413]

Edward Norton always preferred to add stuttering into his characters persona in order to give the persona a feeling of more depth

[@CityThatCannotBeCaptured]

This is the best movie twist ending I have ever seen. It is BRILLIANT. Fabulous acting. Fabulous story.

[@DD556762X51]

I thought Norton really stuttered , very believable acting.

[@mochuisle9030]

This scene and the last scene is everything, I am speechless

[@norefa3251]

This scene was so good 👍

[@judegirl7607]

I seen this movie several times; it was a great movie. Edward did great acting; he was spot on and of course Richard was excellent as usual.

[@Dr.BenjiBuddy]

Awesome. I also love the courtroom scene and the ending of course.

[@unrealityproduction]

Some of the best acting ever

[@delrey874]

It's hard to believe that Norton doesn't have an Oscar yet.

[@jordancarlin9687]

frances mcdormand is so wholesomely beautiful

[@roseault6335]

Edward Norton is my favourite actor of all time xxx

[@Maseko66]

I realised I’d actually hadn’t taken a breath while watching this scene... Edward Norton is an exceptional actor... please for him for “Motherless Brooklyn” wtaf...

[@juliuskovacs5116]

Been watching Motherless Brooklyn,.. great actor.

[@MBEABOGADOS]

cant stop watching this.

[@joesmith1667]

never was a Aaron I love this movie says clearly at the start its Roy on the loose

[@averycolnite3561]

Roy (in a wild rage): Who the fk are you??!!! Martin ( in total disbelief): Who the fk are you?! 😄

[@teesceeo]

I loooove that part!

[@jayshomer4191]

Great performance. What a scene !

[@pengu1785]

Unbelievable acting, just saw the movie. Fantastic. And the ending is amazing. I just can't get enough of Roy though! I just love that character for some reason :)

[@missygraceful]

The fact that edward norton didn’t win the Oscar is beyond my compréhension

[@daleviker5884]

Yeah, well, minority quotas.

[@jeremyhamilton2774]

One of the goats Edward Norton I love this film

[@BGM16]

Richard Gere is also very impressive, top notch acting.

[@michaelbates2975]

My favorite acting scene of all time. He's a genius!!!

[@harley7836]

I remember watching this in the movie theatre and everyone just gasped and went silent twice not one person said a single word when he just switched up and the end scene when he just claps and admitted there was no Aaron! None of us seen them two scenes coming and everyone was just stood in the lobby when it finished talking about the two main twists and also the fact this was Edwards first proper acting role. And I remember the upset that everyone felt when he was robbed at the Oscars and Cuba won the award over Edward! That award should have gone to Edward for this role, a lot of people in business also came out at the time and said he was robbed, someone even saying Cuba only won because of Tom who carried his/Cuba’s character in Jerry Maguire! It still pisses me and A lot of other people off when this movie comes on knowing what happened at the awards shows back then.

[@naimaboukhouf7357]

I can watch this movie again and again Its a jewellery ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@momalo1623]

Edward norton can play a weak person, but instantly change into an Alpha scary person in a second

[@spikecemildamon]

i watched the film many years ago and i have the dvd and i watched it again and again,how many times i watched it ,i do not remember,only thing i wanna say that how many times i watched this film and i still can not believe this is edward norton's first movie:))

[@jcmat9917]

This was one of the two scenes that blew everyone out of their socks; the second one,… well, guess.

[@jeremyhamilton2774]

One of the best performances right here

[@benpogi4ever]

I ever wonder how come Norton never won (or was nominated) any award for this role? His evil character's portrayal is way beyond excellent.

[@mehditerfous]

This was his first role ever ..amazing

[@jewlzcraig-leaves597]

Spectacular. Absolutely mind blowing!