The moment Edward Norton became a legend (Primal Fear ending twist)

[@therealrobschroeder]

The first time I saw this scene my jaw hit the floor. Bravo.

[@tonyhewlett4527]

This and Matthew McConaughey in a time to kill in the courtroom speech.

[@trentevenson8988]

This scene made me love his acting. You knew he was going to be huge after this.

[@DaisyMay3544]

Blew me away. He's so talented!

[@Raddy2k]

Wasnt even good

[@Jmatt455]

Me too! Completely surprised me.

[@jonvia]

When I saw this movie for the first time, this scene made my friends and i gasp. I love Ed Norton.

[@joeyk9578]

He was so good in this movie. How he could change his facial expressions with a simple look in his eyes.

[@nynomadfjc3907]

Back when writers could write and actors could act.

[@deerheart87]

Those days are long gone

[@RobertPagano226]

@@nynomadfjc3907 Precisely said !!

[@GinaHarrisToo]

Before all the comic book BS.

[@deerheart87]

@@GinaHarrisToo absolutely

[@tomb.2632]

That was an outstanding acting performance! He should have received the supporting actor Oscar for that role....

[@evamariebryde]

One of the best performances in the history of film and he gets cheated out of an Oscar. Ridiculous.

[@r.w.221]

Instead Cuba Gooding received it for Jerry Maguire! You gotta be Kidding me…

[@chrissullivan40]

@@r.w.221 I guess show me the money was a catchy phrase

[@Raddy2k]

For who. Both were trash

[@RobertPagano226]

@@r.w.221 Exactly, right??

[@tylerellis2725]

This was literally his first role. He went from unknown to getting robbed of the Best Supporting Oscar on his first movie role

[@RobertPagano226]

@@tylerellis2725 Till this day wondered what Cuba did to win that year, a travesty!

[@tylerellis2725]

@ honestly my guess is he won because he was a known actor who payed his dues would be my guess. Don’t get me wrong Jerry McGuire was great and Cuba was good in the movie but Norton was some of the best acting out there regardless of year imo

[@Lukesky5917]

One of the best performances ever! Ed Norton is so underrated

[@RobertPagano226]

@@tylerellis2725 Agree with you, not sure Cuba paid his dues before he won, how many movies was he in to have paid his dues, but many of us believe Edward was more deserving that year.

[@madeinthebronx_83]

Norton got robbed here just like he got robbed for his role in American History X

[@rogerw3818]

It was a perfect reveal. The way he played on the lawyer's vanity and then just destroyed him at the end was cinematic brilliance. There's something quite satisfying about seeing the villain prevail

[@timothyslaughter476]

Could not ask for a better role for a new actor in Hollywood. And he nailed it.

[@NewEnglandOutdoorsman]

The book this movie is based on came out in 93. Usual suspects was 95 and Primal Fear was 96 but the writing it’s based on was form 93. Don’t know about when Usual Suspects was written but yeah it’s a pretty similar plot.

[@timothyslaughter476]

I hate to say this but i expected more from Ed after this. He's had a brilliant career but still not what it could have been imo. But Hollywood is a tricky place.

[@WhalienDNA]

@@timothyslaughter476he really alienated a lot of people, especially directors, with this arrogance. A lot of people just don’t want to work with him.

[@Scout-ff6sh]

@@WhalienDNAthat’s what I read somewhere that he is difficult to work with.

[@Scout-ff6sh]

@@WhalienDNAbut his acting in this movie- phenomenal! He should have won an Oscar.

[@amps830]

Edward Norton is an incredible actor. He’s not afraid to play the controversial roles.

[@trevorregay9283]

Maybe so, but I think Richard Gere is probably one of the most underrated actors of our time......and sure Norton may have stole the show here, but no question, Gere performed masterfully here as well..........

[@deerheart87]

@@trevorregay9283 Gere is always watchable , he's slick and suave

[@shaeleigh111]

This and Keyser Soze were the two greatest character reveals of all time.

[@runtothe_shadows]

Edward was beyond brilliant in this movie.

[@wheatgerm1208]

Since I had read the book before the movie came out, the twist did not come as a surprise to me. Still, I was blown away by Norton's performance. He's simply magnificent in this role.

[@lilyarmitage4168]

I've watched this movie numerous times as it never fails to amaze me; Edward Norton is fantastic in this movie, and also in The Painted Veil.

[@azmom0014]

The Painted Veil So many people haven’t seen it !!! One of my favs 😊

[@lilyarmitage4168]

@azmom0014 - I know; I loved it so much, I bought the Blue Ray; I'm always telling people to try and watch it. One of his best, I think.❤❤

[@tony.g20]

How about American History X or The Score, or Fight Club...and many more

[@deadstarjoker]

There never was a Roy or an Aaron.... There is only Tyler Durden. It’s only after we’ve lost everything that we’re free to do anything.

[@janiseporter7765]

Edward Norton is genius. I love this movie

[@chrisaycock6963]

Edward Norton MADE this movie. This was The ABSOLUTE BEST Part

[@TheTishy44]

He did an awesome job…..what a great performance.

[@KajunMs39]

Great movie!!! Fell in love with Norton after this. Caught every movie he's made!!

[@annrodriguez2891]

American History X....My favorite role of his ❤

[@belenvillegasmercado7480]

Love this scene. Pure brillant And I think, Edward said that line on purpose, just to see if his lawyer would be able to figure it out

[@deerheart87]

Def

[@margomckaine78]

Yeah, I agree. He said it on purpose. He would have been greatly disappointed if Gere didn't figure it out on the spot. But then to say there never was an Aaron - oh man, that locked it! Poor Marty. He was devastated!

[@katherinesummers2724]

Richard Gere was superb and outstanding in this film. One of the best movies of all time. Love love love it

[@TheIceyeddy]

What a great film. One of my favourites of all time. Norton was phenomenal.

[@GinaHarrisToo]

Me too!

[@RobertPagano226]

To think Cuba won an Oscar over this brilliant performance is mind boggling. What a superb acting job he did. One of the finer actors he has become today. This scene drew gasps from the audience, I'll never forget it.

[@darrenfirth3458]

I love courtroom dramas and Edward Nortons one of my favourite actors ever so this was a perfect movie for me

[@afa1216]

He was brilliant in American History X.

[@patmatt1987]

This was an IMPRESSIVE performance by Edward Norton which was my first time introduced to his acting and knew he was going places! Love his body of work!!

[@OutsideCleaners]

At the time, seeing it first in a theater, this was a stunning plot twist. For many of us casual movie goers, it indeed put Edward Norton on an elite pedestal.

[@douguette1]

Brilliant movie, brilliant scenario, brilliant actors. I feel there is less of this combination nowadays but I am over 40 so I am probably just getting old! :)

[@invisibleman1734]

Screw off with the spoiler intro. I clicked so I could watch the buildup, not have it ruined in the first two seconds

[@Kevin-tz2lv]

Calm down, the movie is almost 3 decades old.

[@ricebrown1]

blame brainrot from social media. people dont click on and watch videos if the dopamine release isnt instantaneous.

[@rofyle]

It's not even a good movie. It's just okay.

[@DukeStarbuckle]

I feel exactly the same way about this video and "intros" in general. Annoying. Just play the friggin' video and skip the useless stuff. It's not impressive.

[@connorbennett7466]

Womp womp watch the movie then lmao

[@jenthompson4161]

I watch the entire movie just to watch this scene. Ed Norton is a genius.

[@johnbernhardt4319]

The first thing i said after seeing this scene for the first time was, "Who is that kid? We'll be seeing a lot of him!" Brilliant acting! That's a great movie as well!

[@AdamManning-f8n]

Alot of his earlier work is just legendary stuff

[@dongray6834]

Yeah whatever . Just like it was blatantly obvious that Verbal Kent was Keyser Sozé right?

[@AnonymusLeConnu]

I was a few years old when i saw this and when he made the change...my jaw dropped and i got hooked on the movie.i am 38y old now and i still remember that moment

[@heidicross7255]

Love this movie. Edward Norton is an underrated actor. I bought the DVD so I could watch it when the urge took me. It is Brilliantly acted.

[@freddiegibbs101]

2:27 that *finger point* after "good for you .... Marty" kills me hahaha, such a funny gesture I use all the time 4:19 "it's like we were dancing, Marty ... LOVE HURTS MARTY WHAT CAN I SAY?!" Norton's face cracks me up

[@Artimao]

Not just his expression but his whole posture changes when he shows his true self. That's insane acting

[@ChristineTaylor-i4p]

This was an awesome movie Ed Norton was brilliant and absolutely deserved an Oscar! Richard Gere was great also but Norton slayed this role.

[@PeterJames143]

He always plays this role. Edward Norton is almost always this guy. Hes good at it. He has a whole career built on this. And he deserves it.

[@ninawestlake14]

Edward was incredible in this film.

[@nikitakucherov5028]

Best twist I ever saw in a movie and I had no clue, soooooo good

[@scm0717]

That was one of the craziest, creepiest, FANTASTIC scenes I've ever saw in a movie. So well written and so well acted.

[@daves3893]

Absolutely brilliantly played throughout by the two of them.

[@lidefsomar5291]

Edward Norton got nominated first than Richard Gere thats how good he is. Lol

[@Michael-ff4pq]

I remember watching this film. Absolutely brilliant!!

[@taufantastis]

first time I notice edward acting, what a great actor

[@marloc2019]

That Kubrick's stare at 4:02 is simply perfect.

[@nongthip]

The 1997 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor went to... Cuba Gooding Jr. for Jerry Maguire as Rod Tidwell. Also nominated was William H. Macy for Fargo as Jerry Lundegaard. Edward Norton was of course absolutely genius in Primal Fear as Aaron Stampler (Roy). That's a tough call, and I'll bet a lot of people grumbled about it.

[@Mac-po1sr]

all great performances

[@ilovebrandnewcarpets]

Honestly, Gooding, Macy, OR Norton could have won. In most years any of the 3 performances would have been the best of the year.

[@joebush1663]

@@ilovebrandnewcarpets Nah, for what it was worth Norton was robbed. Gooding was selected for being a DEI before it was really a thing. I can't even remember any details of Gooding's or Macy's performances but Norton's was unforgettable.

[@Thor-Orion]

@@joebush1663Macy’s performance is really good. Cuba’s been better in other stuff, frankly.

[@execatty]

That's an amazing group.. Back when movies were great

[@maddyboombaddybaddy6532]

I love how he realizes he knew the whole time and tries to tell himself he didnt. Just as evil as the kid.

[@geraldinelafayette1838]

He has the direct sociopathic look in his eyes when he becomes his true self (Roy). Like it’s all fun to him. Then his eyes comepletly change once he becomes Aaron. Wow Edward Norton did such a fantastic piece of work!! They say the biggest twist was Kevin Spacey in that one picture (he was too show boaty) but this one’s even better!!!

[@dougbodenhamer9391]

Maybe the greatest plot twist in cinema history.

[@mk84ldb]

Loved his role in The Score

[@zuzannavee9558]

One of the most truly chilling scenes in cinematic history. The first time I saw this I was struck dumb; couldn't believe what a twist! This made me look out for anything Norton was in. A real master.

[@regzzuse280]

"No matter who you hear it from, its the same story" Then he confessed to killing Linda as Aaron, and killing Rushman confessed as Roy. Amazing.

[@elzbieta78]

This scene makes the movie. One of the greatest twists in cinema. Norton might finally get an Oscar this year, but this is where he earned it.

[@michaelmcenaney8260]

When I first saw this mid-40s Colony I can't have any more cookies and my mouth hung down as I try to comprehend the other words the biggest twister in movie history props to Ed Norton a masterpiece Masterpiece of acting

[@Jimmy-w5n9c]

This was a awesome twist that nobody could of saw coming!! I always wished there was a sequel where Gere would get his revenge against norton!

[@l.a.3479]

*could have seen

[@RealLucyHaughey]

One of my all time favourite films

[@Dustyplastic73]

Up til this scene, I thought Edward Norton was a really talented actor. After this scene, I thought Edward Norton is one of the best actors of my generation.

[@TGIF82]

Edward Norton is one great actor. I love movies with similar twists, and then it ends and you are sitting there staring at the screen asking WTF just happened? Brilliant! Just Brilliant! Even scarier that there are real psychos like that out there.

[@chrisw8627]

This is easily one of my favorite movies!! So good

[@huetuber1204]

Ed Norton was robbed of a supporting actor award for this role. They gave the Oscar to Cuba Gooding Jr. for Jerry Maguire instead.

[@fromthehaven94]

Months before I saw Primal Fear, I was in a college class where we were assigned one of those papers to argue for/against an issue. In their pro-death penalty paper, someone wrote about Ed Norton's character here. I had completely forgotten that by the time I saw this scene.

[@mochuisle9030]

This was the greatest acting I have ever seen in any movie. When I saw it first time I was so stunned I had my mouth open like a dog with disbelief of what just happened lol

[@riverebec1]

"There never was an Aaron, counselor". I remember the hair in on the back of my neck go up as I sat in the movie theater hearing that line.

[@luciel4502]

I saw that movie a long time ago and discovered him 🤩 A brilliant actor ❤❤❤ Hope someone who didn’t see the movie didn’t see this …cause you just stole the surprise from them 😮

[@rileyroo2381]

Stil gives me goosebumps

[@frankdavis3982]

How Edward Norton didn’t win an Oscar for this performance is beyond me 🤨

[@THE_MAQ355]

Such a great actor✊

[@Movieclippessss]

A star was born🙌

[@ElizabethL-s9v]

I saw the movie. Norton was amazing. 1st film!

[@sirfgmk2]

This was Norton first movie and he did very well.

[@PatricSjoeoe]

I love this movie. The twist in the end, I didn't expect that.

[@Irishgirl7]

Brilliant brilliant brilliant

[@MrAschiff]

As Ralph Kramden would say, "NORTON!!!! pal o' mine"

[@strangelove0108]

Edward Norton has been one of my favorites (out of 2) since I saw this movie ❤

[@juliestedfast361]

I’ll never forget this movie

[@catherinemccullough299]

I had already read the book, so it wasn’t a surprise, but Ed nailed it!

[@Arfabiscuit]

Brilliant loved it

[@lynnhaefner199]

This was my favorite part of the movie

[@ilovebrandnewcarpets]

This is a top 10 OH MY GAWD moment in my movie watching life The movie is a 6/10, but this scene is a 10/10.

[@jackkitchen737]

I saw this at the cinema when it was released. This scene was great. It capped off a very good movie.Great performance by Edward Norton. This would never happen in today's movies. Now the lawyer would risk his livelihood to expose the truth.

[@Tttgung123]

Baldwin iv, Aaron Stampler, Derek Vinyard, Tyler Durden, Hulk❤

[@Hwyz447]

Everytime my friends figure something out: *Clap clap clap*, well good for you Marty!

[@jeanne1271]

I absolutely love love love that movie !!

[@callycharles2515]

What a great movie! Another standout was American History X. I think American History X made him even more of a legend.

[@sharonperry1000]

Classic moment. Edward Norton stole it at the end👏

[@90nadz]

I still remember this ending had same feels with Usual suspects movie. Classics!

[@kittygumdrop7442]

It is interesting that Ed Norton and Christian Bale went from virtually unknown to household names by playing psychos.

[@pierrenc]

To find out this was his first major role was unreal but to find out he didnt get the OSCAR for this was infuriating. What a performance

[@annettependergraft120]

This was epic!

[@mr.e347]

He did a way better job than Cuba Gooding Jr

[@joebush1663]

DEI selected before it was a thing.

[@Elizabeth-dw6lc]

@joebush1663....DEI really started in the mid-1990s with affirmative action.

[@joebush1663]

@ you're correct. It wasn't referred as DEI then.

[@BobDown-g8e]

I think Steven Seagal and Richard Gere have very similar facial expressions.

[@DetectiveTrupo203]

This is brilliant, you're so right

[@chaosapiant]

You mean blank with black beady eyes? I agree. I never really liked Richard Gere as an actor because he looks like a complete psychopath to me in every role he's in.

[@billjim334]

Squinty eyes that’s about it

[@divawithaattitude4121]

Don’t forget the movie score he was awesome

[@andreadaniel4291]

I was SHOOKETH!!!!!

[@clarkness77]

I know norton gets the props but wow gere was just as good without saying a word. U can see the utter pain and shock written all over his face

[@kpk-k1j]

I haven't seen his recent films, but a great actor, who has "range", the ability to play a good guy or a bad guy, equally well, sometimes in the same movie, as in "American History X". My two favorites, the Spike Lee joint "25th Hour". And the classic, "Rounders", where he wasn't the lead, Damon was, one of Damon’s best performances. Either way, excellent performance, and an excellent cast, overall.

[@The-Noc]

Watch the movie called Rounders.

[@DetectiveTrupo203]

He's great in Red Dragon, The Score, The Illusionist. Oh and he wrote and directed Motherless Brooklyn as well as starred in it.

[@shaunb93291]

He was so good in this. Fooled us all

[@Michael-ck1ko]

I think the “American History X” curb stomp is when Norton became a legend.

[@glennallen2605]

You shouldn't really spoil movie endings like this. The title & the image spoil it for everyone.

[@DarkWildSaison]

Did you really click it without knowing the movie?

[@glennallen2605]

@@DarkWildSaison Ha ha. No, silly, I've seen the movie many, many times, & it's a great one. But not everyone's as hip as you & me. It's never a good thing to spoil a movie ending -- think "And Then There were None" being spoiled, who'd want that?? Folks constantly spoil movies & series old & new w/photo images or click-bait headlines, & it ruins The Surprise for everyone. (Or is that what you were trying to do...? ) :-)

[@andreasapelqvist9247]

Awesome scene, awesome acting