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Is this worth seeing just for Edward Norton's performance?


I was wondering if this was worth seeing just for Ed Norton's performance because I saw some of this on TV and wasn't very impressed, but Edward Norton is an awesome actor and he got an Oscar nom for this.

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this movie rocked my socks off. everyone was good but Edward Norton was beyond exceptional if there is such a thing. Either way you should watch it.

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It IS a good movie, however Edward Norton steals the show! If not for him it would have been ordinary. It's worth it trust me. I always remember him for this movie since it was the first time I had ever seen him. Hell of a dubut!!

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"It IS a good movie, however Edward Norton steals the show! If not for him it would have been ordinary."

I totally agree. What an awesome (debut) performance.

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yes, it is worth seeing just for edward norton's performance. the movie itself was just ok. i guessed most of it like 30 minutes in. still, worth seeing because norton is aMAZing, as usual.

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Absof0ckinlutely! Norton displays great range and Gere is surprisingly good too.

Who on Earth could that be ?

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I actually watched this purely for Richard Gere. Edward Norton was just a bonus for me. Fantastic movie overall and great performances on everyones part.

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Yes!

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I agree that this movie is one of the best, of all time, not a blockbuster, but the actors and the script is great! 9 out of 10. And Edward rocks!

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This film blew me away! Richard Gere was OK, Laura Linney boring...film drags along a little bit, but the ending was a complete shocker.

Edward Norton stole the show, and you cannot tell he has an "evil twin" side until the end, totally unexpected.

If Norton had not been in this film, I think it would have flopped.

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I know it's late but just in case you make this a habit, why spoil the film?

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I just rented the movie today just so I could see Edward Norton's performance. I'm sure he won't disappoint!

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The movie is really good. EN's performance is out-of-this-world AMAZING!

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i agree. this must be one of norton's best performances ever. what a debut. because i am a fan, he made the movie worth it. the movie itself is alright. but norton stole the show!

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Yes.

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I think the movie is good,not great. Edward Norton wasn't good, was great.


Edward Norton really is one of the best actors ever.

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In my personal opinion Norton's performance in this movie is the greatest acting job I've ever seen

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Edward Norton deserve oscar for his role as aaron stampler and how he turned to roy an awesome role

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Your right, when he goes off in that little room from Adam to Roy back to Adam is not an easy task.

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