Making a list of my favorite Edward Norton films is a very difficult task. The problem is, I truly have enjoyed almost every movie in which he has starred. Choosing my top five films of his will not be easy, but I am determined to do it.
This article will cite some of my favorite roles Edward Norton has played in recent years.
The first movie I would like to discuss is Spike Lee’s 25th Hour. In this movie, Norton stars as a convicted man who has one day before he begins a long-term jail sentence. There is one scene in particular in this film in which Edward Norton starts going off about the different people in New York to blame and its awesome.
The second movie that definitely makes the cut of great Edward Norton films is The Score. Taking an influence from his role in Primal Fear, Norton plays a mentally disabled custodian and does a very convincing job. This is a great heist movie.
American History X is one of Norton’s finest films, and even as a villainous Nazi, he is amazing to watch. This is an important film about race and the choices we make. I highly recommend this movie.
One film of Edward Norton’s that you probably have not seen is Leaves Of Grass. This movie was released in 2009 and in a very Adaptation-esque style, features Norton playing a set of twins. One is a brilliant hillbilly drug dealer, while the other is your average Joe.
The next movie worth mentioning on this list should not come as a surprise; it is of course, Fight Club. This movie is beyond cool, and the dialogue and overall writing in this film is just amazing. Every line is well thought out.
These are just some of Edward Norton’s best films to date, but as the years go by I have no doubt that he will continue to churn out classic roles in his future endeavors.
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