Have you seen this film? Multiple personalities, pervert priest, gullible lawyer.?

Question

I'm trying to remember this film I saw god knows how many years ago. I think the majority of it revolved around this lawyer defending some kid who's on trial. The kid has multiple personalitys, one shy the other badass. The kid had been forced into child pornography by some priest and I think (this is where I'm sketchy) the kid was on trial for killing the priest.

The bit I remember most clearly was at the end the kid gets off but the lawyer is suspicious and realises that there was no badass personality but the kid corrects him and says that "there was no *insert shy personalities name*"

Can anyone else remember this? I remember being really interested in it.

Answer 1

Primal Fear - Richard Gere as the lawyer and Ed norton as the boy.

Answer 2

I was convinced that "Primal Fear" would be the type of courtroom drama that Hollywood seems to use to pave the streets with. You know what I mean: Someone gets wrongly accused of some mischief, he can't pay a lawyer, but of course there is one who is really interested in the case and he is prepared to defend the poor guy anyway. The defender finds some wholes in the police investigation or in the statement of the other party and knows to prove the innocence of his client and even get a big indemnity. Well, I was wrong, for once this was a courtroom drama that had a bit more to offer than the usual story line and twists. In fact, this was even a very enjoyable movie.

Even though I'm not really a fan of Richard Gere (I'm not a woman, so no I don't like him because the way he looks, I only look at his acting), I have to admit that this time he really did a very good job as the slick, media-friendly, arrogant lawyer Martin Vail. Still, in my opinion the real star in this movie is Edward Norton. He's really excellent as the altar boy who is accused of murdering a Catholic bishop.

For once the story isn't as predictable as usual. At first the case seems rather clear: an altar boy is running away from the home of the bishop, with blood all over his clothes. No doubt about it you think, he did it, case closed, next movie! But than the first interesting twist in the movie appears: Yes, he was at the murder scene, but he can't remember anything about the grisly murder, because at that exact moment he got a blackout. He's convinced that there was a third person in the room. That third person must have killed the bishop, he's innocent. His lawyer tries to prove the third man theory in the court room, but as the process comes nearer to the end, some new evidence will make everything a lot clearer and more interesting...

As I already said, this movie is more than just worth a watch, thanks to the rather innovative story line and characters. For once, this movie didn't annoy me more than I could ever like it. That's already worth a lot, so I give it a well deserved 8/10.

Answer 3

Not "normal" but sounds like a lot of fun ;) Do you eat things like sandwiches and finger foods?? I might try something a little messier like pot roast or fried chicken and gravy perhaps grits. I think some drippings and oil might add a new dimension to your love life. Dont worry about the photo and just keep havin fun!

Answer 4

It's Primal Fear - awesome movie and Ed Nortons first real meaty role...he's flipping amazing in that movie!

Answer 5

the movie is primal fear starring richard gere as the lawyer and edward norton as the boy. one of richards good movies.

Answer 6

Primal Fear...really good movie

Answer 7

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Answer 8

i sounds like a film called identity, with john cusack, but if not try www.imdb.com u should be able to find it there