Still, the overall movie doesn't leave too much for the audience to figure out, since the narration does lend a hand. In addition to that, the use of classical and jazz music is so much in the forefront that it nearly became a character of its own in the film. Based on a book, this screenplay here definitely feels inspired and the voiceover work by Norton calms the viewers throughout, making for a sort of relaxing experience. At nearly two and a half hours, this film can feel its length at times, but that's simply due to the fact that this movie cares about its characters and spends a lot of time on long conversations, some of which do lead to revelations though. His devotion is what kept me engaged because the overall story does slightly meander at times. There are hardly any instances where he feels like he doesn't actually suffer from this condition. It's been a while since I've seen Edward Norton this committed to delivering a powerful performance. Personally, this particular character needed a great performance in order to be authentic, which is where this film shines the most. Being someone who also happens to suffer from Tourette Syndrome, he is a character that has a lot of depth to get behind.

Hellbent on discovering who the killer is, he finds himself on a paper trail across Brooklyn, never giving up on his plan. Set in the 1950s, this film follows Lionel(Edward Norton) after the murder of his closest friend and colleague. Motherless Brooklyn is a very well-made period piece. As ambitious and difficult as that is, he has pulled it off quite well. Motherless Brooklyn marks his latest leading role, while also directing and writing. Appearing in classics like Fight Club and more modern masterpieces like Birdman, he's never been one to pick a bad project on purpose. Edward Norton, by most film fans, has been and will always be known as one of the best actors out there.

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