Primal Fear (1996) Reviews
- Starring:
- Richard Gere, Laura Linney, (more)
- Director(s):
- Gregory Hoblit
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Mystery & Suspense
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful Hitchcockian type plot. Very good acting. Norton was brilliant---acadamy award level acting.
This is the second time I saw the film and almost enjoyed it as much as the first time, even though I ... Read More Hitchcockian type plot. Very good acting. Norton was brilliant---acadamy award level acting.
This is the second time I saw the film and almost enjoyed it as much as the first time, even though I knew the ending. If you haven't seen it you are in for a thrill of a ride. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
5 out of 7 people found this review helpful This movie is up there on my list of all time favorites. Ed Norton and Gere of course are amazing actors. Very enjoyable and interesting movie all the way to the end. A MUST SEE for anyone who likes ... Read More This movie is up there on my list of all time favorites. Ed Norton and Gere of course are amazing actors. Very enjoyable and interesting movie all the way to the end. A MUST SEE for anyone who likes Edward Norton. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful This is one of those films that has lots of twists, keeping the mystery until the very end. It gives you enough clues to make you think all kinds of different things, and then unravels in different ... Read More This is one of those films that has lots of twists, keeping the mystery until the very end. It gives you enough clues to make you think all kinds of different things, and then unravels in different direction entirely. The performances were well done, the story was good and the pace & tone were just right. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
4 out of 6 people found this review helpful I only buy DVDs of movies I could watch over and over and this is one of those. Gere's performance is good but Norton really shines in this one. I can't say too much without giving the plot away. A ... Read More I only buy DVDs of movies I could watch over and over and this is one of those. Gere's performance is good but Norton really shines in this one. I can't say too much without giving the plot away. A word of caution for parents: there is a disturbing sexual scene portrayed on a video which Gere's character obtains. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
4 out of 6 people found this review helpful The film boasts and incredible cast, with Richard Gere, and Laura Linney, both actors giving there best performance of their careers. The supporting cast is a virtual whos who with the likes of ... Read More The film boasts and incredible cast, with Richard Gere, and Laura Linney, both actors giving there best performance of their careers. The supporting cast is a virtual whos who with the likes of John Mahoney, Frances McDormand,. However, its Edward Norton who steals the show with his brilliant performance of Aaron Stempler, Or is it Roy?... A young boy accused of stabbing to death the Arch Bishop of Boston 37 times. It was Norton who truly reaped the benefit with a string of movie hits Score,The Red DragonRounders,and The Italian job.The aforementioned movies landed him the role in of the PI in Motherless Brooklyn do to released in Novernber of 2006. This is an emotionally packed DVD that belonging in every serious DVD collection, and in your quere now, Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
4 out of 6 people found this review helpful Ed Norton has got to be one of the best actors today! What a great job he did in this movie, as he always does. Richard Gere was also very good. The story dragged a little at times, but it was ... Read More Ed Norton has got to be one of the best actors today! What a great job he did in this movie, as he always does. Richard Gere was also very good. The story dragged a little at times, but it was definitely worth watching. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 6 people found this review helpful This film is law in LaLa Land. Courtroom surprises galore! I guess the producers/directors, etc. never heard of "discovery?" Basically everyone - judge, prosecution and defense - knows the ... Read More This film is law in LaLa Land. Courtroom surprises galore! I guess the producers/directors, etc. never heard of "discovery?" Basically everyone - judge, prosecution and defense - knows the evidence in any case. But not here. Predictable ending too that's been done many times before. Still Norton and Linney are mesmerizing to watch. So, worth a look for such fans. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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