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Primal Fear

Richard Gere (Actor), Laura Linney (Actor), Gregory Hoblit (Director) Rated:
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Clever twists and a bona fide surprise ending make this an above-average courtroom thriller, tapping into the post-O.J. scrutiny of our legal system in the case of a hotshot Chicago defense attorney (Richard Gere) whose latest client is an altar boy (Edward Norton) accused of murdering a Catholic archbishop. The film uses its own manipulation to tell a story about manipulation, and when we finally discover who's been pulling the strings, the payoff is both convincing and pertinent to the ongoing debate over what constitutes truth in the American system of justice. Making an impressive screen debut that has since led to a stellar career, Norton gives a performance that rides on a razor's edge of schizophrenic pathology--his role is an actor's showcase, and without crossing over the line of credibility, Norton milks it for all it's worth. Gere is equally effective in a role that capitalizes on his shifty screen persona, and Laura Linney and Frances McDormand give memorable performances in their intelligently written supporting roles. "--Jeff Shannon"

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Clever twists and a bona fide surprise ending make this an above-average courtroom thriller, tapping into the post-O.J. scrutiny of our legal system in the case of a hotshot Chicago defense attorney (Richard Gere) whose latest client is an altar boy (Edward Norton) accused of murdering a Catholic archbishop. The film uses its own manipulation to tell a story about manipulation, and when we finally discover who's been pulling the strings, the payoff is both convincing and pertinent to the ongoing debate over what constitutes truth in the American system of justice. Making an impressive screen debut that has since led to a stellar career, Norton gives a performance that rides on a razor's edge of schizophrenic pathology--his role is an actor's showcase, and without crossing over the line of credibility, Norton milks it for all it's worth. Gere is equally effective in a role that capitalizes on his shifty screen persona, and Laura Linney and Frances McDormand give memorable performances in their intelligently written supporting roles. --Jeff Shannon

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  • Actors: Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard
  • Directors: Gregory Hoblit
  • Writers: Ann Biderman, Steve Shagan, William Diehl
  • Producers: Arnold Rudnick, Gary Lucchesi, Hawk Koch, Patricia Graf
  • Format: Multiple Formats, AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Letterboxed, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
  • Subtitles: Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated:
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  • Studio: Paramount
  • DVD Release Date: October 21, 1998
  • Run Time: 129 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,018 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6305127697
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70,478 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Primal Fear" on IMDb

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5.0 out of 5 starsThree great performances: Gere is good, Linney even better, and Norton nothing short of spectacular!
By Red on November 14, 2015
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This movie is all about outstanding performances by the three leads.

The plot provides a decent foundation for character development. It’s credible, it moves along crisply, and there aren’t any of the “aw, come on,” implausible moments that so often plague courtroom scenes. It’s not Oscar quality, but there are no major flaws, so it doesn’t get in the way of the movie’s greater strengths.

The dialogue is excellent and occasionally brilliant. Even when we already know where a scene is going, there are occasional lines of dialogue that stun us and bring out goose bumps. But of course what really makes those lines work is the quality of the acting.

Richard Gere again parades the persona that we’ve come to know (and love or hate) through such films as Pretty Woman. His arrogant, pretty-boy with a sensitive side works just fine as the ring leader of this movie. But the real horsepower comes from his co-stars Laura Linney and Edward Norton.

Laura Linney does a wonderful job as the prosecutor. She’s beautiful, brilliant and assertive; but her vulnerability makes her both human and deeply sympathetic. She is believable in every moment, and we care about her character, which allows us to share Richard Gere’s longing for her. Her recurring flirtations with Gere are brief but breathtaking. Her real magic, thought, comes in moments of doubt, despair -- and eventually terror. At one point she is so wound up with adrenaline and anxiety I felt I needed a drink just watching her.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsSeeing is no excuse for believing
By Busy Buyer on November 6, 2016
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Primal Fear turns a well crafted script into an altogether engrossing movie. Its genre is a courtroom drama, and like many such it maneuvers around the truth right up to the end. Along the way one is treated to fine acting by a cast that stars Gere but draws heavily on such fine supporters as Laura Linney (prosecutor), Frances McDormand (psychiatrist), and Edward Norton (defendant). Basis of drama is simple: defendant has been charged with murdering an archbishop and top flight attorney arranges to defend him pro bono. Unravelling of underlying truths relevant to motive is complicated, but ultimately the issue that must be addressed is which truths matter. One warning: you can learn enough online so as to have no further need to see this film; so resist all advance clue-garnering, get your popcorn ready, and start watching the film.
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4.0 out of 5 starsThe Plot Does Not Gel For Me
By Yiannis P on December 6, 2016
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I have mixed feelings about this movie. Even though I generally dislike Richard Gere's acting (too preoccupied looking charming, throwing little half smiles of self-contentment all around,) in this film he performed adequately. The most notable performance belongs to Edward Norton, in his occasional transformation into Roy and back again. But there was much in Primal Fear that made little sense to me. Why did the judge refuse to accept a new line of defense? Why did the prosecutor feel totally defeated by the decision? Why wasn't there a new trial based on the new evidence? A lot of the answers depend upon the way the law operates, apart from common sense.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Fear in Primal Fear
By Michael Griswold VINE VOICE on December 29, 2015
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Primal Fear may very well put the fear of something in you. It could be weirdest movie this side of American Beauty. Richard Gere is tasked with defending an alter boy accused of murdering a beloved Chicago priest. Gere is the flamboyant win at all costs, anything to get client off who meets his match in the Edward Norton character. But before we get to that point, the attorney has to figure out how to get his client off while waging something of a war against two very powerful institutions the Catholic Church and the Chicago PD. While this struggle is intense, it’s only half the battle.

Primal Fear is one of those flicks that definitely bends perceptions of good and evil, love and hate, power and weakness, etc. and it will keep the viewer guessing until the very end and leave them questioning whether they ever really knew anything.
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3.0 out of 5 starsAdequate transfer of psychological thriller
By David W. Jones on June 3, 2013
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This review is for the Blu-ray transfer only and not the film itself. The Blu-ray version of Primal Fear provides a good level of clarity and detail throughout. A few lower light shots are noticeably grainy, even gritty in places. The colors are not particularly strong, but neither are they washed out--something in between. The sound was a bit soft. I had to crank up the volume a few notches on my system in order to hear the dialogue. If you are considering an upgrade from DVD, this Blu-ray does provide a better picture. But this is not the type of movie where it matters all that much. There is little in the way of scenic vistas and virtually no special effects. It is mostly talking heads. So in my opinion it is not a significant enough upgrade to warrant buying it again.
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5.0 out of 5 starsEd Norton, congratulations
By Amazon Customer on February 18, 2014
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Wow. My husband urged me to watch this to see Ed Norton in his beginnings. I'm still in shock over how fantastic he portrayed this character- this is the kind of stuff they really should be handing awards out for.
This story is beautifully written and executed right on cue. Richard Gere's knack for suave isn't lacking, and Laura Linney plays off of him to build her own cemented character. From the beginning of the movie, Norton's character is simple and slow, and generally while the movie revolves around him, he doesn't really seem the center of attention. While the chaos swirls around him, he seems like an innocent bystander, a victim of life. Yes, he was hurt. Yes, he is damaged. But he s-s-s-seems so gentle.
Hold your breath until the end of the movie. Seriously, my jaw stayed open for a solid 60 seconds.
If you are interested in psychological traumas, messed up priests, and hardcore lawyers, give this a shot. If you want to see one of the best performances of someone who's head is messed up beyond what you can comprehend, watch this now.
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