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Primal Fear [1996] [DVD]
enlarge	Director: Gregory Hoblit Actors: Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£12.99~~ Buy New: £3.99 as of 22/11/2009 02:27 GMT details You Save: £9.00 (69%) New (20) Used (5) from £2.99 Seller: selectcheaper Rating: 17 reviews Sales Rank: 5530 Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen Languages: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), Arabic (Subtitled), Bulgarian (Subtitled), Czech (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), Hungarian (Subtitled), Icelandic (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Polish (Subtitled), Romanian (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Turkish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), Czech (Dubbed), German (Dubbed), Hungarian (Dubbed) Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 125 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5014437812339 ASIN: B00005LE0E Theatrical Release Date: April 3, 1996 Release Date: July 2, 2001 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Clever twists and a bona fide surprise ending make IPrimal Fear/I an above-average courtroom thriller. Tapping into the post-O J scrutiny of the American legal system in the case of a hotshot Chicago defence 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 capitalises on his shifty screen persona and Laura Linney and Frances McDormand give memorable performances in their intelligently written supporting roles. --IJeff Shannon, Amazon.com/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 17 1 2 3 4 Next » Good Film, Fantastic Finale. December 5, 2002 9 out of 9 found this review helpful When i first watched this, I hadnt heard of it, and to me it seemed like another Hollywood glamourisation of a courtcase. But by the end of the movie, i thought it was quite fantastic. Why? Well two reasons; the first being the acting is good throughout, especially Edward Norton, who excells in his first film. The other being that the ending is utterly sublime, it's a twist that changes everything you've just watched before, resembling the classic twist in The Usual Suspects. This film is definatly worth watching when you have a chance, especially for the ending. "Your job is to sit there and look innocent." August 9, 2006 Kona (Emerald City) 7 out of 7 found this review helpful The popular archbishop of Chicago has just been brutally murdered and 19-year old altar boy Aaron Stampler (Edward Norton) is found running from the scene, covered in the man's blood. It looks like an open and shut case against the simple, stuttering boy, until dashing Martin Vail (Richard Gere), a self-proclaimed "big-deal lawyer," offers to defend him - pro bono. The prosecutor he'll be facing in the courtroom is none other than his ex-girlfriend (Laura Linney), who is still bitter about their past. With the help of a psychologist (Frances McDormand), Vail discovers a shocking secret about young Aaron that may save his life. br / br /This is a great movie; I've seen it many times and it never gets old. Gere is perfectly cast as the handsome, confident charmer, and Edward Norton surely had one of his best roles ever as the unfortunate Aaron - and this was his first movie role. He is so charismatic that you will not be able to take your eyes off him. The search for the killer's motive is intense and surprising, with lots of opportunities for Gere to showcase his tremendous appeal. Highly recommended for those who like character-driven mysteries. Greatest Court Room Thriller Period October 2, 2006 D. Newstead (Middlesex UK) 4 out of 4 found this review helpful What an incredible actor Edward Norton is as the defendent in a murder involving a church priest. The acting is quite simply brilliant and the ending is going to knock your socks off. A film that even when you know the ending is still brilliant to watch again just to pick up the details. br /This is a must buy and Norton's greatest film and most definitely Gere's too. The best! October 14, 2001 5 out of 6 found this review helpful I have seen Primal Fear 3 times now and each time it gets better. Edward Norton is absolutley brillant at playing double roles and whenever you think the movie gets a little boring, he pulls its back up. I recommend this video to everyone. A very very diferent movie March 2, 2004 Ms. E. Blankson (london) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful when the movie first starts you sort of turn away thinking that it is just another lawyer movie but what it turns into is something far more then you would ever have thought. if i had to use just one word to describe this movie it is twisted as it does not let you into the secret of the movie until right at the end. the movie is upbeat and exciting to watch it is subsequently one of my favorite movies of all time. but don't take my word for it watch the film and see for yourself you will be plensantly surprised Showing reviews 1-5 of 17 1 2 3 4 Next »

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