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Primal Fear [1996] [DVD]

DVD ~ Richard Gere
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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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: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, Turkish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 2 Jul 2001
  • Run Time: 125 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005LE0E
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,272 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Clever twists and a bona fide surprise ending make Primal Fear 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. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com

Special Features
1.78 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Czech\German\Hungarian
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English German\Surround Czech Hungarian
Dolby Digital 5.1
Surround
Theatrical Trailer
Arabic\Bulgarian\Czech\Danish\Dutch\Finnish\German\Hungarian\Icelandic\Norwegian\Polish\Romanian\Swedish\Turkish


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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Film, Fantastic Finale., 5 Dec 2002
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.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "Your job is to sit there and look innocent.", 9 Aug 2006
By Kona (Emerald City) - See all my reviews
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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.

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.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest Court Room Thriller Period, 2 Oct 2006
By D. Newstead "dazzling33" (Middlesex UK) - See all my reviews
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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.
This is a must buy and Norton's greatest film and most definitely Gere's too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best films you will ever watch!
Outstanding performances from Richard Gere, Laura Linney and most especially Edward Norton. An excellent film with a chilling twist at the end. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Nixee

4.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Crime?
Richard Gere appears as the suave Defence Lawyer Martin Vail,looking for that one case that really is going to jettison him up to the top bracket and he seizes his chance when he... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Inmi Opinion

5.0 out of 5 stars Innocent until Proven Guilty !
Primal Fear is a masterpiece! Superb acting from Edward Norton who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his brilliant portrayal of murder suspect... Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2006 by P. Gajic

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing.
I was disappointed because I'd read so many 5* reviews here on Amazon before seeing the movie, but come on, the best ending ever?!?!? Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2004 by dragon0303

4.0 out of 5 stars Murder and Misdirection.
"Fui bailar no meu batel alem do mar cruel," sings modern fadista Dulce Pontes in this movie's dynamic title song: "I went dancing in my boat, there on the cruel sea. Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2004 by Themis-Athena

5.0 out of 5 stars Norton is unreal!!
This film brought Edward Norton into the world of film and is well on par with the hugely successful film, Amercian History X. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2004 by jz-t

5.0 out of 5 stars What A Film !?!
The greatest ending to a film EVER. Simple as that...

Even Richard Gere is good in it!

Published on 27 Mar 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A very very diferent movie
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. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2004 by Ms. E. Blankson

5.0 out of 5 stars Primal Fear - Fabulous movie
I remember seeing this movie for the first time many years ago and sitting through what i felt to be a very exciting, fast paced movie that kept you involved all the way through... Read more
Published on 6 Jul 2002 by Nic Beese

5.0 out of 5 stars The best!
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... Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2001

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