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Primer [DVD]

DVD ~ Shane Carruth
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Shane Carruth, David Sullivan, Casey Gooden, Anand Upadhyaya
  • Directors: Shane Carruth
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Palisades Tartan
  • DVD Release Date: 20 Feb 2006
  • Run Time: 74 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000C05YIG
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,739 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Former engineer Shane Carruth announces himself as a force to watch with 'Primer', his first film. Carruth wrote, directed, edited, produced, photographed, scored, and stars in the film, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. He plays Aaron, who, with his business partner and best friend, Abe, experiments with a device that seems to have more power than they could ever have imagined. Playing with batteries, refrigeration, and other techniques and materials in Aaron's garage, they discover that their machine just might have the ability to move back in time. Originally dealing with Weebles figures and wristwatches, Aaron and Abe are soon considering making a box large enough to transport a human being - with remarkable results. An indie hit, 'Primer' was made for about seven thousand U.S. Dollars. Carruth shot the film with a purposefully grainy look, as if it were made in the 1970s. The retro feel works well with the futuristic elements of the story, which lead Abe and Aaron to question reality, truth, and their own physical and mental being. Because he learned about film on his own without going to film school or making any previous shorts, Carruth brings a freshness to the genre that is invigorating, with unexpected plot twists and complex narratives that invite multiple viewings. 'Primer' is an unusual, unique, challenging, and thoroughly entertaining movie.

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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Film making at its best, 17 Mar 2006
This has to be one of the best movies of any genre to come out of the US for sometime. The simplicity of its presentation (a sci-fi film with no special effects!) contrasts with the complex, sometimes rapid fire dialogue which at times is rich in jargon and engineering terminology. This film will demand your full and complete attention. However don't let this put you off as the acting is superb and conveys the tensions and situations portrayed without needing to dumb down the dialogue to pander to the lowest common denominator as so much Hollywood fodder does these days (the big players would probably have hijacked the voiceover monologue to explain every twist and turn). I was fortunate enough to catch this on the big screen on its limited UK release and left the theatre knowing I had witness something very cool, very different and in need of at least one more viewing to understand the plot line completely. The DVD is a worthy edition to any collection and I defy anyone to watch this once and not want to watch it again and again so they can absorb all the minute details and come to fully realise the plot and the implications for the characters.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You will HAVE to see it more than once, 7 Mar 2006
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I've only once before been moved to share my feelings about a movie via an Amazon review but this film is a rare genuine "must-see" for all serious cinema lovers. I'd also recommend it for DVD purchase or rental as it is a film that greatly rewards re-watching. In fact, you're unlikely to get all that much of it on a first viewing.

Whether a film should necessarily have to be re-watched several times in order to be understood is an interesting discussion point, but this film earns its reward of our time and attention (it helps that the run-time of the film itself is only 72 minutes). Many people seem to be comparing this film to 'Donnie Darko' but I would make the point that 'Darko' was much more wilfully enigmatic, open to various conflicting interpretations, none of them fixed or 'correct' whereas 'Primer' does have a scientific/narrative 'explanation' albeit one that is difficult to grasp. The two different commentaries (Director and Cast/Crew) are illuminating, another reason for buying the DVD.

I would not classify myself as a science fiction fan but the intelligence and rich characterisation here take this film to a superior level. (The story of the film itself, an authentic "indie" film home-produced, budget financed, edited on the Director's home Mac, is a great tale.) Frankly it defies explanation within a couple of paragraphs and I'm not going to attempt it. Suffice to say it's one of the very best films of the 21st Century so far.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A modern masterpeice. A legend already., 19 Feb 2006
Primer is already the stuff of modern legend. The debate surrounding this film - both it's content, and making - is already far too deep to go in to here.
It is a true sci-fi film. After I watched it I was changed.
Most people may think it is a terrible film. But small proportion will be sure it is one of the best things they have ever seen.
It is one of the few things of recent times that has reaffirmed my belief that yes, there are still people out there more intelligent than me, and they are making ultra-low budget sci-fi films!
Stunning.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Double-reverse-counter-cross
Just about the lowest-budget time travel movie ever (it cost $7,000), but it doesn't matter because all the genius is in the story. Read more
Published 23 days ago by The Incredible Suit

4.0 out of 5 stars Me Rambling as Usual
Primer was apparently made for $7,000 and is basically about two guys who manage to invent a time machine. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cactus

2.0 out of 5 stars Pipkins
It's impossible to denigrate writer/ producer/ director Shane Carruth's achievements with this film. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Alex DaLarge

5.0 out of 5 stars Ambitious and intelligent sci-fi drama
Confusingly at first, Primer seems to be narrated by one of its primary protagonists, referring to himself and friends in the third person. Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. Sugarman

5.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent and re-watchable Science Fiction
"Primer" is about a team of young researchers who more or less by chance manage to build a time machine. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Markus Gossas

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful
An amazing film, rare in that it doesn't treat its viewer like an idiot, fantastic cerebral scifi.
Published 3 months ago by E. Brooke-hitching

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't believe the hype
I bought the DVD for this load of rubbish after reading rave reviews. It's about some guys working in their garage who accidentaly create a time machine that looks like an old... Read more
Published 9 months ago by M. Burke

3.0 out of 5 stars looking at a reflection of yourself looking at a reflection of yourself looking at a reflection of yourself
(no spoilers) It's difficult to justify criticizing this film when it's so obvious how innovative and successful it is in many areas. Read more
Published 17 months ago by J

4.0 out of 5 stars For an explanation...
If you enjoyed Primer but want a better understanding of the plot check out the timeline drawing on neuwanstein.freeweb.hu/primer_timeline. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Stalker

4.0 out of 5 stars Brave, tech-heavy, demands repeat viewing
Firstly, the production values belie the $7000 dollar budget: director (not to mention lead actor, producer, editor and composer) Shane Carruth coaxes every cent out onto the... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. A. M. Mcdonald

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