Primal Fear Reviews
September 24, 2020
It's part trial procedural but mostly the suspenseful unraveling of testimony and the realization of lies.
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| Original Score: 7/10
March 13, 2019
The part of the script that's dialogue instead of plot is quite snappy. So I believed in this sordid story... for a while.
May 7, 2011
...a solid drama that's elevated on an all-too-consistent basis by Norton's impressively hypnotic work.
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| Original Score: 3/4
May 1, 2011
Edward Norton became an instant star after making a splashy, Oscar-nominated performance in this well-executed horror thriller.
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| Original Score: B+
June 19, 2009
An unfolding mystery in which truth is elusive, and twists are the order of the day...gives Norton a career-making opportunity to strut his stuff. [Blu-ray]
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| Original Score: 3/4
April 1, 2009
its heroes only heroes because they believe in order and not because they're capable of order's championing or restoration.
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| Original Score: 3/4
March 26, 2009
Helped greatly by excellent performances from both of the film's leads, as well as the rounded supporting cast.
March 5, 2009
The plot is engaging, the cast is exceptional, and Hoblit moves things along in commendably straightforward fashion. Very entertaining.
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| Original Score: 7/10
February 25, 2009
Exhibits many of the genre's common weaknesses, but the fine acting of Edward Norton, Laura Linney and Richard Gere enables us to forgive them.
Original Score: 75/100
December 29, 2007
Unfortunately, Primal Fear hasn't aged well; there are wrinkles and pockmarks all over its face.
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| Original Score: 40/100
July 29, 2007
Original Score: 4/5
October 27, 2006
Original Score: 2/5
June 10, 2006
Original Score: 3/5
January 25, 2006
Ed Norton is out of this world in his break-out performance.
Original Score: 4/5
October 9, 2005
Original Score: 2/5
July 21, 2005
Original Score: 3/5
July 13, 2005
Original Score: 3/5
June 28, 2005
Original Score: 3/5
February 18, 2005
Original Score: 2/5
February 17, 2005
Memorable for Edward Norton's chilling debut.
Original Score: 4/5