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Tim Manfrey
Steven Johnson
Aviva Masters
Jacob Krieg
Matthew Collins
Harry
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Critic Reviews for Primeval
All Critics (57) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (11) | Rotten (46)
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Primeval is bad, but it's never boring, and you can't say that about many of its peers.
March 24, 2007 -
The sub-sub-Anaconda bottom-feeder Primeval makes the mistake of taking itself far too seriously; with its exploitative images of civil war and genocide, it's the Blood Diamond of 25-foot-killer-crocodile movies.
January 17, 2007 | Rating: D+ -
Essentially Jaws moved to Africa.
January 16, 2007 | Full Review… -
For some insane reason, the makers of Primeval attempted to create a film that blends Anaconda with Hotel Rwanda, and they failed miserably.
January 16, 2007 | Rating: 1/4 | Full Review… -
Can't a killer-crocodile movie just be a killer-crocodile movie?
January 13, 2007 | Rating: 1.5/4 -
Primeval is one of several recent movies to bill itself as 'inspired by true events.' So was this review, though in both cases 'inspired' may be too strong a word.
January 13, 2007 | Rating: 2/5
Audience Reviews for Primeval
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Dec 17, 2009I didnt know it was inspired by the true story of prolific serial killer before watching it. Just trusted my friends review and I was not tiny bit of dissapointedWahida K Super Reviewer
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Aug 15, 2009Only saw this movie once and it instantly became a favorite. I like that it's inspired by true events, and that it's very exciting and suspenseful, but what I REALLY like about it is that not only is there a monster in the form a gigantic croc they're after, but the more they delve into the jungle, they perhaps find an even greater danger in the form of a civil war among their part of the country. The croc and the war among people presents double the punch and excitement, instead of just choosing to be a Lake Placid ripoff.Jason O Super Reviewer
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Apr 07, 2009Fairly successful big croc movie. It follows generic plotlines via generic chracters, but has enough charm to pull it off. Orlando Jones is a great casting choice. His wit elevates the film somewhat, with lines like "This crocs like OJ Simpson. His biggest mistake was killing a white woman". The films biggest fault is setting it's sights too high as it becomes half big croc movie, half social commentary on the political climate in impoverished African countries. These two ideas don't go together that well. Blood Diamond and Lake Placid? Exactly. Lots to enjoy and a decent CGI crocodilian.Luke B Super Reviewer
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Apr 02, 2009I was mad at Orlando Jones in this movie. You're in a horror movie! You're the ONLY black guy in the group! RUN!!!Remi L Super Reviewer
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