Primeval (2007)
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Critic Consensus: Primeval is a low-quality horror film, which due to the inane political messages does not even qualify as campy fun.
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Cast
as Tim Manfrey
as Aviva Masters
as Steven Johnson
as Jacob Krieg
as Matthew Collilns
as Jojo
as Gold Tooth
as Beanpole
as Harry
as Ato
as Captain
as Shaman
as Shaman
as Shaman
as Dr. Cathy Andrews
as Indian UN Officer
as Rachel
as Roger Sharpe
as Senator Porter
as BBC Newscaster
as UBN Newscaster
as Ona
as Villager
as Shaman's Son
as Shaman's Wife
as Laborer
as Fisherman No. 1
as Fisherman No. 2
as Burundi Drummer
as Burundi Drummer
as Burundi Drummer
as Burundi Drummer
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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.
Essentially Jaws moved to Africa.
For some insane reason, the makers of Primeval attempted to create a film that blends Anaconda with Hotel Rwanda, and they failed miserably.
Can't a killer-crocodile movie just be a killer-crocodile movie?
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.
How capturing an animal found in every zoo constitutes a scoop is beyond me, but when you expect the trio to be knee-deep in blood they are instead wading through politics.
Audience Reviews for Primeval
As far as giant croc movies it's not the best, but it's definitely a solid entry in the genre with nice production value. It also features the most croc on land attacks of any others ive seen. Not as good as Lake Placid, Dark Water or Rouge
Super Reviewer
I 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 dissapointed
Super Reviewer
Only 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.
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