Primeval (2007)

User Rating:

4.1/10   

Director:

Michael Katleman

Writers (WGA):

John D. Brancato (written by) &
Michael Ferris (written by)

Release Date:

12 January 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Horror | Thriller

Tagline:

The hunt begins soon

Plot:

A news team is sent to Burundi to capture and bring home a legendary 25-foot crocodile. Their difficult task turns potentially deadly when a warlord targets them for death. |

Plot Keywords:

Death | Crocodile | Burundi | Shot In The Back | Caged Human

US TV Schedule:

Thur. July 16	8:00 PM	FX
Thur. July 16	10:00 PM	FX

Cast

Dominic Purcell	...	Tim Manfrey
Brooke Langton	...	Aviva Masters
Orlando Jones	...	Steven Johnson
Jürgen Prochnow	...	Jacob Krieg
Gideon Emery	...	Mathew Collins
Gabriel Malema	...	Jojo
Linda Mpondo	...	Gold Tooth
Lehlohonolo Makoko	...	Beanpole
Dumisani Mbebe	...	Harry
Eddy 'Big Eddy' Bekombo	...	Ato
Chris April	...	Captain
Ernest Ndhlovu	...	Shaman
Erica Wessels	...	Dr. Cathy Andrews
Vivian Moodley	...	Indian UN Officer
Lika Van Den Bergh	...	Rachel

Also Known As:

Gustave (USA) (working title)
Kiss (Philippines: English title) (review title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong graphic violence, brutality, terror and language.

Runtime:

93 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Swahili | Kirundi | French

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba) | USA:R (certificate #43248) | Singapore:NC-16 | Singapore:PG (edited version) | Hong Kong:IIB | Malaysia:U | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Germany:18 | Italy:VM14 | Australia:MA | Argentina:16 | Portugal:M/16 | New Zealand:R16 | South Korea:18 | Netherlands:16

Filming Locations:

South Africa

Company:

Hollywood Pictures

Goofs:

Continuity: After crashing against the crocodile the front part of the pick-up truck Tim drives is not damaged at all.

Quotes:

Steven Johnson: [to Jojo] If I have to shove you up my ass to get you through customs, you are going to America.

Movie Connections:

References Jaws (1975)

Soundtrack:

Compe

Primeval Is Lake Placid Without The Humor

Primeval was geniusly marketed as a slasher film and attempted to get people to pay for a ticket expecting a slasher flick and sucker them outta cash with a crocodile movie.Based on the amount of pi$$ed off people reviewing this film in anger of being scammed i'm going to say they succeeded.Now on to Primeval as a movie yes it has the token black guy, and the sexy blonde wearing pretty much nothing, and the tough guy who takes charge but after seeing Stomp The Yard I wanted to see people die and Primeval did that oh so well.Even though it's not technically a slasher flick it is a gore fest though and an enjoyable one with some very innovative kills and very little to know cheesy scenes.They don't make it intentionally cheesy like Freddy vs Jason, or See No Evil this film is completely serious which makes it more believable and more fun to watch.Is it scary sure if blood scares you but other than that it's the pulse pounding chase scenes that keep you watching and enjoying Primeval.Visually Primeval is beautiful and ugly at the same time as the locations are gorgeous yet the mud or the water looks eerie and murky it really gives you the impression that something is living there and it's not expecting company.Is it clichéd?Please..what movie isn't nowadays and better yet what horror film isn't nowadays so the clichés are easy to ignore and don't hurt the overall excitement of the film.Primeval has disturbing full out gore scenes with all the blood you wanna see and more.It certainly doesn't let you down in that department.Primeval has taught us all a lesson research what movie you're going to see before you go see it because personally i thought it was funny that Primeval screwed most of you other critics outta your money i on the other hand knew what i was going to see and enjoyed every minute of it.Overall ignore the more than likely low IMDb average rating because most critics gave this film a 1 because they were pi$$ed that they didn't get what they wanted like a little kid in a toy store.