DVD : Primal Fear

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: GERE,RICHARD
EAN: 9780792153061
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 6305127697
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 21, 1998
Running Time: 130 minutes
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: April 03, 1996
Sales Rank: 1053
MPN: 097363283270

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
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Genre: Suspense
Rating: R
Release Date: 12-DEC-2003
Media Type: DVD

Amazon.com:
Clever twists and a bona fide surprise ending make this an above-average courtroom thriller, tapping into the post-O.J. scrutiny of our legal system in the case of a hotshot Chicago defense attorney (Richard Gere) whose latest client is an altar boy (Edward Norton) accused of murdering a Catholic archbishop. The film uses its own manipulation to tell a story about manipulation, and when we finally discover who's been pulling the strings, the payoff is both convincing and pertinent to the ongoing debate over what constitutes truth in the American system of justice. Making an impressive screen debut that has since led to a stellar career, Norton gives a performance that rides on a razor's edge of schizophrenic pathology--his role is an actor's showcase, and without crossing over the line of credibility, Norton milks it for all it's worth. Gere is equally effective in a role that capitalizes on his shifty screen persona, and Laura Linney and Frances McDormand give memorable performances in their intelligently written supporting roles. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- As Good As It Gets
First the cast - who is better than Ed Norton at playing a mentally challenged person ( see The Score ), Richard Gere is certainly one of the best, and Andre Braugher while not a household name is great, plus Laura Linney, John Mahoney, and Maura Tierney. Second - the plot is fantastic and that is the correct word but you have to see it right to the very end to understand why. If you haven't seen it, buy it, rent it, borrow it, steal it, but don't miss it.

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- Great movie; great transaction
Wonderful, quick and easy transaction. Quality product received in perfect condition, and very quickly. I'm totally satisfied with this transaction and would not hesitate to buy from this seller again.

Rating:

- Wonderfully Tense with Great Performances
This is one of the best "lawyer" movies you'll ever see with fabulous performances by Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Frances McDormand and an absolutely Academy Award level performance by Edward Norton.

Sit back and enjoy!

Rating:

- movie that made Edward Norton a star.
this is the movie that made Edward Norton a star in Hollywood. watch his Oscar nominated performance as an alterboy accused of murder.

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- My Daughter's favorite movie of all times!!

My Daughter has been wanting this movie forever and couldn't find it in any stores. Thank you for having such an extensive DVD selection on both new and used. Also your prices are fantastic! This is one of the best movies I have ever seen. Both Gere and Norton are amazing in this movie. A MUST SEE!!

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