Director: Gregory Hoblit
Genre: Drama/
Thriller/ Crime/ Mystery
Runtime: 129
minutes
Year: 1996
Starring: Richard
Gere, Edward Norton, Laura Linney, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard, Frances
McDormand, Maura Tierney, Andre Braugher, Terry O’Quinn, Steven Bauer
Description: An alter boy
(Edward Norton) is accused of murdering a priest, and the truth is buried
several layers deep.
Review: In Chicago, when an archbishop is murdered in cold blood, alter Boy
Aaron Stampler is seen fleeing from the scene covered in blood. It’s as clear
is day, but lawyer Martin Vail is eager to take on the defense. He likes cases
that will generate a lot of media attention. His charming ex Janet is the
prosecutor on the case. But it’s a tough job: the stuttering defendant is a
wimpy kid, but was covered in blood.
“Primal Fear” is an exciting
thriller, not just set in the courtroom. It’s one of Richard Gere’s best roles
and Edward Norton’s first. And especially Norton impresses and he gives away an
unforgettable performance. Norton deservedly received an Oscar nomination for
his supporting role and knowing that Cuba Gooding Jr. won for “Jerry Maguire”
that year, I believe Norton should have won it. He has not won an Academy Award
to date, Norton is one of the finest actors out there, and already proved that
in his first film.
The film has tension and is
investing from start to finish. It has some surprising plot twist, midway and
at the end, that blew my mind when I first saw it. But it still impacts after a
rewatch. A very good thriller.
Rating: 4,5/
5
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