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A straightforward, entertaining thriller with a crackerjack performance by Edward Norton.
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As a forum for its actors and for the big-screen directorial debut of multi-Emmy winner Gregory Hoblit, the film is up to the job. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 3/4
As a forum for its actors and for the big-screen directorial debut of multi-Emmy winner Gregory Hoblit, the film is up to the job.
Mike Clark
The plot is as good as crime procedurals get, but the movie is really better than its plot because of the three-dimensional characters. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
The plot is as good as crime procedurals get, but the movie is really better than its plot because of the three-dimensional characters.
Roger Ebert
The part of the script that's dialogue instead of plot is quite snappy. So I believed in this sordid story... for a while. Mar 13, 2019 | Full Review…
The part of the script that's dialogue instead of plot is quite snappy. So I believed in this sordid story... for a while.
Eve Tushnet
...a solid drama that's elevated on an all-too-consistent basis by Norton's impressively hypnotic work. May 7, 2011 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
...a solid drama that's elevated on an all-too-consistent basis by Norton's impressively hypnotic work.
David Nusair
Edward Norton became an instant star after making a splashy, Oscar-nominated performance in this well-executed horror thriller. May 1, 2011 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
Edward Norton became an instant star after making a splashy, Oscar-nominated performance in this well-executed horror thriller.
Emanuel Levy
An unfolding mystery in which truth is elusive, and twists are the order of the day...gives Norton a career-making opportunity to strut his stuff. [Blu-ray] Jun 19, 2009 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
An unfolding mystery in which truth is elusive, and twists are the order of the day...gives Norton a career-making opportunity to strut his stuff. [Blu-ray]
Peter Canavese
its heroes only heroes because they believe in order and not because they're capable of order's championing or restoration. Apr 1, 2009 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
its heroes only heroes because they believe in order and not because they're capable of order's championing or restoration.
Walter Chaw
Helped greatly by excellent performances from both of the film's leads, as well as the rounded supporting cast. Mar 26, 2009 | Full Review…
Helped greatly by excellent performances from both of the film's leads, as well as the rounded supporting cast.
Ryan Cracknell
The plot is engaging, the cast is exceptional, and Hoblit moves things along in commendably straightforward fashion. Very entertaining. Mar 5, 2009 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…
The plot is engaging, the cast is exceptional, and Hoblit moves things along in commendably straightforward fashion. Very entertaining.
John J. Puccio
Exhibits many of the genre's common weaknesses, but the fine acting of Edward Norton, Laura Linney and Richard Gere enables us to forgive them. Feb 25, 2009 | Rating: 75/100
Exhibits many of the genre's common weaknesses, but the fine acting of Edward Norton, Laura Linney and Richard Gere enables us to forgive them.
Brian Webster
Unfortunately, Primal Fear hasn't aged well; there are wrinkles and pockmarks all over its face. Dec 29, 2007 | Rating: 40/100 | Full Review…
Unfortunately, Primal Fear hasn't aged well; there are wrinkles and pockmarks all over its face.
Gabe Leibowitz
Ed Norton is out of this world in his break-out performance. Jan 25, 2006 | Rating: 4/5
Ed Norton is out of this world in his break-out performance.
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