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Release Date:
12 January 2007 (USA)
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Tagline:
The hunt begins soon more
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. | full synopsis
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Death
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Crocodile
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Burundi
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Shot In The Back
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Caged Human
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Clearly wants to be more than a simple monster movie.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| 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 |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Gustave (USA) (working title)
Kiss (Philippines: English title) (review title)
Primeval Kill (UK) (DVD title)
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Kiss (Philippines: English title) (review title)
Primeval Kill (UK) (DVD title)
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Rated R for strong graphic violence, brutality, terror and language.
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93 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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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
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Audio/visual unsynchronized: During the chasing scene in the swamps you can hear squealing tires although there is only sand and grass.
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Quotes:
Steven Johnson:
Hey, Jojo, you know Roger Sharpe?
Jojo: No.
Steven Johnson: He's gay.
Jojo: OK.
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Jojo: No.
Steven Johnson: He's gay.
Jojo: OK.
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Ni Wakati
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After hearing about a ferocious, enormous crocodile in Burundi, Africa, which has claimed hundreds of lives and has been dubbed "Gustave" by the locals, a small American news crew arrives, accompanied by a croc-loving bloke who wants to capture it alive, and a guide who wants it dead.
Interesting, misleading marketing campaign aside, "Primeval" is a fair enough movie of its kind. Technically well made, dazzlingly shot (making full use of the great scenery), and well paced, it manages to create some genuine tension and atmosphere. The croc itself is entirely a CGI product, and while some of its scenes are unconvincing, some work out a little better. At the least, the film-makers do their job of creating a constant sense of danger for our protagonists.
The croc doesn't play as big a part in this as one might think; this particular monster movie is often in the service of making a larger statement on the political turmoil and brutality of the region. This movie being inspired by real-life events, the croc here is the product of human error. The combination of a tried-and-true creature feature with a political thriller makes for an offbeat mix, to say the least.
The acting is none too special here. We've a standard-issue hunky, brooding hero (Dominic Purcell), a hottie colleague (Brooke Langton), and a comedy relief character (Orlando Jones) who has some good moments but also some decidedly anti-P.C. lines. Veteran Jurgen Prochnow is wasted in his role as the guide, with Gabriel Malema likable as Jojo.
The movie itself is not really bad, nor all that good either. We've seen movies like this before, and will undoubtedly continue to see them. It entertains well enough, but is pretty forgettable in the end.
6/10