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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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Misleading advertisement: Actually an action-adventure thriller worth giving a shot
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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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Soundtrack:
Ni Wakati
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I thought that this movie was very well done, but like many other people have said the advertisements were extremely misleading. My mom and I are big fans of horror movies and went expecting to see a slasher film, but once the movie started we quickly realized that it was an action adventure thriller. However, despite the fact that the movie was not what we were expecting, we both ended up really enjoying it (probably because we are fans of both genres).
Now on to the movie: The script was extremely well written, managing to bring the broader issues of genocide and civil war to light while at the same time delivering plenty of action and scare sequences, as well as humor to lighten the mood between the thrill sequences.
In addition to the writing, the actors only further contribute to the high quality of the script by consistently hitting their marks and clearly conveying the intended humor, horror, or whatever else is called for during the different scenes.
I was also impressed by the directing and cinematography. The combination of the two resulted in creating a movie that manages to involve the audience and provide footage that matches whatever mood is needed at the time; whether it be awe at the beauty of Africa or the fear when the characters are facing a dangerous situation.
To be fair, I must admit that the movie did not have very good graphics and audiences will be able to easily tell that the crocodile is done through CGI. However, between a little imagination and the actors believable performances, this does not detract from the thrills of the movie.
Ultimately if you are a fan of action-adventure and enjoy a good thrill I would highly recommend this movie, but if you are looking for a slasher film don't bother.