Primal Fear

Starring:Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton, John Mahoney, Frances McDormand, Alfre Woodard, Terry O'Quinn, Andre Braugher, Steven Bauer, Joe Spano, Tony Plana, Stanley Anderson, Maura Tierney, Jon Seda, Reg Rogers, Kenneth Tigar, Brian Reddy, Christopher Carroll, Wendy Cutler, Ron O.J. Parson
Director: Gregory Hoblit
Studio: Paramount
Product Type: DVD

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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:

The Butcher Boy.......2007-05-18

I just recently seen this movie and I was completely blown away. Specifically by Edward Norton's performance. He is always an outstanding actor but in this movie he truly shines. Richard Gere doesn't do a bad job either. The movie has a great story line and it is the best courtroom drama I've ever seen.

Man questioned over vicar's death - Thursday, March 15, 2007 BBC News.......2007-03-16

A man is being questioned after a vicar was found stabbed to death in the grounds of his south Wales church.
Father Paul Bennett, 59, died at St Fagans Church in Trecynon, near Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

The father-of-two and grandfather was found dead by his wife Georgina at about 1450 GMT on Wednesday.

A 23-year-old local man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and is being questioned. Police said they were not looking for anyone else.

SOMETHING TO PONDER..........This movie is the first thing I thought of when I saw this headline.

Primal Fear.......2007-03-09

I enjoy mainly true stories, but this movie is excellent and as many movies I have watched over the years, the ending really surprised me.

Awesome..Wow!!.......2007-02-24

Edward Norton in his first movie,won a nomination for a supporting role at the Oscars?Is this true or is this true?
Even if it's not - then he definately deserved one - nomination,if not an Oscar.
Kudos to Edward Norton.And he followed it up soon,in another move by the name of 'Fight Club'.

A movie that will have you saying WOW!.......2007-01-12

In my opinion, this movie was Edward Norton's best performance (yes, even better than Fight Club). For a movie that will really leave you stunned, this is one great movie!

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PRIMAL FEAR!!! PRIMAL FEAR!!!!
Primal Fear tears it up live!!!
Metal, the way it should be!
The best music DVD I have seen so far.

History of Fear
Starring: Primal Fear
Manufacturer: Nuclear Blast Americ
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0000DZTLT
Release Date: 2003-12-02

Customer Reviews:

PRIMAL FEAR!!! PRIMAL FEAR!!!!.......2007-05-08

This is definitely one of the best music DVDs I have ever seen. These guys know how to rock and will certainly become legends.

Primal Fear tears it up live!!!.......2004-05-18

Primal Fear are one of the best heavy metal bands on Earth and this DVD drives that point home! I've had this for a few months now and I still watch it often. The band is super tight and Ralf Sheepers belts those screams out like they're nothing. I've actually converted a few people to the Primal Fear cause simply by showing them this DVD. Anyone with metal pumping through his or her veins will absolutely love it!

This DVD has 2 roughly 45 to 50 minute concerts. One is filmed at the wacken open air festival (during the day!!!) and the other is in a club in Stuttgart. Both of them are professionally shot and look and sound fantastic.

The extras include two videos:
Angel in black
Armageddon

There is also a "metal report" which is pretty much Ralf talking about PF and metal. There is also a little thing about which wrestlers they like toward the end of this EXTREMELY short segment. Fun nonetheless.

There is also a half hour bootleg section that shows (wait for it....) bootleg footage from various concerts around the world. Mixed in with this is some professionally shot snippets of live footage and also the recording of the "black sun" album. The recording bit was cool but it could have been longer.

So to close this up, if you're a PF fan and have never seen them live get this. If you're a PF fan and HAVE seen them live get this. If you aren't familiar with PF but love heavy metal get this!

Easily one of the best metal DVDs out there. Don't miss out on it!!!

Metal, the way it should be!.......2003-12-16

Five minutes with this DVD and any metal head will see why Primal Fear is one of the world's best metal bands. Ralf Scheepers is easily the most talented vocalist in the business, and this DVD certainly proves it.

After seeing Primal Fear live, I was very proud to see that there is no "BS" with this band. Every note is sang, and played just the way it was on their albums. This dvd is no different. History of Fear definitely does this incredible band justice, truly showing their talent on every track. In fact, I enjoyed this DVD as much as Hammerfall's "The Templar Renegade Crusades", and Iron Maiden's "Rock in Rio", and that's certainly saying something.

The dvd is pretty much a concert disc, showing many live performances. Sure, a bunch of goofy backstage scenes would have been great, but with 150+ minutes of live metal, what more can you ask for? Some of my favorite moments were seeing "Living for Metal" "Under your Spell" and "Eye of an Eagle" live, in all their glory.

Do yourself a favor. Buy "History of Fear" and enjoy every minute of its headbanging glory. Primal Fear rules.

The best music DVD I have seen so far........2003-10-20

I recently bought this DVD and I have to say that in terms of onstage performance, it is the best Music DVD I own; even better than such masterworks as Iron Maiden's "Rock in Rio", Manowar's "Blood in Brazil" and Dio's "Evil or Divine".

The two factors which make Primal Fear stand out from the crowd when playing live are the "tightness" of the band (it would be nearly impossible to get any tighter) and Ralf and Matt's vocal work. Having a backing singer who is of lead singer standard himself really makes the band excell. Henny also provides better backing vocals than most guitarists would and this adds to the effect.

In terms of extras, the videos are excellent and bootleg section is good, but some more interviews would have been a good idea.

Description

Charlie spends the hour with actor Richard Gere. Gere's early films, American Gigolo and An Officer and a Gentleman asked that he fill the shoes of the rakish youth. Since then, he has expanded his repetoire in such films as Pretty Woman, Mr. Jones and First Knight. He is currently starring in Primal Fear which has been the top grossing film in the nation this month. Gere talks to Charlie about the success of his latest film, his rise to celebrity and his conversion to Buddhism.

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The Butcher Boy
Man questioned over vicar's death - Thursday, March 15, 2007 BBC News
Primal Fear
Awesome..Wow!!
A movie that will have you saying WOW!

Primal Fear [Region 2]
Starring: Richard Gere , Laura Linney , Edward Norton , John Mahoney , and Frances McDormand
Director: Gregory Hoblit
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00005LO7W

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Newcomer Edward Norton became an instant movie star in 1996 with three amazing performances in Primal Fear, The People vs. Larry Flynt, and Everyone Says I Love You. Make that four amazing performances, because in Primal Fear he plays a young man named Aaron Stampler whose personality seems to be divided in two: one tough and cynical, the other shy and fearful. Richard Gere plays Martin Vail, the slick Chicago attorney who defends Aaron on charges of brutally murdering an archbishop who may have sexually molested Aaron and other boys in his parish. The courtroom suspense is nail-biting as the jaded hotshot Vail comes to care about the case and the defendant. This is one of the better legal dramas of recent years, with plenty of juicy twists and turns. Frances McDormand (who was soon to win an Oscar for Fargo) plays a psychiatrist. --Jim Emerson

Customer Reviews:

The Butcher Boy.......2007-05-18

Man questioned over vicar's death - Thursday, March 15, 2007 BBC News.......2007-03-16

Primal Fear.......2007-03-09

I enjoy mainly true stories, but this movie is excellent and as many movies I have watched over the years, the ending really surprised me.

Awesome..Wow!!.......2007-02-24

A movie that will have you saying WOW!.......2007-01-12

In my opinion, this movie was Edward Norton's best performance (yes, even better than Fight Club). For a movie that will really leave you stunned, this is one great movie!

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Primal Fear [Region 2]
Starring: Richard Gere , Laura Linney , Edward Norton , John Mahoney , and Frances McDormand
Director: Gregory Hoblit
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Thrillers | Mystery & Suspense | Genres | DVD | Video

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ASIN: B00005LE0E

Average customer rating:

The Butcher Boy
Man questioned over vicar's death - Thursday, March 15, 2007 BBC News
Primal Fear
Awesome..Wow!!
A movie that will have you saying WOW!

Primal Fear [Region 2]
Starring: Richard Gere , Laura Linney , Edward Norton , John Mahoney , and Frances McDormand
Director: Gregory Hoblit
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Thrillers | Mystery & Suspense | Genres | DVD | Video

( P ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

American History X
Sleepers
The Score
25th Hour
Internal Affairs

ASIN: B00005KGN0

Amazon.com

Customer Reviews:

The Butcher Boy.......2007-05-18

Man questioned over vicar's death - Thursday, March 15, 2007 BBC News.......2007-03-16

Primal Fear.......2007-03-09

I enjoy mainly true stories, but this movie is excellent and as many movies I have watched over the years, the ending really surprised me.

Awesome..Wow!!.......2007-02-24

A movie that will have you saying WOW!.......2007-01-12

In my opinion, this movie was Edward Norton's best performance (yes, even better than Fight Club). For a movie that will really leave you stunned, this is one great movie!

The Italian Job / Primal Fear / The Score (Triple Feature)

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The Italian Job / Primal Fear / The Score (Triple Feature)
Starring: Italian Job , Primal Fear , and Score
Manufacturer: Paramount Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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Zodiac/Primal Fear
Starring: Richard Gere , Laura Linney , Edward Norton , John Mahoney , and Frances McDormand
Director: Gregory Hoblit , and David Fincher
Manufacturer: Paramount Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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