Review of Primer (2004) by Brett H — 01 May 2014

Don't know what made me think this was worth watching.

This review of Primer (2004) was written by Brett H on 01 May 2014.

Primer has generally received positive reviews.

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Interesting concept and was able to have my attention for almost the entire length of the film…

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By Arun J (64) on 01 Aug 2016

Simple.. they are confused as we are.. a new genre of realism. I liked it.. not a time pass movie.. but a must watch for movie lovers…

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By Paul T (570) on 25 Jun 2017

Interesting premise, but poorly done. the story is taken in strange directions, and it seems to be overly convoluted for convoluted's sake…

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By Rene Rodriguez (1,781) for Miami Herald (3,319) on 17 Jun 2016

Primer is obviously not for all tastes, but if it connects with you, prepare to be obsessed…

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By Lari W (2) on 16 Nov 2017

Shane Carruth is a true master of storytelling, especially on such a limited budget…

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By Riff J (755) on 26 Jun 2016

Hollywood sci-fi films are bad, don't watch them…

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By Peter B (1,397) on 26 Apr 2018

This movie Rocks on so many different levels. Much respect to the cast and director. Movies like this don't come around often…

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By Stefano C (730) on 23 Apr 2018

I am too confused to understand if I liked this movie or not…

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By Hotelcentral (111) on 19 Jun 2019

Primer's producer, director, writer, and starring actor, Shane Carruth, is said to have said that he deliberately kept things complicated so…

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By Jon D (534) on 17 Jul 2016

Great movie but very complicated. I've seen it once and want to watch it a few more times to unravel more of the puzzle…

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