Review of Primer (2004) by Tyler A — 11 Jun 2011

The most mindbending time-travel movie you will ever see.

This review of Primer (2004) was written by Tyler A on 11 Jun 2011.

Primer has generally received positive reviews.

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By Eduardo B (287) on 29 Oct 2018

Great ideas. I know the budget constraints but the cinematography is unnaceptable…

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By Hardy H (232) on 07 Feb 2018

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

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By Ryan H (2,006) 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 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 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 Spencer P (651) on 24 Jun 2017

An amazingly complex and original ultra-low-budget sci-fi film that plays tricks with the mind as well as hints at a dramatic drive underneath…

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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 Adam T (636) on 18 Feb 2017

I both liked and disliked this movie. Liked -- interesting ideas, the low budget, the acting. Disliked -- how complicated the story is…

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By S.a. H (22) on 25 Mar 2017

I'm on a time-travel kick. This movie did not disappoint. What a mindfuck…

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By Salman F (100) on 24 Oct 2018

Primer is not too depth when we want to talk about philosophical things but this is a puzzle film full of theories, paradoxes, time loops,…

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