Review of Primer (2004) by Kevin J — 20 Mar 2013

Be prepared for multiple watches to fully enjoy this film.

This review of Primer (2004) was written by Kevin J on 20 Mar 2013.

Primer has generally received positive reviews.

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I will leave other reviewers to go over the plot holes, shallow characters, bad costumes, jerky and unexpressive soundtrack, extremely implausible…

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By Matthew C (1,721) on 11 Jul 2017

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By Aaron G (813) on 17 Jul 2016

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By R. Anthony S (39) 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

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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 Riff J (755) on 26 Jun 2016

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By B L (22) 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 Martin S (921) 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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