Primal Fear

Quick Info

Year
1996
Director
Gregory Hoblit
Duration
130 min
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$103M

External Ratings

IMDb7.7
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes77%
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Primal Fear

Gregory Hoblit1996130mEN

Our Rating

7.8/10
7.8/10
Story
7.9/10
Acting
7.7/10
Direction
7.5/10
Cinematography
7.3/10
Music

Overview

Defense attorney Martin Vail takes on jobs for money and prestige rather than any sense of the greater good. His latest case involves an altar boy, accused of brutally murdering the archbishop of Chicago. Vail finds himself up against his ex-pupil and ex-lover, but as the case progresses and the Church's dark secrets are revealed, Vail finds that what appeared a simple case takes on a darker, more dangerous aspect.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.8
Acting
7.9
Direction
7.7
Cinematography
7.5
Music
7.3

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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