Primeval
Primeval

Movie spotlight

Primeval

2007
Movie
93 min
English

A news team is sent to Burundi to capture and bring home a legendary 25-foot crocodile. Their difficult task turns potentially deadly when a warlord targets them for death.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes10%
Metacritic22/100
Google Users39%
Director: Michael KatlemanGenres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A team of American specialists is sent to the jungles of the Congo to capture a notorious and deadly warlord. However, upon arrival, they discover that the warlord is not their biggest threat. They soon find themselves hunted by a massive, prehistoric crocodile that has been terrorizing the region.

Critical Reception

Primeval received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot derivative and its execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the creature-feature aspect while others were put off by the film's predictable narrative and low-budget feel.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a weak script and uninspired direction.

  • The creature effects are unconvincing and fail to generate genuine scares.

  • Despite a few tense moments, the overall experience is largely forgettable.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a disappointing and predictable monster flick. Many viewers felt the acting was subpar and the special effects looked dated, contributing to an overall unengaging experience.

Fun Fact

The film was inspired by the real-life legend of Gustave, a massive Nile crocodile believed to have killed hundreds of people in Burundi.

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