Primal
Primal

Primal

2019Movie97 minEnglish

A big-game hunter for zoos books passage on a Greek shipping freighter with a fresh haul of exotic and deadly animals from the Amazon, including a rare white Jaguar – along with a political assassin being extradited to the U.S in secret. Two days into the journey, the assassin escapes and releases the captive animals, throwing the ship into chaos.

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IMDb8.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic89/100
Google Users96%
Director: Genndy TartakovskyGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Horror, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Primal is a visceral animated series that follows a prehistoric caveman and a young Tyrannosaurus Rex who form an unlikely bond in a brutal and unforgiving world. Facing constant threats from predators, natural disasters, and the harsh realities of survival, they must rely on each other to navigate their perilous existence. The series masterfully depicts their struggle for survival through stunning visuals and intense action, largely devoid of dialogue.

Critical Reception

Primal has been met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its groundbreaking animation, brutal and effective storytelling, and emotional depth despite its lack of dialogue. Critics lauded Tartakovsky's visionary direction and the series' raw, primal energy, deeming it a masterpiece of adult animation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning and brutally effective animation.
  • A masterclass in visual storytelling and visceral action.
  • Emotionally resonant despite a lack of dialogue.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praise Primal for its incredible animation, intense and mature themes, and the unique storytelling approach that relies on visual cues and action rather than dialogue. Many highlight the compelling bond between the caveman and the T-Rex as a standout element.

Awards & Accolades

Primarily known for its critical acclaim rather than major awards, Primal has received significant praise and has been recognized for its artistic merit and innovative animation style.

Fun Fact

The entire series, including dialogue-free interactions and complex action sequences, was storyboarded and directed by Genndy Tartakovsky himself, who envisioned the project as a return to raw, primal storytelling.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Solid ship adventure with Cage, Famke and a cargo of jungle animals**_ A ship with a cargo of deadly exotic wildlife, including a rare white jaguar, travels from the Amazon to Puerto Rico when a political killer being secretly extradi...
Kamurai

Kamurai

Really good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. This is one of Nicolas Cage's more reserved roles, and the movie is very well balanced between him and Kevin Durand (and LaMonica Garrett and his team dealing with Durand's charact...
JPV852

JPV852

Pretty standard thriller, though compared to some of Cage's other direct-to-video flicks. Not altogether bad and I found some of it to be halfway entertaining, even with some questionable visual effects (which I give a pass considering wha...
Gimly

Gimly

This was exactly what I needed tonight. But what I needed wasn't something good. Nic Cage and everything that happens within his 30-foot sphere of influence is one hundred percent unbelievable at all times. _Under Siege_ with talking parrot...