Primal Fear: 16.6 All Over The World
Primal Fear: 16.6 All Over The World

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Primal Fear: 16.6 All Over The World

2010
Movie
170 min
English

Chapter 1: Viva la Swabia Tour Oct/Nov 2009 Europe / Switzerland. 16.6 North America Tour Sep 2009 Atlanta / USA. Tracklisting: 01 Before The Devil Knows You're Dead 02 Under The Radar 03 Battalions Of Hate 04 Killbound 05 Nuclear Fire 06 Six Times Dead (16.6) 07 Angel In Black 08 Guitars From Hell 09 Sign Of Fear 10 Fighting The Darkness: a. Fighting The Darkness b. The Darkness c. Reprise 11 Riding The Eagle 12 Final Embrace 13 Primal Fear 14 Metal Is Forever 15 Hands Of Time 16 Seven Seals 17 Chainbreaker Chapter 2: Videoclips: - Killbound - Sign Of Fear - Fighting The Darkness - Six Times Dead (16.6) - Metal Is Forever Chapter 3: The Making Of 16.6 - Before The Devil Knows You're Dead Chapter 4: - Bootleg Section - Episodes & Scenes from festivals & tours in Asia, South America, North America, Europe and more! Chapter 5: Famous last words

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IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users88%
Director: Gregory HoblitGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A defense attorney takes on the case of a young altar boy accused of murdering an archbishop. As the lawyer delves deeper into the case, he uncovers disturbing secrets about the victim and the accused, leading him to suspect a conspiracy and a potential split personality disorder in his client. The trial becomes a high-stakes battle of wits as the lawyer attempts to prove his client's innocence.

Critical Reception

Primal Fear was a critical and commercial success, largely praised for its suspenseful plot, strong performances, and shocking twist ending. Edward Norton, in particular, received widespread acclaim for his breakout role, earning an Academy Award nomination. The film is often cited as a prime example of a gripping legal thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Edward Norton delivers a star-making performance as a disturbed young man.

  • The film is a tightly plotted and suspenseful legal thriller with a memorable twist.

  • Richard Gere provides a solid performance as the conflicted defense attorney.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film for its captivating storyline and the incredible acting, especially Edward Norton's debut performance. The suspense and the unexpected conclusion were frequently highlighted as major strengths.

Awards & Accolades

Edward Norton was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. It also won an MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance for Edward Norton.

Fun Fact

Edward Norton's audition for the role of Aaron Stampler reportedly involved him not only reading for the part but also performing a song. His performance during the audition was so compelling that he was immediately cast.

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