Rotten
The sub-sub-Anaconda bottom-feeder Primeval makes the mistake of taking itself far too seriously; with its exploitative images of civil war and genocide, it's the Blood Diamond of 25-foot-killer-crocodile movies.
Scott Tobias, AV Club
Primeval
Inspired by the true story of the most prolific serial killer in history.
2007 · 1h 33m · R
Adventure, Horror
Directed by
Michael Katleman
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Michael Katleman Director
- Dominic Purcell as Tim Manfrey
- Brooke Langton as Aviva Masters
- Orlando Jones as Steven Johnson
- Jürgen Prochnow as Jacob Krieg
- Gideon Emery as Mathew Collins
- Gabriel Malema as Jojo
- Linda Mpondo as Gold Tooth
- Lehlohonolo Makoko as Beanpole
- Dumisani Mbebe as Harry
- Eddy 'Big Eddy' Bekombo as Ato
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
19%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Essentially Jaws moved to Africa.
Andrea Gronvall, Chicago Reader
Rotten
For some insane reason, the makers of Primeval attempted to create a film that blends Anaconda with Hotel Rwanda, and they failed miserably.
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle
Rotten
Can't a killer-crocodile movie just be a killer-crocodile movie?
Jason Anderson, Globe and Mail
Rotten
Primeval is one of several recent movies to bill itself as 'inspired by true events.' So was this review, though in both cases 'inspired' may be too strong a word.
A.O. Scott, New York Times
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