Added to Netflix on Saturday, Mar 2, 2024 Primal is an action-thriller movie directed by Nick Powell, featuring Nicolas Cage as Frank Walsh, a big-game hunter who captures a rare white jaguar in the Brazilian rainforest. Planning to sell it to a zoo, he transports it on a ship that also carries a dangerous political assassin being extradited to the U.S. Chaos ensues when the assassin escapes, releasing the captured animals, leading to a deadly confrontation between human and beast.
Length: 1h 37m
Genre: Action, Thriller
This Title is: Exciting and Suspenseful
Primal is New on Netflix in Canada!
Trailer
Cast
- Nicolas Cage as Frank Walsh
- Famke Janssen as Dr. Ellen Taylor
- Kevin Durand as Richard Loffler
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: 16+
Violence and some language.
Trivia
- Shot in Puerto Rico.
- Features a rare white jaguar.
- Combines elements of action and thriller with a unique premise.
Our Review
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Primal combines action-packed sequences with a unique premise, though it falls short in depth and narrative strength. Cage’s performance is notable, adding charisma to the film. While critics point out its lack of originality and predictability, it’s lauded for entertainment value, offering fun, albeit not groundbreaking, cinema experience. The visual effects and action sequences are well-executed, but the film’s overall quality and coherence are seen as average. Despite mixed reviews, it’s a thrilling watch for fans of the genre.
Critic Scores
Primal has received a mixed negative review by the critics.
