Primal: Nicolas Cage goes hunting
In PrimordialNicolas Cage plays Frank Walsh, a big-time hunter who specializes in capturing rare animals destined for zoos. After capturing an exceptional white jaguar in South America, he boards a merchant ship to bring his precious prey back to the United States. However, the journey lasts dangerous turn when a political assassin, also on board, escapes from his cell and frees the captive animals, wreaking havoc on the ship.
The scenario, while promising on paper, suffers from a lack of originality and suspense. Critics pointed out a predictable plot, clichéd dialogue and stereotypical characters. Furthermore, special effects, particularly the depiction of animals in computer-generated imagery, are considered to be of poor quality, which detracts from the film’s immersion and credibility.
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Primal was not eligible for a theatrical release in France and arrived straight to VOD in 2020. Upon its arrival, the film received mostly unfavorable reviews. Among our colleagues atAlloCinéthe film achieved an average rating of 2.1 out of 5, which shows the great disappointment of the viewers. The comments highlight the unequal game of the actorsan uninspired production and a lack of dramatic tension. Some go so far as to describe the film as an unambitious “B series,” regretting that Nicolas Cage, an Oscar-winning actor, shines in such small productions.
TO American box office, Primordial it grossed only $228,000 and is considered one of the worst failures for the actor. Fortunately, in recent years, Nicolas Cage has returned to the limelight starring in quality productions. Recently, we could see it in the horror film Long legs for which his terrifying performance was unanimously praised.
Source: Cine Serie
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