Review of Primer

Primer (2004)
9/10
Unbelievably fascinating
22 May 2005
This is perhaps the most consistently intriguing film I have ever seen. The story captures the viewer's attention by gradually introducing facts, ideas, and conjectures as they become available to the characters. Do we always know what is going on? No, no more than the two scientists do. Do not let other reviews fool you, however; by the conclusion, the plot is not nearly as difficult to unfold as some would lead you to believe.

Yes, the film was made for $7000, and yes, the credits cast listing is about 5 lines long, but these kind of details are minor distractions. I did not know these things when I first saw the film, and though you will not confuse the look and sound for a $50 million production, it is very watchable and arguably appropriate for the material.

Don't be discouraged by critics and audiences who are too lazy and slack-jawed from spoon-fed big-budget tripe to watch the film to its conclusion; see it for yourself. You won't be disappointed.
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