Primal Fear (1996)
9/10
Wow!! A must watch courtroom mystery film.
22 April 2024
Primal Fear is a legal mystery crime thriller film directed by Gregory Hoblit. The film stars Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Late John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard, Frances McDormand and Edward Norton. This film is the debut film of Edward Nortan.

The murder of an important archbishop leads to the involvement of Martin Vail, Chicago's best lawyer. As he studies the suspects, he becomes sure about certain things, but there's more to the case.

Wow what a film. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this film and this is one of the best directed courtroom drama films. The film has twists and turns in regularly and has one of the most shocking climax. The film has some of the great acting and Edward Norton is just superb and very impressive in his acting debut.

The plot of the film is good and the execution is superb. The film is very captivating and tense and will keep you glued throughout. I have seen lots of mystery films and is able to guess the twists but couldn't guess what is coming ahead in this film.

The acting in the film is top notch be it Richard Gere, Laura Linney or Edward Norton. Laura Linney was so superb that at one point of time in the film you'll start hating her, you'll surely love Richard Gere and sometime you'll feel sorry or helpless for him and this is the victory of the actors. Edward Norton was just superb and in some of the scenes he completely outshines Richard Gere.

Screenplay of the film is gripping and the climax is probably one of the most shocking climax. BGM and cinematography of the film is superb.

If you're willing to watch an excellent courtroom drama mystery thriller film then this is the film for you. A must watch.
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