Frank, a notorious hunter, illegally captures a white jaguar and other deadly animals, transporting them on a ship. However, a transported criminal on the ship causes mayhem, putting everyone on board in danger.
Director Nick Powell offers sweeping overhead shots, complementing Richard Leder's high-concept story that harks back to summer blockbusters despite budget constraints.
Guillaume Roussel's sparse score enhances the atmosphere. Though the CGI falls short, it's overshadowed by the charismatic lead Nicolas Cage as Frank, along with impressive performances from Kevin Durand (known for "Abigail" and the underrated "Dark Was the Night") and Famke Janssen as psychologist Dr. Taylor.
On a ship at sea, where wild animals are unleashed and a trained killer escapes, "Primal" delivers more than adequate B-movie entertainment. The presence of killer animals adds thrills, and Durand channels a mix of Anthony Hopkins and John Malkovich as Loffler. Echoing the likes of "Snakes on a Plane," "Die Hard," and "Under Siege," it has plenty of familiar action-thriller elements, and just manages to avoid becoming too generic, credit to the efforts of all involved.
Overall, Powell offers passable entertainment, providing a little of everything that one would expect from this kind of mashup.
Director Nick Powell offers sweeping overhead shots, complementing Richard Leder's high-concept story that harks back to summer blockbusters despite budget constraints.
Guillaume Roussel's sparse score enhances the atmosphere. Though the CGI falls short, it's overshadowed by the charismatic lead Nicolas Cage as Frank, along with impressive performances from Kevin Durand (known for "Abigail" and the underrated "Dark Was the Night") and Famke Janssen as psychologist Dr. Taylor.
On a ship at sea, where wild animals are unleashed and a trained killer escapes, "Primal" delivers more than adequate B-movie entertainment. The presence of killer animals adds thrills, and Durand channels a mix of Anthony Hopkins and John Malkovich as Loffler. Echoing the likes of "Snakes on a Plane," "Die Hard," and "Under Siege," it has plenty of familiar action-thriller elements, and just manages to avoid becoming too generic, credit to the efforts of all involved.
Overall, Powell offers passable entertainment, providing a little of everything that one would expect from this kind of mashup.
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