Primal Fear Coming To Blu-ray On March 10th - Blu-ray Forum

Blu-News · 12-15-2008, 01:11 PM

Synopsis: A high-profile slaying becomes the case of an ambitious attorney's career in this legal thriller based on the novel by William Diehl. Richard Gere stars as Martin Vail, a famed defense lawyer who volunteers his services to Aaron Stampler (Edward Norton), a Kentucky teenager charged with the murder of a Chicago archbishop. Covered with blood, Aaron was captured after a foot chase broadcast live on TV, making a gleeful Vail certain that he could raise his profile by defending the obviously guilty suspect. Assigned to prosecute is Assistant District Attorney Janet Venable (Laura Linney), who is Vail's ex-girlfriend. Vail's case becomes more complicated than he expected when a psychologist, Dr. Molly Arrington (Frances McDormand) concludes that Stampler suffers from multiple personality disorder. Vail also uncovers evidence that the archbishop was involved in a corrupt land scheme and may have molested young parishioners. Now the cynical, opportunistic attorney is faced with a daunting prospect, a client who may actually deserve his best defense. Its shocking, twist ending made Primal Fear (1996) a big box office hit and earned Norton, in his screen debut, an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

PRODUCT INFO:
Runtime: 2 Hr. 10 Min. Sec.
Languages: English SDH Subtitled, English Subtitled, French Dubbed & Subtitled, Portuguese Subtitled, Spanish D
Audio: 5.1 Dolby Digital, 5.1 Dolby TrueHD
US Rating: R - For brief grisly violence, pervasive strong language and a sex scene.
DVD Features:

• Commentary: - Commentary by director Greg Hoblit, writer Ann Biderman, executive producers Gary Luchessi and Hawk Koch, casting director Deborah Aquila
• Other: - Primal Fear: The Final Verdict
• Other: - Primal Fear: Star Witness
• Other: - Psychology of Guilt
• Trailers: - Original Theatrical Trailer (previously used on 1998 release)

DavidAg02 · 12-15-2008, 03:38 PM

Wasn't that Ed Norton's first major film?

I remember being totally blown away by his performance. Such a great surprise ending.

wnicholas76 · 12-15-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidAg02

Wasn't that Ed Norton's first major film?

I remember being totally blown away by his performance. Such a great surprise ending.

+1

Same here! Ed Norton completely stole the show with his performance, and Richard Gere was great as always. Day one purchase!

Sussudio · 12-15-2008, 04:06 PM

great movie/news, thanks for the info!

Dust+Wind · 12-15-2008, 05:17 PM

Nice, thanks for the info. Now all i am waiting from blu ray is to bring American History X,Fight Club,25th Hour and The Score and i will be set.

Bear28 · 12-15-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dust+Wind

Nice, thanks for the info. Now all i am waiting from blu ray is to bring American History X,Fight Club,25th Hour and The Score and i will be set.

+1 to that!!

Never seen 25th hour though....good??

Hendricks4333 · 12-15-2008, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear28

+1 to that!!

Never seen 25th hour though....good??

Yea its pretty good. I really hope those movies come to Blu Ray soon. Edward Norton is the man. I love The Score.

Dust+Wind · 12-15-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear28

+1 to that!!

Never seen 25th hour though....good??

If you like his Performance in American History X and like that type of movie, you will love 25th hour. it's visually stunning camerawork and perfectly directed cast from Lee. I don't want to tell you anything else , but to say go rent it.

Hawk · 12-15-2008, 05:35 PM

Do not forget "Rounders."

JessR · 12-15-2008, 05:41 PM

this should be good, cant wait for it.

Adam_ME · 12-15-2008, 05:50 PM

It's about damn time! I still have the DVD and it's non-anamorphic. I'll be glad to upgrade this one.

Moviefan1203 · 12-15-2008, 05:54 PM

Primal Fear is a great film, and I'll be adding it to my Blu-ray library for sure.

Blu Titan · 12-15-2008, 05:59 PM

This is a pretty good movie that I will pick it up at a sale.

zombieking · 12-15-2008, 06:36 PM

Did Edward Norton win an oscar for this role? If he didn't, he should have. Great movie

Moviefan1203 · 12-15-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by zombieking

Did Edward Norton win an oscar for this role? If he didn't, he should have. Great movie

No, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor though.

borninusa · 12-15-2008, 06:57 PM

It shall be mine..oh yes..it shall be mine

Adam_ME · 12-15-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

No, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor though.

He lost to that "show me the money" guy. If there was a clause allowing the Academy to repossess an Oscar if the actor goes on to make one pisspoor career choice after another, then that award would be at the top of the list.

davcole · 12-16-2008, 04:36 AM

Great film!!

Loved Laura Linney's character, easily Gere's best performance and Edward Norton was outstanding in his film debut!

mlim77 · 12-20-2008, 01:59 AM

Here is a look at the recently announced Special Edition of "Primal Fear" coming to Blu Ray and DVD on the 10th March 2009...

gem_n_webz · 12-20-2008, 02:11 AM

great movie! norton was incredible in this. can't wait to get it...

12-15-2008, 01:11 PM	#1
Blu-News Special Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:371 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	Primal Fear Coming To Blu-ray On March 10th Synopsis: A high-profile slaying becomes the case of an ambitious attorney's career in this legal thriller based on the novel by William Diehl. Richard Gere stars as Martin Vail, a famed defense lawyer who volunteers his services to Aaron Stampler (Edward Norton), a Kentucky teenager charged with the murder of a Chicago archbishop. Covered with blood, Aaron was captured after a foot chase broadcast live on TV, making a gleeful Vail certain that he could raise his profile by defending the obviously guilty suspect. Assigned to prosecute is Assistant District Attorney Janet Venable (Laura Linney), who is Vail's ex-girlfriend. Vail's case becomes more complicated than he expected when a psychologist, Dr. Molly Arrington (Frances McDormand) concludes that Stampler suffers from multiple personality disorder. Vail also uncovers evidence that the archbishop was involved in a corrupt land scheme and may have molested young parishioners. Now the cynical, opportunistic attorney is faced with a daunting prospect, a client who may actually deserve his best defense. Its shocking, twist ending made Primal Fear (1996) a big box office hit and earned Norton, in his screen debut, an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. PRODUCT INFO: Runtime: 2 Hr. 10 Min. Sec. Languages: English SDH Subtitled, English Subtitled, French Dubbed & Subtitled, Portuguese Subtitled, Spanish D Audio: 5.1 Dolby Digital, 5.1 Dolby TrueHD US Rating: R - For brief grisly violence, pervasive strong language and a sex scene. DVD Features: • Commentary: - Commentary by director Greg Hoblit, writer Ann Biderman, executive producers Gary Luchessi and Hawk Koch, casting director Deborah Aquila • Other: - Primal Fear: The Final Verdict • Other: - Primal Fear: Star Witness • Other: - Psychology of Guilt • Trailers: - Original Theatrical Trailer (previously used on 1998 release) 500+ Blu-ray

12-15-2008, 03:38 PM	#2
DavidAg02 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Houston, TX Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:46	Wasn't that Ed Norton's first major film? I remember being totally blown away by his performance. Such a great surprise ending. David Houston, Texas Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2002! Whoop! PSN ID: DavidAg02

12-15-2008, 04:06 PM	#4
Sussudio Moderator Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	great movie/news, thanks for the info! My name is Patrick Bateman. I'm 27 years old. I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning, if my face is a little puffy, I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do a thousand now.

12-15-2008, 05:35 PM	#9
Hawk Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:368 Blu-ray reviews:1	Do not forget "Rounders." Mitsubishi WD-73837 73" 1080p Oppo BDP-93 Blu-Ray Player McIntosh MX150 A/V Processor McIntosh MC1.2KW Mono Block Amps (2) McIntosh MC501 Mono Block Amp McIntosh MC207 Power Amp McIntosh XRT1K Mains, XCS1K Center Dual SVS PB13-Ultra Subs

12-15-2008, 05:59 PM	#13
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Binary Land Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:1288 PS3 collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:79	This is a pretty good movie that I will pick it up at a sale. Most anticipated release: The Hidden Fortress

12-15-2008, 05:17 PM	#5
Dust+Wind Member Member since:Dec 2008	Nice, thanks for the info. Now all i am waiting from blu ray is to bring American History X,Fight Club,25th Hour and The Score and i will be set.

12-15-2008, 05:41 PM	#10
JessR Active Member Member since:Nov 2008	this should be good, cant wait for it.

12-15-2008, 05:50 PM	#11
Adam_ME Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Katy, TX Blu-ray collection:1617 DVD collection:97 PS3 collection:27 Trading Score:120	It's about damn time! I still have the DVD and it's non-anamorphic. I'll be glad to upgrade this one.

12-15-2008, 05:54 PM	#12
Moviefan1203 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Pennsylvania, USA Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:41	Primal Fear is a great film, and I'll be adding it to my Blu-ray library for sure.

12-15-2008, 06:36 PM	#14
zombieking Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:CANADA Blu-ray collection:304 Blu-ray reviews: 18	Did Edward Norton win an oscar for this role? If he didn't, he should have. Great movie You're in my spot...

12-15-2008, 06:57 PM	#16
borninusa Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1254 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:20	It shall be mine..oh yes..it shall be mine Someday we'll look back on this and it will all seem funny

12-16-2008, 04:36 AM	#18
davcole Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Cincinnati, Oh Blu-ray collection:177 Blu-ray reviews:140 Trading Score:6	Great film!! Loved Laura Linney's character, easily Gere's best performance and Edward Norton was outstanding in his film debut!

12-20-2008, 01:59 AM	#19
mlim77 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:83	Primal Fear "Hard Evidence Edition" 2009 Here is a look at the recently announced Special Edition of "Primal Fear" coming to Blu Ray and DVD on the 10th March 2009...

12-20-2008, 02:11 AM	#20
gem_n_webz Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Flint, Michigan Blu-ray collection:228 Trading Score:14	great movie! norton was incredible in this. can't wait to get it... TV: 52" Samsung 650 1080p LCD Blu-ray Player: LG Super Blu High Definition Multiplayer BH200 Home Theatre: Yamaha YHT-160 DVD Player: RCA DRC290 Upconverting 5-Disc BD's: 232 HD-DVD's: 108 S-DVD's: 347

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