Primal Fear (1996) - 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 Trading Score:232	Primal Fear (1996) 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) Last edited by Scottie; 02-03-2017 at 09:34 PM.

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	Primal Fear (1996) Wasn't that Ed Norton's first major film? I remember being totally blown away by his performance. Such a great surprise ending. Last edited by Scottie; 02-03-2017 at 09:34 PM.

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...

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12-15-2008, 04:06 PM	#4
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	great movie/news, thanks for the info!

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, 05:35 PM	#9
Hawk Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Chicago 4K collection:142 Blu-ray collection:622 Blu-ray reviews:1	Do not forget "Rounders."

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 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Katy, TX 4K collection:1220 Blu-ray collection:2103 DVD collection:83 Digital collection:5037 iTunes collection:272 Prime collection:312 Trading Score:695	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 Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Pennsylvania, USA Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:45	Primal Fear is a great film, and I'll be adding it to my Blu-ray library for sure.

12-15-2008, 05:59 PM	#13
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	This is a pretty good movie that I will pick it up at a sale.

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

12-15-2008, 06:57 PM	#16
borninusa Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1883 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:20	It shall be mine..oh yes..it shall be mine

12-16-2008, 04:36 AM	#18
davcole Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Cincinnati, Oh 4K collection:138 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 146 Trading Score:9	Great film!! Loved Laura Linney's character, easily Gere's best performance and Edward Norton was outstanding in his film debut!

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...

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