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Primeval By David DiCerto Catholic News Service NEW YORK (CNS) -- In the bloody action thriller "Primeval" (Hollywood Pictures), an American television news crew (Dominic Purcell, Brooke Langton and Orlando Jones) is dispatched to a civil-war ravaged African nation to report on a giant crocodile terrorizing the locals and to bring the beast back alive with the help of a seasoned hunter (Jurgen Prochnow) and an Australian reptile expert (Gideon Emery). Allegedly inspired by true events, director Michael Katleman's mostly suspense-free "Jaws" rip-off is undone by schlocky effects and a script that tries to wedge social-conscience commentary into a B-movie plot. The film contains much gory violence, grisly images, recurring rough and crude language and some sexual humor. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. - - - DiCerto is on the staff of the Office for Film & Broadcasting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. More reviews are available online at www.usccb.org/movies. END Copyright (c) 2007 Catholic News Service/USCCB. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or otherwise distributed. CNS · 3211 Fourth St NE · Washington DC 20017 · 202.541.3250 |
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