Reviewer's Rating 3 out of 5  
Primal Fear DVD (1996)

Far-fetched it may be, but there are enough pleasing twists in this courtroom thriller to keep the pace moving. Filmed with the usual quality veneer that we've come to expect from Gregory Hoblit, the movie transfers onto an equally good disc.

Picture quality is very good. Hoblit opts for another subtle colour scheme and the muted tones look excellent. It's the type of look that can almost convince you that you're watching a better film than it actually is.

Further support for this effect comes from the superb 5.1 mix that is a highly detailed effort. Watch out for trains, helicopters, and cars criss-crossing your living room, as well as a lot of subtle effects accentuating the tenser moments of the film.

The only extra feature is a trailer, but otherwise the DVD excels in the quality department.

Chapters: 26
Region: 2
Ratio: 1.78:1 (Anamorphic)
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
Extra Features: Scene selection, trailer, multiple languages, subtitles, English for the hearing impaired.

End Credits

Director: Gregory Hoblit

Writer: Steve Shagan, Ann Bideman

Stars: Richard Gere, Laura Linney, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard, Frances McDormand, Edward Norton, Terry O'Quinn, Andre Braugher

Genre: Thriller

Length: 125 minutes

Original: 1996

DVD: 2 July 2001

Country: USA