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Primer (DVD, 2005)

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Former engineer Shane Carruth announces himself as a force to watch with PRIMER, his first film. Carruth wrote, directed, edited, produced, photographed, scored, and stars in the film, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. He plays Aaron, who, with his business partner and best friend, Abe (David Sullivan), experiments with a device that seems to have more power than they could ever have imagined. Playing with batteries, refrigeration, and other techniques and materials in Aaron's garage, they discover that their machine just might have the ability to move back in time. Originally dealing with Weebles figures and wristwatches, Aaron and Abe are soon considering making a box large enough to transport a human being--with remarkable results.An indie hit, PRIMER was made for about $7,000. Carruth shot the film with a purposefully grainy look, as if it were made in the 1970s. The retro feel works well with the futuristic elements of the story, which lead Abe and Aaron to question reality, truth, and their own physical and mental being. Because he learned about film on his own without going to film school or making any previous shorts, Carruth brings a freshness to the genre that is invigorating, with unexpected plot twists and complex narratives that invite multiple viewings. PRIMER is an unusual, unique, challenging, and thoroughly entertaining movie.

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UPC0794043784927

eBay Product ID (ePID)44733533

Product Key Features

ActorDavid Sullivan

RatingPG-13

DirectorShane Carruth

FormatDVD

Release Year2005

GenreDrama

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Leading RoleDavid Sullivan

Film CountryUSA

Release Date20050405

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by xb-70_valkyrie
01 Jun, 2016Most favourable review
awesome
my fiancee loves it. thank you.
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by mzparker
27 Dec, 2018Most critical review
Wait... what? The plot will keep you confused.
One of the best first effort, no budget films I have ever seen. The director and actor commentary was interesting and informitive, Primer it is a good watch for would be filmakers and example of what can be acheived with almost nothing.
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by chelspears
06 Aug, 2019
Primer on DVD - 2 Thumbs Up
I love this film! Such a complicated and in-depth dive into time travel. Shane Carruth is a genius! His writing, acting, directing, and composing in Primer is impressive. I was happy to find the DVD on ebay, as it is no longer in print elsewhere.
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by bowmus_vj1zjg6eh
27 Oct, 2017
Different and technical
A very different way of doing a time travel movie. Well thought out and realistic.
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by vveness
26 Aug, 2018
You'll want to view multiple times to appreciate its subtleties.
Amazing what a good story teller can do without over the top special effects!
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by 1entropy1
11 Mar, 2023
Be patient
There can be an overwhelming amount of confusion in the story, until you discover that it jumps back an forth in time, allowing the characters to play out their roles and develop the story to its end.
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by yknwski
01 Jun, 2021
Great movie
They made a great movie on a small budget. It keeps you wondering.
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by froghop78
09 Jun, 2020
Thank you! So hard to find.
Great condition and works great!
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by wman7672
12 Jul, 2016
I enjoyed this movie.
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by mike_flett37
11 Jan, 2017
Best. Time. Machine. Movie. Ever.
Primer is a short, low-budget, but brilliant time machine movie. It will need multiple viewings to comprehend its complexity. Recommended for every proper Sci-Fi fan.
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