![]() ![]() Overall though, Primer is an unforgettable film. Just as a pure sci-fi fan, there's a lot to like about a film that reinvents how to tell a cerebral story in new and interesting ways. That way, he could make the film longer and more in-depth. ![]() I'd like to see Carruth revisit the ideas and themes and make a bigger budgeted feature. With all that said, I think the limitations prevent this from being an instant classic. And with a film that mostly focuses on two best friends, the personal approach is obviously beneficial. It's not as simple as Back to the Future nor as expansive as Interstellar, but it is very personal. What the film does, however, is provide fascinating propositions for what time travel could look and feel like. At the same time a film like this, which already has a slower pace, probably would do worse with several exposition scenes. Unfortunately, it's not always the easiest film to follow as Carruth rarely ever takes the time for exposition. For a first feature, I'm not sure I can give a higher praise. It's a nice mix of a Christopher Nolan non-liner structured script, a David Lynch style tone, and the science & imagination of a James Cameron film. ![]() Which is one of the things that makes Primer so special, it's originality. It's also incredibly complicated and technically brilliant considering Shane Carruth's (director, producer, writer, editor, composer, and actor) comprehensive knowledge in mathematics and engineering. With a 7,000 dollar budget and completely unknown actors all-around, Primer is the mere definition of a small-budgeted indie feature. ![]()
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