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Prey [2006]


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Formulaic.
Review date: 2008-06-24 Rating: 6 out of 10

Straight down the middle three stars for this - it's average in every way possible. There are no great surprises, and you can pretty much guess how things will pan out. In fact, as a story, it's a two star movie. It gets an extra star because it is well shot and the scenery is fantastic, and real lion footage has been used as much as possible, with a minimal amount of CGI.

I agree with the reviewer who said that it could have been better - it's a decent premise that has been mercilessly exploited since Jaws, but it needs updating. Jaws had real depth and tension, whereas this is a cheap sell-out really. Worth a look, if only to frighten the kids, then announce you REALLY fancy going on safari yourself this year.....

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Dont get out of the land rover....
Review date: 2008-01-30 Rating: 6 out of 10

Picture the scene: Daddy's new young wife, stroppy teenage daughter and lovable son go off for a game drive in a South African game park. Young lad needs to go... Safari guide points him to a bush and stands guard. Lions see boy and guide, boy is the faster runner... A fun little romp, a bit gory in parts but quite well shot and nice scenery. A must see safety film for people about to go on Safari.

I don't want to see an animal eats human film that's scarier
Review date: 2007-10-31 Rating: 8 out of 10

In my view, this is a good film, worth seeing, that never quite becomes a great one. Without giving too much away, what stops it being great is how it doesn't cash in on all the potential the film has. Just about everything is done well, but it's sitting on gold that isn't completely mined. From the way things were shot when people ran away to the way plotlines were developed, to scripting. Yes, more drama, better characterisation and more fear could have been wrung out of it. I don't think Hollywood would have managed a better script but they might have milked the action and suspense better. On the other hand, my nerves had about as much as they wanted to take and I was glad it ended when it did. And sometimes action films just become over active and this doesn't really stray into too far into silly territory. The work with lions is great. No CGI, it's pretty much all the real thing, and you can see in a good making of and B roll how they did it. The story isn't just about lions chasing people, it's about humans bonding and this theme is crafted quite well, albeit treading a well-beaten path. When the film ends it feels a bit like we've been cheated of 20 minutes, even half an hour or more of story. The people-phobic South African hunter is a fantastic character to have in a film, I think he should have been used more. In terms of the scare factor, enthusiasts may want more, laypersons may find it hard to watch but will want to see it through.

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Actor(s):
Peter Weller
Bridget Moynahan
Jamie Bartlett

Creators:
Jamie Bartlett (Primary Contributor)
Bridget Moynahan (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
EAN: 5035822767737
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Anamorphic, PAL,
Release date: 2007-09-10
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 84 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2006
Language: English (Original Language)

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