Yesterday, a friend and I were discussing low-budget independent films over some good coffee at a bad diner. The usual titles came up-- Christopher Nolan's "Following", Darren Aronofsky's "Pi" and even Tarantino's "Reservoir Dogs", for good measure. Another title came up-- one that doesn't carry quite the same cachet as the others, but is still quite a good film. The film "Primer" made a splash when it hit the festival circuit in 2005 because of it's twisty, mind-bending plot-- and the fact that it was made for only $7000.The story is deceptively simple. Two guys (one portrayed by the film's director) develop a machine that they believe has allowed them to travel in time. Having said that-- the film stays away from venturing into too much of a science-fiction feel. It's surprisingly realistic. So, anyway, I don't want to give anything about the story away, because it's got one of those serpentine storylines-- but I just wanted to bring the spotlight back to a film that deserves more attention than it gets.
And, unbelievably, the film's writer/director Shane Carruth has this, and only this film to his credit. It's a shame he hasn't had the motivation or opportunity to do more, because he certainly seems to have the talent. So, check out the trailer for the film below. So, if your Netflix queue is looking a little anemic this summer, go ahead and add "Primer." It's definitely worth a watch.
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