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Primer
Movie (2004)
A group of fledgling inventors discover a complex method to manipulate reality. At first, they successfully game the stock market with it, but the consequences of the invention start to catch up with them.
Movie (2004)
A group of fledgling inventors discover a complex method to manipulate reality. At first, they successfully game the stock market with it, but the consequences of the invention start to catch up with them.
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Sex & Nudity
The editorial review marks sexual content and nudity as absent.
Violence & Gore
The movie contains brief fighting, choking, knocking unconscious, bleeding ears, and references to a shotgun.
Profanity
Infrequent language includes mild and derogatory terms.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters consume Dramamine for time-travel, a drink is drugged, and social drinking occurs at a party.
Frightening Scenes
The review mentions that the filmmaker builds tingling suspense throughout the movie, making it feel real and unknown.
Other things to know
There are brand references including Wal-Mart, Hasbro, and Papermate.
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Positive messages
The film serves as a cautionary tale about messing with the forces of the universe for financial gain.
Role models
The intelligent characters are somewhat unscrupulous and intend to use their knowledge for financial gain.
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Families can discuss Primer's depiction of violence, alcohol or drug use, and how greed affects the main characters.
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