Primitive War (2025) Movie Review

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First Reaction – Primitive War is one of the best dinosaur movies in years.

Where to Watch

See Primitive War in UK and Irish cinemas starting November 28th. It’s being distributed by Signature Entertainment.

Director: Luke Sparke

Writer: Luke Sparke (Screenplay)

Writer: Ethan Pettus (Book)

Cast

  • Ryan Kwanten (True Blood)
  • Tricia Helfer
  • Nick Wechsler
  • Jeremy Piven (Entourage)
  • Anthony Ingruber (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny)

In 1968 Vietnam, a reconnaissance team called Vulture Squad is dispatched to a remote jungle valley to investigate the disappearance of a platoon of Green Berets. They quickly realize they aren’t the only ones there.

Runtime: 2 Hours 13 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

The movie Primitive War begins when a team, including soldiers Baker, Eli, and Keyes, is sent to find a missing platoon of Green Berets. Their search leads them into a remote jungle valley where they uncover something unexpected.

When the team finally arrives at their destination, they’re shocked to find a valley teeming with dinosaurs. Now, the remaining soldiers must team up with a Russian scientist named Sofia (Helfer) to find a way out before they become the dinosaurs’ next meal.

Verdict on Primitive War

Recap

The film centers around a military reconnaissance team sent to find a lost platoon of Green Berets. Their mission takes a dangerous turn when they discover the jungle is overrun with dinosaurs, and they must fight to survive and find a way out.

Best Parts

The concept of dinosaurs battling soldiers in the Vietnam War is a compelling setup for a conflict narrative. It unites opposing forces with a shared goal: survival. Unlike some dinosaur movies, like Jurassic World, this story emphasizes the raw danger of dinosaurs themselves, rather than focusing on created or engineered threats.

Worst Parts

The movie feels unnecessarily long – even compared to other films in the Jurassic Park and World series. Additionally, the action sequences depict the military as being far too powerful and dominant.

Final Thoughts –Primitive War is an entertaining, wild ride against dinosaurs.

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2025-11-24 15:38