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Despite its flaws, Primitive War exudes charm. Its tone strikes a delicate balance—serious enough when it needs to be, but mostly reveling in dark humor, hammy acting, and ridiculous scenarios. It’s a throwback to the kind of B-movies that audiences would discover late-night on the Sci-Fi Channel decades ago—movies made with passion, enthusiasm, and a clear understanding that they’re not masterpieces, but guilty pleasures.
The film’s effects and action scenes, surprisingly ambitious given its modest budget, evoke memories of mid-tier sci-fi and horror flicks from the early 2000s. It’s notable that the dinosaurs are depicted with some degree of realism and respect for the creature designs, making their encounters with the soldiers more visceral and fun.