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VHS : PrimeIn association with Amazon.comstarring: Uma Thurman, Meryl Streep, Bryan Greenberg, Jon Abrahams, Adriana Biasi directed by: Ben Younger  List Price: $29.98 Price: $3.50 You Save: $26.48 (88%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Audience Rating: R (Restricted)Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 0096896299932 Format: NTSC Label: Universal Pictures Manufacturer: Universal Pictures Publisher: Universal Pictures Release Date: March 07, 2006 Running Time: 106 minutes Studio: Universal Pictures Theatrical Release Date: October 28, 2005 Sales Rank: 47095 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Bolstered by an appealing cast and the comedic genius of Meryl Streep, Prime is an above-average "rom-com" that never stoops to compromise. The plot conceived by writer/director Ben Younger (Boiler Room) is a bit far-fetched, but once he's established that 37-year-old Gentile divorcee Rafi Gardet (Uma Thurman) is unknowingly dating the 23-year-old son (Bryan Greenberg) of her Jewish psychotherapist (played by Streep), the unlikely premise gets an intelligent workout, touching upon all of the issues that would realistically emerge as their dilemma is taken to its logical (or illogical) extremes. As a pair of genuinely devoted lovers in their sexual prime (hence the title), Thurman and Greenberg make this movie a constant joy to watch (and let's face it, Uma's utterly irresistible as an "older woman" who's looking for Mr. Right). But it's Streep's mastery of multi-layered expression and subtle comedic timing that makes Prime so engaging. Younger is also refreshingly resistant to easy solutions and conventional feel-good sentiment; he constantly steers Prime toward a sensible examination of a hazardous romance, never insulting the intelligence of his characters or his audience. The result is a mature, honest relationship comedy that never feels forced, but still offers plenty of good, solid laughs. --Jeff Shannon Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Missed the boatI don't wish to be insulting, but I did not like this movie for several reasons. I should disclose that I turned it off a little over an hour in. I had no problems with the story, but nothing thus far had lead me to believe that the writer/director had the skills to save the movie. Please be assured, the one-star ranking is not an insult to anyone who liked the movie, made the movie, etc. Just a measure of how good I thought the movie was. 1) There was no chemistry whatsoever between ... Read More Rating:  - A Clever Romantic ComedyOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood: From the Secret Files of Harry Pennypacker Shadow Watcher Nobody Drowns in Mineral Lake PRIME is an irresistible, often hilarious romantic comedy. The characters and the issues involved are real, and the film has an honest ending; the right ending. I loved this movie. Uma Thurman stars as a 37-year-old divorcee who falls for a 23-year old struggling, albeit talented, painter (Bryan Greenberg). Her shrink (Meryl Streep) initially ... Read More Rating:  - Skirting the clichésA 23-year-old man falls for an "older" (37-year-old) woman whose therapist is the young man's mom. Great potential for cliché, right? "Love conquers all" and all that. But "Prime" treats its audience with a bit of intelligence, providing delightful servings of both drama and comedy. Uma Thurman plays Rafi, a fashion maven whose marriage just fell apart. She bumps into 23-year-old David (played with intelligence and bumbling charm by Bryan Greenberg) at a movie theater. The pair can't take their eyes ... Read More Rating: - Honestly, this is prime entertainment...There's just something so inviting about a film starring the great Meryl Streep and the deliciously enticing Uma Thurman. With that said, `Prime' delivers the goods, giving us a supremely funny while ultimately honest look at a relationship doomed from the very start. It does play to some overseen clichés from time to time, but for the most part `Prime' is true to itself and I must say that, to its credit, the ending was not predictable. That's all I'll say about that; I don't want to spoil anything. ... Read More Rating:  - Another New York chick flickThe older woman, younger man theme is just really harsh. Add a Jewish doctor for a mother who is treating the older woman after her divorce and you get a disaster that really never convinces us of more than animal passion. As a basis for a long term marriage with children, a "happy ending" is probably a disaster? It takes more for a successful marriage than just lust... Browse for similar items by category:
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