Quest for Fire (1981) Reviews

Quest for Fire (1981)
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Quest for Fire takes place some 80,000 years in the past. A primitive homo sapiens tribe huddles around a natural fire source for comfort and survival. When that source is extinguished, tribesmen Naoh (Everett McGill), Amoukar (Ron Perlman), and Gaw (Nameer El-Kadi) are sent out on a "quest for fire." After several days of wandering through the prehistoric landscape (the film was shot in Canada, Scotland, Iceland, and Kenya), the three come across a cannibal tribe that knows how to produce fire; they save a young girl, Ika (Rae Dawn Chong), from the clutches of the cannibals, with the hope that she'll reveal the secret. Based on a novel by J. H. Rosny Sr., Quest for Fire convincingly creates the world of the past and believably molds its characters within the context of their surroundings and their limited knowledge of the world. The credibility factor is aided by technical consultants Desmond Morris and Anthony Burgess, who respectively developed a set of gestures and a simplistic language for the Ulams and Ivakas. An Oscar went to John Hay and Penny Rose's costume design. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Everett McGill, Rae Dawn Chong, (more)
Director(s):
Jean-Jacques Annaud
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Oscar A.

This is a great film for the more serious/intellectual type of audience, it is well made and written and beautifully acted. Highly recommended, not for dumb people who just want to see the typical Hollywood, stuff! It really does take you back in time, really a rare gem of a film.

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Lisa E.

This movie is a classic.

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Keith G.

Different primitive tribes interact 80,000 years ago trying to keep their fire alive so they avoid freezing and starving. Visually stunning, and ultimately kind of moving, but somehow, although very well done, its hard to forget you a™re watching a movie. I found myself falling out of the story and thinking about what a great job they did making these actors look and sound like cave men. The score can also be over the top at times. Still, ambitious, original and interesting, if scientifically dubious at moments.

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Marcial R.

pure human instics!!!!

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Marcel B.

Still a great movie 30 years later.The viewers who cant or wont appreciate this classic could probably co-star in it.

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James L.

This film is a Blast! As funny as I remembered it! Don't expect much in the way of Anthropological realism here. If you go in expecting any sort of accuracy you will be dissappointed. However, it is very hoaky and entertaining. Ron Perlman is fabulous with his Simian slapstick. Also, be sure to watch the making of, it's even more funny than the movie! If you are a Monte Python fan then this is right up oyur alley!

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Geraldo F.

It was an excellent movie in 1981, it still looks very good today.

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ANTONIO N.

Very Good movie

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Nate U.

good very different. no talking, and to graphic for me because of the risque scences.

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Darcy H.

No dialog which is fine as it allowed me to fast forward through most of the movie. If you usually eat while watching a movie, don't plan on it while watching this one. As the first reviewer said, grunt, have sex and kill or be killed. Oh yeah, have fire, lose fire and hunt for fire. Note: I am not entertained by most movies so I guess I am hard to please.

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    Oscar A.

    This is a great film for the more serious/intellectual type of audience, it is well made and written and beautifully acted. Highly recommended, not for dumb people who just want to see the typical Hollywood, stuff! It really does take you back in time, really a rare gem of a film.

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    Lisa E.

    This movie is a classic.

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    Keith G.

    Different primitive tribes interact 80,000 years ago trying to keep their fire alive so they avoid freezing and starving. Visually stunning, and ultimately kind of moving, but somehow, although very well done, its hard to forget you a™re watching a movie. I found myself falling out of the story and thinking about what a great job they did making these actors look and sound like cave men. The score can also be over the top at times. Still, ambitious, original and interesting, if scientifically dubious at moments.

    Yes   |   No

     
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