A movie full of drama and adventure where a tribe of cave men who own a fire in the form of a carefully guarded small flame they use to start larger fire. Tribal leaders decide to send three men, Noah, Amokar, and Kyo, in search of fire. The trio encounters several dangers on their journey, including a meeting with Kzamm, a tribe of cannibals that looks more But after several failed attempts, Ika took over. Once the spark is lit, the tribe feels overwhelmed.
Evidence is disproving this theory of human evolution, but the interaction between tribes with different levels of technology makes a relevant statement.
Despite the film's occasional goofy turns, by the end, chances are, you'll be rooting for the Ulam to work out that nifty little stick-rubbing trick for themselves.
''Quest for Fire'' is more than just a hugely enterprising science lesson, although it certainly is that. It's also a touching, funny and suspenseful drama about prehumans.
Shadows on the Wall
April 20, 2008
stylish but bizarre
Film4
May 24, 2003
Not to everyone's taste, certainly, but those of an anthropological bent will appreciate Quest For Fire's admirably detailed portrayal of early man's struggles for survival.
An engaging prehistoric yarn that happily never degenerates into a club and lion skin spinoff of Star Wars and resolutely refuses to bludgeon the viewer with facile or gratuitous effects.
