Quest for Fire

Starring:Mcgill, Chong, Perlman
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Product Type: DVD

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Quest for Fire is so detailed in its depiction of prehistoric man that it might have been made by time-traveling filmmakers. Instead it's a bold and timeless experiment by visionary director Jean-Jacques Annaud (The Bear), inviting scientific debate while presenting a fascinating, imaginary glimpse of humankind some 80,000 years ago. Using diverse locations in Kenya, Scotland, and Canada, Annaud tells the purely visual story of five tribes (some more advanced than others) who depend on fire for survival. They "steal" fire from nature, but the actual creation of fire remains elusive, lending profound mystery and majesty to the film's climactic, real-time display of fire-making ingenuity. Employing primitive language created by novelist Anthony Burgess and body language choreographed by anthropologist Desmond Morris, a unique ensemble of actors push the envelope of their profession, succeeding where they easily could've failed. They're carnal, violent, funny, curious, and intelligent; through them, and through the eons, we can recognize ourselves. --Jeff Shannon

Description

A colossal adventure odyssey that turns back the hands of time to the very beginning of man's existence. 80,000 years ago, when man roamed the earth, he was exposed to the many harsh elements of nature. Against the perilous atmosphere of rugged terrain, rival tribes and savage beasts, Quest for Fire examines a peaceful tribe's search for that all important element fire, and the knowledge to create it. Focusing on human dream as well as realistic insights into pre-historic man, the constant struggle for survival is vividly recreated in this sensational production.

Customer Reviews:

Best Caveman movie ever!.......2007-05-14

This movie is a classic, no dialogue, but brilliantly done and shows how cave men, early primitive man lived and interacted and what was important for them. Lots of fun, very enjoyable movie.

great movie.......2007-05-13

This movie is great. I am sure not many people will like it, but it goes along with my tastes. It has a good story to it. I recommend everyone to watch at least once.

80,000 years ago!.......2007-04-14

Three men must find fire for their tribe. They don't know how to make fire just control it. So when their fire goes out they go south to find the flames that will help keep them safe from wild animals, cook their food and keep back the darkness of the night. Shot in Scotland, Canada and Africa the settings really seem harsh and dangerous.
Two commentary tracks and a Quest For Fire Adventure Featurette really brings out how hard it was to film this movie. Weather, the use of real animals, and the need to try to be as realistic as science could make them were all big factors when making the movie.

Really cool movie.......2007-04-12

Kind of a strange film but definatly worth seeing. Its like the first section of 2001: a space oddesy meets Lord of the Rings. An eye-opening prespective on an idea of where we as creatured of this earth may have come from, and offers a unique juxtaposition to tribulations we face in our world today.

otrah(fire).......2007-03-25

not a word of any modern language and no subtitles but you understand everything that is said and going on. this is my favorite movie of all time. the casting, acting and writing are great. this movie is a cult classic that needs to be viewed by everyone.

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unique combination

Planet of the Apes / Quest for Fire
Starring: Everett McGill , Ron Perlman , Nicholas Kadi , Rae Dawn Chong , and Gary Schwartz
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud , and Tim Burton
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000KGGIXM
Release Date: 2006-12-05

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Planet of the Apes: Billed as a "reimagining" of the original 1968 film, Tim Burton's extraordinary Planet of the Apes constantly borders on greatness, adhering to the spirit of Pierre Boulle's original novel while exploring fresh and inventive ideas and paying honorable tribute to the '68 sci-fi classic. Burton's gifts for eccentric inspiration and visual ingenuity make this a movie that's as entertaining as it is provocative, beginning with Rick Baker's best-ever ape makeup (hand that man an Oscar®!), and continuing through the surprisingly nuanced performances and breathtaking production design. Add to all this an intelligent screenplay that turns Boulle's speculative reversal--the dominance of apes over humans--into a provocative study of civil rights and civil war. The film finally goes too far with a woefully misguided ending that pays weak homage to the original, but everything preceding that misfire is astonishingly right.

While attempting the space-pod retrieval of a chimpanzee test pilot, Major Leo Davidson (Mark Wahlberg) enters a magnetic storm that propels him into the distant future, where he crash-lands on the ape-ruled planet. Among the primitively civilized apes, treatment of enslaved humans is a divisive issue: senator's daughter Ari (Helena Bonham Carter) advocates equality while the ruthless General Thade (Tim Roth) promotes extermination. While Davidson ignites a human rebellion, this conflict is explored with admirable depth and emotion, and sharp dialogue allows Burton's exceptional cast to bring remarkable expressiveness to their embattled ape characters, most notably in the comic relief of orangutan slave trader Limbo (played to perfection by Paul Giamatti). Classic lines from the original film are cleverly reversed (including an unbilled cameo for Charlton Heston, in ape regalia as Thade's dying father), and while this tale of interspecies warfare leads to an ironic conclusion that's not altogether satisfying, it still bears the ripe fruit of a timeless what-if idea. --Jeff Shannon

Quest for Fire: Quest for Fire is so detailed in its depiction of prehistoric man that it might have been made by time-traveling filmmakers. Instead it's a bold and timeless experiment by visionary director Jean-Jacques Annaud (The Bear), inviting scientific debate while presenting a fascinating, imaginary glimpse of humankind some 80,000 years ago. Using diverse locations in Kenya, Scotland, and Canada, Annaud tells the purely visual story of five tribes (some more advanced than others) who depend on fire for survival. They "steal" fire from nature, but the actual creation of fire remains elusive, lending profound mystery and majesty to the film's climactic, real-time display of fire-making ingenuity. Employing primitive language created by novelist Anthony Burgess and body language choreographed by anthropologist Desmond Morris, a unique ensemble of actors push the envelope of their profession, succeeding where they easily could've failed. They're carnal, violent, funny, curious, and intelligent; through them, and through the eons, we can recognize ourselves. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

unique combination.......2007-02-09

how they came up with a Planet of the Apes/Quest for Fire combo is is unknown to me but it sure works. Quest for Fire is my favorite movie of all time. the movie is older, 1981, and contains no words or dialogue in any modern language. this is not a hindrance to the film but just the opposite. the use of facial and body expressions are acting gold in this film. the story centers around a group of pre-historic cave men trying to find fire to replace the one extinguished during an attack on their tribe. this is a spell binding movie that i am sure you will watch over and over again. as soon as i saw this movie back in 82 i was hooked. trust me buy the DVD you will love it.
Planet of the Apes is a updated version of the hit 70's movies and series. i remember one of my younger brothers actually having a planet of the apes "fan club" in our neighborhood. of course with modern technology the apes are very realistic and all of the special effects are outstanding. the acting is very good and casting is bang on. this is another one of my favorite pics. definitely one to add to your DVD library

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