Everett McGill,
Rae Dawn Chong,
Ron Perlman,
Nameer El-Kadi,
Gary Schwartz
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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... read more
DVD Release Date: March 4, 2003
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December 9, 2011This is one of the coolest, most interesting, and unique films that I've seen in quite some time, possibly (maybe) ever. To simply, this is a feature length version of the "Dawn of Man" segment from 2001: A Space Odyssey. It takes places (likely) in what is now Europe, only 80,00... read more
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January 11, 2011A stupid artsy type of movie without any real dialogue or story. I didn't get it! I hate this movie, and I do not recommend seeing it.
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August 18, 2008Lots of different types of humans fight each other for fire. I decided Ron Perlman isn't wearing makeup.
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May 29, 2007What a cool film. I stayed away from this for years thinking it would be dull with so little dialogue. Au contraire! Held my attention completely. Rae Dawn Chong was excellent, as was Ron Perlman, although (bless his heart) he doesn't really need all that much makeup to play a ca... read more
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March 31, 2008Grittier than Clan of the Cave Bear. You must have a stronger stomach to watch this one. But, oh, the journey the main characters take. It's awesome to think of these early people and the lessons and skills they learned toward becoming modern man. This one does show that the ... read more
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August 27, 2009The sole "prehistoric movie" to assemble the human instinct on species still immature of their physical identity.Warriors,mammals,united or separated,it's a pretty engaging motion picture by Annaud,so don't even bother watching Emmerich's blockbuster atrocity.
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August 24, 2011With a realistic feel to the film, this movie about three prehistoric tribesman looking for fire to bring back to their tribe is amazing. An oscar winning film with a poetic intensity to it. A very great film!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Critic Reviews
March 26, 2009
Variety Staff, Variety
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
These characters and their quest began to grow on me, and by the time the movie was over I cared very much about how their lives would turn out. Full Review
August 30, 2004
Janet Maslin, New York Times
''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. Full Review
April 20, 2008
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
stylish but bizarre
June 24, 2006
Derek Adams, Time Out
Quest for Fire boldly states its claims to dance along the abyss of the ridiculous. Full Review
February 4, 2004
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Quest for Fire takes us back 80,000 years to probe early human aggression, territoriality, dominance and education. Full Review
October 29, 2003
Rachel Sanders, Apollo Guide
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. Full Review
May 24, 2003
Film4
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. Full Review
February 25, 2006
Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com
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October 8, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
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