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Homo Erectus
2007 98 min United States of America R 16+
★4.4
Comedy
Director: Adam Rifkin
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Description
Ishbo is a caveman living in the prehistoric age who thinks there's more to life than hunting and gathering. He tries to better the lives of those in his tribe by inventing things like spoons and the toothbrush, which leave everyone, including his parents, unimpressed. He also has a thing for cavewoman Fardart, but she only has eyes for his brother Thudnik. Can Ishbo prove his worth when a rival clan attacks?
Worldwide:
$99,678
Starring
Adam Rifkin
Actor
Ali Larter
Actor
Hayes MacArthur
Actor
Key opinion
Homo Erectus is widely regarded as an amateurish prehistoric comedy that attempts to emulate the intellectual humor of Woody Allen. The consensus characterizes the film as a failed, poorly executed parody that suffers from ineffective acting and a lack of genuinely funny material.
| Acting | Adam Rifkin’s central performance is criticized for being miscast and lacking the comedic timing required for the role. | |
| Humor | The film’s humor is largely incoherent and fails to land, resulting in a dull viewing experience for most viewers. | |
| Direction | The directorial vision attempts to mirror the ironic style of Woody Allen, which polarizes audiences between those who appreciate the attempt at intellectual comedy and those who find it a poor imitation. |