The Caveman's Valentine

I thought the movie was intriguing. Samuel's performance was stellar as usual. He really brought in some character nuances, mannerisms and physicalities that made up Romulus. Yes, I could tell there were some scenes left on the cutting room floor that... Full review

This Is A Great Movie About A Homeless Man Named Romulus Ledbetter(Jackson) Who Used To Attend Juliearts But Now Lives In A Cave. He Has A Theory About Who Killed A Man That He Found Outside His Cave But No One... Full review

I picked this up in the video store not knowing what to expect and was I pleasantly surprised. This film is a real work of art and works on many levels. First, the direction is magnificent. Lemmons works magic blending... Full review

It's not really a cave. It's more like a rock shelter. But whatever we call it, it is home to Romulus Ledbetter (Samuel L. Jackson), a sensitive, and sometimes delusional, homeless man in Manhattan. One winter morning, he discovers a... Full review

There were many things missing or different from the book, but what movie adaptation is perfect?... Samuel L. Jackson was wonderful as Romulus, and the story made a good movie. If you enjoy the movie, you should pick up the George... Full review

This movie wasn't very good. The beginning makes you interested in seeing what happens next. Then you keep watching and slowly realize the movie is going no where. The caveman blabs on about Stiverson and conspiracies which could have been a... Full review

This film helps you realize the true genius of Samuel L. Jacksons acting abilities and why he is considered such a great actor... Full review

Samuel L. Jackson plays the 'Caveman' from the title's namesake. He lives in a cave. This movie based on a "whodunnit" plot which is really slow and uninteresting. The same dialogue is repeated throughout the movie, and the ending is forgetable.... Full review

I shall not review the story. I've read all the submitted reviews. I am an MD and as such see this picture from a different standpoint than that of a movie-goer. I think it is the best acting from the... Full review

"Cavemans Valentine" is one of the best psychological portraits i've ever watched. And i've watched a lot of them, since i love that type of film. Jackson does a excellent part, taking the viewer through the mind and thoughts of... Full review

Reportedly cut by 23 minutes before its Sundance premiere, The Caveman's Valentine is riddled with logistical problems and key characters who drop in and out of the narrative. His chief suspect is a celebrity photographer (Colm Feore) who allegedly tortures boyish models to enhance his disturbing images. ... Full Review

Consequently, the stark "reality" seems less realistic than the fleeting fantasy sequences....Despite Jackson's surprisingly subtle (and therefore watchable) performance, the film's treatment of mental illness isn't nearly as sensitive or well thought-out as it should be..... ... Full Review

If Romulus´s character had been the main attraction, the movie might have been more fun to watch.....Given the talent behind it, the film is something of a disappointment, mainly because.... ... Full Review

If Romulus´s character had been the main attraction, the movie might have been more fun to watch. Here´s what I said before seeing the film: "I visualized a movie thriller about a really bizarre pianist. ... Full Review

Here, supporting characters lack depth and development, with Feore doing nothing more than grinning and staring....But for Jackson's fans, that might be a film good enough to sit through.....Ellis lacking sufficient dialogue to express the pain caused by her father's behavior.....Jackson is one the most dynamic and gifted actors on screen..... ... Full Review

Festival." He has also earned acclaim for his film scores for directors such as Spike Lee ("25th Hour") and Kasi Lemmons ("The Caveman's Valentine"). On Wednesday, Blanchard's quintet will begin a four-night engagement at Jazz at the Bistro. ... Full Article

March 14, 2001 - WHAT'S IT ABOUT? Romulus Ledbetter (Samuel L. Jackson) used to be a Juliard-trained pianist. Now he is estranged from his family, pseudo-deranged, and homeless. ... Full Article

THE CAVEMAN'S VALENTINE: Thriller. Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Colm Feore, Ann Magnuson and Aunjanue Ellis. Directed by Kasi Lemmons. Written by George Dawes Green. (R. 105 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) Defining character through coiffure is one of the hallmarks ... Full Article

A man struggles back from madness to avenge the death of someone he knew in an intelligent thriller based on the acclaimed novel by George Dawes Green. ... Full Article

U.S. Distributor: Universal Focus The detective genre has always been a popular one, from the days when Wilkie Collins "invented" it with The Moonstone to the contemporary works of P.D. ... Full Article

The detective in " The Caveman's Valentine " is a raving lunatic on his bad days, and a homeless man on a harmless errand on his good ones. ... Full Article