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6.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6

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  1. PaulD.
    Oct 20, 2002
    3
    A gppd performance by Samuel Jackson, but the movie is disjointed and so unbelievable that it doesn't work as either mystery or character study.
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  2. WarwickA.
    Apr 7, 2002
    9
    I found this movie challenging and engaging. The direction was always interesting and exciting. I thoroughly enjoyed the film on its many levels. I think the critics of this film have missed the boat... Jackson is brilliant as Romulus. Inspired casting! I haven't enjoyed a film as much as this in a long time. It reminded me of "The Red Violin" because of it's intricacy and intelligence.
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  3. ArnoW.
    Jul 31, 2001
    7
    A dream, a wonderful composition of music (the most powerful language used in the movie) and almost surrealistic photographic scenes. It balances between heaven and hell . A beautiful historical drama shown in a very special way.
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  4. OlenL.
    Apr 19, 2002
    8
    The Caveman's Valentine is a movie about a crazy homeless man who happens to stumble upon a murder. It is not a murder mystery involving a crazy homeless man. The regular life of Samuel Jackson's character could have carried this film alone.
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  5. EllenA.
    Jun 23, 2002
    10
    Unbelievably fabulous, one of the best and most original movies I have ever seen. It's not guilty of black exploitation as every other major motion picture seems to be that stars black actors and actresses. A classic. Brilliant.
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Metascore
44 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 27
  3. Negative: 8 out of 27
  1. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Rita Kempley
    80
    An intriguing, visually startling murder mystery that showcases the virtuosity of Samuel L. Jackson.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    67
    There is pleasure in giving oneself up to the gusty swirls of the film's imagery, and especially to the handsome grandeur of its star.
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  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    75
    Holds less water as a mystery because its plot holes - and choppy pacing - make it seem as disconnected from reality as its hero. But Jackson is so frighteningly effective, and affecting, as Romulus that you're sucked in anyway.
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