Scott LeBrun Deliberate no-brainer comedy stars none other than Ringo Starr. Ringo plays Atouk, a caveman in one zillion b.c. who is considered inferior by the bigger and stronger men of his tribe, including the leader Tonda (John Matuszak). Cast out for attempting to get with Tondas' mate Lana (Barbara Bach), whom Atouk lusts after, Atouk forms his own tribe with misfits such as his good buddy Lar (Dennis Quaid), friendly stranger Tala (Shelley Long), and her blind father Gog (Jack Gilford).The movie is co-written by Rudy De Luca and Carl Gottlieb, the latter recognizable for having contributed to the script for "Jaws" and having played Meadows in that classic. It's often silly and childish, sometimes a little tiresome, but it's not attempting to be anything more than a goofy good time for comedy fans.The dialect spoken by our heroes and antagonists is most amusing: "aloonda" means love, "macha" means monster, "ool" means food, etc. "Zugzug" means...well, I think you can figure that out. It's not really that necessary to have a translation handy. The gags aren't always that successful, but the ones that work are pretty funny. One has to love the cartoon physics every time that Tonda tries to throw something heavy.The cast is lively and engaging. Ringos' hangdog looks are perfect for his hard luck character, and Dennis Quaid is a total hoot as another guy who often can't seem to catch a break. Both the stunning Bach and the sexy Long look good in skimpy cavewomen clothes. The real highlight of "Caveman" is the fantastic effects work of Jim Danforth and David Allen: those dopey dinosaurs are just hilarious and endearing. Note that the critters are credited as playing "themselves", with the exception of the Abominable Snowman, who's played by Richard Moll of 'Night Court' fame.Lalo Schifrin's music score is most amusing - the main theme is insidiously catchy - and there's plenty of fine location shooting in Mexico.Incidentally, this is where real-life married couple Bach and Ringo met.If you attempted to play a drinking game for every time a character name is uttered - especially Tonda - you'd be drunk before long.Seven out of 10.

Aaron1375 I have not seen the movies since the 80's so for all I know if I were to watch it now I would hate it or find it completely unfunny. However, I have not seen this movie since I was a kid and as a kid I enjoyed the movie a lot. It used to come on all the time on HBO back in the day, but it seems one of those films that has completely faded from most people's memories. The film is basically a comedy about cavemen most likely making fun of the many cave adventures that were put out in the 60's and 70's. It has Ringo Starr as a caveman who is part of a tribe that treats him very badly along with kicking out the injured. His character yearns for the tribal leader's girl and who wouldn't as she is played by Barbara Bach who for my money is one of the most attractive Bond girls playing XXX in "The Spy Who Loved Me". This misfit eventually gets thrown out of his tribe, but ends up making his own clan full of a motley crew of misfits. The film might have been better had they gotten a better lead than Ringo, not that he is bad, but he is not really acting material. Granted one can say you did not really need to be all that much of an actor for this film. This movies is also Shelly Long's first feature film as her film career has to be one of the most bizarre assortment of movies ever. There are monsters in this one, looking just a bit better here than those found on the kid's show "Land of the Lost". I particularly liked the mosquito scene as a kid. So while I can not say for sure if I would like it now, I did find it pretty good as a child.

MartianOctocretr5 If you're in the mood for some dumb fun, try this. Take the old Raquel Welch vehicle, One Million BC, and make it even sillier and campier, and you get this fun nonsense. A goofy parody of dinosaur films, this flick never takes itself the slightest bit seriously.Ringo Starr shows some surprising smarts for acting and comedy, playing a cross between Woody Allen and Barney Rubble. Except no talking: just grunts. A lot of grunts. Everybody in the cast grunts. No dialogue is necessary, anyway, the endless sight gags and slapstick bits tell you what little you need to know about the plot. The plot goes something like this: Ringo goofs up and is banished from his tribe. He and Dennis Quaid (Fred to Starr's Barney)wander around encountering odd Jurassic adventures. Look for Tickle Me Elmo's prehistoric ancestors, bug eyes, screeching high pitched noises, short arms, and all; they are definitely a highlight. The cast all seem to having a blast doing the movie, and the fun comes through on the screen. Shelly Long, John Matuszak, Jack Gilford and all the rest make for a good comedic time. There's all the usual dino dung and other similar type jokes, but they work in this movie. An exuberant cast, a clever script, and some outrageous sight gags make for cool some modern stone aged entertainment. Just turn your brain cell activity down to the "Sub-Neanderthal" level while watching.

MartinHafer This film is great for kids and teens, but I doubt if most adults would sit through the film. I saw it as a teen and thought it was great. Then, years later I saw it again and couldn't believe I had liked it so much. But, then, considering my age when I first say it, this really makes sense. There are lots of rude and sophomoric jokes--you know, about poop and sex that only teens and kids would find hilarious.The film is filmed with all the caveman characters talking a silly caveman language--except for one guy who inexplicably speaks English. The plot involves an evil leader played by John Matuszak (the ex-football star) and his rival, the much smaller and wimpier Ringo Starr, who leads another band of wimpy cavemen.