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TITLE Caveman's Valentine, The (2001)

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DISABILITY Mental Schizophrenia

COUNTRY USA

LENGTH 105

GENRE Thriller

DIRECTOR Kasi Lemmons

CAST Samuel L. Jackson

Colm Feore

Ann Magnuson

NOTES Samuel L. Jackson plays Romulus who lives in a cave in Central Park, New York. Romulus is a schizophrenic who once studied piano. He has dreadlocks down to his waist. Romulus' daughter is a policewoman and generally disowns him. When the frozen body of a young man is found outside his cave Romulus takes on the role of detective. Because though the police believe there are no suspicious circumstances Romulus thinks he knows better.
Apparently the change from schizophrenic, homeless person to putative detective is missing any plausible motivation. And more implausible is the way a young, well-off couple take Romulus into their home. The mystery element is apparently un-engaging and it is left to what is said to be a solid performance from Jackson to hold the attention.

 

 


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