Recap: If an obvious crazy man told you he seen a murder, would you believe him? Romulus aka the Caveman live in a cave in a park in New York city, hence his nickname, convinced that there is an evil dictator living at the top of Chrysler Building. When another homeless man turn up dead, frozen to death, just outside his cave, Romulus is convinced that it is connected to this dictator. No one believes him of course, not even his police daughter. But Romulus get's a lead to a famous photographer, in search for evidence and to gain his daughter's respect.
Comments: Samuel L Jackson is always good, no matter what. And in the Caveman's Valentine he really gets a chance to act in his typical, somewhat bombastic style. The story is an interesting one where there is a real unusual hero. Romulus is crazy, for real, and there is no doubt about it, he's not just a misunderstood genius. He is genuinely crazy, and his inner monologues add as much to the story as his interaction with other characters.
The story is divided in two, Romulus inner struggle and the possible murder. They are very much connected, even though their goal is different. But the writing is very good and balanced as no part takes over.
In the end the murder story is good, but not great in any way. Good enough to keep interest and give stage for a really good performance of Jackson.
6/10
Comments: Samuel L Jackson is always good, no matter what. And in the Caveman's Valentine he really gets a chance to act in his typical, somewhat bombastic style. The story is an interesting one where there is a real unusual hero. Romulus is crazy, for real, and there is no doubt about it, he's not just a misunderstood genius. He is genuinely crazy, and his inner monologues add as much to the story as his interaction with other characters.
The story is divided in two, Romulus inner struggle and the possible murder. They are very much connected, even though their goal is different. But the writing is very good and balanced as no part takes over.
In the end the murder story is good, but not great in any way. Good enough to keep interest and give stage for a really good performance of Jackson.
6/10