United Artists | Release Date: April 17, 1981 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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Mixed:
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A happy surprise, a sweet and silly combination of the cheesy special effects of Japanese sci-fi movies and the witty slapstick of American silent films. [20 Apr 1981]
70
A funky, buoyant farce. The picture doesn't have the dirt or meanness or malice to make you explode with laughter, but it's consistently enjoyable.
50
Washington PostBoo Browning
As burlesque, Caveman lacks the good-natured yuks necessary to balance out the lechery. As straight comedy, it's far too salacious a movie to park the kids at on a Saturday afternoon. [17 Apr 1981, p.19]
50
Priceless it ain't, but if the kids are determined to enjoy it, the brain damage should be minimal. [18 Apr 1981, p.D3]