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From: plw@panda.UUCP (Pete Williamson)
Newsgroups: net.movies
Subject: Clan of the Cave Bear
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Date: Mon, 24-Feb-86 16:36:57 EST
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Just saw "Clan" on Saturday and was not disappointed at all!

I'm one of these people that really got hooked on the books.  I
knew that no movie could really do justice to COCB, especially
the intricate detail and customs and character development, et al.

I also knew that filming realistic hunting scenes would not be possible,
nor was it likely that Hollywood would be able to find "flatheads".

But the movie was a real delight.  The screenplay was very close to 
the book in most major parts.  Particularly authentic was the Clan's
mechanisms for communication.

If you approach the movie from the point of view that it simply isn't
and can't be THE BOOK, then I think you'll like it.

I recommend the movie.  I recommend that you read the book before
you watch the movie.  This is not an action packed "Rambo" or anything so
don't judge it that way.  It is basically a superb rendition of what
life might have been like at the dawn of man.

Sure glad I didn't live back then!

Can't wait for "Valley"!
-- 
						Pete Williamson
"By hook or by crook, we will !!" ... #2