Cave Girl (1985)

Silly, voyeur fun, b movie comeliness

If you are into great cinema art, this film is not for you. If you enjoy a silly story, plenty of naked skin and want a "night at the drive-in" then this may be for you. This would normally not be my type of movie, but I tend to be a sucker for the nerd gets the pretty girl in the end. So if you want a night of popcorn and silly sexiness with the loser finally winning, this could be for you. We are simply not talking art here. September 7, 2008

From Cave To Landfill

Allow me to disagree, with all due respect, with all of the previously posted reviews. This movie is a bore, a bomb, and should have gone straight from the cave to the landfill.

1) This is not a romantic comedy. This is a movie about a pervert creep who can't get any in real life trying to trick the title character into letting him fondle her and have sex with him.

2) If you liked movies like Tommy Boy, Revenge of the Nerds or Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, do yourself a favor and watch them again! Don't waste your money on this sad excuse for a movie! All three of those had moments of downright hilarity, and were well written and decently acted. Cavegirl lacks any such redeeming qualities!

3) Full-figured cavewoman showing Rex her breasts? She's a fat, ugly cow, man! Those aren't breasts, they're udders!

4) Regarding the women's locker room scene, the women are topless. There is no full frontal nudity in this movie for those of you who consider that a qualifying factor.

The flick doesn't cost much, but even so, it costs more than it's worth! If you want to sit staring at a TV screen waiting around for a few girls to flash some boobs (kinda like Rex from the movie would), go for it. You'll see a few of those here and there - big deal. If a good story, good laughs, and decent acting mean anyting at all to you, save your money! July 23, 2008

not just a cheesey boob flick

I guess you could say this is one of those cheesy movies of the 80's where they threw in some naked girls for no reason to attract some what of a teenage audience to it.

However, this one is not as cheesy as you'd think.

Rex is a student who studies archeology, and is pretty much the stereotype geek of movies. On a field trip to a cave, he takes a wrong turn and finds these unusual crystals in a cave and when he touches them, he finds himself in the cave man era.

He meets Eba, a cave girl. And he teaches her some modern day things, words and spends most of the movie trying to get her into bed while having to deal with other cave men and women who seem to bumble up all his efforts to score with Eba.

It sounds cheesy, but it's actually pretty funny, and memorable. I first saw it 20 odd years ago, and my father in his 60's even still likes it.
It's not quite a family sort of comedy, but it's worth the small price they ask for it.

no bonus features, no subtitles, just a trailer. May 19, 2008

"A new word: I love you"

According to fans of the Internet Movie Data Base, "Cave Girl" rates only a 2.8 (on a scale of 1-10). Fortunately there's no reason in the world to trust the wits of IMDB. For little more than the price of a video rental, one can own "Cave Girl," hence leisurely arrive at one's own judgment.
In my honest opinion, "Cave Girl" is delightful--a real gem of romantic comedy. The storyline concerns a bright but nerdy high school kid named Rex, who is despised by the girls and harrassed by the regular (dimwit) guys. While on a school field trip to ancient cave dwellings Rex accidentally enters a time-warp that transports him back to the Stone Age. There (or then) he becomes not only an object of interest, but eventually a hero to the primitive tribe he encounters. He also finds love in the form of the gorgeous cave girl Eba. Much of the film follows Rex's attempts to seduce this dream-girl dressed in a fur bikini. These would-be seduction scenes, which involve strange makeshift beds and shelters, are classic comedy. In fact, the entire film may be characterized as "classic" inasmuch as its entertainment value holds up under repeated viewings!
Every element of "Cave Girl" seems to coalesce into a whole which is very pleasant. The bouncy background music certainly helps; the movie's wild, sometimes Edenic landscapes are also an asset. But most impressive is the chemistry between the principal characters Rex and Eba. Daniel Roebuck's portrayal of the bookish hero is truly inspired. In his overgrown cub-scout appearance as well as in his lecherous pursuit of Eba, he is downright hilarious; yet he conveys a truly human, even a humane quality that never loses a viewer's sympathy. For the better part of the film he performs a comic romp with Eba which is simply a joy to behold.
In the role of the cave girl, Cindy Ann Thompson is so refreshing--with a wholesome beauty that recalls Daryl Hannah in "Clan Of The Cave Bear" (which also premiered in 1985). While no actress can match the flawless looks of Daryl as Ayla, Cindy's Eba is equally magnetic--her vivaciousness, good humor and playfulness combining into one irresistible charm! Who could blame Rex for pursuing her so doggedly?
Though all the scenes that Rex and Eba share have an undeniable magic, two are standouts. In the first, Rex tries teaching English to Eba by touching, then naming various parts of her body. When his misguided instruction becomes too "personal" Eba responds with a stunning right hook to Rex's jaw! Later, when Eba finally gives in to Rex's wooing, it is a remarkably tender, gentle scene. In brief, while Eba is literally a knockout, she's not a mere sex toy/basic pleasure model. More than likable, Eba deserves love. Likewise the film as a whole seems pretty lovable--which may be the highest compliment one can give any movie. December 21, 2006

A Comedy 25,000 Years In The Making

Cave Girl is maybe part of the B-Movie genre, but it is the most hilarious film yet. The main character is Rex who is a high school nerd and gets bullied by the jocks and valley girls. On a field trip to a Southern California cavern, Rex gets lost and finds a set of glowing crystals that sends him back to Pre-Historic times. There, he meets a beautiful Neanderthal woman named Iba and shows him the ways of the cave people. There's a lot of generic 1980's teen movie formulas like the full-figured cavewoman showing Rex her breasts, the cavemen discovering how to give the middle finger, and
Iba bathing in the nude much to Rex's delight. This movie is for anyone who is a fan of those classic 1980's teen/sex/nude women/nerd-becomes-hero comedies. June 9, 2006

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