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Janet Maslin, New York Times: ''Quest for Fire'' is more than just a hugely enterprising science lesson, although it certainly is that. It's also a touching, funny and suspenseful drama about prehumans. Read more
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: These characters and their quest began to grow on me, and by the time the movie was over I cared very much about how their lives would turn out. Read more