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Neander Jin - Die Rückkehr des Neandertalers
The Return of The Neanderthal Man is a screwball comedy with a Freudian twist. The story of a young woman's quest to find the perfect mate, who is embodied in a 10,000 year old Neanderthal Man. A tongue in cheek look at relationships in our modern age, The Return of the Neanderthal playfully examines all of our preconceived notions about love and romance and turns them inside out and upside down.
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Plot Summary
In a near future, scientists working with a controversial genetic manipulation project bring back a Neanderthal. However, the revived Neanderthal, named Jin, possesses enhanced abilities and a strong survival instinct. When the project leader is murdered, Jin becomes the prime suspect, forcing him to go on the run to clear his name and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception, primarily criticized for its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and generic execution of its science fiction premise. While some appreciated the attempt at a unique concept, the overall consensus pointed to a lack of originality and depth.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a derivative plot that fails to offer anything new to the sci-fi genre.
Character development is minimal, leaving the audience with little emotional investment.
Despite a potentially interesting premise, the execution is largely uninspired and clichéd.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a general disappointment with the film's execution and a lack of engaging narrative elements.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended as a television pilot for a potential series.
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