Two Arrows. Stone Age Detective
A parable in the manner of a tragedian based on the play by A. Volodin "On the tribes of the Bison and Scorpions, who lived many thousands of years ago on a small island." The events that the film tells about take place in ancient times, in the Stone Age. In the forest, where a large tribe lives, two shots in the back killed one of the clan, nicknamed Long. His widow demands that the killer become her husband. The head of the clan is trying to find out who the killer is.
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Plot Summary
In this comedic mystery, a modern-day detective, Burt Reynolds, finds himself transported back to the Stone Age. There, he must team up with a primitive tribesman to solve a murder. The unlikely duo navigates the challenges of vastly different eras to bring a killer to justice.
Critical Reception
The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its nonsensical plot, weak humor, and poor production values. Audiences also showed little interest, leading to its status as a box office failure.
What Reviewers Say
- Widely considered one of Burt Reynolds' least successful films.
- The premise was too bizarre and poorly executed to find an audience.
- Lacked comedic timing and coherent storytelling.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Despite its title and premise, the film is not a sequel to any other 'Two Arrows' film and was intended as a standalone comedy.
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