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Fresh: 21 | Rotten: 1
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Kalahari bushman Xi (played by genuine bushman N!xau) is as surprised as the rest of his tibe when a Coke bottle, thrown from a passing plane, lands in the middle of their village. This "gift from the gods" proves to be a mixed blessing when the tribesmen fight over it and eventually use it for a weapon. To keep peace in the village, Xi is assigned to take the bottle to "the end of the earth" (actually a lush valley) and throw it back to the gods. Meanwhile, back in urbanized South Africa, Kate
Jan 1, 1980 Wide
Jun 1, 2004
20th Century Fox Film Corporat
All Critics (26) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (21) | Rotten (1) | DVD (5)
The comedy has a Keystone Cops feel and the film is also occasionally touching. These kinds of silly movies just aren't made anymore and that's too bad.
Charming family film makes you think; expect some shooting.
A funny comedy, done is slapstick style, about a single but origianl idea of how a bottle of Coke changes the entire lifestle of a tribe.
Sleeper that became a huge hit; all about the discovery of a soft drink container by a bushman. Funny, fascinating.
delightfully entertaining
There's an earnest sincerity to the messages offered within, plus the presentation is colorful and exotic and quite funny throughout.
It's not hard to understand why the film was such a worldwide sensation...
an offbeat movie that is also brilliant
A slapstick comedy that really works!
Whimsical mix of African folk tale and slapstick comedy
Fast-paced, bizarre '80s comedy is ridiculously funny, if politically incorrect. Much of it seems like South Africa's equivalent to Monty Python, especially the narration, which is a subtle reminder to all Python fans of the tree-bombing skit in AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT.Though this film was extremely
November 14, 2011
Super Reviewer
Very funny if a little far-fetched. Full review later.
November 16, 2011
Super Reviewer
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