The Man from Earth

This strange, low budget film turned out to be quite moving. It tends to be a little cerebral, so if you don't like movies of people sitting around and talking, then go elsewhere. But if you're looking for a good story, this will fit your bill.

4 out of 5 stars.

Plot Summary:

Renowned sci-fi writer Jerome Bixby penned the script for this thought-provoking film starring David Lee Smith as John Oldman, a college professor who reveals to his colleagues that he's actually a centuries-old caveman. And so begins a captivating philosophical meditation on immortality, the last work from screenwriter Bixby, who earned career accolades for his contributions to such genre-defining shows as "Star Trek" and "The Twilight Zone."