I Origins

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I Origins

R

2014

1h 57m

Drama

Sci-Fi

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A molecular biologist's study of the human eye has far-reaching implications about humanity's scientific and spiritual beliefs.

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Critics Consensus

Writer-director Mike Cahill remains an intriguingly ambitious talent, but with the uneven sci-fi drama I Origins, his reach exceeds his grasp.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/02/2017

C-

There are far too many times when the story simply looses its footing and falls into another tedious direction, leaving some angles completely dangling.

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

09/28/2014

3/5

Gradually mutates into a debate about the singularity of the soul, the spectre of reincarnation rearing its unexpected head under laboratory conditions.

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Guy Lodge

London Evening Standard

09/28/2014

3/5

Unapologetically soulful stuff, almost provocative in its lack of irony.

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Michael J. Casey

Michael J. Cinema

11/14/2021

2/5

There is a great deal wrong with "I Origins," most noticeably the pacing. It is a slow burn, bordering on boring as it moves from one scene to the next.

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

02/01/2021

3/5

The metaphysical love story may have asked many more questions than it could ever hope to answer but answers aren't the point of the film. Ideas are, and the film has those in spades.

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Brent McKnight

The Last Thing I See

07/07/2020

B-

While this is definitely a science versus faith movie, Cahill who both wrote and directed, strikes a solid, sensible balance between the two sides, letting you reach your own conclusions.

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Filip B

@Parsifal108 2d

Very touching , i loved it ❤️

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Nov 23

I loved it in fact. I thought it was touching and evoked a lot of emotion. I thought the characters were complex and well done as well as the relationships being realistic. Left me wondering what he wanted with the little girl as he took her from her home at the end and also raised the question of the ethics surrounding his search for her. The idea of reincarnation, science, ethics and love was especially confounding to me. Got to me a tad.

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Kalissa H

@kali_416 Aug 3

Very interesting and I enjoyed the blending of genres.

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B M

Aug 2

New idea haven't seen before, but needed something more.

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Ed B

Jul 26

I found the movie compelling. The debate over God, and/or reincarnation was one thing, but I found the idea of an international eye registry disturbing. The movie made me think of the National Geographic Afghan girl. Worth a watch.

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Ava S

Jun 19

I Origins attempts to bridge science and spirituality, but instead offers a dishonest, one-sided framing of the two, delivered by stereotypical and pseudo-intellectual characters.

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Synopsis

A molecular biologist's study of the human eye has far-reaching implications about humanity's scientific and spiritual beliefs.

Director: Mike Cahill
Producer: Mike Cahill, Hunter Gray, Alex Orlovsky
Screenwriter: Mike Cahill
Distributor: Fox Searchlight
Production Co: Verisimilitude, WeWork Studios
Rating: R (Some Sexuality/Nudity|Language)
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 18, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $334.7K
Runtime: 1h 57m

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