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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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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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I Origins | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online There are far too many times when the story simply looses its footing and falls into another tedious direction, leaving some angles completely dangling. Rated: C- Sep 2, 2017 Full Review I Origins | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Mark Kermode Observer (UK) Gradually mutates into a debate about the singularity of the soul, the spectre of reincarnation rearing its unexpected head under laboratory conditions. Rated: 3/5 Sep 28, 2014 Full Review I Origins | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Guy Lodge London Evening Standard Unapologetically soulful stuff, almost provocative in its lack of irony. Rated: 3/5 Sep 28, 2014 Full Review I Origins | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Michael J. Casey Michael J. Cinema 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. Rated: 2/5 Nov 14, 2021 Full Review I Origins | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Richard Crouse Richard Crouse 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. Rated: 3/5 Feb 1, 2021 Full Review I Origins | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Brent McKnight The Last Thing I See 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. Rated: B- Jul 7, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Natalia O This movie made me feel so deeply. I giggled, I cried, I held my hand in front of my mouth at times...I love how this move really makes you think and question, but doesn't quite answers anything for you. As I read in the other reviews some people didn't like how the story kept going and felt it to be a stretch. Me on the other hand really enjoyed the changes of paste and story. It is a bit much and maybe even rushed at times tho.But nothing takes away from the amazing acting and the great atmosphere that is created! The shots and the lightening are truly amazing!love love love Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/24/24 Full Review Audience Member the movie is both include drama and sci/fi. would definetly worth watching. some scientific ideas are not well written however still a great movie. will never ever forget this movie Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/22/24 Full Review Analia C Just to say that the scene of the elevator, although dramatic, is unforgettable. It's good cinema Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/20/24 Full Review James B a slow burn film michael pitt and rest of cast are great good ending interesting film Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/01/24 Full Review Jeffrey P Slow burner with a lot of smart science talk that never fully comes together and explains as you done thunked it would but it does have a decent story. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/27/23 Full Review Aaron Slow start, but this is really emotionally charged, beautiful film Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mike Cahill Director Michael Pitt Ian Gray Brit Marling Karen Astrid Bergès-Frisbey Sofi Steven Yeun Kenny Archie Panjabi Priya Varma
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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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