Creation

For the entire duration of human history, we have all wondered where we came from and why we are here. One man proposed a theory which divided the world.

Charles Darwin is mostly known for his theory that humans and other creatures evolved over time and were not 'created' by God. So the most interesting thing about this film is to find out what the man himself was like. What was most surprising was that Charles's theory really affected him not only spiritually but emotionally and physically. In stories such as this it is usually the person with the theory or conviction going up against the establishment. But this film is about Charles writing the book so is more about his own personal battles in getting the book written. There could be a sequel which explores the fall-out after the book is published. The only thing I'd like to have known that is not in the movie is where Charles gets his money. I suppose he may be rich from inheritance but he does a few things that make you wonder how he pays for it.

Paul Bettany has mostly been a supporting actor, so it is nice to see him front and centre in a movie. He is excellent here as he gives great depth to Charles and the struggles he is going through. I also find it interesting that he is playing a man seeing visions after playing a vision in a previous film. Since she won an Oscar Jennifer Connolly has been struggling to find a successful film. Here she does an good job of essentially playing a role she does in real life. They both have a very intensely emotional scene at the end which shows how both are great actors.

Despite your beliefs this film is well worth seeing just to see what a struggle Charles Darwin went through. It may not change what you believe in but will give you an insight into the man behind the theory.