CREATION (Theatrical Release United Kingdom 2009)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.4|5.0 Starsìììì

Creation—well acted and portrayed—shows some of the drivers behind Charles Darwin's controversial book, On the Origin of Species. This movie has a well-written script. Paul Bettany is well chosen as Charles Darwin. Great work for Director Jon Amiel. The movie creates desire to see more of this director's work.

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Storyline

An interpretation of Charles Darwin’s home life, thinking processes, and relationship with his wife and children.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Jon Amiel for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Janice Eymann, Jamie Laurenson, David M. Thompson, Peter Watson, and Christina Yao for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Charles Darwin (Paul Bettany), Captain Fitzroy (Ian Kelly), Technician (Guy Henry), Annie Darwin (Martha West), Fuegia Basket (Anabolena Rodriguez), Boat Memory (Paul Campbell), Jemmy Button (Zak Davies), Mrs. Davies (Teresa Churcher), Emma Darwin (Jennifer Connelly), Etty Darwin (Freya Parks), Parslow (Jim Carter), George Darwin (Christopher Dunkin), Franky Darwin (Gene Goodman), Lenny Darwin (Harrison Sansostri), Joseph Hooker (Benedict Cumberbatch), Thomas Huxley (Toby Jones), Nanny Brodie (Ellie Haddington), Reverend Innes (Jeremy Northam), Thatcher (Richard Ridings), Goodman (Ian Mercer), Dr. Holland (Robert Glenister), Dr. Gully (Bill Paterson), and Landlady (Catherine Terris).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This movie works best as a streaming watch rather than a theater watch due to discussion that freely erupts during viewing. 

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Ben Meyers