Torn between faith and science, and suffering hallucinations, English naturalist Charles Darwin struggles to complete 'On the Origin of Species' and maintain his relationship with his wife.Torn between faith and science, and suffering hallucinations, English naturalist Charles Darwin struggles to complete 'On the Origin of Species' and maintain his relationship with his wife.Torn between faith and science, and suffering hallucinations, English naturalist Charles Darwin struggles to complete 'On the Origin of Species' and maintain his relationship with his wife.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaPaul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly, who portray Charles Darwin and his wife, are married in real life.
- GoofsThe epilogue states "He was buried with full Christian honours, in Westminister Abbey." This should read "Westminster Abbey."
- Quotes
Thomas Huxley: Mr Darwin, sir? Either you are being disingenuous or you do not fully understand your own theory. Evidently, what is true of the barnacle is true of all creatures, even humans. The Almighty can no longer claim to have authored every species in under a week. You've killed God, sir! You've killed God!
- Crazy creditsThe title appears against a background imitative of Michaelangelo's "The Creation of Adam" from the Sistine Chapel, with Adam replaced by the title. This is also simulated in the cover art, with Adam replaced by a chimpanzee.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Late Show with David Letterman: Episode #17.71 (2010)
Real-life husband and wife Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly star as Charles and Emma Darwin in the midst of their struggle through the writing of and decision to publish "Origin of Species". Their consideration of the ramifications it may have for their family and the future of humankind are conveyed in such a manner that one suspects only an off-screen couple could achieve.
Jon Amiel (who gave a heart-felt introduction) and John Collee do and excellent job of bringing Randal Keynes' biography to life. They created some very poignant and human moments, great cinematography and sets and a generous helping of tongue-in-cheek about the still divisive theory of evolution.
The surprise star is Martha West who plays Annie Darwin, the character around whom much of the story unfurls. She plays the precocious young girl to a tee. If this performance is anything to go by her star should be on the rise.
All in all a great film, and although it is a period drama the issues that drive it are still very much alive today.
- johnslighte
- Sep 9, 2009
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- Origin
- Filming locations
- Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England, UK(Malvern where Darwin was treated for health problems)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- £10,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $341,323
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $53,073
- Jan 24, 2010
- Gross worldwide
- $2,058,675
- Runtime1 hour 48 minutes
- Color
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1