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I Origins

2014

Mike Cahill

Michael Pitt, Brit Marling, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, Steven Yeun ...

6.8

24,464

Drama. Romance. Sci-Fi Dr. Ian Gray (Michael Pitt), a molecular biologist studying the evolution of the eye, finds his work permeating his life after a brief encounter with an exotic young woman (Astrid Bergès-Frisbey) who slips away from him. As his research continues years later with his lab partner Karen (Brit Marling), they make a stunning scientific discovery that has far reaching implications and complicates both his scientific and spiritual beliefs. ... [+]

	Author	Review
United States	Todd McCarthy The Hollywood Reporter	"I Origins is a bracingly venturesome, exploratory work that achieves an exceptional balance between the emotional and intellectual aspects of its unusual story"	POS
United States	Peter Debruge Variety	"Though presented as a thinking man’s thriller, 'I Origins' instead asks intelligent auds to dive deep, while insisting that they overlook its more glaring plot holes"	POS
United States	Joshua Rothkopf Time Out	"Persuasive sci-fi tech talk, soulful romance and an earnest stab at metaphysics combine in director Mike Cahill's polished second feature (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"	POS
United States	A. O. Scott The New York Times	"It may blow your mind, but only if you’re not in the habit of using it"	NEG
United States	Kyle Smith New York Post	"'I Origins' has a pleasing way of working expansive ideas into a suspenseful, twisting story line (...) A bold, impressive step up for writer-director Mike Cahill (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"	POS

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