Creation

Director: Jon Amiel 108 minutes. Rated: PG-13

Film Synopsis

Starring Paul Bettany , Jennifer Connelly, Jeremy Northam , Toby Jones, and Benedict Cumberbatch

As renowned scientist Charles Darwin struggles to accept his young daughter's death, he finds himself torn between his love for his god-fearing wife and his growing belief in a world that is its own perpetual creation. Directed by Jon Amiel,written by John Colley, and based upon the book by Darwin's great-great-grandson, Randal Keynes, this is the deeply human story of the evolution of Darwin's masterwork, of a passionate marriage torn apart by the most provocative idea in history, and of a tortured genius saved by the love of a child.

"Thoughtful, moving, and Bettany is brilliant. To be reminded of the power of love to redeem and repair, catch Creation." Empire

"It helps that most of Creation is about the relationships - Darwin's with his wife and with his daughter. Even if we resist it, even if we don't want to be dragged in, the story of Annie becomes quite moving, almost unbearable." Mike LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

"I have a feeling the loss of their child and the state of their marriage were what most interested the backers of this film. They must have wanted to make a film about Darwin the man, not Darwin the scientist." Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times