Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed
Rocky Mountain Pictures | Release Date: April 18, 2008
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SalS.May 11, 2008
According to Ben Stein, evolution is exactly like the holocaust, and he uses some nice shots of the Dachau cramatoria to drive that point home. Classy.
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RN.May 2, 2008
Let's see...who to believe? On one hand we have: A Nixon speech writer and apologist (no dishonesty there), game show host, flailing economist, unfunny comedian, turncoat Jew misappropriating the Holocaust along with his systematically Let's see...who to believe? On one hand we have: A Nixon speech writer and apologist (no dishonesty there), game show host, flailing economist, unfunny comedian, turncoat Jew misappropriating the Holocaust along with his systematically dishonest producers who are marketing trumped up and deceitful charges of "expulsion" and conspiracy to an utterly ignorant audience of fundamentalist sheep. On the other hand: 99.99% of the world's scientists (agnostic, atheistic and piously religious) who have spent the majority of their lives pursuing the truth and beauty around them and sharing that knowledge with each other and the world. If there existed a word whose meaning was viler than vile, it would most definitely apply to this so-called "documentary" and no other. What an obscene, insulting waste of my time and $7.… Expand
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AlexT.Jun 27, 2008
I love the use of the term "liberal" to refer to anyone who takes umbrage with the anti-academic crusade of the Christian fundamentalists who made this schlock. If academic discourse, critical thought, and intellectual nuance are left wing, I love the use of the term "liberal" to refer to anyone who takes umbrage with the anti-academic crusade of the Christian fundamentalists who made this schlock. If academic discourse, critical thought, and intellectual nuance are left wing, then you can start making my uniform for Team Liberal today.… Expand
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carljFeb 10, 2009
Ben Stein, you hosted a TV show on which you gave away money. Imagine that I have created a special edition of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" just for you. Ben, you've answered all the earlier questions correctly, and now you're Ben Stein, you hosted a TV show on which you gave away money. Imagine that I have created a special edition of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" just for you. Ben, you've answered all the earlier questions correctly, and now you're up for the $1 million prize. It involves an explanation for the evolution of life on this planet. You have already exercised your option to throw away two of the wrong answers. Now you are faced with two choices: (A) Darwin's Theory of Evolution, or (B) Intelligent Design. Because this is a special edition of the program, you can use a Hotline to telephone every scientist on Earth who has an opinion on this question. You discover that 99.975 of them agree on the answer (A). A million bucks hangs in the balance. The clock is ticking. You could use the money. Which do you choose? You, a firm believer in the Constitution, are not intimidated and exercise your freedom of speech. You choose (B). Squaaawk!!! The klaxon horn sounds. You have lost. Outraged, you file suit against the program, charging it is biased and has denied a hearing for your belief. Your suit argues that the "correct" answer was chosen because of a prejudice against the theory of Intelligent Design, despite the fact that .025 of one percent of all scientists support it. You call for (B) to be discussed in schools as an alternative theory to (A). Your rights have been violated. You're at wit's end. You think perhaps the field of Indie Documentaries offers you hope. You accept a position at the Institute of Undocumented Documentaries in Dallas, Texas. This Institute teaches that the rules of the "$64,000 Question" are the only valid game show rules. All later game shows must follow them literally. The "$64,000 Question" came into existence in 1955. False evidence for earlier game shows has been refuted by scientists at the Institute.… Expand
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JeffCAug 7, 2009
I just love these comments from religious zealots thinking that the media has some kind of conspiracy against intelligent design. Let me take a moment and describe what you're arguing here. Intelligent design is simply not science. It I just love these comments from religious zealots thinking that the media has some kind of conspiracy against intelligent design. Let me take a moment and describe what you're arguing here. Intelligent design is simply not science. It is not testable. You can't do an experiment to test for the presence of God, or some designer of the universe. The idea is laughable. Also, this is not some squelching of free speech. Science doesn't care about opinions, it cares about what is TRUE. This argument is the same as saying "I think that grasshoppers make rainbows happen. You should teach this theory too, it's only fair." And now you wonder why a scientist would get fired for such a thing. It's not a conspiracy, it's a weak theory that ruins the scientific credibility of anyone that supports it. All of intelligent design is an attempt to include religion in the science classroom. Don't believe me? Name me one supporter of intelligent design that isn't a Christian. Anyone that supports this crackpot theory is biased by faith and has absolutely no interest in what is actually true or not.… Expand
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Mr.PinkDec 28, 2008
Rick W. claims he has a degree in Organic Evolution from the University of Wisconsin. Went to their website and--surprise, surprise--no such degree exists. I'm surprised Ben Stein didn't invite you to tell a fake story in his film Rick W. claims he has a degree in Organic Evolution from the University of Wisconsin. Went to their website and--surprise, surprise--no such degree exists. I'm surprised Ben Stein didn't invite you to tell a fake story in his film as well. I'm not a creationist. I'm not an evolutionist. I'm not a liberal or conservative. I'm just a guy who knows BS when he sees it. This is not the first anti-science pro-religion documentary made and as long as the gullible and ignorant masses have money, it won't be the last. Hitler an evolutionist? Not only did Hitler dedicate his deeds to God (ie: the "intelligent designer"), but he rejected the theory of evolution and the idea that humans are animals (if he can't accept that Jews and non-Jews are biologically related, why would he believe humans and chimps are?) Furthermore, he fought against secular education and mandated prayer in schools. Need I say more? If Hitler was alive today, which side do you think he would be on? Regardless of the topic, any film that in all seriousness uses a gross and false non-sequitur such as "Hitler was an evolutionist, therefore God is a science" gets a zero from me - no exceptions.… Expand
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BelariusApr 18, 2008
In a word: tawdry. Ignoring for a moment the factual errors that riddle the movie (which are literally everywhere), the basic problem with the film is the basic problem with Intelligent Design as a theory in general: simply saying something In a word: tawdry. Ignoring for a moment the factual errors that riddle the movie (which are literally everywhere), the basic problem with the film is the basic problem with Intelligent Design as a theory in general: simply saying something is true does not constitute a valid argument. In its presentation of its 'evidence,' Expelled misstates the essential facts of the debate at every turn. Both in its willful refusal to work through the reasoning behind the science it attacks and its willful refusal to investigate the 'victims' it profiles, the movie is pure propaganda. Lacking the strength to change any minds, it will probably be used as a rallying point for the choir to whom it preaches. Additionally, the flagrant, unapologetic, and historically bizarre attempt to attribute the Holocaust to evolutionary theory goes beyond being insulting, vaporizing the movie's last shred of integrity.… Expand
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GilbertF.Apr 18, 2008
Most intellectually dishonest movie I've ever seen. Implying that the Holocost was the result of Darwinism is particularly revolting and absurd to anyone who has studied history
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BernieL.Apr 18, 2008
A cheesy, confused, and stumbling movie that fails completely on many levels - as a documentary (blatantly one-sided and propagandist), as a comedy (much too drab and self-absorbed), and most importantly in its understanding of the reasoning A cheesy, confused, and stumbling movie that fails completely on many levels - as a documentary (blatantly one-sided and propagandist), as a comedy (much too drab and self-absorbed), and most importantly in its understanding of the reasoning and science behind evolutionary ideas. This movie seems blindly intent on misinterpreting and obfuscating. For instance, few biologists would claim that evolution is a random process - adaptations to a particular habitat certainly aren't random. Ben Stein and his flimmakers seem utterly clueless about the scientific method and how it works. The movie does excel at one thing, however: taking the comments of interviewees out of context.… Expand
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RobertR.Apr 19, 2008
Jesus, Marc you're a twit.
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[Anonymous]Apr 19, 2008
....soooooo biased
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EricSApr 21, 2008
It made me really anxious and tense trying to fight back my frustration, not with the premise necessarily, but with the poor execution and the obvious leaps being made. Documentary films are supposed to educate and maybe attempt to convince It made me really anxious and tense trying to fight back my frustration, not with the premise necessarily, but with the poor execution and the obvious leaps being made. Documentary films are supposed to educate and maybe attempt to convince their audience, but this movie tried to make me feel stupid for wanting some substance.… Expand
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WilliamR.Apr 21, 2008
Poorly done fantasy agitprop.
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ToddJApr 23, 2008
Stein's accusation that the minuscule section of the scientific community are being "Expelled" is ridiculous. If it was a debate between two ideas, which itself is debatable, then where is the evidence to support this side...as best I Stein's accusation that the minuscule section of the scientific community are being "Expelled" is ridiculous. If it was a debate between two ideas, which itself is debatable, then where is the evidence to support this side...as best I could tell, this movie did not contain any. Don't convince me evolution is wrong, convince me that ID is right. Evolution: Theory+ years of supporting research = accepted idea both scientifically and socially. ID: Theory + people really really wanting it to be true = at its best (which this film is most certainty not)....science fiction.… Expand
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NateJApr 23, 2008
Oh man did this make me want to gouge my eyes out and squish my brains.
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DavidG.Apr 25, 2008
Another friendly reminder that "intelligent design" is a victory of faith-based marketing selling faux-science to a science-ignorant audience. Kinda like this movie.
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JonKMay 19, 2008
If I argued against child molestation and someone critiqued it as "one sided" would that be true? Should all sides always be debated? Or is it just dumb to debate some sides? One thing is for sure - it helps to argue against something when If I argued against child molestation and someone critiqued it as "one sided" would that be true? Should all sides always be debated? Or is it just dumb to debate some sides? One thing is for sure - it helps to argue against something when you can just make stuff up and depend on your target audience to know less about the subject than you do. No amount of production values, jokes or editing can make up for a movie that, in principle, is a lie.… Expand
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MarcoAJun 18, 2008
There are some good arguments in favor of ID. This film doesn't make them. There are tactful ways to argue in favor of God's role in moral thought. This film is incredibly crass when doing so (Darwin = Auschwitz? Come on!). I There are some good arguments in favor of ID. This film doesn't make them. There are tactful ways to argue in favor of God's role in moral thought. This film is incredibly crass when doing so (Darwin = Auschwitz? Come on!). I suppose we got the movie we'd expect from an average to mediocre game show host with delusions of grandeur.… Expand
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TimmyMJan 28, 2009
First off, Mr Pink, I hate to give you a history lesson, but your comments about Hitler are completely off. While he did mandate and promote religion in some aspects, he did so in a deal with the papacy which dissolved their present Catholic First off, Mr Pink, I hate to give you a history lesson, but your comments about Hitler are completely off. While he did mandate and promote religion in some aspects, he did so in a deal with the papacy which dissolved their present Catholic political party in Germany - he was only consolidating power. Hitler hated the church thoroughly. As for the film itself, anyone who has taken undergraduate philosophy and/or has a rudimentary grasp of scientific logic should not be convinced of the viability of Intelligent Design. Though stifling dialogue is never a productive means of debate, Stein's film is to the genre of documentary what fox news is to "fair and balanced" reporting.… Expand
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PeteHJul 27, 2009
A toe curling farce made by and for Americans preying on the already existing delusions of this religiously sick country. While the rest of the world sits face-palmed as it watches grown men and women tackle a debate which hasn't seen A toe curling farce made by and for Americans preying on the already existing delusions of this religiously sick country. While the rest of the world sits face-palmed as it watches grown men and women tackle a debate which hasn't seen any new argument presented by the Bible literalists since close to 150 years, professional ignoramus Ben Stein fills his pockets while he tries not to chuckle. ID is an idea which is simply not supported by any scientific data (nor could it be in the manner in which it is approached by the likes of the Discovery Institute!)and therefore doesn't qualify to even begin to rank with any scientific theory. Stein knows this all too well. 'Cause if this was not the case, ID would have been a scientific theory and ID would probably be a subset of the theory of evolution or the other way around. Unless of course you'd be willing to accept a mass global conspiracy probably set up by the Christian God himself placing fossils all over the globe, having a field day with manipulating DNA and removing His signature from everything we can examine from His creation while he twirls his moustache. Well, if you're really that gullible, please enrich yourself with this Bensteinian mockery. Spread the good word in reviews about how well this documentary was made, how eye-opening it is and how so terribly thought provoking it turned out to be. If you can't even tell this shoddy documentary apart from well made ones in which there was no need for quote mines, lies, misdirection, stolen CGI, shoddy editing and general bad taste, then how could anyone expect you to see beyond the hopelessly outdated ideas about reality that religion has succeeded to hardwire into your brain. The movie 'Lose Change' about the conspiracy concerning 9-11 at least managed to build a nice house of cards before it let it crash into its own ground zero. proponents of ID have yet to come up with a single verifiable fact that is actually in favour of the idea (and not presenting a case for it by kicking against some other concept). This is why you won't find said arguments in this 'Documentary' by Stein. And this fact alone makes this 'movie' fail beyond words or comprehension because it is the major part of its premise. I recommend this film to no one, not even to see Stein further the caricature of the ignorant and uneducated Jesus-fed American and see him make an absolute fool out of the part of the American public who actually support some intelligent notion of ID in stead of the urge to let in any random idea we could have about whatever (a flat earth, a green cheese moon) into the scientific arena without having to show anything for it besides some well polished lies, some quote mines and well funded yet nonexistent research. Perhaps I could recommend it to those who want to see a modern propaganda piece to understand how not to make it. Stein should not have visited Europe to make this film, he should have paid a visit to North Korea in stead.… Expand
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BarryDDec 16, 2008
Many of the comments giving 9s & 10s don't even focus on the movie, but instead attack evolutionary biology (and other commenters). And that is just what 'Expelled' does: attack evolution while completely avoiding explaining Many of the comments giving 9s & 10s don't even focus on the movie, but instead attack evolutionary biology (and other commenters). And that is just what 'Expelled' does: attack evolution while completely avoiding explaining how an alternate theory would work. They only give us the tired old cop-out, "It's so complex, it _must_ have had a designer" a.k.a. "God did it". This movie was marketed as being supportive of Intelligent Design (as an alternate to biological evolution), yet it did not at _any_ point in the film offer evidence for the "alternate theory" known as ID. Several people who were apparently "expelled" for their acceptance of ID are interviewed; however, a little bit of research on them reveals that the movie was not telling us the whole story for each individual. Feel free to research them for yourself. Also, throughout the film, an ridiculous parallel is drawn where they actually imply that an acceptance of evolution will lead to Nazism and genocide. This attempt was so absurd, I considered leaving the theater (but did stay and tough it out). It's really sad that an anti-scientific movie like this was funded so heavily. Overall, 'Expelled' was absolutely abysmal.… Expand
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MarkN.Dec 14, 2009
Absolutely ghastly movie. The people giving it high scores must be high on crack. This movie doesn't stimulate discussion - it lies to the audience!! Sternberg was not fired - He was an unpaid research associate whose three year term as Absolutely ghastly movie. The people giving it high scores must be high on crack. This movie doesn't stimulate discussion - it lies to the audience!! Sternberg was not fired - He was an unpaid research associate whose three year term as editor was up and he ahd already handed in his papers when he published the article. For Ben Stein not to mention this in the movie is dishonest and unethical.… Expand
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bruleiscoolAug 22, 2010
When I saw the movie, every single bit of respect I had ever had for Ben Stein went right down the drain. Not only was I slightly offended over the course of the movie, but I literally wanted to get up, find Mr. Stein, and punch him in theWhen I saw the movie, every single bit of respect I had ever had for Ben Stein went right down the drain. Not only was I slightly offended over the course of the movie, but I literally wanted to get up, find Mr. Stein, and punch him in the mouth for almost completely misinforming any young open minds that happen to stumble across this piece of garbage. To top it off, I've heard that it portrays an open-minded view, yet it does the exact opposite and criminalizes anyone that believes anything different than (non)intelligent design.… Expand
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C4K3Dec 13, 2011
'Vile propaganda' summarizes this perfectly. No scientific value. No entertainment value. Instead of traveling the globe over several years, the creator of this movie would have been better off attending middle-school again.
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Tranquill27Jul 1, 2011
Oh boy, I can't stand watching this piece of religious fundamentalist propaganda tripe for even a minute. Let me use of of those ID proponents' tactics. Ben Stein is an ignorant, dishonest cretin who has a slurred voice, sounds like he hasOh boy, I can't stand watching this piece of religious fundamentalist propaganda tripe for even a minute. Let me use of of those ID proponents' tactics. Ben Stein is an ignorant, dishonest cretin who has a slurred voice, sounds like he has some neurological disorder.… Expand
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leisulinMay 18, 2014
Not only is it insultingly stupid, it's not even HONEST. Check elsewhere for documentation of the sleazy tactics employed by the producers, misleading the interviewees about the nature of the movie, relentlessly quote mining their interviewsNot only is it insultingly stupid, it's not even HONEST. Check elsewhere for documentation of the sleazy tactics employed by the producers, misleading the interviewees about the nature of the movie, relentlessly quote mining their interviews to make it look like they said things they didn't mean, et al. If there weren't an army of fundamentalist idiots in the U.S. who distrust all of science for the sole reason that some of it doesn't sit well with their religious beliefs, NO ONE would even have wasted their money to go see this movie.… Expand
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slidsolidOct 14, 2014
'science leads to killing people' actual line from mr stein, need i say more about this DISHONEST lying "documentary" that dribbles on on, with very easily noticed editing tricks during so called interviews, Stein is a joke
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jimmyrustles1Dec 29, 2016
This movie is complete propaganda and has no educational value. Ben Stein ignores scientific evidence and wants his beliefs to be taught as science. If you are confused about evolution, maybe it's a better idea to learn about it from actualThis movie is complete propaganda and has no educational value. Ben Stein ignores scientific evidence and wants his beliefs to be taught as science. If you are confused about evolution, maybe it's a better idea to learn about it from actual scientists, and not idiots with an agenda like Ben Stein.… Expand
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