Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed
Rocky Mountain Pictures | Release Date: April 18, 2008
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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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alexxifoJun 16, 2015
Rotten Tomatoes critics' review of Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed - 11%.
Rotten Tomatoes critics' review of Fahrenheit 911 - 83%
I love how Stein proved his point. Look at the above - the mainstream media LOVED a left-leaningRotten Tomatoes critics' review of Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed - 11%.
Rotten Tomatoes critics' review of Fahrenheit 911 - 83%

I love how Stein proved his point. Look at the above - the mainstream media LOVED a left-leaning documentary but HATED a right-leaning one. They hate it, but they further prove his point! I should point out that on metacritic the numbers were also lopsided, although not quite so drastically.

I'm a middle of the road independent. I don't like MSNBC or Fox News, but I do like watching people squirm. The people on the right have many flaws, but one flaw that this highlights about people on the left is that "they can dish it out, but they can't take it." It's almost like they're saying, "no fair fighting back!"

As an independent, I like to consider all points of view, and make my logical conclusion. That's the way it should be, in my opinion, but so many people lean left or right, and have made up their minds before considering the evidence. You have to admit that Stein did a great job pointing out the bias that exists in the mainstream. There's so much in the media that leans left, surely we can tolerate the occasional right-leaning documentary, right?

The farther you go to the left or to the right, the more closed-minded you become.… 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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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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aggiefanatic95Apr 22, 2012
People don't like admitting they are wrong that's why the ratings are so low. It IS a great documentary
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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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lovesfreestuffNov 5, 2010
Despite your religious or social beliefs this is a horrible documentary. The first half of the movie is a failure because intelligent design theories SIMPLY CANNOT BE EQUATED TO SCIENTIFIC ONES; They're not science. The second half is anDespite your religious or social beliefs this is a horrible documentary. The first half of the movie is a failure because intelligent design theories SIMPLY CANNOT BE EQUATED TO SCIENTIFIC ONES; They're not science. The second half is an academic embarrassment because it's blatant rhetoric without substance. I gave it a 1 because I enjoyed hating it.… 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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JasonA.Jan 16, 2010
I think every science student should watch this movie at some time in their studies. They should see it at some time when they are still open minded enough to really comprehend its message. I don't think most of the reviewers actually I think every science student should watch this movie at some time in their studies. They should see it at some time when they are still open minded enough to really comprehend its message. I don't think most of the reviewers actually "watched" this movie. They reviewed the movie they feared it would be, some creationist treatise or scientific condemnation by morons. Instead the actual film is one man pleading for a scientific community that doesn't favor chaos theories, crystal backs and alien origins over any ideas that include an intelligent designer. Ben is only trying to make a case for presenting both sides in open discussion and look at the controversy he stirred up. Imagine if he had actually endorsed a pro intelligent design position or something.… 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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ScottLOct 19, 2009
Stein completely lost the plot here within the first 30 minutes. Once he went from a rather interpreting and well-thought out discussion of I.D. versus Darwinian evolution to attacking the scientific community the "documentary" lost all Stein completely lost the plot here within the first 30 minutes. Once he went from a rather interpreting and well-thought out discussion of I.D. versus Darwinian evolution to attacking the scientific community the "documentary" lost all credibility. Intelligent design is not science, it cannot be tested even if there was a hypothesis in there to test. I sure wouldn't want my tuition and taxes going to grants to pay for these academics' experiments. Stein raised some good points then dropped them before really getting to the point where there's enough meat for people digest. Skip this if you're looking for a balanced discussion of the ID/Darwin debate.… Expand
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CraigBSep 11, 2009
Great subject matter, wry humour, thought provoking, entertaining and fair/balanced treatment, a breath of fresh air ...no wonder the film is doing so well despite the '0' reviewers. Well worth watching.
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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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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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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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CharlieBFeb 8, 2009
This movie attempts to blame the Holocaust and WWII on the theory of evolution. Honestly, this is one of the most absurd arguments I've ever heard in my life, yet it remains as the movie's main theme from the very start to the very This movie attempts to blame the Holocaust and WWII on the theory of evolution. Honestly, this is one of the most absurd arguments I've ever heard in my life, yet it remains as the movie's main theme from the very start to the very end. Even if it were true that the theory of evolution caused WWII (which it obviously did not) that doesn't necessarily mean the theory is incorrect. This is the most hardcore piece of republican propaganda I have ever seen. If you have a proper high school diploma, this movie is sure to insult your intelligence.… 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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MattBJan 22, 2009
hmm a suspiciously low metascore in my opinion. This is an extremely well put together film that presents a compelling case. Playing the Hitler card was sure to rouse many, but the evidences of Darwinian motivation are clear enough from hmm a suspiciously low metascore in my opinion. This is an extremely well put together film that presents a compelling case. Playing the Hitler card was sure to rouse many, but the evidences of Darwinian motivation are clear enough from Hitler's own writings and the question deserves to be asked. The near unanimous critical dismissal of this film seems congruous with a world that has made up its mind. How scientific is that? Freedom of thought is the only victim here. Ben Stein's laid back, sarcastic style evidently stokes the fire a little too hard, and his ominous presentation of Darwin's home doesn't do his cause any favors either. But if people can't handle someone deeply challenging (or even having a bit of fun with) the subject, religious dogmatism may just fall both sides of the fence after all. I'm in awe of how many people have called this film a 'propaganda piece'. Ridiculous. Give it a go, this is important viewing, and it's also very entertaining!… 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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AlexM.Dec 26, 2008
Funny how people suggest that Darwinism is a religion. It's not a religion...it's a scientific theory that has ample evidence to support it, and although it may be incorrect, it is generally viewed as one of the most likely Funny how people suggest that Darwinism is a religion. It's not a religion...it's a scientific theory that has ample evidence to support it, and although it may be incorrect, it is generally viewed as one of the most likely explanations of our existence. You can believe in Darwin's theory and still believe in God...they are not mutually exclusive. But attackers of Darwinism say that it's followers are as close-minded as religious zealots. Well, maybe so, but if that's the case, is gravity a religion? Newton's Laws are still only theories...I guess everyone who refuses to jump off a cliff for fear of falling is a Gravity Fundamentalist.… 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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ToddFDec 6, 2008
People like Jim P and others of the religious right will obviously give a "documentary" like this a 10, but as regular people who do not have a religious agenda will see, this movie is such hilarious propaganda that I encourage all people to People like Jim P and others of the religious right will obviously give a "documentary" like this a 10, but as regular people who do not have a religious agenda will see, this movie is such hilarious propaganda that I encourage all people to see it as I would encourage people to see Battlefield Earth. It is definitely good for a laugh. this is the only reason I give it a 3. Watch it with friends!… Expand
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JimP.Dec 1, 2008
The fact that this got such low ratings from the "critics" proves the point of the movie. This documentary succeeds in being entertaining, it is well produced, and it asks a number of thought provoking questions. For anyone that loves to The fact that this got such low ratings from the "critics" proves the point of the movie. This documentary succeeds in being entertaining, it is well produced, and it asks a number of thought provoking questions. For anyone that loves to think, there is absolutely zero reason to give it a negative rating, UNLESS you are closed minded and see this as some sort of threat to the religion of Darwinian evolution. The bottom line is that discussion has always brought humans to a higher understanding of issues. In the past it was sometimes the church vs science, today it appears that science has become a religion and it is just as filled with propaganda and attempts to silence opposition as any cult. Darwinian evolution has some serious flaws. It doesn't mean that it doesn't have some things right, but just as our understanding of physics has changed drastically over the years from newton, to einstein, to Planck, to string theory it has evolved with the times. Darwinism has not, and we owe it to ourselves to have an open discussion. Slamming and crushing dissent doesn't help anyone, and those who aid and abet in this do a disservice to our quest for knowledge. This isn't about religion, this is about real questions that aren't being answered because there are those in the debate that WON'T Debate.… Expand
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RickW.Nov 15, 2008
Many of these comments are nothing but political statements, which have no relevance to a scientific discussion of how life originated. I have a degree in Organic Evolution from the Univ of Wisconsin...which is the scientific study of how Many of these comments are nothing but political statements, which have no relevance to a scientific discussion of how life originated. I have a degree in Organic Evolution from the Univ of Wisconsin...which is the scientific study of how life "evolved" from simple organism to more complex. I entered school convinced science and a belief in God were not in opposition. My how times have changed. I am educated on both sides of this issue and am convinced that anyone who studies this issue with an open mind cannot come to any honest conclusion other that it is a legitimate question to ask if life has an "intelligent design". The very order in science dictates the question...."Why"? The natural order of the universe is for things to go from a more ordered state to a less ordered one. Yet evolutionists would have us believe that biological life did just the opposite on its own....hmmmm!… Expand
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PatSNov 9, 2008
Funny movie, it gets the point for stein's audacity going against his own belief to make a buck. Movies are made to make money and this movie will thanks to religious apologists who thought the Earth was flat, Burned ugly women at the Funny movie, it gets the point for stein's audacity going against his own belief to make a buck. Movies are made to make money and this movie will thanks to religious apologists who thought the Earth was flat, Burned ugly women at the stake, and sent us to war in Ira. Hitler arguement is not valid Hitler himself says hes doing God's work at the end of chapter 2 in in his sickining autobiography. I hope that someday a belief in GOd whatever form she may be is not a prerequisite for knowledge. Science is indeed in it's infancy, but relgion is old decreped and will die off when human beings refuse to be scared of death.… Expand
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AdamJ.Nov 3, 2008
I can assure you that many ,if not most, of the users who gave this a zero have not even seen the movie. Stop calling it propaganda! This movie merely presents the other, largely unseen, side of an extremely one-sided debate. We are fed I can assure you that many ,if not most, of the users who gave this a zero have not even seen the movie. Stop calling it propaganda! This movie merely presents the other, largely unseen, side of an extremely one-sided debate. We are fed liberal/darwinian propaganda every time we turn on the television or walk into a classroom! I'm a college student, believe me I know. Oh, and the Stein never claims that darwinism and nazi germany are intricately connected!! He even states that that's not the case. What he does do is show what the possibilities are if the ideals propogated by evolutionary theory are followed to the letter. Now I am a Christian but I do believe that the evolutionary theory is valid, but I also believe that there is a time and a place for it. When a theory which explains slight, eventual changes to species(not actual species change) is applied to specie's origins, things just get ridiculous. Watch the movie, you'll see what I mean. Come on!! Riding on the backs of crystals?!! If that's the best that these people can come up with than I am more than happy on my side of the wall.… Expand
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JackHansenOct 31, 2008
Funny, interesting, enjoyable.
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CalA.Oct 24, 2008
Great movie...Amazing how angry and bitter the liberal media gets unless its Michael Moore spewing their views. Plain fact, this movie brings up the ONLY tolerance NOT allowed in this country anymore. You've got to see it to understand Great movie...Amazing how angry and bitter the liberal media gets unless its Michael Moore spewing their views. Plain fact, this movie brings up the ONLY tolerance NOT allowed in this country anymore. You've got to see it to understand just the beginning of this problem. I'm a public school teacher and deal with this one-sided problem to often.… Expand
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StevenC.Oct 21, 2008
Ben's been a Nixon speech writer, eye drop pitchman, charactor actor and now a Creationists! How very amusing... the film , itself, lacks intelligent design.
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SteveS.Oct 17, 2008
To everyone who feels that "Expelled" was wrong in connecting Darwinism with the Holocaust, read Hitler's biography "Mein Kampf" - a book filled with evolutionary racism. Hitler was trying to hurry human evolution along to his so-called To everyone who feels that "Expelled" was wrong in connecting Darwinism with the Holocaust, read Hitler's biography "Mein Kampf" - a book filled with evolutionary racism. Hitler was trying to hurry human evolution along to his so-called master race. And today's most outspoken evolutionist - Richard Dawkins (seen in the film "Expelled") - has said this regarding Hitler: … Expand
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DavidF.Oct 17, 2008
Naturally, reviews for this film break along political lines, so all the mainstream critics hate it, along with several readers who wouldn't be caught dead seeing the film, but give it a zero nonetheless. This was a good documentary, Naturally, reviews for this film break along political lines, so all the mainstream critics hate it, along with several readers who wouldn't be caught dead seeing the film, but give it a zero nonetheless. This was a good documentary, and while slightly overreaching, exposes the hypocrisy of the "evolution only" pundits, who would rather believe we're decended from mystic crystals (yes, they said that) than any outside intelligence.… Expand
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JayH.Oct 16, 2008
Well it sounded like it might be good, but I just didn't find it convincing at all. It wasn't well researched and it doesn't flow well. I generally love documentaries, but this one was boring.
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MattF.Jul 18, 2008
The point was to show that anyone who wants to debate evolution is immediately muzzled. It made that point well. Why are evolutionists so afraid to debate?
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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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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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JoshP.Jun 3, 2008
Amazing how pissy you guys get when you're the ones under the microscope!
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AndrewP.Jun 2, 2008
Not an easy film to watch, but important. And Stein is quite correct; it's hard to understand why so many people cannot see it. One does not have to agree with ID's claims to see that free inquiry is widely squelched. The emotions Not an easy film to watch, but important. And Stein is quite correct; it's hard to understand why so many people cannot see it. One does not have to agree with ID's claims to see that free inquiry is widely squelched. The emotions this brings out (evidenced by, for example, the people who give the film a "0" rating) leave me scratching my head.… Expand
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bmarshMay 28, 2008
I think this show justs points out how liberally biased the critics on metacritc are. Michael Medved, one of the most famous movie critics of all time, and yes, a conservative, gave this movie 4 out of 5 stars, which would equate to about a I think this show justs points out how liberally biased the critics on metacritc are. Michael Medved, one of the most famous movie critics of all time, and yes, a conservative, gave this movie 4 out of 5 stars, which would equate to about a 90 score on metacritic. But the HIGHEST score on metacritic is 50! Metacritic, if your business model is to appeal only to liberals then you are right on track.… Expand
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ChristianMay 24, 2008
I am an activist for ID and I thought this movie was a bit distasteful and if people really take this movie and think that it represents all people who want to debate about ID then I fear we have been set back. It was such obvious propaganda. *Sigh*
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LoriG.May 23, 2008
So I take it Yesman that you'd give high marks to Leni Riefenstahl's films even though they were blatant Nazi propaganda (though well edited, shot, written, etc.)? For me the message is part of the overall package. If it So I take it Yesman that you'd give high marks to Leni Riefenstahl's films even though they were blatant Nazi propaganda (though well edited, shot, written, etc.)? For me the message is part of the overall package. If it doesn't entertain or inform, but rather obfuscates, it's a bad film. So 9s and 10s, this is about free speech (not evolution)? What gave you the idea we have free speech in this country? There are words you can't say on TV. You can't yell "fire" in a crowded theater, and you can't say libelous things. Speech is free in its appropriate context, and rightfully so. Who's preventing the filmmakers from releasing this film? Or you from commenting about it? I don't imagine it will be used in a biology class, though, except to point out the inanity of the non-scientific opinion. (But I can certainly anticipate that many right-wing churches will buy hundreds of copies of the DVD to indoctrinate their children). A scientist who continues to espouse an unsupported view SHOULD be fired, let go, denied tenure, or in the case of some of the "injured" interviewees in this film, simply not have their volunteer status renewed. Just as someone teaching a comparative religion class who continued to insist that there was no creation story in Christian religions, despite any historical or literary evidence, should be let go. That's not stifling free speech, that simply framing the view correctly in its context. And to those who argue that ID is not creationism (another point this film adds confusion to), you're right. They're not exactly the same thing. They're simply very nearly the same thing. ID is just a straightforward extension of creationism (and the term was substituted for "creationism" in the IDers own literature, so even they thought of them as remarkably similar). So, it could be space aliens in addition to "God"? Then where is your evidence for space aliens, or flying spaghetti monsters, etc.? ID is fundamentally similar to creationism in that it is a religious point of view (i.e. relies on belief, not hard data). It is therefore not science, and doesn't belong in the context of a science class. Period. This movie sheds no new light (data) on that view and therefore doesn't have a leg to stand on. Therefore a "1" from my perspective (yeah, at least they tried - probably not the cameraman's fault this is a fundamentally flawed piece of tripe).… Expand
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JamesM.May 21, 2008
I thought this movie was better produced than I ever would have guessed going in, and handled itself well. Kept me interested throughout, and raised some great questions. The last five minutes are priceless: listening to Dawkins explain that I thought this movie was better produced than I ever would have guessed going in, and handled itself well. Kept me interested throughout, and raised some great questions. The last five minutes are priceless: listening to Dawkins explain that as long as an alien is the hand behind evolution, and not God, that he can buy in.… Expand
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JeffK.May 19, 2008
I find it amusing that evolutionist hardliners constantly say that evidence against evolution is not evidence for creation, and yet whenever someone questions the flaws in evolution or presents scientific evidence against it, these same I find it amusing that evolutionist hardliners constantly say that evidence against evolution is not evidence for creation, and yet whenever someone questions the flaws in evolution or presents scientific evidence against it, these same evolutionists scream that they… Expand
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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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ZorgonM.May 15, 2008
The religious right in the US is trying to co-opt the vocabulary of liberalism and science to promote their agenda. This is not a film, as many reviewers have posted, that is about freedom. It
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TheYesmanMay 12, 2008
Looking over the user reviews, it's not hard to realize that everybody who believes in ID gave it an 8 or above, everybody who doesn't gave it a 3 or below...Every doc. is made with one-sided intentions; every doc. is hated by the Looking over the user reviews, it's not hard to realize that everybody who believes in ID gave it an 8 or above, everybody who doesn't gave it a 3 or below...Every doc. is made with one-sided intentions; every doc. is hated by the ones who disagree--loved by the ones who agree--judging this film purely on its merit, gotta say, it wasn't that bad. A few chuckles, good editing, great narrating by Stein: it wasn't that bad of an insight into the debate.… Expand
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GeorgeN.May 12, 2008
Once again the religious right can't make a foothold in a secular society in which scientific theory is accepted for it's logic and reason.
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ClarkCMay 12, 2008
David S this movie makes you "ashamed" to be an American? grow up! The debate IS one sided and intelligent design and creationism are 2 totally different things... this movie is great and eyeopening... i think I'm going to look further David S this movie makes you "ashamed" to be an American? grow up! The debate IS one sided and intelligent design and creationism are 2 totally different things... this movie is great and eyeopening... i think I'm going to look further into this... people, grow up and stop pushing this debate aside because it's as real as anything else.… Expand
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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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JoeS.May 10, 2008
Did they really have to sink so low as to abuse the holocaust to try and force people into following their way of thinking? This movie is insulting to anyone that watches it.
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JonathanB.May 9, 2008
Very well-done movie. Asks a couple of good questions, and searches for their answers. It does not say "ID good, evolution bad" but rather "free inquiry good, closed inquiry bad", and points out that there is no reason to limit inquiry into Very well-done movie. Asks a couple of good questions, and searches for their answers. It does not say "ID good, evolution bad" but rather "free inquiry good, closed inquiry bad", and points out that there is no reason to limit inquiry into subjects like evolution and the origin of life.… Expand
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MarkGMay 6, 2008
Stupid film. Biased and one-sided. This is a response to the pop-science broadsides aimed at Religion in recent times, and to be honest they're just as bad. Neither side has any will to understand the other and open their eyes to the Stupid film. Biased and one-sided. This is a response to the pop-science broadsides aimed at Religion in recent times, and to be honest they're just as bad. Neither side has any will to understand the other and open their eyes to the SCREAMINGLY obvious fact that Science and Religion serve completely different roles in society and the psyche. It's a never ending point scoring exercise and it's never been more exasperating than it is now, at least to people who have grown up.… Expand
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AshleyTMay 5, 2008
I wonder if yet anyone has looked at everyones comments and has seen how it just enforces the whole point of the movie, people get so frustrated at something that challenges what they've always been taught to believe and can't open I wonder if yet anyone has looked at everyones comments and has seen how it just enforces the whole point of the movie, people get so frustrated at something that challenges what they've always been taught to believe and can't open their minds even a minuscule amount to see that the point of the movie is not to enforce a religious ideal but to promote the now a days "crazy" idea of a fair academic society where you can follow the evidence and facts to where it takes you and not have to worry about manipulating your findings to fit into the omnipotent heads of sciences "ideal". oh and David S. I'm pretty sure if you have a doctorate in the natural sciences that makes you a scientist (I know its very shocking!)...but then again unlike most of these people i can admit I may be wrong.… Expand
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JimJ.May 4, 2008
They lied to everyone in pre-production and they are lying to everyone now. Stein should be ashamed of himself for his part in furthering the Intelligent Design (ID) agenda. This movie made dishonest references to the holocaust, They lied to everyone in pre-production and they are lying to everyone now. Stein should be ashamed of himself for his part in furthering the Intelligent Design (ID) agenda. This movie made dishonest references to the holocaust, misrepresented the scientific community,made false claims of persecution and did nothing but showed ID proponents to be hypocritical and academically challenged.… Expand
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TomM.May 2, 2008
When belief in creation was the conventional opinion atheism was looked down on. Now that atheism seems dominant in the scientific community even entertaining intelligent design is lookied down on. Regardless of ones stance, human nature is When belief in creation was the conventional opinion atheism was looked down on. Now that atheism seems dominant in the scientific community even entertaining intelligent design is lookied down on. Regardless of ones stance, human nature is prejudice towards those they disagree with. Nothing ever seems to change.… Expand
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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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markrMay 2, 2008
The links Ben Stein makes between rabid (devout?) Darwinism and Nazi Germany, the Holocaust, eugenics, and abortion (Planned Parenthood) by themselves are worth viewing the movie. The analogy of the Berlin Wall is powerful indeed.
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DonI.May 1, 2008
An admittedly biased film that very nearly does itself in early by cutting in clip footage from everything from educational films to the Wizard of Oz and The Bride Of Frankenstein in a flippant and smugly amusing fashion, the film finds An admittedly biased film that very nearly does itself in early by cutting in clip footage from everything from educational films to the Wizard of Oz and The Bride Of Frankenstein in a flippant and smugly amusing fashion, the film finds it's legs halfway through and lays some very sobering and not to mention chilling facts on the table. So much so in fact that some of it's more unsubstantiated claims that follow later seem quite plausible. But considering the fact that the media itself is very biased, you have to ask where else you would even hope to get a whiff of the other side of this very divisive issue. Both sides are presented, although the pro I.D. opinions are given more screen time, to be sure. Calling this a cheap Michael Moore ripoff could not be farther from the truth. Every person that claims to be Christian should see this film. It needs to be seen. Don't believe the reviews. Decide for yourself.… Expand
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nellisMay 1, 2008
Whether or not these men were "expelled" because of their interest in ID as the movie wants us to think, I do sense a lot of resistance to open discussion about the ID theory in comparison to the theory of evolution. Both have some strengths Whether or not these men were "expelled" because of their interest in ID as the movie wants us to think, I do sense a lot of resistance to open discussion about the ID theory in comparison to the theory of evolution. Both have some strengths and weaknesses. If evolutionists are so right, then why won't they debate these theories and provide evidences for their claims. Perhaps it is like the ID theory... there are no real evidences, just hypothesis which cannot be reproduced and tested. I guess we will never know the truth (unless ID is correct and a creator reveals it to us someday - or maybe he already has and we just don't believe it?)… Expand
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RobGMay 1, 2008
While far from perfect, this movie at least presents the other side of a debate that has been far too long dominated by one side.
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KatherineK.Apr 30, 2008
My family works in this area of academic science, and it's all true. It's been frustrating as a scientist to see the facts being pushed aside. I'm glad someone was brave enough to make it public.
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DavidS.Apr 29, 2008
The idea that these "scientists" were "expelled" for pursuing research in intelligent design is not just inaccurate, it is a fabrication. The degree of dishonesty that religious fundamentalists will go through in order to brainwash people The idea that these "scientists" were "expelled" for pursuing research in intelligent design is not just inaccurate, it is a fabrication. The degree of dishonesty that religious fundamentalists will go through in order to brainwash people into believing what they want them to believe is nothing short of astonishing. If we allow these zealots to infiltrate our scientific institutions, then we have all but relegated the United States back into the dark ages while the rest of the developed nations become the new leaders in scientific study. It makes me ashamed to be an American.… Expand
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CharlesV.Apr 28, 2008
Pure propaganda. They link the Holocaust to evolution, and actually try to use that as a legitimate argument. That should tell you something.
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KellyW.Apr 28, 2008
This was an interesting movie. Regardless of which side of this debate you are on we should be able to discuss it intelligently. I was saddened by the lack of open discussion on this topic in America. The debate seems very one-sided.
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JayS.Apr 28, 2008
"This isn't really, and never has been a debate about science. It's about religion and philosophy." A little reading on the Intelligent Design movement makes it painfully clear that facts have no bearing on ID. It is a political "This isn't really, and never has been a debate about science. It's about religion and philosophy." A little reading on the Intelligent Design movement makes it painfully clear that facts have no bearing on ID. It is a political movement to "introduce Jesus," into scientific culture. A movie based on this agenda is destined to fail horribly when watched by anyone with a critical mind. All quotes from the founder of Intelligent Design, Phillip E Johnson.… Expand
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WilliamB.Apr 27, 2008
Not as bad as everyone says. The point of the movie is conveyed clearly. You might not jump out of your seat but it is worth a watch.
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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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RegisP.Apr 25, 2008
The easily lead are easily mislead. Quite simply, the movie is filled with lies. Sternberg never worked for the Smithsonian, he was an unpaid Research Associate. The Smithsonian renewed his Research Collaborator status for 3 more years in The easily lead are easily mislead. Quite simply, the movie is filled with lies. Sternberg never worked for the Smithsonian, he was an unpaid Research Associate. The Smithsonian renewed his Research Collaborator status for 3 more years in 2006 (and this is expelled?). He resigned from his unpaid editor position at the PBSW 6 months before the Meyer article was published. The story is similar for all those who were supposedly "expelled" This movie is a perfect example of lying for Christianity. Please don't accept lies just to justify a religious worldview.… Expand
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RogerM.Apr 25, 2008
Amazing film. Disregard all the negative reviews, they are from people who are so threatened by the power of the film's argument that they want to dissuade people from seeing it because they know how compelling it is. It is the standard Amazing film. Disregard all the negative reviews, they are from people who are so threatened by the power of the film's argument that they want to dissuade people from seeing it because they know how compelling it is. It is the standard tactic from elitist critics and is something the move actually talks about. Most of these critics are actually insecure and frightened by how powerful the movie is and what great argument it makes, they have to resort to childish words to criticize it. It is insightful, balanced, absolutely non-propaganda but only a search for the truth. One of the best movies to come out in a very long time.… Expand
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SeanMApr 25, 2008
This movie was flippant at times, but it is most certainly not a "20" as its Metacritic score currently stands. This movie challenges the media establishment. Is it any wonder they don't like it? As the movie states, "questions not This movie was flippant at times, but it is most certainly not a "20" as its Metacritic score currently stands. This movie challenges the media establishment. Is it any wonder they don't like it? As the movie states, "questions not fully answered, do not go away."… Expand
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KathyL.Apr 24, 2008
It is the best movie I have seen in years. Funny, great use of video, and so full of true facts that the science community is in an uproar. They keep lowering the standards for science education hoping people won't see through the shams It is the best movie I have seen in years. Funny, great use of video, and so full of true facts that the science community is in an uproar. They keep lowering the standards for science education hoping people won't see through the shams they present as "real science." We don't buy it!… Expand
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BJKApr 23, 2008
Pure rubbish, insulting garbage. When asked about those scientists (such as myself) who both study evolution and have strong faith, the makers of this movie said that including those people would "muddle the issue." All this movie does is Pure rubbish, insulting garbage. When asked about those scientists (such as myself) who both study evolution and have strong faith, the makers of this movie said that including those people would "muddle the issue." All this movie does is create unnecessary tension between religion and science. There is no contradiction there.… 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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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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BillG.Apr 23, 2008
Documentaries are usually boring -- but not this one! Thank you, Ben Stein, for presenting the facts in an enlightening and entertaining way. I hope to see more!
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AaronSApr 23, 2008
A worthless piece of garbage. Appalling right wing propaganda masquerading as an insightful documentary. The only insight this lame stunt provides is just how twisted the minds of the Christian Right can be. Oh the irony of the film's A worthless piece of garbage. Appalling right wing propaganda masquerading as an insightful documentary. The only insight this lame stunt provides is just how twisted the minds of the Christian Right can be. Oh the irony of the film's very title. Pathetic and the absolute worst film of 2008.… Expand
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JohnG.Apr 23, 2008
This film is a propaganda piece as big in scale, ambition, and lies as anything produced in WWII Germany. If I had come into it with no knowledge of the issue, I might have left convinced that Darwin was the grandmaster of the Holocaust, and This film is a propaganda piece as big in scale, ambition, and lies as anything produced in WWII Germany. If I had come into it with no knowledge of the issue, I might have left convinced that Darwin was the grandmaster of the Holocaust, and that Sternberg was a hero. The film gives us an old story of conspiracy, rebellion, and heroism and it's all very appealing and very untrue. Sadly, people will be duped by their own sense of objectivity.… Expand
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JimD.Apr 22, 2008
Intelligent Design IS rooted in creationism. Google "cdesign propotentists."
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GregJ.Apr 22, 2008
Bill W., you are no scientist. If you are one then why did you misspell there? If you're a scientist then you would know that you should have used their when referring to their anger. Also, Tom R. if you actually think that Dawkins Bill W., you are no scientist. If you are one then why did you misspell there? If you're a scientist then you would know that you should have used their when referring to their anger. Also, Tom R. if you actually think that Dawkins thinks aliens could have created life on earth then you have been hoodwinked. Read his column in the LA Times. You'll learn a little bit more about what he really thinks about aliens creating life on earth.… Expand
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ThomasP.Apr 22, 2008
Finally someone has the courage to speak out about this important issue. Powerful message presented in an entertaining manner. I am going to buy this one.
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TimD.Apr 22, 2008
Wow -- exploiting the Holocaust to make a right-wing political point? That's breathtaking! This film is a new low for the Christian Right.
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DQS.Apr 22, 2008
The editing's not bad. Other than that... This is not so much a film as it is a con job on the financial backers for it. Somewhere Bialystock & Bloom are counting their money on a beach. Springtime for Creationism!
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BillW.Apr 22, 2008
As a scientist and physician i thought it was an enjoyable and entertaining way to look at the issue. That there anger for anyone questioning evolution is something I have witnessed over the last 25 years of my education. It is apparent in As a scientist and physician i thought it was an enjoyable and entertaining way to look at the issue. That there anger for anyone questioning evolution is something I have witnessed over the last 25 years of my education. It is apparent in the biased reviews other users are giving the film (0/10? maybe a 2 or 3 if you really think it is that bad). I would say watch the film and judge for yourself. Neither young earth creationists or those who choose evolution as their religion will likely enjoy the film as much as someone who can be objective.… Expand
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TomR.Apr 22, 2008
Pretty good. I was a bit skeptical and curious at first but now that I've seen it I think I'm starting to understand what all the fuss is about over evolution. It's definately worth while seeing. You probably will even walk Pretty good. I was a bit skeptical and curious at first but now that I've seen it I think I'm starting to understand what all the fuss is about over evolution. It's definately worth while seeing. You probably will even walk away illuminated cos personally I now actually suspect this issue is more than what most people make it out to be. Design does not necessarily imply God - like Dawkins comment shows (it could be alien life forms) - thus it makes sense that design is liable for consideration since the complexity shows that maybe some intelligent input was involved in nature if a natural explanation appears to be hard to come by because of the complexity of living things. I recommend it cos this will probably prompt your thinking in this area and encourage further casual research it certainly did with me and I'm seriously starting to think that this issue is not one sided as many would have me believe - there really seems to be other views that deserve to be brought up whether some like to think so or not and these ideas as far as I can tell are not so crack pot (as has been claimed) when one approaches this debate with an open mind. I'm beginning to think that bias could be clouding the judgment of those on the evolution side. That's my opinion. Could be wrong but the documentary raised some good points. Trust me this one will get you thinking. It may even keep you up at night.… Expand
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BobL.Apr 22, 2008
Lame propaganda insulting to the intelligence of anyone who passed and half way understood high school biology.
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SteveOApr 21, 2008
Let me start off by saying whether I was a Neo-Darwinist or a Christian, this documentary was still incredibly great. Not only that, but the excellent points Stein brought up. Intelligent Design is NOT the same as Creationism. Whoever thinks Let me start off by saying whether I was a Neo-Darwinist or a Christian, this documentary was still incredibly great. Not only that, but the excellent points Stein brought up. Intelligent Design is NOT the same as Creationism. Whoever thinks that is mislead. Intelligent Design simply says something "intelligent" designed the world. We didn't just come around by chance... Human life IS valuable. I can't even BELIEVE that people are ignorant enough to believe that human life has no value. As for the movie, it was great and i walked out moved. Congratulations to Stein for finally making a movie that explains the truth to all of those mislead, stubborn Evolutionists, Darwinists, and Neo-Darwinists. and P.S. I am a 10th grade student at Scottsdale Christian Academy... google it.… Expand
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MattD.Apr 21, 2008
Extremely thoughtful and very well done.
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WarrenP.Apr 21, 2008
Offensive to me both as a scientist and a Jew.
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HollyG.Apr 21, 2008
Offensive - sat through just to appease some creationist friends - now ex-friends.
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WilliamR.Apr 21, 2008
Poorly done fantasy agitprop.
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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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MattB.Apr 21, 2008
Stein should have retired from movies after Bueller.
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ZirradW.Apr 21, 2008
A dishonest propaganda piece intended to aid the efforts to get creationism (rebranded as intelligent design) into our school systems. It's full of lies and mis-representations.
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JaneM.Apr 21, 2008
Extraordinarily evil movie - equating evolution with the Holocaust.
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JS.Apr 21, 2008
This film assumes that science is done from some kind of philosophical standpoint, and works purely from that premise. It refuses to acknowledge the thousands of researchers that have no problem reconciling a belief in the supernatural with This film assumes that science is done from some kind of philosophical standpoint, and works purely from that premise. It refuses to acknowledge the thousands of researchers that have no problem reconciling a belief in the supernatural with the study of testable natural phenomena, as this would completely undermine its position. This films shows itself to be propaganda and nothing else, an attempt to create an artificial division for cynical purposes.… Expand
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FryApr 20, 2008
Between dry exposition that all of established science is a grand conspiracy, quote mining, and explaining how those who follow the evidence and reject superstitious dogma are equal to Nazis; we have the highly suspect tales of victims of Between dry exposition that all of established science is a grand conspiracy, quote mining, and explaining how those who follow the evidence and reject superstitious dogma are equal to Nazis; we have the highly suspect tales of victims of this shadow conspiracy. instead of addressing science you have appeals to emotion and reducto ad-hitlerum star men. Overall a horrible piece of propaganda.… Expand
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RobertoM.Apr 20, 2008
Real scientists interviewed for this movie were deceived by the producers, they were told the interviewed was for "crossroads" a documentary of science and religion, and also the interviews you will see are edited to benefit the Intelligent Real scientists interviewed for this movie were deceived by the producers, they were told the interviewed was for "crossroads" a documentary of science and religion, and also the interviews you will see are edited to benefit the Intelligent Design movement. Not scientific, no evidences, just a bunch of religious nuts !… Expand
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TonyD.Apr 20, 2008
I don't think Marc N, understands the slightest thing about science. This film regurgitates every creationist/ID canard in the book. You can't scream "SUPPRESION!" if you don't generate any actual research to suppress.
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StevenN.Apr 20, 2008
Despite what the critics said this movie brought to light an important debate and insight into the world of American Science. However, the movie is far from perfect, and I feel the DVD will probably include more of each interview and more Despite what the critics said this movie brought to light an important debate and insight into the world of American Science. However, the movie is far from perfect, and I feel the DVD will probably include more of each interview and more depth on the all the subjects touched in the movie. Ben Stein follows the story as an independent thinker just trying to find the answer to what is Intelligent Design and why ID is being blacklisted from the scientific debate. What the Mr Stein discovers is that ID is not creationism, but the simple admission that when you look at the design of life, and the evidence of evolution there must be something more to explain life than chance. There must be a sort of intelligence within the creation of life. Granted there is no means to test this theory, but what this movie exposes is that the Theory of Evolution has no explanation of the origin of life either...and their personal exotic theories can not be tested and rely on as much faith as it does science. But, moving from the discussion of ID and Evolution this movie brings to light the organized nature of the scientific community and the means in which it can and DOES lock up actual scientific debate on controversial or politically incorrect theories/discussion. Although the movie does not go into the discussion of Global Climate Change the same type tactics of firing and blacklisting scientists that do not follow the consensus.… Expand
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SueM.Apr 20, 2008
Wow, can't believe these folks actually subtitled their film "No intelligence allowed." That's as unintentionally apropos as Michael Jackson calling his album "Bad." If you're going to whine about people losing their jobs (in Wow, can't believe these folks actually subtitled their film "No intelligence allowed." That's as unintentionally apropos as Michael Jackson calling his album "Bad." If you're going to whine about people losing their jobs (in academia, where your job is based on your ability to reason), then at least make the case! Don't tell me why Darwinism is bad. There's 150 years worth of evidence supporting it - you're not going to get very far with that argument. Tell me why intelligent design is better. Show me the data!… Expand
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