Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed
Rocky Mountain Pictures | Release Date: April 18, 2008
3.5
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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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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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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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JackHansenOct 31, 2008
Funny, interesting, enjoyable.
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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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BubbleGumJoeApr 18, 2008
This is ridiculous that people are just voting to trash the movie because of the subject matter. I think you should actually SEE the movie before you vote. Has our society really become this shallow? This movie awesome!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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