I Origins

I Origins

Directed by Mike Cahill

Produced by Bersin Pictures, Verisimilitude

2014106 min7.6 / 10

A cerebral, spiritually engaged science-fiction drama that uses the eye as a metaphor to explore the intersection of empirical science and transcendent belief, grounded in intimate human relationships.

A molecular biologist's study of the human eye has far-reaching implications about humanity's scientific and spiritual beliefs.

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  • Is I Origins one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 95% of films.

  • Is I Origins violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is I Origins sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is I Origins scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is I Origins easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Does I Origins end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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92/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity95

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Surprise91

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love90

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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