
I Origins
Directed by Mike Cahill
Produced by Bersin Pictures, Verisimilitude
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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There is almost nothing else like this.
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Like I Origins
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as I Origins
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Like I Origins, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like I Origins, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like I Origins, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































