The Enemies of Reason

The Enemies of Reason

Directed by Russell Barnes

200796 min7.5 / 10

A polemical, rationalist documentary that uses skeptical investigation and scientific argument to debunk pseudoscience and superstition.

Documentary written and presented by scientist Richard Dawkins, in which he seeks to expose "those areas of belief that exist without scientific proof, yet manage to hold the nation under their spell", including mediumship, psychokinesis, acupuncture, and other forms of alternative medicine.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Enemies of Reason violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The Enemies of Reason sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is The Enemies of Reason scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does The Enemies of Reason end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Enemies of Reason easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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93/ 100

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Rarity96

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Surprise96

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Love88

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