Talkie Zoo: CREATION

This turned out to be a lot better movie than I originally thought it would be. It's not so much the story of Charles Darwin's theory as it was the story of the man himself and the events of his life. He was a brilliant scientist, whether you believe in the modern interpretation of evolution or not. Creation (2009; PG-13) depicts him as not only a scientist, but as a husband and father who overcame some very great trials in his life.

During the course of his life, and his developing theories, his very religious wife was somewhat at odds with him. However, before we besmirch her too much we must realize that she operated fully on faith, and there's really nothing wrong with that. Upon the death of one of their children, she became more withdrawn and Darwin himself began to show signs of mental illness. What brought him back around, and what brought them back together, was the deep love they had for each other and their mutual respect.

Darwin wasn't looking for an acne solution, he was looking for the ways that plants and animals changed over the course of time. He was a naturalist and studied it intensely.

This film is touching and emotional more than scientific, and I highly recommend it to all, regardless of your views on the origins of this world.