‘Creation’

Plot Outline:
Creation is the story of Charles Darwin, his journey to the single most important discovery in the history of mankind and how it challenged every relationship he had within his life.

Genre:
Drama/Biography

Starring:
Paul Bettany, Jennifer Connelly, Jeremy Northam, Toby Jones, Benedict Cumberbatch <- Best name evur.

Director:
Jon Amiel

Review:
I have always been thoroughly fascinated by Charles Darwin and his life and discoveries, so when I heard that Creation, a new film about his life, was being made, I was totally excited. After watching the trailer, I expected to see a movie that was about his research in the Galapagos islands and about the battle he had with the Church while trying to get his discoveries published. Instead, I later found out that the movie was based on the book Annie’s Box, which chronicles Darwin’s relationship with his eldest daughter, Anne, who died at the age of 10, and the effect this had on his marriage, research and his own personal health and state of mind.

After watching the film, I can say that it was well-made, had a fantastic story and was greatly acted, by both Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly, who are married in real-life, if you didn’t already know that. : ) It barely touched on his research as a naturalist (in terms of what he’s best known for) but mostly on the publishing of “The Origin of Species.”

It’s a very good film and I highly recommend it if you like the more biographical, emotionally charged film. If you’re only going for entertainment value, then I’d say see something else. Hope you enjoy it!

Where to see it?
The three locations it is currently being played at in Toronto are:
- Cineplex Odeon Queensway
- Cineplex Odeon Varsity
- Cineplex Odeon Sheppard

Watch the trailer here.