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I Origins
2014 106 min United States of America R 18+
★6.9
Science Fiction, Drama
Director: Mike Cahill
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Description
A molecular biologist's study of the human eye has far-reaching implications about humanity's scientific and spiritual beliefs.
Budget:
$1M
US Gross:
$336,472
Worldwide:
$481,234
Starring
Michael Pitt
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Steven Yeun
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Astrid Bergès-Frisbey
Actor
Awards
Sundance Film Festival 2014
— Alfred P. Sloan Prize
Saturn Awards 2015
— Best Independent Film
Key opinion
I Origins is a thought-provoking indie drama that masterfully bridges the gap between scientific inquiry and spiritual faith. While critics are divided on the pacing and the plausibility of its plot, the film is widely praised for its evocative cinematography, haunting musical score, and captivating performances.
| Score | The soundtrack creates an immersive atmosphere that perfectly complements the film's shifts in mood and tone. | |
| Acting | Michael Pitt’s performance effectively grounds the protagonist's transition from a rigid skeptic to a man open to existential discovery. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography utilizes beautiful, striking framing and a soft color palette to enhance the film's philosophical and romantic themes. | |
| Theme | The film’s central conceit regarding the intersection of eye evolution and reincarnation provides a compelling, if occasionally speculative, narrative hook. | |
| Pacing | The narrative structure is polarized; some find the pacing meditative and essential for reflection, while others perceive the opening acts as dull or uneven. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: supporters laud the ambitious blend of science and mysticism, while detractors find the plot threads under-developed and the logic increasingly absurd. |