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MPAA RATING: PG for thematic material, some disturbing images and brief smoking
Starring Ben Stein, and Jason Collett
Ben Stein travels the world on his quest and learns an awe-inspiring truth that bewilders him, then angers him, and then spurs him to action! His heroic and at times shocking journey confronting the world's top scientists, educators, and philosophers underscores the persecution of the many by an elite few regarding the rejection of Darwinism. Ben realizes that he has been "expelled," and that educators and scientists are being ridiculed, denied tenure, and even fired--for the "crime" of merely believing that there might be evidence of "design" in nature, and that perhaps life is not just the result of accidental, random chance. (Rocky Mountain Pictures)
| GENRE(S): | Documentary |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Kevin Miller
Walt Ruloff Ben Stein |
| DIRECTED BY: | Nathan Frankowski |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: October 21, 2008 Theatrical: April 18, 2008 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 90 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 3.8 (out of 10) based on 156 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Mr. Pink gave it a0:
Rick W. claims he has a degree in Organic Evolution from the University of Wisconsin. Went to their website and--surprise, surprise--no such degree exists. I'm surprised Ben Stein didn't invite you to tell a fake story in his film as well. I'm not a creationist. I'm not an evolutionist. I'm not a liberal or conservative. I'm just a guy who knows BS when he sees it. This is not the first anti-science pro-religion documentary made and as long as the gullible and ignorant masses have money, it won't be the last. Hitler an evolutionist? Not only did Hitler dedicate his deeds to God (ie: the "intelligent designer"), but he rejected the theory of evolution and the idea that humans are animals (if he can't accept that Jews and non-Jews are biologically related, why would he believe humans and chimps are?) Furthermore, he fought against secular education and mandated prayer in schools. Need I say more? If Hitler was alive today, which side do you think he would be on? Regardless of the topic, any film that in all seriousness uses a gross and false non-sequitur such as "Hitler was an evolutionist, therefore God is a science" gets a zero from me - no exceptions.
Alex M. gave it a1:
Funny how people suggest that Darwinism is a religion. It's not a religion...it's a scientific theory that has ample evidence to support it, and although it may be incorrect, it is generally viewed as one of the most likely explanations of our existence. You can believe in Darwin's theory and still believe in God...they are not mutually exclusive. But attackers of Darwinism say that it's followers are as close-minded as religious zealots. Well, maybe so, but if that's the case, is gravity a religion? Newton's Laws are still only theories...I guess everyone who refuses to jump off a cliff for fear of falling is a Gravity Fundamentalist.
Barry D gave it a0:
Many of the comments giving 9s & 10s don't even focus on the movie, but instead attack evolutionary biology (and other commenters). And that is just what 'Expelled' does: attack evolution while completely avoiding explaining how an alternate theory would work. They only give us the tired old cop-out, "It's so complex, it _must_ have had a designer" a.k.a. "God did it". This movie was marketed as being supportive of Intelligent Design (as an alternate to biological evolution), yet it did not at _any_ point in the film offer evidence for the "alternate theory" known as ID. Several people who were apparently "expelled" for their acceptance of ID are interviewed; however, a little bit of research on them reveals that the movie was not telling us the whole story for each individual. Feel free to research them for yourself. Also, throughout the film, an ridiculous parallel is drawn where they actually imply that an acceptance of evolution will lead to Nazism and genocide. This attempt was so absurd, I considered leaving the theater (but did stay and tough it out). It's really sad that an anti-scientific movie like this was funded so heavily. Overall, 'Expelled' was absolutely abysmal.
Todd F gave it a3:
People like Jim P and others of the religious right will obviously give a "documentary" like this a 10, but as regular people who do not have a religious agenda will see, this movie is such hilarious propaganda that I encourage all people to see it as I would encourage people to see Battlefield Earth. It is definitely good for a laugh. this is the only reason I give it a 3. Watch it with friends!
Jim P. gave it a10:
The fact that this got such low ratings from the "critics" proves the point of the movie. This documentary succeeds in being entertaining, it is well produced, and it asks a number of thought provoking questions. For anyone that loves to think, there is absolutely zero reason to give it a negative rating, UNLESS you are closed minded and see this as some sort of threat to the religion of Darwinian evolution. The bottom line is that discussion has always brought humans to a higher understanding of issues. In the past it was sometimes the church vs science, today it appears that science has become a religion and it is just as filled with propaganda and attempts to silence opposition as any cult. Darwinian evolution has some serious flaws. It doesn't mean that it doesn't have some things right, but just as our understanding of physics has changed drastically over the years from newton, to einstein, to Planck, to string theory it has evolved with the times. Darwinism has not, and we owe it to ourselves to have an open discussion. Slamming and crushing dissent doesn't help anyone, and those who aid and abet in this do a disservice to our quest for knowledge. This isn't about religion, this is about real questions that aren't being answered because there are those in the debate that WON'T Debate.
Rick W. gave it a9:
Many of these comments are nothing but political statements, which have no relevance to a scientific discussion of how life originated. I have a degree in Organic Evolution from the Univ of Wisconsin...which is the scientific study of how life "evolved" from simple organism to more complex. I entered school convinced science and a belief in God were not in opposition. My how times have changed. I am educated on both sides of this issue and am convinced that anyone who studies this issue with an open mind cannot come to any honest conclusion other that it is a legitimate question to ask if life has an "intelligent design". The very order in science dictates the question...."Why"? The natural order of the universe is for things to go from a more ordered state to a less ordered one. Yet evolutionists would have us believe that biological life did just the opposite on its own....hmmmm!
Pat S gave it a1:
Funny movie, it gets the point for stein's audacity going against his own belief to make a buck. Movies are made to make money and this movie will thanks to religious apologists who thought the Earth was flat, Burned ugly women at the stake, and sent us to war in Ira. Hitler arguement is not valid Hitler himself says hes doing God's work at the end of chapter 2 in in his sickining autobiography. I hope that someday a belief in GOd whatever form she may be is not a prerequisite for knowledge. Science is indeed in it's infancy, but relgion is old decreped and will die off when human beings refuse to be scared of death.
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