Entering the theater, I expected the typical 'religious' film, but I was pleasantly surprised with The Genesis Code. Exposed to Young Earth Creationism in college, I expected a thread-bare story revolving around the usual anti-evolution diatribe. But it was not. Intricately woven together, three plots unfolded involving well-developed characters. The science-religion synthesis, which many anti-religious bigots may howl about, was thoughtfully also presented so as not to paint one side or the other as absurd and inferior. The intolerant persons alluded to above, will, no doubt, make much noise if their preferred doctrine isn't raised to the level of almighty law and fact. It is the squeaky wheel that gets the most attention. The movie took me back to my teenage years when I, too, had to struggle with this question. It was also refreshing to see in the movie, that even in regards to this controversial topic/plot, that all characters involved were cordial and civil toward one another. Sadly, this often isn't the case in the real world. It is nice to see it portrayed how it should be. I went twice to see this movie and am waiting to purchase the DVD when it becomes available.
Review of The Genesis Code
