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Directed by Michael Apted, this humorously intellectual documentary attempts to examine a decidedly complex subject: scientific genius. To that end, Apted interviews seven scientists, including physicist Michio Kaku, linguist Steven Pinker and chemist Gertrude Elion. Their answers range from providing surprisingly mundane details about their lives to making profound observations about the analytical process.
Nov 3, 2000 Wide
Jan 22, 2002
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For the layperson, it removes the veil from the field of science and allows us to see scientists as driven, passionate, striving people we can relate to.
The strength of this film lies in the fact that it deals with the seven scientists as flesh and blood people.
A fine documentary exploring the use of curiosity and creativity in the lives and work of seven scientists.
It is an engrossing film that leaves you hopeful and gives you insights that you never knew that you were missing.
The real problem with the film is its overall structure, which places all the scientists into a narrative mold of Apted's making.
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