Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

The documentary took pains to be authentic, using re-enactments of events that encouraged the audience to engage with the documentary.A wide range of scientists and historians were interviewed, and the film attempts to be fair and balanced to each opinion about Darwin, presenting both viewpoints.This documentary does not look at the science of Darwin's discoveries, so much as look at what type of influences and events he had in his life, that affected his world view and the way he saw things.The viewer is encouraged to think for themselves about who Darwin really was, rather than how he is often portrayed.Really good 'Make You Think' film.

I didn't get all of the film when I first saw it (maybe I failed the IQ test :) so I watched it again. Each time I watched it my admiration for this film grew. I know the people who made this film and they would have meticulously researched it. They have shown a perspective of Darwin that I don't think has ever been made before. So it's about time we saw something which gives another angle to Darwin which is also true and gives us food for thought. The concept of the film is brilliant - but I don't want to give too much away. It has been made by scientists so expect technical terms. It is so refreshing to have a film which challenges our preconceptions and beliefs instead of toeing the evolutionary party line.

For those interested in the growing debate about evolution, and in an age where the great High Priests of evolution like Richard Dawkins strut a very shaky stage, this movie is a welcome contribution. It is an outstandingly produced and engaging documentary that oozes honesty in it's subject matter, unlike so many others on the topic of Darwinism and evolution, which make many unscientific and unsubstantiated claims. It's also very intellectually challenging, asking the question "If Darwin knew what we know today, would he be a Darwinist?" Darwin himself is given very fair treatment, and contributions from other 'experts' from both sides of the fence are helpful. A relief from the barrage of vitriol directed by Dawkins, Singer and co at anyone who disagrees with their views.

Amongst the hype of unrelenting praise for Darwin, this was a refreshingly balanced documentary. Brilliant filming from around the globe and interesting insights from top scientists to expand on the context and the reasoning behind the theory. All the mainstream films last year would unquestioningly promote evolution, yet here there are questions being asked, and the answers are not what the majority would have you believe most of the time. Perhaps this can be the start of some reasoned and balanced debate on the subject in the media.Enjoyable to watch, but makes you think and want to find out more.