The Genesis Code
The Genesis Code
PG | 25 August 2010 (USA)
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A college hockey player and a female journalism student struggle to find common ground with their spiritual faith and scientific studies.

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zaqzaq131

Thanks for team who made this movie, it is great to talk about God, I have an opinion about the 6 days, My opinion based on two points, The first point is how we calculate the day, the day is calculated by the rotation of a planet around itself a full cycle in front of the light source that illuminates it, such as the planet Earth rotate around itself a full cycle in front of the star sun, each cycle calculated a day, varies day from planet to planet, for example, one day on the planet Venus is equivalent to 243 days on planet Earth, we on planet Earth look at our planet we calculate time and days according to our planet Earth, The second point is the theories of scientists such as Albert Einstein proved that all the components of the whole universe in the movement of continuous rotary and all objects stars and galaxies revolving in orbits, I think the whole universe revolves around itself too, Through these two points, I believe that God counts the day through the rotation of the whole universe around itself in front of God the source of light for the universe "John 8:12". God used the word Day as a common word to describe the time as we know what is the day, but through God's perspective about the day Unfortunately I can't prove my opinion, hopefully you can

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TheLittleSongbird

In fact while I really admired what The Genesis Code tried to do, I had a somewhat mixed view on it. For me, while it is not a movie worth a perfect 10, it is nowhere near bad enough to warrant a 1. I thought the production values were quite good, looking almost real at times(with the exception of moments of monotonous photography), and while stereotypes I did find myself sympathising with the lead characters and the priest, particularly Blake. Logan Bartholomew and Kelsey Sanders are very likable in the lead roles with a sweet chemistry and Jerry Zandstra also acquitted himself nicely. There are however a number of things that let The Genesis Code down. The concept was good and really quite ballsy, but the execution of it seemed rather muddled. The script is rather talky and often doesn't seem to know what it's talking about which is likely to confuse people like it did me. Where The Genesis Code is going to cause polarisation(and I can see through the reviews and the useful votes that there is already some going on) is how people are going to find it thought-provoking and how many are going to find that it talks down to them. For me, I can see both sides, I thought there were some decent ideas that later were poorly explored or convoluted in execution. The story is also confused, eventually does get tedious- sadly a lot of the movie does drag on and on- and even manages to short-circuit the initially touching love story to falling flat. Blake's heartache with his mum was actually quite affecting though. Actors like Ernest Borgnine, Louise Fletcher, Lance Henrikssen et al. immediately show some kind of promise, but a number of them only have a couple of lines or have appearances that would class as a walk-on. They're fun to spot and do what they can with what they have, but they deserved much more. In conclusion, a good idea that came across as muddled yet well-intentioned, making it a movie I neither loved or hated. 5/10 Bethany Cox

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jenniferpoort

This movie was awesome. I loved the mix of science and absolute biblical truth. A few years ago, I actually read the paper that the theory in this movie is based on. It really gets you thinking. The casting was wonderful. I especially liked the portrayal of the minister... a real-life, down to earth, sports loving man. It was very refreshing. Catherine Hicks as the guidance counselor was a curve-ball of a casting choice, but she did a fantastic job. I was so emotionally stirred by her performance, I wanted to through something at the screen. Family Friendly, Christian movies have come a long way. This one felt natural and real. Multiple story lines with complexity and depth. If you have analytically minded secular friends, this would be a wonderful movie to take them to. It just might provide the little opening for God to touch their lives. The movie could stand on its own even without the science vs. God storyline, so they won't be disappointed. A must see movie for all ... young & old, believer or skeptic.

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extremeright

I saw Genesis Code in Grand Rapids. Bravo! I didn't expect the story within the story of Blake's heartache regarding his mom. I used tissue at least twice during the movie. Reconciling faith with disappointment, and unanswered prayer can be a bigger deal than the science issue. Blake's acting was superb and realistic as he dealt with what life was throwing at him. I really enjoyed how typical stereotypes weren't used of believers and non-believers. We also recommended it to our adult children and many friends at our church. I found it quite interesting that in conversation how many times I referenced The Genesis Code in the days that followed watching it. The students were endearing, especially Shane and Tyler. Story and lines were not predictable as in many Christian movies. I highly recommend this movie!

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