September 1, 2005
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
The cycle of life of a handful of different animals is captured on film in a whole new way in this documentary. Using special motion-control photography equipment, Genesis allows filmgoers to view ani... read more 
DVD Release Date: December 13, 2005
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July 8, 2005
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star
An entrancing, technically ravishing blend of philosophy and science. Full Review
July 8, 2005
Jennie Punter, Globe and Mail
Bogged down by its intentions and too vast a 'cast.' Full Review
June 17, 2005
Walter V. Addiego, San Francisco Chronicle
While the science sticks to the level of high school physics and biology, the combination of words and images is resonant and pleasing. Full Review
May 26, 2005
Kevin Crust, Los Angeles Times
Genesis is a creationist's nightmare -- a feature-length endorsement of evolution. But it does so in an inherently spiritual manner. At times, the life through a microscope plainly blurs the line betw... Full Review
May 26, 2005
Lisa Nesselson, Variety
Offers the kind of eye-poppingly intimate footage of various critters evolving from the fetal stage or eating, strolling, fighting and courting that can only be obtained via infinite patience with spe... Full Review
March 22, 2006
Louis Proyect, rec.arts.movies.reviews
A remarkable attempt to synthesize science and spirituality Full Review
November 4, 2005
Marc Mohan, Oregonian
The team of five credited cinematographers, which includes the directors, uses slow motion, time-lapse and extreme close-ups to provide fresh perspective on familiar sights and jaw-dropping footage of... Full Review
September 29, 2005
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul), St. Paul Pioneer Press
Because the images are so original and beautiful, Genesis is a movie you'll want to see on the big screen. Full Review
August 30, 2005
Urban Cinefile Critics, Urban Cinefile
Switch off the subtitles and you have 90 mins of convenient entertainment for the school holidays, though the kids would probably prefer to be taken to the aquarium or the zoo Full Review
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