August 19, 2005
Jason Anderson, Globe and Mail
Marian Seldes,
Corey Burton,
Richard Dysart,
Philip Proctor,
James Warwick
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Filmmaker David Lebrun casts his eye on the evolution of art, science, and the world around us in this fusion of documentary and experimental forms. Ernst Haeckel was a 19th Century biologist with a k... read more
DVD Release Date: December 7, 2004
Stats: 35 reviews
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August 2, 2005
Michael Atkinson, Village Voice
Is it a movie or the best-designed episode of Nova ever? Full Review
August 26, 2004
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Involving and affecting even if it is not completely coherent or fully realized. Full Review
August 5, 2004
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
Clearly attempting to make the story relevant for contemporary times, they use a variety of stylistic devices that serves to have the opposite effect, distancing us from a story that might have been f...
July 30, 2004
John McMurtrie, San Francisco Chronicle
The movie's pretty much a stinker. Full Review
July 30, 2004
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
A challenging, flawed look at a little-known slice of history. Full Review
July 13, 2004
Dennis Harvey, Variety
Script doesn't sufficiently fill in the blanks left by historical record regarding the personalities involved, which robs the central relationship of emotional (let alone tragic) depth. Full Review
August 19, 2005
Liz Braun, Jam! Movies
The problem with Proteus is that the issues tend to overwhelm the story, and one is never fully engaged in the narrative. Full Review
August 11, 2005
Ken Fox, TV Guide's Movie Guide
David Lebrun's wonderful documentary brings Haeckel's artistic and scientific triumph to life through a beautifully written narration. Full Review
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