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The Genesis Code

By Renee Longstreet, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Earnest, talky effort to reconcile religion with science.

Movie PG 2010 138 minutes
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Based on 1 parent review

jljurena
jljurena Adult
January 3, 2021
age 12+

A plausible explanation

Enjoyable, realistic, I don’t know enough science to confirm its claims but it makes much sense. One can claim many errors in theology as the movie doesn’t show a salvation scene, nor is prayer finished in Jesus name, but faith evolves, thought by thought; though salvation is a an instant ( prayer) lordship is a lifetime. Bottom line, I enjoyed movie and suspect creation from Gods‘ view, and mans’, may be just as stated in movie.

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What's the Story?

When journalist Kerry Wells (Kelsey Sanders) is assigned to do a story about hockey star Blake Truman (Logan Bartholomew) for their college newspaper, the two clash about the role of religion and faith in their lives. Kerry, unaware that Blake's mom is in a coma and near death from cancer, is very secure in her faith. Blake is a non-believer. Their growing friendship (with the seeds of romance) is tied to an in-depth examination of the possibility of reconciling current scientific knowledge with the words of the Bible. The stakes in THE GENESIS CODE heighten when Blake's grandparents opt to stop life support for his dying mom.

Is It Any Good?

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There are some fine performances, particularly executive producer Jerry Zandstra as a passionate minister, but too much of the movie is amateurish and very talky. At well over two hours, this very predictable story with characters created as points-of-view rather than real people, and with an abundance of scientific theory offered to defend the accuracy of the Bible, doesn't go down easily.

The filmmakers make an effort to deliver the somewhat controversial information in an entertaining manner, but it's dense material, and will likely appeal only to a niche market with a motivated audience.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the filmmakers' purpose: Is it to entertain, inform, or persuade? Why is it important to understand the intent?

  • What is the meaning of the statement: "The real sin is in criticizing the choices of others"?

  • Discuss Kerry's advisor. Did she have the right to try to change Kerry's religious beliefs? Were her threats real? Why or why not?

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