wow . fantastic film in my opinion and i wasn not expect it to be this good . i be captivate from start to finish it a very well make and educational film that really give u a fascinating insight into the trial darwin have to go through in order to convey his idea to the world and chronicle his life a he write origin of the specie while fight both personal demon as well a the ignorant society of the time in order to do so . he struggle hard with his mind and body and soul a personal matter get to break point and even his family seem to slip away . whilst the rest of the world stand against him a he know that his finding literally shake the very foundation of their life and culture and meaning of existence . it a subtle movie ( not over exaggerate in any way in that typical hollywood way and this be a bbc produce british film ) yet thankfully very powerful in meaning and this be thanks to the amaze well direct scene as well a the superb acting by bettany . connelly act a more of a light support role but i do enjoy her in this and she as good a to be expect a always and her chemistry alongside her husband be definitely strong and endear and you could feel the connection and and their real life husband or wife bond definitely shin through their performance . but the star of the show be definitely bettany and he do a brilliant job and a very touching performance i both understood and sympathise with him a he battle his own degrading health and impend insanity to try to understand what he have uncover and come to term with what it all really be and mean a he find his thinking contradict his feeling and and find himself lose it all include his wife who of course be a firm believer in religion and a strict christian whilst he be in the realm of science and two world which could not see eye to eye and so their relationship be at stake too . anyway a really very good and well acted emotional drama and dare i say i do shed a tear during the tragic climax which be truly heartbreaking as well a beautifully poignant and move . the film be symbolic and very intellectually artistic a well and in fact i can not wait to watch it again a there be a lot to take in first time round which i miss . easily one of the best film i have see this year .