So today I'm going to review a documentary made by Illustra Media, called The Privileged Planet. A good friend recommended it to me, and so I bought it on Amazon. It's about an hour long, and has some neat special features. I found it to be extremely interesting, educational, and well done.The computer animation (in my limited opinion) was AMAZING!! The main thing that disappointed me, was that it hardly mentioned God (only a little at the end) and I couldn't quite tell if it was made by Christians or not. Although I must admit if you are trying to reach someone who doesn't want to hear about God, a good way to do it is to give all the evidence, and then, in a way, leave it up to the viewer to see that the universe HAD to have a Creator. Personally, it was a faith-builder for me! How can anyone know about such a detailed, intricate, amazing creation - especially the vast universe, and the uniqueness of earth - and STILL be an atheist or believe in evolution? While I'm not sure little kids would get a whole lot out of The Privileged Planet, I would highly recommend this movie for the entire family!!
Here is a product description from Amazon, which describes the movie perfectly:
Today, most scientists and philosophers claim that Earth is an ordinary speck of dust adrift, without purpose or significance, in a vast cosmic sea. This idea (popularized by the late astronomer, Carl Sagan) is an outgrowth of the naturalistic philosophy that has dominated science for the past 150 years. Yet, remarkable evidence--unveiled by contemporary astronomy and physics-may now tell a very different story. Building upon the overwhelming success of Unlocking the Mystery of Life (widely acclaimed as the most effective refutation of Darwinian theory, ever produced), Illustra Media presents The Privileged Planet. This hour-long documentary explores the scientific evidence for intelligent design and purpose in the universe. In the process, Earth is revealed as far more than the product of time, chance, and random natural processes. We now know that a rare and finely tuned array of factors makes Earth suitable for complex life. We depend on our planet's oxygen-rich atmosphere, its large moon, its planetary neighbors, and its precise location within the solar system and Milky Way galaxy. But the story does not end here. For, the same factors that make a planet like Earth hospitable to life also provide the best conditions for scientific discovery. Is this correlation merely a coincidence? Or does it point to a deeper truth about the purpose of the cosmos and the reality of a transcendent designer? The answer could dramatically affect 21st century science. Through stunning computer animation, interviews with leading scientists, and spectacular images of Earth and the cosmos, The Privileged Planet explores a startling connection between our capacity to survive and our ability to observe and understand the universe. A connection that points directly to the work of a creative mind and plan. This extraordinary documentary will be a focal point in the escalating debate between evolution and design.
You can go here to view the trailer and find out more information.
