
'The Unbelievers' follows renowned scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss across the globe as they speak publicly about the importance of science and reason in the modern world - encouraging others to cast off antiquated religious and politically motivated approaches toward important current issues - making the world a better place for all. The film includes interviews with celebrities who support the work of these remarkable scientists.... (Full plot summary below)
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'The Unbelievers' follows renowned scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss across the globe as they speak publicly about the importance of science and reason in the modern world - encouraging others to cast off antiquated religious and politically motivated approaches toward important current issues - making the world a better place for all. The film includes interviews with celebrities who support the work of these remarkable scientists.
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| Film Journal InternationalEthan AlterIn its reliance on sloganeering in place of substantive debate, The Unbelievers winds up being almost as insular as any dogmatic religious group. Instead of opening viewers' minds, it's just preaching to the choir. |
| New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisToo slight to persuade, The Unbelievers is also too poorly made to entertain. The rational roots of atheism deserve a much better movie than this. |
| Slant MagazineWes GreeneIt ably captures the provocative open forums that Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss conduct, but its uneven nature occasionally dulls the effect of these intellectually stimulating conversations. |
| Toronto StarAriel TeplitskyDirector Gus Holwerda does his best to add tension to the mostly tame travelogue. But damned if The Unbelievers doesn't find a few new converts. |
| New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanHolwerda’s film never bothers to conceal its fawning view of Dawkins and Krauss — or challenge their dogma. And there’s no need for empty celebrity cameos from fans like Cameron Diaz (“Knowledge is power,” she reveals). |
| Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinUnbelievers' is a high-minded love fest between two deeply committed atheistic intellectuals and their rock star-like fan base. |
| Cinema SignalsJules BrennerThere's so much of airports, taxis and trains that I was left with the thought that a message about the shortcomings of deities and church-going isn't best conveyed in conveyances. |
| Village VoiceChris PackhamA study in the frustrating insufferableness of people you probably agree with. |
| Globe and MailLiam LaceyAnyone interested in the contemporary debate between atheists and religious believers will gain nothing of value from the documentary The Unbelievers. |
| VarietyGeoff BerkshireWhile every moment is captured with the reverence of a fawning fan, Holwerda’s star-struck approach neglects to shed new light on his subjects or even showcase their greatest hits. |