"Origin of the Species is about a group of friends in their twenties who get together year after year at a beautiful house where they talk, eat, drink, skinny dip - - - and slowly but surely realize that they are growing up, ready or not. (Emphasis definitely on the 'not' for some of the characters, but that's what makes it so fun to watch.) Amanda Peet's performance is extraordinary, Elon Gold is funny and heartwarming, Jean Louisa Kelly is completely charming, and I really loved everybody in iti** a movie that you enjoy watching and then find yourself thinking about long afterward. Very winning."
"This is a cool indie film that reminded me a lot of 'The Big Chill' and 'Secaucus 7.' I saw it at the Avignon-New York Film Festival where the crowd really loved it so I was so excited to find it here on Amazon. Totally one that I will watch again! Amanda Peet is engaging and the rest of the cast is really strong, especially Jean Lousa Kelly (from that CBS show 'Yes, Dear' and Mr. Holland's Opus). This thoughtful, well-written and beautifully shot movie really stays with you. "
"Why? Because I'm in it and so is my 1936 DeSoto Airflow. A long day of shooting is about 2 to 5 minutes that are used in the final edit.
Movie was shot in a small town in Vermont Noth of Hanover, NH. Many locals were used.
Fun movie that all should enjoy. "
"Yeah, it's a little overblown and melodramatic, buti** also genuine, beautifully acted, and inspiring. Dreyfus is a music teacher at a local high school. He fancies himself a composer, and he is, but circumstances and fate keep him from devoting himself full time to that pursuit: his wife's unexpected pregnancy and the fact that the child born of that pregnancy is deaf. The end is predictably a rousing and emotional tearjerker - but still, it works just fine."