Product Details

• Actors: Amanda Peet, Jean Louisa Kelly
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Monarch Video
• DVD Release Date: March 29, 2005
• Run Time: 94 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00077BOTW
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,684 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES - DVD Movie

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE MAGIC OF SUMMER, March 10, 2005

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Carol Weston "bookclubmom" (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Origin of the Species (DVD)

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 it. It's a movie that you enjoy watching and then find yourself thinking about long afterward. Very winning.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great indie film with awesome performance by Amanda Peet!, March 3, 2005

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Julie (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Origin of the Species (DVD)

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A cozy classic, April 15, 2005

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L. Anne - See all my reviews

This review is from: Origin of the Species (DVD)

This movie is such a breath of fresh air. Finally there's a movie that's profound, amusing, and relatable. It's nice to watch something that really hits home without begin cheesy or overdone and you can never go wrong with Jean Louisa Kelly or Amanda Peet.