Where Adam Stood (1976 TV Movie) User Reviews

Interesting, but oh so slow

[ian_harris · 6/10 · 12 April 2005]

This is a very interesting piece. The subject matter is fascinating - a naturalist who is a member of the Plymouth Bretheren at the time of Darwin. How does he reconcile his science with his religion? And how does his little son cope with it all? Well, it takes an age to find out (or so it seems).

The acting is good. The beach scenes are atmospheric. But oh, this piece is so slow.

There are glimpses of Potteresque greatness in this piece, but I wouldn't use it as a starting point for Potter or your dalliance with Potter might be short-lived.

Darwinism versus Christianity; children grow up.

[lycia-1 · 9/10 · 24 June 2001]

The Victorian father's unsuccessful struggle to square his faith with the challenges presented by Darwinism is played out in the relationship between father and son. The son finally learns, adapts and asserts his own identity and will in a way which the father has to accept. Potter at his best.