Pandora's Promise
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Cath Clarke
Like so many campaigning docs this is much more interested in throwing darts at the other guys than giving us a balanced film.
Verne Gay
Intelligent, possibly important, definitely counterintuitive -- but needs more reporting and context.
Liam Lacey
The film's tone is boosterish, and the cursory treatment of the cost of a nuclear-based energy overhaul, or the viability of renewable energy, tends to arouse skepticism rather than allay it.
Linda Barnard
There's not much in the way of balance in this often bone-dry documentary about the bum rap nuclear power has gotten thanks to misinformed, if well-meaning, environmentalists and energy experts.
Bill Stamets
Documenting how five authors changed from anti- to pro-nuke energy stances, Stone is less persuasive at translating this logic into reality.
Michael O'Sullivan
In the end, its somewhat equivocal message - that nuclear power might just be the lesser of several evils - is more convincing than you'd think.
Critic reviews
Cath Clarke
Like so many campaigning docs this is much more interested in throwing darts at the other guys than giving us a balanced film.
Verne Gay
Intelligent, possibly important, definitely counterintuitive -- but needs more reporting and context.
Liam Lacey
The film's tone is boosterish, and the cursory treatment of the cost of a nuclear-based energy overhaul, or the viability of renewable energy, tends to arouse skepticism rather than allay it.
Linda Barnard
There's not much in the way of balance in this often bone-dry documentary about the bum rap nuclear power has gotten thanks to misinformed, if well-meaning, environmentalists and energy experts.
Bill Stamets
Documenting how five authors changed from anti- to pro-nuke energy stances, Stone is less persuasive at translating this logic into reality.
Michael O'Sullivan
In the end, its somewhat equivocal message - that nuclear power might just be the lesser of several evils - is more convincing than you'd think.
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Cast and credits
Actors | Stewart Brand, Gwyneth Cravens, Mark Lynas, Richard Rhodes, Michael Shellenberger |
Director | Robert Stone |
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Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
86 minutes
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