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- 80Los Angeles TimesKenneth TuranLos Angeles TimesKenneth TuranPersuasive rather than polemical, it's the unusual issue film that deals in counterintuitive reason rather than barely controlled hysteria.
- 75The Seattle TimesMoira MacdonaldThe Seattle TimesMoira MacdonaldIt’s a compelling argument, in a film that may well change a few minds — or at least inspire some heartfelt post-screening arguing.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThe Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThough it doesn't address all of their complaints, the movie makes an excellent case against those who seek blanket prohibitions against genetically modified organisms — and, maybe more importantly, against those of us who support such bans just because we assume it's the eco-conscious thing to do.
- 70The New York TimesDaniel M. GoldThe New York TimesDaniel M. GoldWith a soft tone, respectful to opponents but insistent on the data, Food Evolution posits an inconvenient truth for organic boosters to swallow: In a world desperate for safe, sustainable food, G.M.O.s may well be a force for good.
- 70Village VoiceSerena DonadoniVillage VoiceSerena DonadoniKennedy unabashedly admires scientists, and Food Evolution is his rallying cry to make advocacy as important as lab work.