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9 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 83Seattle Post-IntelligencerSean AxmakerSeattle Post-IntelligencerSean AxmakerAn inspirational documentary that treats thinkers (so often the villains of our entertainments) as heroes.
- 83Mr. ShowbizKevin MaynardMr. ShowbizKevin MaynardThe man (Apted) behind the excellent "7 Up" series has put a human face to science, making the seemingly abstruse both accessible and easily relatable.
- 80The New York TimesStephen HoldenThe New York TimesStephen HoldenDespite its ultimate lack of intellectual substance, Me and Isaac Newton is still inspiring. All seven of its subjects are fascinating, and most are extremely likable. Mr. Apted has done them all a huge favor.
- 75San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleSan Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleAn elegant and rather even-tempered documentary.
- 75Boston GlobeJay CarrBoston GlobeJay CarrAs each scientist chronicles his or her story, one is impressed by the place that unswerving motivation and determination has assumed in the work.
- 75New York Daily NewsJami BernardNew York Daily NewsJami BernardHey, kids! Skip the job fairs and go directly to a screening of Me & Isaac Newton.
- 75New York PostV.A. MusettoNew York PostV.A. MusettoMakes for fascinating viewing.
- 70TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghTV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghYou don't have to be a chem-lab wonk to be seduced by the seven scientists who discuss their work and lives in this engaging film.
- 50Village VoiceMichael AtkinsonVillage VoiceMichael AtkinsonIt's a TV show and a facile one at that.