SummaryBill Nye is a man on a mission: to stop the spread of anti-scientific thinking across the world. The former star of the popular kids show "Bill Nye The Science Guy" is now the CEO of The Planetary Society, an organization founded by Bill's mentor Carl Sagan, where he's launching a solar propelled spacecraft into the cosmos and advocating for the ... Read More
Directed By:David Alvarado, Jason Sussberg
Bill Nye: Science Guy
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Generally Favorable
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Nov 9, 2017
80
As brainy, vital and captivating as its eponymous star, the documentary Bill Nye: Science Guy should warm the hearts and minds of science lovers, weather enthusiasts, environmental watchdogs and astronomy buffs, all while inspiring viewers to ask questions and seek answers.
Jun 21, 2017
80
Bill Nye: Science Guy is an efficiently thought-provoking study of what it means to be a rational and analytical advocate for science in an age when deniers of evolution and climate-change often seem to have higher profiles, deeper pockets and louder voices. But it’s even more interesting as the story of a beloved celebrity who wants to reinvent himself, to be taken more seriously.
Nov 29, 2017
75
Channeling Nye’s own gift for making complex ideas simple and clear, the filmmakers edit together these various aspects of Nye’s life with deceptive ease, drawing on interviews and archival material and following him throughout his hectic schedule. This is not hagiography, however; they don’t back off from examining some of his more controversial endeavors and characteristics. That includes his fondness for the spotlight and his ambition, which in a couple of instances has backfired on him.
Nov 15, 2017
75
Nye’s focus on work has had a deleterious effect on his social life. Some of Nye’s issues are no doubt the result of lifelong fears that he may be struck by a neurological condition called Ataxia that runs in his family, but which so far has not affected him.
Oct 26, 2017
75
Bill Nye: Science Guy mixes science and inquiry with an intimate look at the personal trials and tribulations of Nye as he struggles with guilt, seeing his brother and sister suffer from a neurological condition that he’s escaped.
Dec 14, 2017
63
As the movie explores Nye’s family history, we do see just how intertwined the threads of thinking and emotion can be.
Jun 21, 2017
60
Directors David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg don’t dig deeply enough into their complex subject, while spending too much time on the same distractions that are compromising Nye’s focus.
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Oct 29, 2017
9
Entertaining and informative documentary about Bill Nye covering childhood to the present. Of course the film covers the history of "Bill Nye, The Science Guy" including interviews with the writer and producer of the series. But the real core of the film is scenes covering his recent activity promoting science in the classroom and educating the public about humanity's role in global warming. His debate with Ken Ham and a followup visit to the Ark Experience are covered as well as a trip to an ice core research station in the arctic. A good part of the film covers his time as CEO of the Planetary Society and their solar sail project (inspired by the late Carl Sagan) and this sequence provides some positive vibes to balance the challenges he faces debating climate change deniers. The documentary is beautifully filmed, with a variety of interview subjects, archival footage, and informative graphics. Even climate change deniers are given a decent amount of screen time, though it's clear Nye and the film producers get to steer the narrative. There are moments of sadness and moments of pure joy, highly recommended if you're a fan of Bill or a science geek.
Production Company:
- Complex Corporation
- Exhibit A
- Structure Films
Release Date:Oct 27, 2017
Duration:1 h 41 m
Tagline:One Man's Mission to Make Science Matter
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Awards
Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA
• 1 Nomination
