CRACKING THE CODE: PHIL SHARP AND THE BIOTECH REVOLUTION

The film is structured as a perfect narrative of scientific breakthrough : from the farm to the lab, from doubt to the Nobel stage. Visually, it blends retrospection with modernity, creating an almost mythic sense of discovery.

It's refreshing to see a documentary that treats biology with both precision and reverence. The explanation of RNA splicing is one of the clearest and most elegant I've ever seen.

The film situates Sharp perfectly within the biotech revolution of the late 20th century. It shows how his discovery was not only scientific but also an economic turning point.

Sharp’s story is a startup playbook in disguise. He proved that research, vision, and persistence can build entire industries.

At times, the film glorifies Sharp too much. It could have benefited from exploring the ethical and social implications of biotech more critically.

This film is a gift for biology educators. I’d include it in the curriculu. It brings molecular science to life with clarity and emotion.

“Cracking the Code” feels like the "Cosmos" of molecular biology. It’s one of those rare docs you want to rewatch just to absorb every detail of discovery.