The Theory of Everything [2014] {Movie Review}

Dir: James Marsh
Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones
Dur: 2 hrs 3 mins
Genre: Biography – Romance
PG: A number of kisses.  
Rating: 8/10

When I heard about the release of this film I was very excited. Besides, reading the reviews whetted the appetite. The film didn’t fail to deliver. Normally biographies are pretty interesting though they tend to be slow but The Theory of Everything engaged me for the entire duration. The tempo was pretty slow but nevertheless it was well shot and above everything are the performances of the lead pair. These, in fact blew me away. Eddie and Felicity were absolutely brilliant. I couldn’t think of a better pair to play the parts.


The story is inspiring and touching. I did feel a heart tug when Stephen is told about his disorder and what the future holds for him. That his fate turned out different is a matter of joy, for if it hadn’t the world would have lost a genius even before he could really share his brilliance. The film does tend to focus more on the relationship dimension of Stephen’s life rather than on his academics, and thankfully it does so for academics alone wouldn’t have sufficed for a worthwhile film. Overall, the film is well made and watchable. One can look forward to both romance and inspiration. It is an attractive way of presenting a person who has literally shaken the foundations of science and thinking without shaking much of his body. Kudos to the director and cast for this wonderful adaptation of Hawkings’ life.

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