The Theory of Everything
Biopic on renowned theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking. Stars Eddie Redmayne (Les Misérables) as Hawking and Felicity Jones (Like Crazy) as his long time partner, Jane. New Zealander Anthony McCarten adapted Jane's memoir Travelling to Infinity and produces, having tenaciously pursued the project since 2004. Directed by James Marsh (Man on Wire).
Once a healthy, active young man, Hawking received an earth-shattering diagnosis at 21 years of age. With Jane fighting tirelessly by his side, Hawking embarks on his most ambitious scientific work, studying the very thing he now has precious little of – time.
While Jones was nominated for an Oscar, Redmayne won an Academy Award for his performance as well as a Golden Globe. In total, the film was nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.
- Director:
- James Marsh ('Man on Wire', 'Project Nim', 'The King')
- Writer:
- Anthony McCarten
- Cast:
- Felicity JonesEddie RedmayneEmily WatsonDavid ThewlisCharlie CoxHarry LloydAdam GodleyEnzo CilentiMaxine PeakeCharlotte HopeTom Prior
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Giles Hardie
flicksStephen Hawking is without doubt one of the great minds of our time and demonstrably a champion for the cause of overcoming insurmountable obstacles. Yet when it comes to mainstream cinema, the Hollywood factory line would normally break down in the face of a wheelchair-bound hero spouting mind-breaking astrophysics through a mechanical voice.
Amazing True Story about a amazing Man
This film was amazing ..The strength and endurance of all his family and particually his wife. Every Man and Woman should see this and take from this film that that is what a relationship is all about ...Endurance.... persistence...loyalty... Went to see it twice.. What a brilliant man...
and the Oscar for Best Actor goes to...
Eddie Redmayne puts in an utterly brilliant, nuanced performance at Stephen Hawking. If he doesn't win the Oscar for best actor I'll be very annoyed (as I am most years).What could have descended into disease of the week schmaltz, was handled sensitively and with unexpected humour
Variety
pressCan’t help but recall earlier disability dramas like “My Left Foot” and “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.”
Total Film
pressA lovingly balanced biopic that fends off award-gobbling clichés. Smarts + heart = a winner: it’s a simple equation, but Marsh makes it add up.
Time Out
pressAt its best (which is often), director James Marsh’s affecting biopic of the cosmos-rattling astrophysicist Stephen Hawking plays deftly against schmaltz.
The Guardian
pressIt's a film to leave you reeling but cheered, too. It's about battling love, as well as illness. A universal story, extracted from a unique one.
The Dissolve
pressDespite a handsome production and two genuinely brilliant lead performances, The Theory Of Everything stumbles into virtually every pitfall that afflicts biopics about geniuses.
Empire Magazine
pressA compassionate and inspiring look at an extraordinary life, anchored by two of the best performances of the year.
Flicks, Giles Hardie
flicksStephen Hawking is without doubt one of the great minds of our time and demonstrably a champion for the cause of overcoming insurmountable obstacles. Yet when it comes to mainstream cinema, the Hollywood factory line would normally break down in the face of a wheelchair-bound hero spouting mind-breaking astrophysics through a mechanical voice.
Variety
pressCan’t help but recall earlier disability dramas like “My Left Foot” and “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.”
Total Film
pressA lovingly balanced biopic that fends off award-gobbling clichés. Smarts + heart = a winner: it’s a simple equation, but Marsh makes it add up.
Time Out
pressAt its best (which is often), director James Marsh’s affecting biopic of the cosmos-rattling astrophysicist Stephen Hawking plays deftly against schmaltz.
The Guardian
pressIt's a film to leave you reeling but cheered, too. It's about battling love, as well as illness. A universal story, extracted from a unique one.
The Dissolve
pressDespite a handsome production and two genuinely brilliant lead performances, The Theory Of Everything stumbles into virtually every pitfall that afflicts biopics about geniuses.
Empire Magazine
pressA compassionate and inspiring look at an extraordinary life, anchored by two of the best performances of the year.
Amazing True Story about a amazing Man
This film was amazing ..The strength and endurance of all his family and particually his wife. Every Man and Woman should see this and take from this film that that is what a relationship is all about ...Endurance.... persistence...loyalty... Went to see it twice.. What a brilliant man...
and the Oscar for Best Actor goes to...
Eddie Redmayne puts in an utterly brilliant, nuanced performance at Stephen Hawking. If he doesn't win the Oscar for best actor I'll be very annoyed (as I am most years).What could have descended into disease of the week schmaltz, was handled sensitively and with unexpected humour
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