The Theory of Everything (James Marsh, 2014)
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Rating: Q=7, P=7 / Obsession
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Biopic, Stephen Hawking, Complex Relationships, Coping, Inspirational, Tear-jerker
"There should be no boundaries to human endeavor. We are all different. However bad life may seem, there is always something you can do, and succeed at. While there's life, there is hope."
Yes, this film has flaws but what film doesn't? Many critics have argued that there should have been more discussion of Hawking's amazing intellectual achievements. Perhaps. But this film has a different agenda: it is a brilliant film about the power of the human spirit. It is about making the most of your life, adapting, and staying positive. We will all face limitations-- minor and severe, self-imposed and beyond our control. Eddie Redmayne delivers an unbelievable performance that will no doubt astonish you. But he is channeling Hawking's incredible mental and emotional strength and THAT will stay with you long after.
Yes, this film has flaws but what film doesn't? Many critics have argued that there should have been more discussion of Hawking's amazing intellectual achievements. Perhaps. But this film has a different agenda: it is a brilliant film about the power of the human spirit. It is about making the most of your life, adapting, and staying positive. We will all face limitations-- minor and severe, self-imposed and beyond our control. Eddie Redmayne delivers an unbelievable performance that will no doubt astonish you. But he is channeling Hawking's incredible mental and emotional strength and THAT will stay with you long after.
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