His mind changed our world. Her love changed his.
Once a healthy, active young man, Hawking received an earth-shattering diagnosis at 21 years of age. With Jane fighting tirelessly by his side, Stephen embarks on his most ambitious scientific work, studying the very thing he now has precious little of – time.
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- CinemaSerfon TMDB · Jun 20227/10
Based around the honest, touching and frequently heart-rending book by Jane Hawking (here played very well by Felicity Jones), this is essentially a story of love and dedication - with one hell of a lot of frustration thrown in too. Eddie Redmayne is superb as the now acclaimed, flawed and often rather unpleasant scientist whose brain was years ahead of it's time; and the drama marries his dedication to his work with his devotion to himself, his family and, of course, to everyone's handling of the increasingly debilitating disease that ultimately denied him just about every aspect of his physical being. It's not a science lesson - never fear, our neurones are left pretty much unchallenged. It is a love story. Not a romance, either - but a depiction of a relationship that thrived, struggled, rose and - ultimately - fell. The intimacies of the photography almost immerse us in their lives as both take a rather stoic, but not always enjoyable, approach to the difficulties faced by all concerned. It is well scripted, the dialogue is sensitive and plausible - and Jóhann Jóhannsson's score augments the visuals aptly too. As biopics go, it comes across as far less speculative; it has an in
Read the whole review on TMDB - mattwilde123on TMDB · Mar 20177/10
'The Theory of Everything' is James Marsh's biopic of scientific genius Stephen Hawking. Eddie Redmayne plays Hawking as we learn about his early days at university, his diagnosis of motor neuron disease, and the rise to his now iconic status. Marsh's direction is very good and he uses many point of view shots to create a huge sense of empathy for the main character. Marsh uses stunning visual effects in order to express Hawking's inner feelings and torment whilst highlighting his genius. The choice of music is also uplifting and echoes the key themes throughout the film. The screenplay is a really interesting piece of work and tells the story in a funny yet intriguing way. However, it does seem to lack a certain something as it tries to alter the source material in order to create some very conventional scenes. The performances in 'The Theory of Everything' are truly exceptional. Eddie Redmayne plays Stephen Hawking in a transformational and moving manner. You can barely recognise him as he highlights his illness with complete sincerity and plausibility. Felicity Jones plays his wife, Jane Wilde. I thought her role would be a simple one as she would work off of the powerhouse perf
Read the whole review on TMDB - Alunauwieon TMDB · Sep 202510/10
The Theory of Everything masterfully adapts Jane Hawking’s memoir into a touching portrayal of Stephen Hawking’s life—from romance and ALS diagnosis to scientific acclaim. The film delivers a well-structured narrative, blending personal and professional struggles with emotional depth. Strong character development, especially through Eddie Redmayne’s Oscar-winning performance, adds authenticity to the story. The use of visual storytelling, music, and flashbacks enriches its message, particularly the symbolic reverse-time sequence. Overall, it’s a deeply moving biopic that humanizes a scientific icon while celebrating resilience and love. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
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Cast
- Eddie RedmayneStephen Hawking
- Felicity JonesJane Hawking
- Charlie CoxJonathan Hellyer Jones
- Emily WatsonBeryl Wilde
- Simon McBurneyFrank Hawking
- David ThewlisDennis Sciama
- Maxine PeakeElaine Mason
- Harry LloydBrian
- Tom PriorRobert Hawking (Age 17)
- Sophie PerryLucy Hawking (Age 14)
Crew
- James MarshDirector
- Anthony McCartenScreenplay
- Benoît DelhommeDirector of Photography
- Jóhann JóhannssonOriginal Music Composer
- Jinx GodfreyEditor
- Eric FellnerProducer
- Lisa BruceProducer
- Anthony McCartenProducer
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