The Theory Of Everything [DVD] [2015]

Wow! Some film! I see some critics have whined about a lack of science input and vague physics. This film is about the MAN, not his maths. It is about a very gifted individual who suffered an incredibly debilitating disease so early in his life. It demonstrates his determination and that of his young wife to face up to, deal and live with, the terrible effects of his incapacity. The film is nicely shot. It is not a "weepy", far from it. Redmayne is outstanding as Hawking. His likeness makes the film even more credible. His long suffering, but doting and loving wife, played by Felicity Jones, is also moving and she quickly engages the viewer. The film glosses over Hawking's science. Rightly so. Particle physics and cosmology are not easily understood by most people anyway, let alone trying to cram them into a film for the general public. To do so would have reduced this film to the level of a TV documentary. Yes, it could point out a little more clearly, that Hawking was far from alone in his field, but he was building of work already done. But ALL scientists do this. Thats how science progresses and it is impossible to credit every scientist over the past 80years in a film such as this.. Overall this a very, very good, moving, account of his life, his demons and his achievements. It is about family values and morality. It is a credit to Redmayne and Jones, but it highlights very well the notion that despite all that may befall you, it is still possible to achieve in life. Excellent viewing. (Except, perhaps, you are a Cosmologist!)

There was something special about this film. It portrays Jane's love,encouragement, care and amazing commitment to Stephen in such a realistic way. You are drawn into the pain, suffering and humour of this remarkable family. So often today, films are creating scenes that 'flit' backward and forwards at such an alarming rate...it was a joy to watch a true 'drama'. I was drawn into it immediately was and affected with the vast range of emotions from all the characters. There is no doubt that Eddie Redmayne's portrayal of Stephen was remarkable. The struggles of the characters were sensitively developed rather than being sensational. I find it difficult to describe this film adequately. It has that 'something special' and I honestly don't know what it is. I had seen it in the cinema and glad to have my own copy. Also priced very reasonably too.

Many reviewers here have written at length about this film and the performances in it. Suffice it to say I found it both fascinating and involving, with excellent acting turns throughout. Mr Redmayne may have won the prizes for his performance but I thought Ms Jones was equally excellent; for me it was very much a double act. This is very much a film about their relationship(s) rather than Stephen Hawking's works - though there is a nod here and there to the brilliance. A beautiful film, beautifully performed, which had me in tears more than once. What an extraordinary life.

Redmayne's performance is mesmerizing. Truly amazing. Some of the finest screen acting I have seen. The film itself almost works....the story is well known, so I won't repeat it here. The shortcoming of the film is that so huge, great and influential life is very difficult to cover in a single film and keep entertaining, and so there are omissions and it doesn't quite work completely, even with the huge crop of talented British actors. But it is a very sound attempt to cover the Hawkin's story in a manageable film. Recommended, if for no other reason than to see Redmayne's performance.

This is such a great movie - I love it so much. Even though Eddie Redmayne is playing a character who ends up disabled, and eventually doesn't meet my usual visuals for attraction - I totally fell for him watching this! Haha! I love the story of Hawking as I'd never really known much about him before; it's a really interesting and personal insight into his life and the beginning of his disease - as well as a wonderful story of how he continued and thrived in his adult life. I love it.

I really don't know what to say other than wow. It was well written but completely brought to life by the immense capability of the two lead actors. I saw it in the cinema and immediately went to buy it. Not initially intending to watch it again but I felt a need to support such a fantastic British Film as I feel with our support there will be more films made to such a high standard. I have since watched it again once I received the DVD and it never fails to blow me away. It was also interesting to find out more about Steven Hawking, someone who I have admired scientifically but have never really considered his background.

I really enjoyed this and so did my 2 teenage children and it's rare that we all like the same movie. I've seen it twice now and Eddie Redmayne... what a memorable performance as Stephen Hawking. His acting's outstanding. It's a truly inspirational film about the power of love, triumph over adversity and believing in yourself and the people you're closest to. And if you have self belief, you can do anything you set your mind to...its true Definitely a must see film!

It’s a brilliant story on the late Stephen Hawking, an icon showing viewers that’s anything is possible and don’t let anything stand in the way hence his ALS and motor neurone Disease! I was 15 when I first watched this is understood most of it but for a 15 year old teenager to enjoy a film about this goes to show how brilliant and phenomenal the film is

I was beyond stunned by the beauty of THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING. Everything about this film is stellar-especially the amazing cast . I held back for a long time in seeing this film thinking I wasn't interested in a film about a science genius. THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING is actually the story of two people in love and defying amazing odds. Based on Jane Hawking's book about her life with Stephen Hawking, THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING bombards us with the stark reality of a love story in crisis. She was there with him from the beginning. A shy young lady named Jane (the gorgeous Felicity Jones) falls in love with science geek Stephen Hawking. The film is slow moving at first and seemingly uninspired. It's a "we've seen it before" love story between a beautiful lady and a nerdy geek. But, suddenly, the story shifts and we are riveted to the end. Hawking is diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Doctors give him two years to live. Here is where the story really begins as Jane eagerly embraces a chance to spend those two years with Hawking and be by his side. But through an amazing miracle and twist, Hawking lives decades beyond his promised two years. A truly remarkable and bittersweet story emerges as Jane becomes the eternal caregiver to Hawking as well as mother to their children. Here is a rarely explored side to the Stephen Hawking story and it makes for a fascinating film. The caregiver's story is often neglected and finally we see a loving and courageous woman buckling to the stress. Eddie Redmayne does an incredibly realistic portrayal of Hawking as his body deteriorates. Redmayne puts his soul and body into the role. This was a physically challenging role and Redmayne portrays Hawking with sensitivity and realism. This is a beautiful period piece that is stunning to look at. THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING is inspiring, heartbreaking and bittersweet but we see love overcomes all adversity...but even love has its limits in the end.

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Magnifique !!!

View with an open mind. Listen to how the scientist describes his thoughts and feelings and accept that these are his thoughts and feelings and not ours. He was a pure genius regardless of anything else. Award winning movie and award winning acting.

Story (5) Stephen Hawking verstarb am 14. März 2018, also 65 Jahre nachdem die Ärzte im noch zwei Lebensjahre vorausgesagt hatten (!) Vielleicht war es genau diese Diagnose, die ihn motivierte, sich mit der Zeit und der Vergänglichkeit zu beschäftigen. Diese eindrückliche Biopic behandelt nicht sein ganzes Leben, sondern konzentriert sich auf die Anfangszeit seiner bemerkenswerten Karriere. Im Zentrum steht denn auch die Liebesbeziehung zu seiner Frau Jane. Als Grundlage dienten Jane Hawkings Lebenserinnerungen: „Travelling to Infinity - My Life with Stephen“. Es ist beeindruckend, mit welchem Fein- und Fingerspitzengefühl James Marsh diese Biopic inszeniert hat. Ich kenne nur wenige so bemerkenswerte und mitreissend verfilmte Lebensgeschichten. Marsh schafft es zu erzählen, ohne Klischees zu bemühen oder Rührseligkeit aufkommen zu lassen - genau das macht dieses Werk so stark und intensiv - dazu kommt die kongeniale Umsetzung der Hauptfigur durch Eddie Redmayne, der hier vermutlich die Rolle seines Lebens spielt… Stimmig wirkt auch das Zusammenspiel der einzelnen Figuren. Egal wie man es dreht und wendet, dieser Streifen ist dermassen harmonisch und perfekt ausgefallen, dass keine Schwachpunkte auszumachen sind. Kurz und gut: Ein Meisterwerk, wie es in dieser Vollendung nur alle Dekaden mal zu sehen ist… Bild (5) Das Bildseitenverhältnis liegt in 2:40:1 (12:5 - CinemaScope-Version) vor. Wir haben es hier mit einer sehr hochwertigen Bildumsetzung zu tun, die sich durch eine ausgezeichnete Tiefenschärfe auszeichnet. Die Kontraste sind auf sehr gutem Niveau, und auch der Schwarzwert kann überzeugen. Zuweilen wurden recht starke Farbfilter eingesetzt, was dem Bild etwas die Natürlichkeit nimmt, jedoch als bewusstes Stilmittel eingesetzt wurde. Generell wirken die Farben sehr authentisch und stimmig. Ton (4) Das Tonformat liegt in DTS Digital 5.1 vor. Die Tonumsetzung ist überzeugend ausgefallen und weist eine ausgezeichnete Stereoseparation auf. Die Surroundkanäle werden dezent und vor allem für den Soundtrack eingesetzt. Die Dynamik ist gut und die Tonbalance sogar sehr gut ausgefallen. Der einzige etwas gravierendere Mangel bei der deutschen Tonspur ist der fehlende HD-Ton - das ist bei neuen Produktionen nicht mehr zeitgemäss. Extras (3) Habe ich mir nicht angesehen. Es gibt ein WendeCover! Fazit: Wer gut gemachte Biopics mag, ist hier genau richtig. Die technische Umsetzung der Blu-ray ist zudem sehr ansprechend ausgefallen. Kann ich absolut weiterempfehlen!