Review of The Man Who Knew Infinity (2016) by Patrick G — 01 Jun 2016

Possibly Jeremy Irons' finest performance, and Dev Patel is excellent, also.

This review of The Man Who Knew Infinity (2016) was written by Patrick G on 01 Jun 2016.

The Man Who Knew Infinity has generally received positive reviews.

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By Bruno V (991) on 01 Mar 2017

Interesting to see once , seen it without subtitles so the Mathematics explenations were not that easy ...it never was do…

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By Mitchell M (339) on 11 May 2017

A paint by numbers biopic in almost every regard, The Man Who Knew Infinity is slightly redeemed by the performances of Jeremy Irons and Dev Patel…

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A really decent biopic focusing on mathematician / genius Srinivasa Ramanujan, and his friendship with his mentor, Professor G.H. Hardy…

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By Neil Smith (699) for Total Film (3,532) on 02 Jan 2017

An intriguing story told in generic fashion, Infinity gets good value from irons and a dignified swansong from the late Richard Johnson…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 07 Feb 2017

A great story and very good cast. A truly remarkable tale of true events about an incredible character with a unbelievable mind - great film…

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By Virin R (11) on 30 Jan 2017

Perhaps the negativity of the lack of recognition for S. Ramanujan, a mathematical savant, by Trinity College was downplayed in this film…

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By Spencer P (651) on 20 Aug 2017

A moving account of Srinivasa Ramanujan, the genius mathematician who rose out of poverty in India to solve problems believed to be unsolvable,…

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By Roger G (234) on 07 Feb 2018

The life of Srinivas Ramanujan is a famous matter of public record, so it should not come across as a spoiler when declared that the fate which…

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