Review of The Theory of Everything (2014) by Whoiam D — 11 Apr 2015

I liked the movie. The Oscar ER r'cvd was well earned. I'm not a science buff. I know who Stephen Hawking is, but I didn't know his story. I did a little research as I always do when I am gearing up to watch a biopic or any movie that is supposedly based on a true story or factual events. I don't like when movies change the story. I can kind of understand embellishing some action for visual effect to keep the audience interested. If the story can't be factual and keep us interested it is not worth telling.

At 2 hours in length it seems we got to see all the good side of SH. I am okay with that as long as it's truthful. The movie makers decided not to focus on any negatives about this guy and that is their choice. I thought the movie was sweet I thought the relationship with him and his wife was great.

It doesn't take a genius to figure out that caring for SH would have eventually taking a toll on his wife no matter how much she loved him. Trying to care for a loved one who required the kind of attention he did and raise a family would have been exhausting for one person. I am sure did the best she could and there is no doubt in my mind that she loved him. I don't think the movie made his wife look bad, nor do I think the movie made SH look like a saint. I think the writers simply chose to focus on the good in a great man and the good in his great relationship. They did it very well. We do need to see the flaws of people displayed for us on a screen. We know we are all human, none of us are perfect. It is awful that some people feel the need to see other peoples inadequacies in order to feel adequate.

Anyway great movie. Great acting.