Review of The Theory of Everything (2014) by Brian L — 26 Jul 2015

So depressing but Redmayne's portrayal of the world's greatest mind is astounding.

This review of The Theory of Everything (2014) was written by Brian L on 26 Jul 2015.

The Theory of Everything has generally received very positive reviews.

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