Review of The Theory of Everything (2014) by Akashvijay — 21 Jan 2015
A terrific performance by Redmayne in a decent movie. But this movie just feels too neatly tied and a bit too angelic. Everyone in this movie is so perfect. There are no character flaws whatsoever. Even when Stephen and Jane separated, Jane just fell on her knees and said "I'm sorry I wasn't of better service to you.
I did my best". That's just manipulative and mawkish beyond belief. It was an insult to the audiences' intelligence. But that being said, the movie does balance Stephen Hawking's marriage, his illness and his work very well.
But it's disappointing to see this film following the quintessential trite, mundane and conventional biopic formula, given that it's about a truly unconventional and exceptional man.
This review of The Theory of Everything (2014) was written by Akashvijay on 21 Jan 2015.
The Theory of Everything has generally received very positive reviews.
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