Review of The Theory of Everything (2014) by Amboy — 05 Jan 2015
Some people are resisting this film because they fear it is more about a disease than a man. Somehow this extraordinary film avoids this; instead of Hawking's suffering, you see his brilliance, his courage, his humor, his honesty, and oddly his normalcy.
At the end of the film, I felt not that I'd seen the story of a hero or a victim but of a man--lucky to have a superior mind, unlucky to have a stricken body. Eddie Redmayne's performance is beyond praise.
He doesn't rely on a contorted body or slurred speech; his eyes tell the story of his ambition, wit, and brilliance. Bravo to all--especially to him.
This review of The Theory of Everything (2014) was written by Amboy on 05 Jan 2015.
The Theory of Everything has generally received very positive reviews.
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