The Theory of Everything
The Theory of Everything

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The Theory of Everything

2013
Movie
170 min
English

The Theory of Everything: "Michio Kaku & Steven Hawking have interesting ideas, however, this video veers less to the direction of Darwin & the "extremely" improbable -- more in the direction perhaps of those such as Sir Roger Penrose (a Steven Hawking's mentor), Steven Meyer (ID), Niels Bohr (atomic structure), Sir John Eccles (Nobel Prize for consciousness), Max Planck (father of Quantum Physics), Albert Einstein (Relativity), Thomas Aquinas, Aristotle (teacher of Alexander the Great), Plato (student of Aristotle) -- and (above all) -- Jesus Christ. " ----- a review / quote we liked from a friend at NASA

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IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic72
Google Users89%
Director: James MarshGenres: Biography, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

This biographical drama chronicles the early life of renowned theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking. It focuses on his groundbreaking work on time, his diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at a young age, and his complex relationship with his first wife, Jane Wilde. The film explores their enduring love and the challenges they faced as Hawking's condition progressed and his scientific star rose.

Critical Reception

The film received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for Eddie Redmayne's transformative performance as Stephen Hawking. It was praised for its emotional depth, compelling storytelling, and sensitive portrayal of a complex relationship and a brilliant mind battling a debilitating disease.

What Reviewers Say

  • A deeply moving and inspiring portrayal of Stephen Hawking's life.

  • Eddie Redmayne delivers a tour-de-force performance, earning widespread praise.

  • The film effectively balances scientific exploration with a poignant human story.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film for its powerful performances, particularly from Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones, and found it to be a deeply emotional and inspiring story. Many appreciated the human aspect of Stephen Hawking's life and his relationship with Jane.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Academy Award for Best Actor (Eddie Redmayne), nominated for 4 other Academy Awards including Best Picture. Won Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama and Best Original Score. Won BAFTA Awards for Outstanding British Film and Best Actor in a Leading Role.

Fun Fact

Eddie Redmayne consulted with ALS patients and learned to control his body movements meticulously to prepare for his role as Stephen Hawking, spending months observing and practicing.

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