MOVIE REVIEW - The Theory Of Everything

In limited release, the new The Theory Of Everything is out.  We are a little late on this one but this is a movie totally worth seeing - if you are areal movie goer.

If you go to the movies twice a year, this may not be our flick. TTOE, is the real life story of the genius Stephen Hawking, especially his life with wife Jane whose book this movie is based on.  Hawking was about 21 when he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease as a promising young genius physicist in England in 1963 when the movie begins. To be fair, this two hour movie does begin very slowly, and I was worried. But it rebounds.

Hawking married a young woman named Jane.  They go on to have three children all while Hawking continues to spiral down with his horrible illness.  Hawking, who was originally given 2 years to live in 1963, is actually still alive today. This movie chronicles he and Janes amazing journey through it all.  This though is not light movie watching.  At times it is gut-wrenching and tough to watch, but it's a unique chance to look into a place that luckily most of us will never have to.

Hawking goes on and enjoys extraordinary success in the scientific community worldwide even with the illness.  But this movie really showcases what Jane goes through in her 30 years of being married to a genius with virtually no voice.  This stars Eddie Redmayne as Hawking and he is terrific as he takes us through Hawking from young and healthy to severely ill.  But this movie really belongs to Felicity Jones, who is simply sensational as the angelic-like Jane. 

This is a wonderfully directed and acted movie with a great look, taking us through the various periods to time. This also has a terrific music soundtrack that adds much.  This movie stays on point, doesn't wander off course. In the end this is a love story, albeit one you have not seen before, and that always gets points with me. Very interesting and original after a slow start.

The Theory Of Everything.  Very good.