This Is A Beautiful Film

Rating: 10/10 (14 December 2014)

I haven't ever read any of Stephen Hawking's books, but I really want to afters seeing this film. The story of his love with Jane is truly moving and felt very real and raw. The movie shows all aspects of the suffering that both of them dealt with due to his ALS. It just feels very human and the character development is great. Some of the grander scenes were visually stunning as well, especially the May Ball.
I have seen Eddie Redmayne in several other things, but this is a masterpiece. There are no words eloquent enough to describe how well he played this part. It is incredible the way he portrays the slow debilitation that happens with ALS. His walk, his speech, his facial expressions, and everything else are incredibly in depth and very accurate to what I've seen of Stephen Hawking from videos and interviews and so on. I really hope to see more of him as he is a very talented actor.
I loved this film. Stephen Hawking is a truly inspiring human being, and the movie was cast perfectly. I was caught up in the story and the passion and the ambitious natures of Stephen and Jane. The minor characters all served a purpose and played their parts beautifully. It really is a great film and reminds us that all of everyone suffers in different ways, but you can overcome almost any obstacle set in your way.