Poignant portrayal of the frailty and strength of the human spirit

Rating: 10/10 (30 November 2014)

Throughout this movie I sat on the verge of tears, feeling the utmost empathy for Mr. and Mrs. Hawking, as they struggled with the evolution of his disease and its toll on their day to day life. I watched misty-eyed as their lives progressed, feeling gut-wrenching emotion, waiting for my companions to do the same, only to find outstanding, yet sensitive, comic-relief throughout the two hours of film. The movie played with almost every emotion I have except anger. The beautiful nature in which the seriousness of his disease was dealt with through love, loyalty, respect and compassion extinguished all thoughts or feelings of anger. I really don't care that his brilliance in science wasn't expanded upon; this movie was about overcoming the impossible, and the toll it takes on the human spirit. The Hawking family fought for survival and excellent in love, life and intellect with class, dignity and decorum. Bravo!