Theory behind the theory

Rating: 7/10 (27 May 2017)

Stephen Hawking was an enigma. How could this extremely intelligent man continue to research whilst suffering with MND? His condition whilst extremely disabling never defined him, as he was lucky enough to have impressive support from his family and friends which allowed him to stay committed to his interests. This film shows the onset of the disease and the story of his life from the time period he was at Cambridge University researching for his PhD. I'm not going to spoil the story but it is one of highs and lows - much like everyone else's lives, but ultimately illustrates what is possible in the face of adversity. I'd have scored this higher if it hadn't become like snippets the further towards the end of the film - I know getting everything in to a standard movie length can be a challenge but I'd have liked this to be bulked out a little more. Eddie Redmayne is the greatest young talent we have these days and deserved his Academy award for Best Actor. This is a heartwarming and interesting biog and love story, but it's not in an "in-your-face" way. If you have a couple of hours free and get the chance to watch it just sit back, watch and chill.