A Sort of Love Story That Becomes Sort of Tedious

Rating: 7/10 (19 February 2015)

The film was interesting, particularly the first half, but, as it went on and on, it began to get tedious.
The acting is all excellent as is filming etc. I think the problem is that it obviously depicts real life people and real life events.
As so often with real life, there isn't a 'happy ending' or any 'triumph over adversity'or feel good factor. People just endure, learn to cope and 'go on'.
Prof. Hawking obviously did 'triumph' in so many ways, just living for one, his scientific triumphs, having a family etc.
But making this into a film is obviously difficult. I'm glad I watched it. However, I don't share the opinions of the rave reviewers, i would only give it a 7/10 for entertainment.