A wonderful celebration of Life and Love

Rating: 8/10 (17 December 2014)

I have been an ardent fan of Stephen Hawking and read 'The Brief History of Time' as a child in school, so needless to say, I was very excited about this film and it surpassed my expectations. The film takes a looks beyond Hawking's genius and into his life, its trials and tribulations and how he took on every challenge life threw on his path. It is inspiring, so the very least. The film is beautifully shot with heartfelt performances from the two lead players. I was especially impressed with Eddie Redmayne, who clearly invested a lot in his performance to bring Hawking to life. He never breaks from the character physically and is yet able to emote perfectly. A special mention for Felicity Jones' portrayal of Hawking's wife Jane. She is treat to watch on screen. To conclude, this film is just the perfect one to watch with your loved ones. Don't miss it.